Manuscript Collection
Petruzella Family Photographs - Accession 372 - M152 (192-193)
Files
Identifier
Accession 372 - M152 (192-193)
Inclusive Dates
1876, ca. 1880s-ca. 1920s, 1934
Restrictions
Open under the rules and regulations of the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections
Collection Size
59 pieces
Language
English
Scope and Content Note
The Petruzella Family photographs consist of a passport, marriage license, and photographs of the Petruzella/Petruzzella and Verciglio/Virciglio families who immigrated to the United States (Alabama) from Sicily in the early 1900s. Most of the photographs and material are related to Baldassare Petruzella/ Petruzzella (1885-1964) and Elisa Verciglio Petruzella/ Petruzzella. The marriage license is for the marriage of Baldassare Petruzzella (25 yrs) and Elisa Verciglio (30 yrs) on March 22, 1910. The Italian passport was issued to Luigia Virciglia on September 29, 1876. Some of the names in the collection include (spellings varied): Ballassaro Petruzzella; Elisa Verciglio, Calogera Petruzella; Crocetta Virciglio; Toto Lombardo; Josie Verciglio; Luigia Virciglio; Bartolomeo Busami; Concetta Petruzzella; Salvatore Lombardo; Alla Lingnara;
Provenance
The Petruzella Family Photographs were donated to the Archives by Ms. Rebecca Myers on December 12, 1980.
Copyright
For information concerning copyright please contact the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections at Winthrop University.
Finding Aid Citation
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, Winthrop University, "Petruzella Family Photographs - Accession 372 - M152 (192-193)". Finding Aid 379.
https://digitalcommons.winthrop.edu/manuscriptcollection_findingaids/379
LC Subject Headings
Petruzella family; Sicily (Italy)--Emigration and immigration--History--20th century; United States--Emigration and immigration--History--20th century; Passports--Specimens; Marriage licenses--Specimens
