Olindo R. Angelillo papers, 1925-1983

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Summary

Creators:
Angelillo, Olindo R.
Abstract:
This collection consists of the professional papers of Italian-American civil engineer, inventor, and scientist Olindo R. Angelillo (1899-1988). Topics include Angelillo’s involvement in California state politics, civil engineering, pollution control, energy developments, and Earth movements.
Extent:
Approximately 800 items
Language:
The records are in English .

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of the professional papers of California civil servant, engineer, inventor, and scientist Olindo R. Angelillo (1899-1988).

The correspondence series contains letters written by and addressed to Olindo R. Angelillo from 1925-1983. Topics include Angelillo’s involvement in California state politics, civil engineering, pollution control, energy developments, and Earth movements.

The documents and ephemera series contains Angelillo’s biographies, drafts of letters, scientific reports, resume, speeches, and various writings.

Oversize items include artifacts, architectural drawings, awards, maps, newspaper clippings, photos, posters, and videocassettes.

Biographical / historical:

Olindo Romulus Angelillo (Nov. 17, 1899 - May 21, 1988) was an Italian-American civil engineer, inventor and scientist. Born in Alvignano Caserta, Italy, Angelillo and his parents immigrated to the U.S. in 1901. He has studied at the University of Southern California and the University of San Francisco Law School. Angelillo was active in California politics in the 1930s and 1950s. He was appointed, in 1933, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the Federal Farm Loan Registrar of the 11th District, comprising the states of California, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. In 1950 Angelillo ran unsuccessfully as an Independent candidate for California Governor. He later did work on water resources, energy development, earth movements, and air pollution control. Angelillo was the inventor of the flume gas pollution eliminator in 1975.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Olindo R. Angelillo, 1970-1982.
Arrangement:

The Olindo R. Angelillo papers are organized into three series: 1) correspondence (arranged chronologically); 2) documents and ephemera (arranged alphabetically); 3) oversize items (arranged alphabetically).

Rules or conventions:
Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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