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Perazzo family correspondence, 1893-1919

MS 313


Collection Summary

Creator: Perazzo family
Collection Name:Perazzo family correspondence,
Inclusive Dates: 1893-1919
Physical Description:.2 linear feet
Abstract:The Perazzo family correspondence consists of 38 handwritten letters, in Italian, sent to Paola and Carmelita Perazzo of Phoenix, Arizona, during the years of 1893-1894 and 1912-1919. The letters appear to be from family members, including a brother. The majority were written by the same person, and discuss matters of common concern, including health and money.
Collection Number:MS 313
Repository: University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections
University of Arizona
PO Box 210055
Tucson, AZ 85721-0055
Phone: 520-621-6423
Fax: 520-621-9733
URL: http://speccoll.library.arizona.edu/

Scope and Content Note

The Perazzo family correspondence consists of 38 handwritten letters, in Italian, sent to Paola and Carmelita Perazzo of Phoenix, Arizona, during the years of 1893-1894 and 1912-1919. The letters appear to be from family members, including a brother. The majority were written by the same person, and discuss matters of common concern, including health and money.

All but two of the letters were discovered in their original envelopes with postmarks from three cities in Italy, the prevalent one being Chiavari, near Genoa. Most of the letters were sent to 612 North Monroe Street, Phoenix, Arizona.


Restrictions

Restrictions

None.

Copyright

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Access Terms

Subject(s)
Immigrants -- United States -- Arizona -- Correspondence
Italian Americans -- Arizona

Genre Form(s)
Correspondence


Administrative Information

Credit Line

Perazzo family correspondence(MS 313). Special Collections, University of Arizona Libraries.


Container List

boxfolder
11 Letters, envelopes (10). , 1893-1894
Letters, envelopes (19). , 1911-1913
Letters, envelopes (7). , 1914-1919
Letters (2). , no dates