Giuseppe D. Procopio papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC2187

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Abstract

Papers (ca. 1933-1961) of Italian American labor leader Giuseppe D. Procopio comprise articles and clippings about his union activities. Procopio was from Calabria, Italy, born ca. 1890. He was active in the Confederazione Italo-Americano del Lavoro, the United Shoe Workers of America, Local 563 Shoe Service Union, President of International Wholesale and Department Store Union, and chairman of America Aid to Calabria after World War II.

Dates

1933-1961

Creator

Procopio, Giuseppe D. (Person)

Language of Materials

Italian and English

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

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Extent

3 Linear Feet

Subjects

Clothing workers -- Labor unions. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Italian Americans. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Labor leaders. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Shoemakers -- Labor unions. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945 -- Civilian relief -- Italy -- Calabria. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings