Finding Aid for the Sergio de Benedetti "Memoirs of an Antifascist" manuscript 2014.001.r

Finding aid prepared by Madeleine Bachtelle
Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Leatherby Libraries
Chapman University
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Orange, CA, 92866
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Title: Sergio De Benedetti "Memoirs of an Antifascist" manuscript
Identifier/Call Number: 2014.001.r
Contributing Institution: Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Leatherby Libraries
Language of Material: Italian
Container: 1
Physical Description: 0.25 Linear feet (1 Box)
Date: circa 1940
Abstract: This collection consists of Sergio de Benedetti’s typed manuscript of “Memoirs of an Antifascist”, as well as various documents related to publication.
Location note: Leatherby Libraries, Special Collections Row 3/Stack 3/Shelf 1
creator: DeBenedetti, Sergio

Scope and Contents note

This collection consists of a typed Italian manuscript, titled “Note Antifasciste” as well as various materials related to publication. Sergio de Benedetti’s memoirs cover a period from 1912 until the mid 1940’s, including an epilogue from 1966. The manuscript is divided into two parts, the first being “Parte Prima” which includes Chapters I through VII, and the second being “Parte Seconda” which includes Chapters VIII through XIII and an epilogue.

Preferred Citation note

[Item title], Sergio De Benedetti “Memoirs of an Antifascist” manuscript (2014.001.r), Frank Mt. Pleasant Library of Special Collections and Archives, Chapman University, CA

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Gift of the de Benedetti family.

Conditions Governing Use note

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.

Conditions Governing Access note

This collection is open for research.

Arrangement note

The manuscript is divided into two parts, the first being “Parte Prima” which includes Chapters I through VII, and the second being “Parte Seconda” which includes Chapters VIII through XIII and an epilogue.

Biographical/Historical note

Sergio de Benedetti was part of the Italian Resistance Movement, Resistenza Italiana, which opposed Nazi Germany and the Italian fascist regime during World War II. After taking part in the movement, de Benedetti wrote his memoirs and attempted publish them in both English and Italian in the 1960’s, but was ultimately not able to do so.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Bonnet, Vera De Benedetti
Anti-fascist movements--Italy.
Italy -- Civilization.