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Albert and Vera Cuglietta papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2747

Scope and Contents

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.

Dates

  • 1935-2016

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

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.

Conditions Governing 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.

Biographical Note

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.

Extent

2 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

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.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Donated by Maria J. Bsumek in 2013.

Addendum donated by Dr. Erika Bsumek in 2016.

Related Materials

Separated Materials

Photographs (P1842) and audio-visual materials were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections.

Processing Information

Title
Inventory of the Albert and Vera Cuglietta papers
Author
Finding aid created by Betsey Welland.
Date
2014 (last modified: 2017 and 2024)
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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