Peter V. Cacchione papers
Abstract
Papers (1944-1947) of Peter V. Cacchione (d. 1947), an Italian American New York City councilman, contain correspondence; records of his work as councilman; memoranda; and miscellany.
Dates
- 1944-1947
Creator
- Cacchione, Peter V., 1947 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
Peter V. Cacchione (d.1947) was a New York City councilman for the Borough of Brooklyn from 1942-1947. He introduced or supported legislation supporting price ceilings on rent, food, transportation and utilities. Cacchione was a supporter of city employee wage increases and the increase of state aid for New York City, and was opposed to segregation in housing, discrimination in employment, and sales taxes.
Extent
2.5 linear inches
- City council members -- New York (State) -- New York. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Italian Americans -- New York (State) -- New York. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Author
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- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding Aid in English
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