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to The Diamond
Jubilee Anniversary History of the Fratellanza Society in
St. Louis, Missouri (1941) |
This name index was created by the staff
of the Special Collections Department to enable a search for surnames in
this history of the Fratellanza Society [Italian] in St. Louis, Mo. The
2,900+ entries are listed alphabetically by surname, then given name.
You may browse the alphabetical listing of entries using the links
below.
Indexed Source:
Società Unione e Fratellanza Italiana.
Seventy-fifth Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of the Societa' Unione e
Fratellanza Italiana. [St. Louis, Missouri: Societa' Unione e
Fratellanza Italiana], 1941. [R 977.866 S678S]
Photocopies of material listed in this
index are available from Special Collections.
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Background of the St. Louis Fratellanza Society
In 1850, there were less than 100 Italians in the city of St. Louis. By
1865, there were more than 500 Italians living in St. Louis! Most of
them lived from the levee to 12th Street, from Franklin Avenue to
Spruce, forming a tightly-knit community.
They grew to love their new home in America, but it became clear,
particularly to a fruit merchant, Antonio Curotto, that the growing
Italian community needed support. By forming an association, the Italian
community could help the newcomers acclimate to their new home, yet
preserve their beloved Italian heritage. This was the birth of the
Fratellanza Society, the Societá Unione e Fratellanza Italiana,
incorporated on December 6, 1866. This society continues to thrive
today, still maintains the traditions of the Italian heritage and
culture in America, and is now open to members of all ethnic groups.
More information about the Fratellanza Society
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Modified:
20 October 2009
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