Anthony L. Sarcone papers
Abstract
Anthony (Antonio) L. "Tony" Sarcone (1884-1964) was editor of "The American Citizen," an Italian-American newspaper published in Des Moines, Iowa. Papers include correspondence, citations, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and photographs relevant to Sarcone's life and to the Italian community in Des Moines. Included are constitutions and by-laws of various Italian American organizations, correspondence and clippings regarding Sarcone's work with the Italian Welfare Society, materials pertaining to "The American Citizen," the Hay Fever Club of America, Inc., and miscellany.
Dates
- 1904-1964
Creator
- Sarcone, Antonio L., 1884-1964 (Person)
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
An editor and journalist, Anthony (Antonio) L. "Tony" Sarcone (1884-1964) was born at Crucoli, Italy, and immigrated to the United States in 1906. He settled in Des Moines, Iowa, and became editor of "The American Citizen" (previously "Il Risveglio"). His activities included civic, political, and organizational work in numerous capacities, with particular emphasis on Americanization of immigrants.
Extent
4 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
PROVENANCE
Collection donated to the IHRC by Leo Sarcone in 1975.
- Italian American journalists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Italian Americans -- Iowa -- Des Moines -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Italian-American newspapers -- Iowa -- Des Moines Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Inventory of the Anthony L. Sarcone papers.
- Author
- IHRC Archives
- Date
- 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding Aid in English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Immigration History Research Center Archives Collecting Area
