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Italian

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 30 Collections and/or Records:

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

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

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

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

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

Barbara DiNucci Hendrickson papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3343
Abstract Materials documenting the family history of the Dinucci and Vellani families and their immigrant experiences after settling in Columbus, Ohio. Included in the papers is the autobiographical volume "Memoirs of Galliano Georgio DiNucci, 1902-1979" detailing the author's experiences as an immigrant child and youth and also chronicling his career as a labor (CIO) organizer and regional director.Additionally, the collection contains transcripts of interviews with Lena Dinucci, a...
Dates: 1907-2000

Betty Ann Burch papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC381
Abstract

Collection consists of documents regarding Burch’s preparation for her dissertation including biographical materials on authors, analyses of novels and correspondence. This collection also includes documents pertaining to the Minneapolis Eastside Ethnic Tribute and Burch’s work at various universities.

Dates: 1930-1991

Celeste Raspanti papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC3410
Abstract Materials documenting the organizational and social life of Italian Americans active in their societies in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis / Saint Paul, Minnesota area, namely in the Stella del Nord chapter of the American Italian Historical Association and the UNICO Twin Cities chapter. Correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, membership lists, treasure's reports, calendars produced by the chapters during the 1980s. Included is also a complete set of the "Notizie: an email newsletter for...
Dates: 1980-2013

Constance Marcogliese Durose papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC3849
Abstract

A clipping from the COMMUNITY REPORTER (March 2006) of Saint Paul, Minnesota, of an article (Pasquale: Memories of a Barefoot Boy) regarding life on the Upper Levee on the Mississippi River in Saint Paul, as told by Patrick John Marcogliese and recorded by Constance Durose.

Dates: Event: 1910-1920

Cookie Curci-Wright papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC3432
Abstract

The Cookie Curci-Wright papers consist of family history material, the memoir "My Italian American Grandparents: A Legacy of Lessons and Love" and photographs. Also included is one CD-R containing digital versions of selected photos.

Dates: 1918-1960

Dan D' Amelio papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3333
Abstract

Published and unpublished poems, stories, and movie script re. Italian immigrant experience. Collection consists of three bound volumes (Notebooks 1-3) of Dan D'Amelio's writings (typescripts, print-outs, photocopies), including poems, articles, memoirs, and "A scene-by-scene treatment for a movie".

Dates: 1880-2003

Elizabeth J. Pastorino Zurich papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2934
Abstract

Collection consists of photocopies of documents pertaining to the Pastorino Family history.

Dates: undated

Frank Orrico papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2554
Abstract OSIA records - National (convention booklets, 1959, 1965); State (California convention booklet, 1959); Local (Washington Fedele No. 1469 - life membership certificate of Clorinda Orrico, 1979, and 1967 certificate 25 years, Washington Rento No. 1967 - meritorious award, Frank Orrico, 1969); Non-OSIA (correspondence of Frank Orrico, 1962-1963, certificate Cavaliere dell-Ordine Al Merito, Republic of Italy ,1962, certificate Stella della Solidarieta Italiana, Republic of Italy,...
Dates: 1929-1976

Frank Provenzano (Order Sons of Italy in America, New York Lodge Il Sole No. 52) papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC3884
Abstract Frank Provenzano founded lodge Il Sole No. 52 of the Order Sons of Italy in America in New York, which was chartered on September 6, 1910. He wrote the play "L'Avvenire dei Figli D'Italia" or "The Future of the Sons of Italy " which was presented by the lodge in New York City in 1913. Provenzano was the Venerable of the Lodge at that time. Collection consists of a printed copy of the script and its English translation (handwritten). Included are also brief historical sketches concerning the...
Dates: 1913-1920

Galileo Tobia papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC2596
Abstract

Papers consist of letters, postcards, and clippings sent to "L'Adunata" by Italians in the U.S., Italy, South America and elsewhere. Also included are files on several leftist newspapers, most published in Italy.

Dates: 1920-1980

Geno Baroni (Photographs) collection

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2974
Abstract

One photograph of Geno C. Baroni (1930-1984) Catholic civil rights priest, active in the social movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Photo taken in July 1973.

Dates: 1973

Gino Mariani papers

 Collection — Box Oversize 1
Identifier: IHRC2959
Abstract

Correspondence, photos, diplomas/certificates, memorabilia, chiefly from and about poet Nino Caradonna. Also includes some print material.

Dates: undated

Holy Redeemer Church, (St. Paul, Minnesota) records

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC445
Abstract

Correspondence, clippings, and related records of this church, established in 1915 to serve the Italian American community of St. Paul. Originals and photocopies. The materials center particularly on the church's golden anniversary in December 1965, and include items on the history of the church and the settlement of Italians in the city.

Dates: 1910-1966

Italy. Office of the Commissioner of Emigration (Commissariato Generale dell' Emigrazione) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC1108
Abstract

Records of the office pertain to emigration and immigration legislation (Italian and foreign), office activities, office personnel, and field offices in border towns and port cities. Inventory available (in Italian only). Negatives held by Centro Studi Emigrazione, Rome. Originals in Archivio Storico Diplomatico, Ministero degli Affari Esteri, Roma, Italia.

Dates: 1901-1927

John Aloysius Vannelli papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC2772
Abstract

Papers reflect Vannelli's avocation as a historian and collector of Italian Americana. Included are newspaper clippings pertaining to Italian American history, especially in Minnesota; annual reports, programs, and miscellany from Holy Redeemer Parish (St. Paul, MN); notebooks, including a biography of Vannelli's parents; a biography of Monsignor Louis Pioletti, poetry and historical research notes on the Italians in Minnesota; and a small quantity of personal material.

Dates: 1923-1982

Lea Serra papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2381
Abstract

Newspaper clippings, photographs and other items documenting the career of Lea Serra, and Italian American actress and radio host in the New York City area in the latter half of the 20th century.

Dates: 1952-2002

Misericordia Society (Saint Louis, Missouri) records

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC3274
Abstract

Anniversary booklets, clippings, programs regarding the Misericordia Society (Societa di Mutuo Soccorso Maria SS. Della Misericordia). Included is also information pertaining to Caesare Avigni, long ttime editor of "Il Pensiero", an Italian American newspaper published in St. Louis since 1904. (Avigni wrote about the Society in "Il Pensiero" in 1945.)

Dates: 1941-2000

National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC1651
Abstract The National Italian American Foundation collection consists of records and materials that describe the activity and growth of an ethnic organization created by a group of wealthy and powerful Italian Americans from both the private sector and public service. This material, spanning the formative years of 1975 - 1976 to 2002, covers the full mission of NIAF, which centers around making Italian American voices heard wherever they are lacking, but also contains material pertaining to public...
Dates: 1976-2002

Oreste Fabrizi papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC639
Abstract

Collection consists of correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other materials pertaining to Italian American labor and community activists, also to the Sacco-Vanzetti case. In 1967, Oreste Fabrizi served as sponsor of the Sacco/Vanzetti Commemoration Committee in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dates: 1930-1980

Palma Testa papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC3382
Abstract

Correspondence, convention programs and artifacts documenting history of several local OSIA Lodges in New York.

Dates: 1931-1998

Robert Tanzilo papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC2579
Abstract

Photocopies of published materials pertaining to the Italians in Milwaukee, pamphlets by the local Italian organizations, newspaper clippings, draft of a research paper by RT - Their Absence fills the World, included are also photographs. A significant portion of the materials pertain to the Monferrini immigrants and their descendants (from the Monferrato region of Piedmont, Alessandria Province, Italy).

Dates: 1990-2006

Rocco De Russo papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC524
Abstract

Collection consists of autobiography, plays, poetry, music, flyers, newspaper clippings, and publications.

Dates: 1938-1971

Romilda Foti papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC740
Abstract

Family history documentation pertaining to Francesco (1900-1980) and Giovanna (1906-1988) Foti. Includes genealogical charts, photographs, correspondence, newspaper clippings, personal documents and narrative by Romilda Foti.News clippings and a commemmorative publication pertaining to the translatlantic flight of the Italian aviator Italo Balbo in 1933. Included are also copies of selected Italian American periodicals (post-9/11/01) issues, and sheet music.

Dates: 1933-2001

Rosemary De Nicolo papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC3383
Abstract

Materials pertaining to Rosemary De Nicolo's activities in her local OSIA Lodge, incl. correspondence, newsclippings and photographs.

Dates: 1966-1981

Telegraph Hill Dwellers Oral Histories collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC3412
Abstract

Oral histories of Joe Jachetta (also his "Wartime Memories"), Dante Benedetti, Thomas Cara, Virginia and Elios Anderlini, Norma Tealdi, Lena Massucco, Annie Guardino Wallace, John Valentini, and Richard Monaco.

Dates: 1993-1996