Italian Americans -- Delaware -- Societies, etc.

Abstract Anthony Consiglio (1890-1967) founded the Order Sons of Italy in America, Delaware Grand Lodge in 1923 and served as Grand Venerable from 1927 to 1948. Records include OSIA Supreme Convention booklets from 1929 and 1935, general laws (1931), telegrams (1947-1951), programs from testimonial dinners (1928-1956), and correspondence. Also included are a publicity kit issued by American Relief for Italy, Inc., in 1947, containing radio spots, proclamations, and editorial announcements, and fact...

Abstract Armand Liberti served as Grand Venerable of the Order Sons of Italy in America, Delaware Grand Lodge, from 1981-1985 and as First Assistant Grand Venerable from 1976-1979. The Delaware Grand Lodge was founded in 1923.Records consist of minutes, correspondence, materials pertaining to Columbus Day celebrations, the March of Dimes Campaign, and to local lodges, as well as to Supreme Council plenary session of 1974 and to the 1967 Supreme Convention. Minutes include those of the Grand Council...

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Papers (1952-1984) of John E. Ciatti consist of materials from the Order Sons of Italy in America. OSIA state level materials include a Columbus Day Dinner-Dance booklet (1964), and a Columbus Monument Committee Dinner booklet (1984). Also included are photographs depicting a Delaware convention banquet testimonial for Joseph Errigo (1952), the Supreme Convention (1955), a dinner for Eugene Alessandroni (1955), and a Columbus Day program (1984).

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...

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Papers (1947-1966) of Nicholas A. Cipriani consist of photographs of Order Sons of Italy in America functions. Included are pictures of a Delaware Grand Lodge Banquet, Supreme Deputy Nicholas Cipriani (1966); Delaware Grand Lodge officers (1966); Pennsylvania Grand Lodge Presentation of a portrait of Frank Tropea (1962); and the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge Building Committee (1947).

Abstract The OSIA Delaware Grand Lodge collection consist of Rose Parade float booklets (1977) and a ritual book from the National office; scholarship ball booklet (1985), membership application, and Grand Lodge incorporation papers (photocopy, 1925) from the Delaware Grand Lodge; a History of the Italians in Newcastle, and correspondence (1984) from the Delaware St. Gabriel lodge; and correspondence (1972-1976) from the Delaware Prince ofPiedmont lodge. Also included is a photograph of the Delaware...

Abstract The Peter R. Zuzolo Order Sons of Italy in America collection consists of materials pertaining to the Supreme Executive Council minutes and Plenary Session minutes (1980-1986), and to the New York Grand Lodge and other grand lodges. New York Grand Lodge materials include convention books (1961-1987), Grand Council minutes (1980-1986), and committees and programs. Other Grand Lodges represented are those of California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Northwest, Ohio,...

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The Simone J. Ambrosino Order Sons of Italy in America Collection (1956-1986) consists of membership lists, correspondence, constitution and by-laws, information on charities and other activities, and materials pertaining to individual lodges.