University of Minnesota

Cacchione, Peter V., Papers

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IHRC


Immigration History Research Center, College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota

Descriptive summary

Creator: Cacchione, Peter V., d.1947.
Dates: 1944-1947
Abstract: Papers (1944-1947) of Peter V. Cacchione (d. 1947), an Italian American New York City councilman, contain correspondence; records of his work as councilman; memoranda; and miscellany.
Quantity: 2 linear in.
Language: In English.
Collection ID: IHRC386

HISTORICAL SKETCH

Peter V. Cacchione (d.1947) was a New York City councilman for the Borough of Brooklyn from 1942-1947. He introduced or supported legislation supporting price ceilings on rent, food, transportation and utilities. Cacchione was a supporter of city employee wage increases and the increase of state aid for New York City, and was opposed to segregation in housing, discrimination in employment, and sales taxes.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

The Cacchione, Peter V. collection is available for public research.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

The Cacchione, Peter V. collection is the physical property of the Immigration History Reseach Center, University of Minnesota.

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CITE AS

The Cacchione, Peter V. Papers, Italian American Collection, Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota

Index Terms

City council members--New York (State)--New York.
Italian Americans--New York (State)--New York.

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