Barre History Collection. Albisetti Family Papers, BHC ; ; Size B, C, D

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1 Barre History Collection Albisetti Family Papers, BHC ; ; Size B, C, D Volume: 4.5 Feet Inclusive Dates: Record Types: Printed materials, correspondence, photographs, postcards, postcard books, financial records, writings, licenses, deeds, blueprints, electrical layout drawings, calligraphy, advertisements, certificates, diplomas, newsclippings, prayer book, diary Introduction This collection contains the papers that the Albisetti family ( ) accumulated soon after their arrival in Barre Vermont, in The collection is part of the Barre History Collection acquired from the Aldrich Public Library in November The collection is housed in 2 large-sized boxes and 5 archival flip top boxes, occupying 4.5 feet of shelf space. Custodial Note and Arrangement History The Charles Albisetti papers are part of the Barre History Collection acquired from the Aldrich Public Library in November They were originally assigned the accession number by the Barre Historical Society. Biographical Note The Albisetti family emigrated from Northern Italy in the late 19 th century. John Battista Albisetti ( ) married Adele Maffini ( ), in Barre, Vermont, in The couple lived on 32 Foster Street in Barre, Vermont, and had nine children, among them: Charles, Josephine M., Stephen, Elizabeth (Emerson), Teresa, and Eda. John Battista Albisetti, sometimes known simply as Battista Albisetti, worked in the granite industry, initially as a carver for Harrison Granite Company, and then as salesman for Wells-Lamson and Jones Brothers Companies. After retiring due to ill-health, John Battista served as city alderman and as justice of the peace for the town of Barre, Vermont. Upon his passing, at age 45, Adele Albisetti ran a guest boarding house at 195 Washington Street in Barre, Vt., for more than 40 years. The Albisettis son, Charles Albisetti, was born on June 25, He attended grade school in Barre, Vermont, and graduated from Spaulding High School in Charles Albisetti also received training as an auto-electrician through the correspondence course with the Chicago Engineering Works Review. On June 30, 1934, Charles Albisetti married Irene May Davis. During the Second World War the couple moved to Maine and volunteered for the United States Civil Service, working within Maine s Public Housing Authority. After returning to Barre, Vt.,

2 Albisetti Family Papers Page 2 Charles Albisetti founded Albisetti City Electric Company and managed business. He also served as chair of the Kiwanis Club of Barre, Vt., and facilitated events and support programs for the town s underprivileged children through committee work. Charles Albisetti and Irene Albisetti also travelled to Italy in the mid-1950s. Charles Albisetti passed away on August 23, Irene (Davis) Albisetti ( ) was born in Williamstown, Vermont, to Albert E. Davis and Bertha (Clark) Davis of Brookfield, Vermont. Irene attended Brookfield High School and Goddard Seminary in Vermont. Irene Albisetti then completed a correspondence course in writing advertisements for shop windows in After marrying Charles Albisetti, in 1934, Irene volunteered for the United States Civil Service, and later for the Kiwanis Club of Barre. Irene Albisetti s siblings included: Harold L. Davis, Vera E. (Chaples) and Raymond J. Davis. Irene s brother, Raymond J. Davis, worked in the granite industry and passed away in 1959 in Barre, Vt., in a publicized incident where he was thought to have committed suicide. Irene Albisetti died on October 11, Scope and Content The Albisetti Family Papers span from and document the professional and recreational activities of the Albisetti family after their arrival in Barre, Vermont. The collection is divided into the series: I. Charles Albisetti Work and Education IA. Irene Albisetti Work and Education II. Legal and Financial Documents III. Family Papers IV. Photographs and V. Travel and Leisure. This collection is focused on Series I ( ), and documents the education and professional activities of Charles Albisetti and Irene Albisetti in Barre, Vermont, including Spaulding High School printed materials, Albisetti City Electric Company financial records, and Kiwanis Club of Barre correspondence. The first series also documents Irene Albisetti s correspondence course in show card writing, from Series II shows family members legal and financial documents, beginning with their arrival to Barre, Vt., in the 1890s; this series includes property deeds and marriage certificates. Series III shows family members personal and professional activities, including Adele Albisetti s personal correspondence, as well as family members writings, high school diplomas, and Catholic religious texts. Series IV contains family albums, portraits, and photographs that accumulated with each generation, including early postcard photographs of John Battista and Adele Battista with their children in Barre, Vermont. Series V focusses on the travel and leisure activities of Charles Albisetti and Irene Albisetti, especially within Italy in Related Collections Addition material from the Improved Order of Red Men is in BHC 134.

3 Albisetti Family Papers Page 3 Inventory Series I. Charles Albisetti Work and Education ( ) BHC 171:01 Physics Notebook, 1924 :02 Spaulding High School Yearbook, 1924 :03 Barre, Vermont, School Ephemera, Ward Five School certificates :04 Class of 1924 Alumni Events; 1949, 1974 reunion programs, reunion and alumni press clippings, alumni banquet song :05 Workshop Object Drawings, n.d. practice drawings of houses, rooms and objects :06 Chicago Engineering Works Review, volumes of Chicago Engineering Works Review :07, Examinations, marked exams :08, Lessons, check paid by Charles Albisetti, lessons :09 State of Vermont, Electricians Licensing Board, Department of Labor and Industry newsletter, 1973; license renewal correspondence, 1973; electrician s licenses :10 Albisetti City Electric Co. Papers, Barre, Vt., receipts, packing slips, work estimates, ledgers, contracting licenses, business cards, electrical installation drawing, drawing of electrical layout for ceiling, n.d. (in Size B Folder) :11, Correspondence, Barre, Vt., 1962-? policy and procedures and work estimates for clients :12, Receipts, BHC 466:01, Ledger Book, :02, Ledger Book, :03, Ledger Book, BHC 171:13 Miscellaneous Drawings, n.d. blueprints of house of Dr. and Mrs. John L. Saia by Henry Lunde and Sons Inc. (in Size B Folder) BHC 172:01 Kiwanis Club of Barre, Underprivileged Children s Committee, correspondence, conference notes, case studies, hearing aid applications, hospital receipts :02, Safety Campaign, 1953 Kiwanis letters with Scotchlite Company

4 Albisetti Family Papers Page 4 BHC 172:03, National Kids Day, 1953 correspondence, report, bulletin, activities list, building permit :04, Christmas Fund Campaign, address for recipients, thank you letters, thank you card for donations :05 Kiwanis International, 1953,? booklets regarding Kiwanis rules and regulations, conference program :06 Kiwanis Club of Barre and New England, correspondence, 1973; directory of clubs; meeting schedule, 1953; pamphlet :07 State of Vermont Civil Defense, Civil Defense classification notices and sticker, registration certificate, Air Defense pamphlet Series IA. Irene Albisetti Work and Education ( ) BHC 172:01 The Menhenitt Company, Instruction, ca course introduction booklet :02, Correspondence, :03, Instruction Course Lessons, instructional booklets on show card writing :04, Folio, 1927 handwriting instruction with film stills :05, Show Card Writing, practice show card samples :06 Irene Davis, Writing Exercises, n.d. (In Size D folder) writing practice on the back of four advertisements :07 Sheet Music Samples,1920,? 4 sheet music covers :08 Metropolitan Museum of Art Catalogs, catalogs of reproductions for sale :09 Printed Material for Children, 1927 children s book, After the Rain, and unbound illustrations Series II. Legal and Financial Documents ( ) 173:01 Adele Albisetti, Legal Documents, certificate of baptism, daughter, Theresa Sophia Albisetti, 1894, power of attorney document re: John Battista Albisetti, Viggu, Italy, n.d. estate statement of account re: John Battista Albisetti, 1919? mortgage deed, Barre, Vt., 1915 quit-claim deed, Barre, Vt., 1924 mortgage deed, Barre, Vt., 1930

5 Albisetti Family Papers Page 5 BHC 173:01 mortgage deed, Barre, Vt., 1943 confirmation of citizenship, Barre, Vt., 1936 statement of insurance, 1947 insurance policy statement, 1949 lodging house license, State of Vermont, 1960 :02 Adele Albisetti and John Battista Albisetti, Legal Documents, marriage certificate, 1893 marriage contract, 1893 mortgage deed, Barre, Vt., 1897 Alderman appointment certificate, John Battista Albisetti, (In Size D folder) Justice of the Peace appointment certificate, John Battista Albisetti, 1908 :03 Charles Albisetti, Legal Documents, 1927 one lease and one bill of sale, Barre, Vt., 1927 :04 Irene Albisetti and Charles Albisetti, Legal Documents, marriage license, 1934 mortgage note, Barre Trust Company, deed; Barre, Vt., 1938 mortgage deed and discharge, :05 Vera E. Davis, Legal Documents, marriage certificate to Robert F. Chaples, 1936 marriage license, 1936 land warranty deed, Barre, Vt., 1953 copy, statement of account, 1969 record birth certificate, 1968 certificate of death, 1972 :06 Mary Chaples and Robert Forrest Chaples, Legal Documents, certificate of birth, Robert Chaples, 1909 confirmation citizenship, Mary Chaples, 1935 deed, Barre, Vt., Mary Chaples, 1950 extract of birth register, Mary Chaples, 1952 :07 Raymond J. Davis, Legal Documents,

6 Albisetti Family Papers Page 6 BHC 173:07 State of Vermont airman s registration card, 1959 Bluecross cards, deed; Barre, Vt., 1948 :08 Elizabeth Albisetti, Legal Documents,1912 marriage certificate to John Magnaghi (In Size D folder) :09 John Battista Albisetti, Payment Receipts, :10 Adele Albisetti, Financial and Business Records, account books, mortgage receipts, invoices, business cards, check, receipts, guest rental invoices :11 Accounts and Social Security Cards, n.d. social security cards, and account book :12 Raymond J. Davis, Accounts, 1951-? coupon book account book credit identification cards :13 Receipts, :14 World War Two (WWII), Rationing Coupons, fuel oil and sugar ration coupons, ration book, and pamphlets :15 Inventories 1905,? inventory of Albisetti estate in Viggiu, Italy inventory of household items engineering survey and description; 32 Foster St., Barre, Vt. itemized list? For Casa Albisetti :16 Miscellaneous Account Books and Receipts, account book, cash book, n.d. receipts, Series III. Family Papers ( ) BHC 174:01 John Battista Albisetti, Personal Papers, letter from Jones Brothers, 1914 telegram, Barre, Vt. letters in Italian, 1912,? postcard, Italian Consulate Barre City alderman booklet, 1904 Booklet, Regisration with Workmen and Artists Society in Viggiu, Italy, 1902

7 Albisetti Family Papers Page 7 BHC 174:02 Adele Albisetti, Personal Papers, 1921? 1947 correspondence from Italy correspondence re: death of brother, 2 religious certificates 1 religious image 1 book of embroidery needlework patterns with trace paper drawings (In Size C folder) :03 Irene Albisetti, Personal Papers, 1934,? wedding invitation and card company letter :04 Charles Albisetti, Personal Papers, :05 Writings, Ida Albisetti School Exercises, Charles Albisetti Diary, :06 Spaulding High School, Printed Materials, Alumni Association banquet programs Diploma, Charles Albisetti, 1925 (In Size C Folder) Diploma, Josephine Albisetti, 1917 (In Size C Folder) Class of 1924 student lists graduation program, 1940 dedicatory program promotional ticket :07 Vera E. Davis, Personal Papers, Goddard Seminary graduation invitation, 1926 Goddard Seminary graduation program, 1926 wedding announcement, 1936 :08 Josephine Albisetti, Personal Papers, correspondence and address book BHC 466:04 Josephine Albisetti, Boston University yearbook, The Hub, 1943 BHC 174:09 Prayer Book, 1956 :10 Religious Documents and Images, religious certificates addressed to Famiglia Albisetti, Maffini, and others (In Size D Folder) 9 prayer cards, prayer book, mission guild membership, 1973 newsprint religious painting

8 Albisetti Family Papers Page 8 parish booklet BHC 174:11 Barre, Vt., Printed Materials, Story of Short Ballot Cities, 1914 Calendar N.D. Phelps Co., Inc.,1914 Calendar The People s National Bank, 1917 Barre s Master Plan, planning commission, n.d. Handbook of Information for trial jurors, n.d. Water Rates, Rules and Regulations, n.d. Barre fire alarm boxes, 1975 Barre City Fire Fighters notepad, 1971 Barre Bicentennial Celebration pamphlet, 1976 :12 Miscellaneous Printed Materials, print carnival song/poem, 1899 booklet on President McKinley,1901 Railroad Data publication, 1929 graduation program Berlin, Vt., 1932 calendar, 1942 Bird Lovers Handbook, printed by McGoff s Esso Service, Bare, Vt. Action in Korea, United State Security Council pamphlet, 1950 Sweet Orr Union overalls pamphlet, n.d. United Life and Accident Insurance Company, excerpt, n.d. :13 Adele Albisetti? Guest House Register, 195 Washington St., Barre, Vt., :14, :15, :16, :17, BHC 466:05, BHC 174:18, :19 Mr. Henry P. Turnwald Guest House Register, Newton Massachusetts, Series IV. Photographs (ca.1890s-ca.1980s) BHC 174:20 Irene Albisetti, 46 Photographs, n.d. :21 Charles Albisetti, 4 Photographs, n.d. :22 Charles Albisetti and Irene Albisetti, 8 Photographs, n.d.

9 Albisetti Family Papers Page 9 BHC 174:23 Albisetti Family, 13 Photographs, n.d. postcard photograph, John Battista Albisetti and Adele Albisetti (with children: Charles, Theresa, and Josephine?) photograph, Adele Albisetti and John Battista Albisetti (with children?) photograph, Adele Albisetti and John Battista Albisetti (with children Elizabeth, Josephine, and Stephen?) photograph in field (L.-R.): Merton Emerson, Adele Albisetti, Charles Albisetii, and Irene Albisetti photograph in snow (L.-R.): Irene Albisetti, and Elizabeth Albisetti Emmerson photograph in snow (L.-R.): Elizabeth Albisetti Emmerson, and Norman Emerson Christmas photograph (L.-R.): Irene Albisetti, Charles Albisetti, Elizabeth Albisetti Emerson, Josephine Albisetti, NormanEmerson, and Adele Albisetti photograph in front of house(l.-r.): Elizabeth Albisetti Emerson, Irene Albisettti, Adele Albisetti and Charles Albisetti colour photograph (L.-R.): Irene Albisetti, Adele Albisetti, and Josephine Albisetti, photographs, Norman Emerson :24 Albisetti Family, Photograph Album, n.d. early 20 th century pictures of family/friends at house on Foster Street, Barre, Vt. and other locales BHC 466:06 BHC 174:25 Davis? Family Photograph Album, n.d. photographs Albert Davis and Bertha Davis photograph of Lt. Davison Christmas photograph, the Ajas, 1955 newsprint photograph Mrs. JamesA.Davis photographs and portraits unidentified individuals photographs of unidentified house and garden photographs of individuals in uniform photographs of pets Josephine Albisetti, 5 Photographs photograph Josephine Albisetti, photograph Josephine Albisetti with friends (centre) photograph Josephine Albisetti with friend (left) photograph Josephine Albisetti with class photograph Josephine Albisetti (white dress) with religious order

10 Albisetti Family Papers Page 10 BHC 174:26 Adele Albisetti, 13 Photographs :27 Davis Family, 12 Photographs 9 photographs of Barbara Davis and Hilda Davis 3 photographs Bertha and Albert Davis :28 Italian Relatives, 34 Photographs Photographs of Federico and Rina; their daughter, Lucia and their grandson, Marco :29 Kiwanis Club of Barre? 3 Photographs, 1953, n.d. 1 photograph National Kids Day? photograph Albisetti (Left?), National Kids Day, photograph Kiwanis Club of Barre? :30 Identified Locations, Barre, Vt., 3 Photographs 1 photograph Albisetti house on Foster St., Barre, Vt. 2 photographs Albisetti guest house, 195 Washington, Barre, Vt. :31 Unidentified Individuals, 31 Photographs :32 Unidentified Individuals, 15 Portraits 7 cabinet cards, 1signed by Irene Albisetti niece, Marilyn 4 photographs 1 carte-de-visite 1 glass framed ambrotype? child 1 large sized portrait, individual in uniform (in Size D folder) 1 large sized portrait of Roman Catholic Monseigneur? signed Richard?, addressed to Josephine M. Albisetti (In Size D Folder) :33 Groups, 24 Photographs 19 photographs, groupings of classes, family and friends 2 photographs of groups in formal attire, Davis? wedding? 2 cabinet cards, class pictures 1 photograph University of Vermont, 1925 Class U.V.M. Burlington, Vt., Photo by McAllister 1 photograph, class picture 1 cabinet card, family picture :34 Unidentified Locations, 23 Photographs Series V. Travel and Leisure ( ) BHC 465:01 Charles Albisetti, Improved Order of Red Men, Vt., informational booklet, council by-laws, correspondence, booklet, council ribbon

11 Albisetti Family Papers Page 11 BHC 465:02 Adele Albisetti, Postcard Correspondence, postcards from Italy, Portugal, Switzerland; as well as Barre, Vermont :03 Charles and Irene Albisetti, Postcard Correspondence, postcards from Italy as well as New York, Florida, and North Carolina :04 Josephine Albisetti, Postcard Correspondence, postcards from Italy, as well as Maine, New Hampshire, Florida, and Tennessee. :05 Robert and Vera Chaples, Postcard Correspondence, colored postcards from Washington, D.C., as well as Nova Scotia, Maine, California, and Florida :06 Miscellaneous Correspondence, n.d. 5 holiday cards, 3 valentine cards, get-well card, postcard and birthday card :07 American Kennel Club, Registration and Certification Documents, :08 Correspondence, Charles Albisetti and Mac R. Kennels, :09 Green Mountain Dog Club, 1953 brochures from dog breeding clubs :10 Travel Ephemera, 1960, n.d.? brochure, certificates for The Order of the Good Time Acadia, (In Size D Folder), and photograph of the S.S. Sigourney :11 Italy Guide Books, Maps, 1956,? 3 maps from Italy and guidebook of Lake Maggiore, Italy : 12 Italy Postcard Books, n.d. 4 postcard books from Italy :13 Travel Books, 1956,? 1 souvenir photograph book of Hodgenville, Kentucky, and travel diary of Italy, 1956 :14 Travel and Leisure Brochures, 1929,? 5 travel brochures for Pacific Islands, Hawaii and the South Seas; Metropolitan life Insurance leisure brochure Mary Catherine Shea July 2016 AlbisettiFamily.docx