ihrcciresi Inventory of the Rose Ciresi Papers, ca. 1930-1976. Finding aid created by Immigration History Research Center staff, May 25, 1987 University of Minnesota Libraries May 21, 2004

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EAD encoding by Felicity HansonMay 21, 2004 English Ciresi, Rose, 1908-1988. Rose Ciresi Papers, ca 1930-1976 University of Minnesota Libraries. Immigration History Research Center [ihrc] 9 linear in. ITA In English Biographical/Historical Note

Rose Ciresi, an Italian American residing in St. Paul, Minn., was active in many organizations, and particularly in local activities connected with the Catholic Church. She was instrumental in making Columbus Day a state holiday in Minnesota, and was active in the Columbus Memorial Association of St. Paul, Inc. Other activities included membership in the Summer School of Catholic Action and Holy Redeemer, St. Paul Archdiocesan Sodality Council.

Scope and Content

Papers (Ca. 1930-1976) of Rose Ciresi contain numerous newspaper clippings on Holy Redeemer Church in St. Paul, Minn.; and correspondence, newspaper clippings, and programs from the Columbus Memorial Association of St. Paul, Inc. (St. Paul, Minn.).

Inventory available.

Two related collections at IHRC are the records of Columbus Memorial Association of St. Paul, Inc. (St. Paul, Minnesota); and the papers of Msgr. Louis F. Pioletti.

Index Terms

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Ciresi, Rose, 1908-1988. Holy Redeemer Church (Saint Paul, Minn.).Columbus Memorial Association of St. Paul. Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.). Italian Americans--Minnesota--Saint Paul--Societies, etc.Columbus Day.