La Guardia Memorial House records, 1921-1965.

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La Guardia Memorial House records, 1921-1965.

The records trace the program and policies of the settlement, and include miscellaneous papers of Edward Corsi, long-time executive director of the settlement. Also in the collection are records of the East Harlem Civic Association, founded in 1956.

6.3 n linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7885253

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

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Haarlem House

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La Guardia Memorial House

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Founded in 1898 as Haarlem House, the settlement on the upper East Side of New York City was renamed in 1956 to honor the former mayor of the city, Fiorello La Guardia. From the description of La Guardia Memorial House records, 1921-1965. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63285839 ...

East Harlem Civic Association

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Corsi, Edward, 1896-1965

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[Photo at right: Edward Corsi] Edward Corsi (1896-1965) was an Italian-American association executive and government official, particularly active in the areas of immigration, labor relations, and social welfare. Born in Italy on December 29, 1896, the son of Philip Frederick and Julia (Pantano) Corsi, he entered America with his family in 1906. The Corsi family settled in New York City, and Edward attended Clason Point Military Academy and Saint Francis Xavi...