Muccigrosso Family Papers, 1880-1955
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Summary
- Creator:
- Muccigross Family
- Abstract:
- This collection contains family photographs, genealogical material, and personal papers associated with the Muccigrosso extended family.
- Extent:
- .5 linear feet
- Language:
- English Italian
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Muccigrosso Family Papers include Rose Spadaccino’s midwifery records, Muccigrosso family photographs, and genealogical research material.
- Biographical / historical:
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Donato Muccigrosso (1875-1943) and his wife Rosario “Rose” Spadaccino (1873-1950) immigrated to Elmira, New York, from Macchio Valfortore, Italy in the early 1900s. Donato briefly owned a shoe-repair shop before getting into factory work. He was also a musician who played organ for St. Anthony’s Church and tuba in Elmira’s Italian Band. His wife, Rose, worked as a midwife within the city’s Italian-American community under her maiden name Spadaccino for over 20 years. Their children include Anthony, Lena, Thomas, and Joseph.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Linda M. Farina in 2022.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org