Speranza, Gino Charles, 1872-1927

American military and political attaché in Italy.

From the description of Gino Charles Speranza papers, 1911-1925. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754868199

Gino Speranza (1872-1927), attorney, journalist and author, was best known for his writings on immigration issues, his work as a journalist during World War I, and his work with Italian immigrants in the United States.

As an attorney Speranza served as legal counselor to the Italian Consulate General in New York City and his efforts on behalf of Italian immigrants included the founding of the Society for the Protection of Italian Immigrants and his work for the Investigation Bureau for Italian Immigrants.

After giving up his legal practice in 1912, Speranza embarked upon a journalistic/literary career and in 1915 he went to Italy as a feature correspondent for the New York Evening Post and the Outlook. He returned to the United States in 1919 and continued to write, focusing in the 1920s on his theories regarding the detrimental influences of "foreign stock" on American society.

From the description of Gino Speranza papers, 1887-1935, bulk (1905-1925). (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122570872

Biographical/Historical Note

American military and political attachéin Italy.

From the guide to the Gino Charles Speranza papers, 1911-1925, (Hoover Institution Archives)

Gino Speranza (1872-1927), attorney, journalist and author, was best known for his writings on immigration issues, his work as a journalist during World War I, and his work with Italian immigrants in the United States.

As an attorney Speranza served as legal counselor to the Italian Consulate General in New York City and his efforts on behalf of Italian immigrants included the founding of the Society for the Protection of Italian Immigrants and his work for the Investigation Bureau for Italian Immigrants.

After giving up his legal practice in 1912, Speranza embarked upon a journalistic/literary career and in 1915 he went to Italy as a feature correspondent for the New York Evening Post and the Outlook. He returned to the United States in 1919 and continued to write, focusing in the 1920s on his theories regarding the detrimental influences of "foreign stock" on American society.

From the guide to the Gino Speranza papers, 1887-1935, 1905-1925, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)