Alberta Masiello papers, 1894-1990.

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Alberta Masiello papers, 1894-1990.

The Alberta Masiello papers Masiello's personal correspondence and clippings, photographs and scrapbooks pertaining to the careers of her grandfather, Guiseppe La Puma and mother Giuseppina La Puma.

4.5 linear ft. (12 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 8314343

New York Public Library System, NYPL

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McArthur, Edwin

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La Puma, Giuseppe.

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Masiello, Alberta

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Chapin, Schuyler

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