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A.C.L.I. Correspondence , 1957-1960

 File — box-folder: 4-5

Scope and contents

Correspondence concerning obtaining Italian films for distribution in Australia;

A.C.L.I.A. premises (letter from F. McManus); Italian teachers; report to Dr. Mannix from B.A.S., 24 Oct. 1957, in response to the Apostolic Delegate’s enquiry concerning A.C.L.I. (B.A.S. had asked and received Mannix’s permission “to experiment with the formation of this organisation of Italian workers approximately 18 months ago”, mentioning an apparent rival organization; extract from letter from Dr. Mannix to the Apostolic Delegate, 7 Nov. 1957 re the A.C.L.I.;

document in Italian, “Azione Sociale A.C.L.I.; ms. notes; list of committee, items for discussion etc.; constitution; library for the new Italian Centre minutes of meeting 5, 12 Dec., 18 Dec. 1958, 23 Jan. 28 Feb., 1959; (B.A.S., Fr. Kelly, Cole, G. Perisinotti);

Precis of Conversation with Scalabrinian Fathers and Mr. John Cole, 9 Oct. 1959 (Fs. Aldo and Silvano, John Cole B.A.S.; copy of draft (original to Cole, March ‘60) to His Grace, on All Saints’ parish’s indebtedness to St. Patrick’s Cathedral for a school and the responsibility for the conduct of the Italian Centre at A.C.L.I.A., 74 Moor St., Fitzroy. B.A.S.’s card of membership of the Federazione Cattolica Italiana, Fitzroy.

Dates

  • 1957-1960
  • box-folder: 4-5 (Mixed materials)

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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