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Fuligni family correspondence collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0100

Scope and Contents

The Fuligni family correspondence collection contains correspondence between members of the Fuligni family living in Rome and Rutherford, NJ, letters from United States military relations, and an assortment of greeting cards. Dating from 1937 to 1948, the collection documents the mood in Italy in the time just prior to World War II as well as the hardships endured by Italian immigrants striving to begin new lives in the United States.

Dates

  • 1937 - 1948

Language of Materials

English, Italian

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

All materials available in this collection (unless otherwise noted) are the property of the Monsignor William Noé Field Archives & Special Collections Center and Seton Hall University, which reserves the right to limit access to or reproduction of these materials. Reproduction of materials or content is subject to United States copyright restrictions and may be subject to federal or state privacy regulations. Permission to publish exact reproductions must be obtained from the Director of the Archives and Special Collections Center.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet

Abstract

The Fuligni family correspondence collection dates from 1937 to 1948 and contains correspondence between members of the Fuligni family living in Rome and Rutherford, NJ. The collection documents the mood in Italy in the time just prior to World War II and offers a unique window into the everyday lives and struggles of Italian immigrants in the United States.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged chronologically.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was purchased for the Archives & Special Collections Center through the Friends of the Archives Fund in Arpil 2016 [Accession number 2016.0016].

Title
Fuligni family correspondence collection, 1937-1946
Status
Completed
Date
, 18 April 2016.
Language of description
English
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the The Monsignor Field Archives & Special Collection Center Repository

Contact:
Archives, Walsh Library
400 South Orange Ave
South Orange NJ 07079 US
973-761-9476