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Italian Americans.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 21 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

Danny Meduri papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC1523
Abstract

Papers (1910-1976) of Danny Meduri (1885-1976), an Italian American opera singer from New York, include photographs, newspaper clippings, sheet music, programs, and playbills from his performances.

Dates: 1910-1976

Egidio Clemente papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC460
Abstract

Papers (1925-1970) of Clemente Egidio (b. 1899), an Italian American editor and journalist, relate mostly to publication of the labor magazine La Parola del Popolo, the organ of the Italian Socialist Federation, of which he was editor and publisher. Included is correspondence with prominent Italians and Italian Americans relating to the Socialist movement in the United States and Italy, the Vietnam war, and other topics.

Dates: 1925-1970

Ferdinando D. Maurino papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC1516
Abstract

Papers (1963-1972) of Ferdinando D. Maurino, a professor of Italian at the University of Tennessee, include several of his articles on Italian and Italian American writers.

Dates: 1963-1972

Fort Velona papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC2786
Abstract

Papers (1919-1962) of Italian American socialist Fort Velon (1893-1965) contain correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, articles, cartoons and published items. Velona's work appeared in La Parola del Popolo (Chicago), Nuovo Mundo, and La Stampa Libera. The bulk of the collection consists of originals of caricatures and cartoons dealing with domestic and international labor and politics. Issues of and clippings from La Parola del Popolo are also included.

Dates: 1919-1962

Fortune Gallo papers

 Collection — Box Oversize 1
Identifier: IHRC760
Abstract

Papers (1930-1960) of Fortune Gallo (1878-1970), founder and director of the San Carlo Opera Company, consist of his "personal" books, and programs and newspaper clippings and opera directories describing the work of the Company.

Dates: 1930-1960

Gioacchino Artoni papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC244
Abstract

Papers (1915-1937) of Gioacchino Artoni (1866-1937), an Italian American labor organizer, consist primarily of newspaper clippings about him.

Dates: 1915-1942

Giuseppe D. Procopio papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC2187
Abstract

Papers (ca. 1933-1961) of Italian American labor leader Giuseppe D. Procopio comprise articles and clippings about his union activities. Procopio was from Calabria, Italy, born ca. 1890. He was active in the Confederazione Italo-Americano del Lavoro, the United Shoe Workers of America, Local 563 Shoe Service Union, President of International Wholesale and Department Store Union, and chairman of America Aid to Calabria after World War II.

Dates: 1933-1961

Greenpoint YMCA records

 Collection
Identifier: Y.GNY.31
Abstract

Includes collected minutes, correspondence, program information, membership data and financial reports of the Greenpoint YMCA.

Dates: 1880s-2017; Majority of material found within ( 1925-1935)

Joseph A. L. Errigo papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC1771
Abstract Joseph A.L. Errigo Order Sons of Italy Collection comprises records of various OSIA committees of the Delaware Grand Lodge and of local Delaware lodges, and personal papers of Errigo. Also included are newspaper clippings and photographs. Includes materials pertaining to the Immigration and Naturalization Committee, and the National Anti-Defamation Committee. Convention materials pertain to the Supreme convention (1951, 1959), and the Delaware Grand Convention (1977).Also included are...
Dates: 1882-1982

Joseph A. Varacalli papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2773
Abstract

Papers (1986-1987) of Joseph A. Varacalli consist of photocopied paper he wrote with Richard Renoff and Angela D. Danzi - "The Italian-Albanian-American Community of Inwood, New York," read at the 19th Annual Conference of the American Italian Historical Association (November 14, 1986, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.).

Dates: 1987

Joseph Fucilla papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC752
Abstract

Papers (n.d.) of Joseph Fucilla consist of a photocopy of his autobiography. Also available on microfilm.

Dates: n.d.

Nino Caradonna papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC413
Abstract

Papers (1911-1980) of Nino Caradonna (1898-1980), a well-known Italian American poet, consist of correspondence; manuscripts; and miscellaneous papers. Correspondents include many Italian American writers and community leaders.

Dates: 1911-1980

Octavia Capuzzi Waldo Locke papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC1390
Abstract

Papers (1973-1983) of Italian American author Octavia Capuzzi Waldo Locke (b. 1929) consist of two published stories written by her, a typescript, galley proofs of her first novel A Cup of the Sun (written under the name Octavia Waldo; photocopies of newspaper and magazine articles, and a copy of a literary journal containing her short story, "The Collection".

Dates: 1973-1983

Paolo S. Abbate papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC88
Abstract

Papers (1919-1973) of sculptor Paolo S. Abbate (1884-1973) consist of a scrap-book with pictures of his sculpture and newspaper clippings about him and his works.

Dates: 1919-1973

Pasquale Mario De Ciampis papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3287
Abstract Papers of Pasquale Mario De Ciampis are dominated by his history of "Il Proletario," the first draft of which runs over 4,000 pages. De Ciampis also researched the history of his own family and that of his hometown of Morcone, Italy. Included are drafts and extensive notes on "Il Proletario" and its editors; family photographs, a funeral book of Pasquale's wife Lucy De Ciampis, personal correspondence and notes, genealogical research material and correspondence, maps, and an autographed...
Dates: 1920-1989

Pietro Di Donato papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC541
Abstract

Papers of Italian American author Pietro Di Donato consist of a photocopy of the manuscript for his play "Moro" and interview drafts, correspondence, audio cassettes.

Dates: 1930-1987

Regina and Roy D’Ariano papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC504
Abstract

Regina and Roy D'Ariano were Italian American authors who came to the United States in 1912. Papers (1938-1970) consist of manuscripts of three short stories and books written by the D'Arianos. They include "La Piccola Cantatrice"; "David and Ruth"; and "The Princess Under Seven Veils".

Dates: 1938-1970

Vincent La Capria papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC1315
Abstract

La Capria's papers (1952-1971) contain correspondence; newspaper clippings; photographs; and speeches.

Dates: 1952-1971

Vincent P. Landi papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC1912
Abstract The P. Vincent Landi Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1929-1984) consists of Supreme lodge records included convention materials (1969-1981), reports of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, resolutions regarding the media and Italian Americans (1970), and reports on charitable activities. Also included are New York Grand Lodge records consisting of grand convention records (1969-1982), grand council minutes (1969), brochures from various events, a large selection of documents of the...
Dates: 1929-1984