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Italian American families photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: PP 0219

Abstract

This collection contains photographs of Italian American-owned factories and shops and community organizations and events, as well as portraits of various families, in Maryland.

Dates

  • 1890-1957

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (1 half Hollinger box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The items in this collection are arranged according to PP catalog numbers.

Scope and Contents

The Italian American Families Photograph Collection features over thirty images of the Italian American community in Baltimore, Maryland. Included in the collection are photographs of Italian-owned factories and shops and community organizations and events, as well as portraits of various families. Events and festivals in Baltimore’s Little Italy also make up a significant part of the collection.

The photographs are organized into eleven series based on content: DioGiorgio Fruit Company, Dell’Uomo and Gioiovonnucci Families, Flaccomio, Sun of Italy Plant, Italian American Organizations, Little Italy, Antonio Apicella’s clothing factory, Matarazzo Family, Guerriero Family, Miscellaneous, and Flag House dedication. Some of the photographs included identifications perhaps supplied by the donors of the images. The collection is a compilation of several donations related to the Italian American community.

Title
Guide to the Italian American families photograph collection
Status
Under Revision
Author
Lara Westwood
Date
2014-06
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Revision Statements

  • 2020-02-18: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750