ihrclacapria Inventory of the Vincent la Capria Papers, 1952-1971. Finding aid created by Immigration History Research Center staff, June 11, 1987 University of Minnesota Libraries December 31, 2003

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EAD encoding by Felicity HansonDecember 31, 2003 English La Capria, Vincent, 1899-[ca. 1965]. Vincent la Capria Papers, 1952-1971 University of Minnesota Libraries. Immigration History Research Center [ihrc] 1 linear in. ITA In English and Italian. Biographical/Historical Note

Vincent la Capria (1899-1965) was born in Palmi, Reggio Calabria, Italy, and came to the United States in 1905. A labor leader, he was vice president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, and was active in civic and charitable organizations such as ACIM and Boystown of Italy.

Scope and Content

La Capria's papers (1952-1971) contain correspondence; newspaper clippings; photographs; and speeches.

No inventory.

Index Terms

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La Capria, Vincent, 1899-[ca. 1965]. Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Photographs. Labor leaders.Italian Americans.Clothing workers--Labor unions.