Anthony Zaffiro papers
Abstract
Papers of Anthony Zaffiro consist of a biographical sketch (1962), obituaries (1962), and a photograph of Zaffiro.
Dates
- 1962
Creator
- Zaffiro, Anthony, 1887-1962 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS
The Zaffiro, Anthony, 1887-1962. collection is the physical property of the Immigration History Research Center Archives, University of Minnesota.
For further information regarding the copyright, please contact the IHRCA.
HISTORICAL SKETCH
Anthony Zaffiro (1887-1962) was born in Santo Sefano Di Camastra, Sicily, and came to the United States with his family at the age of seventeen. Zaffiro settled in Reading, Pa., where he worked as a machine operator, opened a grocery store, and finally established a real estate and travel agency business. He often acted as a court interpreter and sponsored many applicants for U.S. citizenship. In 1929, he was appointed First Ward Alderman and he served in that capacity for 32 years. In 1909, Zaffiro founded the OSIA Reading Lodge No. 29, the first OSIA chapter in Pennsylvania. He served as the state lodge Grand Treasurer, as Grand Orator, and as Assistant Grand Venerable.
Extent
2 linear inches
- Italian Americans -- Pennsylvania -- Reading -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Inventory of the Anthony Zaffiro 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
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