Ferraro Family Papers, 1919-1964

Summary

Creator:
Louis Ferraro and Phyllis Ferraro
Abstract:
This collection consists of vital records for Louis and Phyllis Ferraro, Rochester New York based Italian immigrants. The dates of the materials range between 1919 to 1964.
Extent:
0.25 Cubic Feet 1 letter box and 0.06 Cubic Feet
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Ferraro Family Papers. [item name]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Background

Scope and content:

This file consists of 8 documents relating to Louis and Phyllis Ferraro, the Italian immigrant parents of Ron Ferraro. The documents are: a passport, a naturalization certificate, an application for retirement benefits, two death certificates, a labor union handbook, and an alien registration certificate. These documents relate to Americanization, Immigration, and work.

Biographical / historical:

Phyllis and Louis are both originally from the city of Valguarnera Italy. They immigrated to the United States around 1919. Phyllis became a citizen of the United States in 1944. However Louis was not registered in the United States until 1942, and never became a United States citizen. Louis was employed at Dovolo Contracting company, and Phyllis was employed with Hickey-Freeman Clothing company. The couple lived in Rochester New York for 55 years until their passing. Louis passed away in 1962, and Phyllis in 1964.

Acquisition information:
This collection was donated by the Strong Museum to the Local History and Genealogy division in 2016 [Accession number 2017.031].
Custodial history:

The collection was donated by Ferraro Antiques in February 28th, 1994 to the Strong Museum of Play.

Processing information:

The passport included in the file is in Italian.

Arrangement:

This collection consists of one folder.

Dimensions:
15x10x3
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection.

Terms of access:

Copyright is held by the Rochester Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division. Copyright of the papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors' heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Local History and Genealogy Division before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library's usual procedures unless otherwise specified.

Preferred citation:

Ferraro Family Papers. [item name]. Local History and Genealogy Division, Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County N.Y.

Location of this collection:
Rundel Memorial Building
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
585-428-8370
lochist@libraryweb.org