Italian American war veterans collection
Biographical / Historical note
The New York posts of the Italian American War Veterans began in 1937. A post would later be established in Rochester. The organization dedicated itself to preserving the honor and memory of those veterans who had served in any foreign conflict, as well as to continue Italian cultural traditions. In 1958 Robert Dardano Sr. joined the Monroe County Post No. 26 and served as Chaplain. He was later elected as the post's Commander in 1963. In 1968, Dardano received the honor of the position of National Commander. Through Dardano's leadership, the posts began a Veterans Volunteer Service Committee (VAVS). This committee coordinated volunteers and efforts to aid confined veteran patients. Other community service efforts include a child welfare program and the patriotic and Americanism program, which organizes celebrations for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Veterans Day.
Scope and Contents
The Italian American War Veterans Collection consists of three series: Testimonial Dinner Dances, 1960-1996, Conference Programs, 1947-2006, and Correspondence and Appointments, 1958-1981. The first series documents the community activities the Monroe Post engaged in. The conference programs include both state and national conferences. Included in the Correspondence and Appointments series are documents related to the founding of the Monroe Post, as well as the national organization, communication among members, and records of appointments to leadership positions within the organization.
Creator
Dates
- Creation: 1947-2006
Language of Materials
English
Extent
10 linear feet
Access
The Italian American War Veterans Collection is open for research use. Researchers are advised to contact the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Department prior to visiting. Upon arrival, researchers will also be asked to fill out a registration form and provide photo identification.
Use
In consultation with a curator, reproductions may be made upon request. Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from a curator. Researchers are responsible for determining any copyright questions
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The Italian American War Veterans Collection were made a gift of Robert Dardano Sr in 2010, with subsequent accruals.
Preferred Citation
[Item title, item date], Italian American War Veterans Collection, D.380, Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation, River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester
Subject
- Italian American War Veterans of the United States, Incorporated (Organization)
- Dardano, Robert N. (Person)
- Title
- Italian American war veterans collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by RBSCP staff.
- Date
- undated
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Library Details
Part of the Rare Books, Special Collections, and Preservation Library