University of Minnesota

Ossanna, Fred A., Papers

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IHRC


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

Descriptive summary

Creator: Ossanna, Fred A., 1893- .
Dates: 1927-1972
Abstract: Papers (1927-1972) of Fred A. Ossanna, an Italian American lawyer active in various Italian American organizations, consist largely of material pertaining to UNICO, a social and civic organization, and to the National Italian American Civic League. Photographs are included (please follow the links below to view digital images of selected photos) .
Quantity: 3 linear in.
Language: In Italian and English.
Collection ID: IHRC1999

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DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

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CITE AS

The Ossanna, Fred A. Papers, Italian American Collection, Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota

Index Terms

Italian Americans--Societies, etc.
Lawyers.

Detailed Description of the Collection

BOX 1. Fred Ossanna

FOLDER 0.
IMAGE: Columbus statue 1931 8 x 10 in. Photography view
Christopher Columbus statue by sculptor Carlo Brioschi (center) in front of the State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota.
IMAGE: Reception party ca. 1935 8 x 10 in. Photography view
A formal reception party attended by Governor Floyd B. Olson, Ambassador Rosso, Consul General (Chicago) Castruccio, Minnesota Italian Consul Castigliano, and Fred A. Ossanna, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
IMAGE: Ground breaking ca. 1931 8 x 10 in. Photography view
Ground breaking for the Christopher Columbus statue by sculptor Carlo Brioschi at the State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota.
IMAGE: Dedication ceremony October 12, 1931 4.5 x 6.5 in. Photography view
Dedication ceremony of the Christopher Columbus statue by sculptor Carlo Brioschi in front of the State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota. Minnesota Italian communities represented by flags include Buhl, Gilbert, Ely, Hibbing, Eveleth, and Minneapolis.
IMAGE: Dedication ceremony October 12, 1931 8 x 10 in. Photography view
Dedication ceremony of the Christopher Columbus statue by sculptor Carlo Brioschi in front of the State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota.
IMAGE: Columbus statue ca. 1931 10 x 8 in. Photography view
Christopher Columbus statue by sculptor Carlo Brioschi (center) in front of the State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota.
IMAGE: National Italian American civic league ca. 1935 8 x 10 in. Photography view
General committee of the Italian American Civic League, later to merge with National Unico Clubs to form UNICO National in 1946.
IMAGE: Ground breaking ca. 1931 8 x 10 in. Photography view
Sculptor Carlo Brioschi presenting W. M. Babcock, Assistant Curator, Minnesota Historical Society, a ceremonial shovel at the ground breaking for the Christopher Columbus statue by sculptor Carlo Brioschi at the State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota.
IMAGE: UNICO convention booklet 1972 11 x 8.5 in. Illustration view
Cover illustration for the fiftieth annual UNICO National Convention booklet.
IMAGE: National Italian American civic league July 2, 1938 7 x 10 in. Photography view
Attendees of the National Italian American Civic League, later to merge with National Unico Clubs to form UNICO National in 1946, Kansas City, Missouri.
IMAGE: Columbus memorial dedication 1931 9 x 13.5 in. Photography view
Banquet for the dedication ceremony for the Christopher Columbus memorial, October 12, 1931, St. Paul, Minnesota.
IMAGE: Dedication ceremony October 12, 1931 8 x 10 in. Photography view
Dedication ceremony of the Christopher Columbus statue by sculptor Carlo Brioschi in front of the State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota.
IMAGE: Dedication ceremony October 12, 1931 8 x 10 in. Photography view
Dedication ceremony of the Christopher Columbus statue by sculptor Carlo Brioschi in front of the State Capitol, St. Paul, Minnesota.
IMAGE: Columbus memorial dedication 1931 8 x 10 in. Photography view
Attendees of the dedication ceremony for the Christopher Columbus memorial, October 12, 1931, St. Paul, Minnesota.

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