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Allegrini family papers
Pietro and Antonio Allegrini emigrated to the United States from San Quirico, Tuscany, Italy in 1910. They settled in Pennsylvania and by 1919 had established the Pennsylvania Statuary Company in Philadelphia, which specialized in the manufacture of religious statues. Family members carried on the...
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| Collection: | Allegrini Family Papers |
| Collection Number: | SC254 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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0.5 Linear feet 0.5 linear feet, 1 box, |
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| Summary: |
Pietro and Antonio Allegrini emigrated to the United States from San Quirico, Tuscany, Italy in 1910. They settled in Pennsylvania and by 1919 had established the Pennsylvania Statuary Company in Philadelphia, which specialized in the manufacture of religious statues. Family members carried on the business until 1977. The collection consists primarily of printed and photocopied material about Pietro Allegrini, the statuary company, and Angelo Allegrini, one of Pietro's sons. It includes Pietro's passport, marriage and naturalization certificates, and papers relating to the early history of the firm. Material concerning Angelo consists primarily of printed and photocopied articles. |