Italian Americans -- New Jersey -- Newark -- Biographical
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Gerard Zanfini and Michael D. Immerso First Ward Italian Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Immerso-(Main)
Scope and Contents
by Newark Archives Project (http://nap.rutgers.edu)The boxes consist of research files and original materials used in the preparation of three related projects, all based on the research and collecting efforts of Michael Immerso: the exhibit, "The Vanished First Ward: Newark's Little Italy," held at the Newark Public Library, November 13-December 31. 1996; a PBS documentary on the subject, narrated by Steve Adubato (1997); and Immerso's book, "Newark's Little Italy: The Vanished...
Dates:
c. 1870s-1996
Mattia Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Mattia-(Fileroom)
Abstract
The collection consists of glass negatives and minstrel show material from the Mattias, one of the first Italian families in Newark.
Dates:
1887 - 1936
Mayor Ralph A. Villani Collection
Collection
Identifier: MG Nwk Villani-(Main)
Abstract
The collection consists largely of photographs, documenting both Villani's personal and family life and his public activities. There is also some film of family holidays and leisure pursuits. A series of scrapbooks contain clippings, ephemera, and election records.
Dates:
c. 1934-1966
Philip Fava Scrapbook
Collection — Volume 1
Identifier: MG Fava-(Main)
Scope and Contents
The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, photographs, and scorecards related to Fava and the various athletic teams on which he played in high school, college, and as an adult; newspaper clippings related to the engagement and marriage of Fava and Angie Frederici; and family photographs.
Dates:
c. 1913-1936