University of Minnesota

Tognotti-Martin, Franca., Papers

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IHRC


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

Descriptive summary

Creator: Tognotti-Martin, Franca.
Dates: 1965-1987
Abstract: The Franca Tognotti-Martin Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1965-1987) consists of West Virginia Grand Lodge correspondence (1971-1985), Grand Convention materials (1965-1987), local lodge correspondence, newsletters, and lists of officer and members (1967-1986). Also included are a Supreme Lodge directory, several financial reports and a Public Relations Commission Report (1981-1982), along with a booklet and poster fromthe 1983 West Virginia Italian Heritage Festival.
Quantity: 2 linear in.
Language: In English.
Collection ID: IHRC3305

HISTORICAL SKETCH

Franca Tognotti-Martin was born in Tuscany and eventually settled in Charleston, W.V., after coming to the United States. She served as Grand Recording Secretary of the Order Sons of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of West Virginia (1977-1987).

DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

The Tognotti-Martin, Franca. collection is available for public research.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

The Tognotti-Martin, Franca. collection is the physical property of the Immigration History Reseach Center, University of Minnesota.

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CITE AS

The Tognotti-Martin, Franca. Papers, Italian American Collection, Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota

Index Terms

Italian Americans--West Virginia--Societies, etc.
Ethnic festivals--West Virginia.
Ethnic theater--West Virginia.

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