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Adolpho and Egeria Minuti papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: S6182
Abstract The collection contains Minuti’s 1882 art certificate; report cards; one folder of business records 1922-1928, undated; six photographs of the sculpture business including Adolpho Minuti at a desk, and five of the workroom or studio with unidentified workmen; a C. P. Gibson photograph of the main ceiling St. Marie’s Cathedral of Minneapolis, 1913-14; family travel receipts and telegrams, passports, Italian organization membership records, marriage, and death documents including a Builders’...
Dates: 1882; 1917-1978

Adriana Mazza Saviozzi Papers

 Collection
Identifier: CLRC-1499
Abstract

The collection contains illustrative materials for one picture book created by Adriana Mazza Saviozzi.

Dates: circa 1962

Al LaMagna papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC1962
Abstract

Papers of Al LaMagna consist of materials pertaining to the Order Sons of Italy in America. Included are a Distinguished Service Award certificate from the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge, and artifacts include Pennsylvania Grand Lodge officer title and emblem pins, wooden gavels, a Nuova Vittorio Emanuele No. 901 banner, and an Italian flag.

Dates: 1967

Alberico Caselli papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC419
Abstract Papers consist of two scrapbooks and one package of newspaper clippings. The clippings, many from Stampa Libera of New York (formerly Il Nuovo Mondo), relate chiefly to Italian fascism, World War II, and socialism. Some clippings relate to Filippo Turati, Italo Balbo, Errico Malatesta, Carlo Sforza, and Pietro Nenni. Also included are antifascist cartoons from the American press, postcard portraits of famous socialists, and photographs and articles on the Vienna Commune, the interim...
Dates: 1918-1947

Alberico Molinari papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IHRC1617
Abstract

Papers (n.d.) of Italian American dramatist Alberico Molinari (1876-1948) consist of typescripts of his play "I Martiri di Chicago," a four act historical drama.

Dates: undated

Alberto Cupelli papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC485
Abstract Papers (1933-1973) of Alberto Cupelli (b. 1905), an Italian American journalist and consular agent, consist mainly of correspondence and newspaper clippings relating to his role as the Italian consular agent in New Haven, Connecticut and to his involvement in the Italian anti-fascist movement. Correspondents include Walter Toscanini (and added are also clippings about his father, Arturo Toscanini). Correspondence relates to, among others, Angelo Guidi-Flavio; Luigi Giovanolo; John...
Dates: 1933-1973

Albino Zattoni papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC2896
Abstract

Zattoni was an antifascist. His papers contain correspondence and newspaper clippings pertaining to his fighting in the Spanish Civil War and to his volunteer work during World War II, when he re-educated captured Italian soldiers. Also included is a file of correspondence referring to the Mazzini Society. 

Dates: 1930-1947

Aldo A. Caira papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC388
Abstract Aldo A. Caira was National President of the Order Sons of Italy in America (1981-1985). Collection (1945-1987) consists of Supreme correspondence, records, minutes and brochures of Supreme Conventions (1963-1987), and Supreme Council minutes (1969-1987); a collection of Caira's speeches; "On the Move" columns from OSIA News (1981-1985); materials on numerous OSIA committees and projects such as the Commission for Social Justice, Douhet-Mitchell Awards OSIA Foundation, Immigration and...
Dates: 1945-1987

Aldobrando Piacenza papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IHRC2079
Abstract

Papers (1951-1973) of Aldobrando Piacenza (1888-1976), an Italian American poet, painter, and folk artist from Chicago, Ill., contain articles about his art work and a short autobiography. Piacenza was born in Sant'Anna Pelaso and came to the United States in 1902. He lived in Chicago and Highwood, and worked as a gardener, store clerk, bakery employee, and owner of an ice cream parlor. His art work included elaborate bird houses.

Dates: 1951-1973

Alfred Morena papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC3273
Abstract

Collection consists of two volumes of published sheet music (solo violin works written by Alfred Morena between 1910 and 1920) and 6 CDs containing recordings of his music.

Dates: 1910-1920

America-Italy Society records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC152
Abstract

Records (1925-1959) of the America-Italy Society, a cultural organization, include minutes; correspondence; financial records; brochures; photographs; and corporate documents. Series include information regarding the Italy-America Society's dissolution and correspondence of founder Luigi Criscuolo. Also included is correspondence of Ellsworth Bunker; Thomas McKittrick; John Astor and Clare Booth Luce.

Dates: 1925-1959

American Arabic Association (AMARA) records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC155
Abstract

Records (1969-1981) of the American Arabic Association, a cultural and charitable organization, consist mainly of program announcements for meetings.

Dates: 1969-1981

American Committee for Italian War Relief (St. Paul, Minnesota) records

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IHRC157
Abstract

The American Committee for Italian War Relief (St. Paul, Minn.), composed of representatives of Italian American organizations and Catholic churches, was organized to aid war victims in Italy. Records (1943-1948) include minutes; correspondence; articles of incorporation; and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1943-1948

American Committee on Italian Migration (Chicago Chapter, Illinois) records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC159
Abstract Records (1954-1967) of the American Committee on Italian Migration, Chicago Chapter (Ill.), include a brief history; correspondence; organizational papers; souvenir journals and symposia; photographs and newspaper clippings; and publicity concerning special events. Correspondents include United States senators and church dignitaries, the Italian ambassador and consulate, and other figures in the Italian government, Mayor Richard Daley of Chicago, Everett M. Dirksen, Jacob H. Javits, Birch...
Dates: 1954-1967

American Italian Historical Association (AIHA) Conference records

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IHRC176
Abstract

Partial transcript of the American Italian Historical Association Conference (1972, Boston, Massachussetts) relate to the conference topic "Italian American Radicalism: Old World Origins and New World Developments".

Dates: 1972

American Italian Historical Association (AIHA). Stella del Nord Chapter records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC177
Abstract

Records of the American Italian Historical Association, Stella del Nord Chapter consist of organizational minutes, correspondence, and financial materials as well as photographs and oral history tapes gathered by the group to document the history of Italian Americans in Minnesota.

Dates: 1970-1985

Americo Susi papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IHRC2558
Abstract

Papers (1923-1935) of Americo Susi, an Italian-American laborer from Introdacqua, A'quila, Italy, consist of his membership booklets for "Club Introdacquese" (Youngstown, Ohio) and "Societa Italiana di M.S. Generale Gustave Fara" (Sharpsville, Pennsylvania).

Dates: 1923-1935

Amerigo A. De Martinis papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC1949
Abstract

Papers (ca. 1927-1988) of Amerigo A. De Martinis consist of a biographical sketch; two photographs of him; a certificate of Stella della Solidarieta Italian; a certificate of recognition from the OSIA New Jersey Grand Lodge; and photographs of the North Italy Social Club, mortgage burning, and the Men of Malvern, as well as miscellaneous newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1927-1988

Andrew Canepa papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IHRC3329
Abstract

Two printed pieces of sheet music (with lyrics): "Inno dei fascisti" and "In Aeroplano"

Dates: undated

Angela Bambace papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC279
Abstract

Papers (ca. 1930-1976) of Angela Bambace (1898-1975) include correspondence; speeches; newspaper clippings; photographs; and publications. Bambace was a labor organizer and vice-president of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union.

Dates: 1930-1976

Angelo DeLuca papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC530
Abstract

Papers (1904-1987) of Angelo DeLuca (b. 1904), an Italian American poet from Phillipsburg, N.J., consist of articles; correspondence; legal documents; sheet music; drafts; illustrations; greeting cards; clippings;family financial records; and samples of DeLuca's poetry.

Dates: 1904-1988

Angelo Viani papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC1993
Abstract

Papers (1923-1962) of Angelo Viani (1893-1974) include records of the the Mountaineer Building and Loan Association (Fairmont, W.Va.), OSIA materials including ritual books, photographs, membership applications, incorporation papers of the OSIA West Virginia Grand Lodge (1923), and officers' regalia.

Dates: 1923-1962

Anna and David Yona papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IHRC2874
Abstract

Papers (ca. 1971) of Jewish-Italians David Yona (1901-1975), a civil engineer and writer, and his wife Anna (Foa) Yona, consist of two typed manuscripts of memoirs. David's memoirs cover his childhood through 1932; Anna's cover the years 1932-1945. Also included is a list of David Yona's articles which appeared in "La Controcurrente."

Dates: 1971

Anne M. Pascarelli papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC1837
Abstract The Anne M. Pascarelli Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1942-1981) pertains mostly to the Dorchester, Mass. Order Sons of Italy in America lodges Grazia Deledda Lodge. No. 1783 and Dorchester No. 1848. Grazia Deledda Lodge was chartered in 1936; it merged with the Dorchester Men's Lodge No. 1848 circa 1981. Records of Deledda Lodge No. 1783 consist of meeting minutes from 1960 to 1981. The Dorchester Men's Lodge was founded in 1938. Records consist of minutes (1942-1975),...
Dates: 1942-1981

Anne V. and Angela Marinelli papers

 Collection — Folder: 1
Identifier: IHRC1473
Abstract

Photographs and articles about Anne V. Marinelli, a librarian, and her sister Angela Marinelli, a language teacher from Minnesota.

Dates: 1975

Anthony Cama papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC1818
Abstract

Papers of Anthony Cama consist of Order Sons of Italy in America materials, including Junior Division ritual book (Mass.), correspondence of the Riunite No. 889 chapter (Mass.). Also included are a Columbus Day Proclamation by Gov. John Volpe (1965), a resume of Paul Lazzaro, newspaper clippings pertaining to OSIA lodges in Lynn and to the Mass. grand lodge, and photographs of local OSIA lodge activities (1963-1965).

Dates: 1960-1980

Anthony L. De Ore papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC1950
Abstract

Collection (1952-1977) includes Columbus Day and testimonial dinner programs of Order Sons of Italy in America, Pennsylvania District 12 (Fayette County), Supreme Lodge General Laws (1947), a copy of "Congresso Eucaristico," the bulletin of the Trivento Diocese in Italy, a scrapbook of newsclippings, loose newspaper clippings, and photographs pertaining to OSIA District 12.

Dates: 1952-1977

Anthony L. Sarcone papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC2359
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...
Dates: 1904-1964

Anthony Sola papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC1751
Abstract

The Anthony Sola Order Sons of Italy in America collection consists of California Grand Convention booklets (1950, 1962-1970, 1976-1983); Convention minutes (1965, 1979 and 1982); scolarship award booklets; and several historical publications. The latter include Italian Culture in Action; OSIA, Grand Lodge of California, 1925-1960; 50th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of California, 1925-1975; and Italians in California.

Dates: 1950-1983

Anthony Sorrentino papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC2471
Abstract

Literary manuscript (1950-1975) of Anthony Sorrentino consists of two photocopied drafts of "It's An Inside Job," the story of a project to prevent juvenile delinquency and crime in Chicago's neighborhoods. One manuscript dates from 1950, the other from 1975 when it was being readied for publication.

Dates: 1950 - 1975

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