Ferraro Family Papers

Collection — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 2018-009

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This file consists of 8 documents relating to Louis and Phyllis Ferraro, the Italian immigrant parents of Ron Ferraro. The documents are: a passport, a naturalization certificate, an application for retirement benefits, two death certificates, a labor union handbook, and an alien registration certificate. These documents relate to Americanization, Immigration, and work.

Dates

Creation: 1919-1964

Creator

Louis Ferraro (Person)
Phyllis Ferraro (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright is held by the Rochester Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Division. Copyright of the papers in the collection may be held by their authors, or the authors’ heirs or assigns. Researchers must obtain the written permission of the holder[s] of copyright and the Local History and Genealogy Division before publishing quotations from materials in the collection. Most papers may be copied in accordance with the library’s usual procedures unless otherwise specified.

Biographical / Historical

Phyllis and Louis are both originally from the city of Valguarnera Italy. They immigrated to the United States around 1919. Phyllis became a citizen of the United States in 1944. However Louis was not registered in the United States until 1942, and never became a United States citizen. Louis was employed at Dovolo Contracting company, and Phyllis was employed with Hickey-Freeman Clothing company. The couple lived in Rochester New York for 55 years until their passing. Louis passed away in 1962, and Phyllis in 1964.

Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 letter box) ; 15x10x3

0.06 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection consists of vital records for Louis and Phyllis Ferraro, Rochester New York based Italian immigrants. The dates of the materials range between 1919 to 1964.