Giovanni G. Ricciardi papers

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: IHRC3309

Staff Only

Abstract

Papers of Giovanni G. Ricciardi consist of birth certificates, baptism certificates, a passport, marriage certificates, naturalization certificates, a list of funeral expenses, and Italian military discharge papers. Birth and marriage certificates are for Giovanni G. Ricciardi and Rosa Maria Codella; naturalization certificates include those for John Ricciardi, Rosa Maria Ricciardi, and Pietro Codella. Funeral expenses are for Lucia Ricciardi, and passports are for Giovanni Ricciardi and Rosa Zabatta.

Dates

undated

Creator

Ricciardi, Giovanni G., 1895- (Person)

Language of Materials

Mainly in Italian; some items in English

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

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

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Giovanni Giuseppe Ricciardi was born in Calitri, Avellino, and worked as a tailor. He emigrated to New Jersey and in 1922 married Rosa Maria Codella, who was also born in Claitri. The couple settled in Montclair, N.J., and Ricciardi began an active career in the OSIA New Jersey Grand Lodge. He served as Grand Trustee, Grand Financial Secretary, and Grand Recording Secretary. In 1970, he was made a Cavaliere dell'Ordine di Vittorio Veneto by the Republic of Italy.

Extent

4 linear inches

Subjects

Baptismal certificates. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Birth certificates. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Italian Americans -- New Jersey -- Montclair. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Marriage records. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Passports. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings