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Albert and Vera Cuglietta papers, 1935-2016
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Cuglietta, Albert B., 1919-2012
- Title
- Albert and Vera Cuglietta papers
- Dates
- 1935-2016 (inclusive)19352016
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet, (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- ACCN 2747
- Summary
- The Albert and Vera Cuglietta papers (1935-2016) consist of fiftieth anniversary and family reunion materials, along with professional items related to Albert's career with the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Albert worked for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad for almost 50 years and Vera served in the secretarial pool for the Secretary of State from 1963 until 1980 or 1981. They enjoyed traveling to together and photographed many historical sites in Italy, Romania, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Japan, Bali, and Hong Kong.
- Repository
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University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860
Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu - Access Restrictions
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Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Albert B. Cuglietta was born on March 29, 1919 in Salt Lake City to Joseph and Fortunata Marrelli Cuglietta. Albert was married to Vera Colobella on May 27, 1940. Albert worked for the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad almost 50 years as a carman and served as Local Chairman and Vice President of the Local Carman Union. He was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Vera served in the secretarial pool for the Secretary of State from 1963 until 1980 or 1981.
They enjoyed traveling together and photographed many historical sites in Italy, Romania, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Japan, Bali, and Hong Kong.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The Albert and Vera Cuglietta papers consist of fiftieth anniversary and family reunion materials, along with professional items related to Albert's career with the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library's Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.
Preferred Citation
Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Donated by Maria J. Bsumek in 2013.
Addendum donated by Dr. Erika Bsumek in 2016.
Processing Note
Processed by Betsey Welland in 2014.
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Separated Materials
Photographs (P1842) and audio-visual materials were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.
Related Materials
Forms part of the Aileen H. Clyde 20th Century Women's Legacy Archives.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Personal materialsReturn to Top
This series consists of materials related to the personal and family life of Albert and Vera Cuglietta.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1-2 | Fiftieth anniversary materials
These folders contain greeting cards, a program guestbook
|
1990 |
| 1 | 3 | Family reunion materials
This folder includes lists and notecards with names and addresses of family members and friends.
|
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| 1 | 4 | General materials
This folder includes news clippings, e-mail correspondence, a program of the 43rd annual All-State Italian Day, travel materials, and an article by Madalene A. Cuglietta titled, "Il Tuo Destino." Also included is an obiturary and eulogy for Vera.
|
1942-2006; 2016 |
Professional materialsReturn to Top
This series consists of materials related to Albert Cuglietta's professional career as an employee of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 5 | Rio Grande - Western Pacific and affiliated lines, Joint Protective Board, Brotherhood Railway Carmen of United States and Canada, convention materials |
1978 |
| 1 | 6 | Seniority rosters
Seniority rosters of Carmen, Helpers, and Apprentices of the Utah Division of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad.
|
1935; 1938; 1978-1982 |
| 1 | 7 | Agreements between railroad companies and unions
This folder contains "Agreement between the Western Pacific Railroad Company and Its Employees Represented by System Federation No. 117" and "Agreement between the Denver and Rio Grande, Western Pacific Railroad Company and System Federation No. 10."
|
1968-1975 |
| 2 | Convention delegate medals
The delegate medals in this box are from the annual conventions of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of America, for Albert B. Cuglietta.
|
1954-1978 |
AddendumReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 3 | Daily calendars |
2004-2005; 2008-2005; 2010-2011 |
| 4 | General materials
This box contains two notary stamps that belonged to Vera and payroll receipts for both Albert and Vera.
|
1938-1979 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Catholics--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives
- Italian Americans--Utah--Salt Lake City--Archives
- Railroads--Employees--Labor Unions
Personal Names
- Cuglietta, Albert B., 1919-2012--Archives
- Cuglietta, Vera, 1921-2016--Archives
Corporate Names
- Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company--Employees--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Calendars
- Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
- Electronic mail
- Eulogies
- Greeting cards
- Notary stamps
- Obituaries
- Payroll records
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
2014 (last modified: 2017)
