Scrapbooks about the death of Christina Marie Vitacco

  • Title Scrapbooks about the death of Christina Marie Vitacco [manuscript], 1958-1959.
  • Physical description 1 linear ft.
  • Collection summary Scrapbooks (2) containing sympathy letters and cards to the Vitacco family after the death of their daughter, Christina Marie Vitacco (born March 12, 1945), in the fire at Our Lady of the Angels School on December 1, 1958. Includes expressions of sympathy from people throughout the country, including Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note Related materials at Chicago History Museum, Research Center, include the Portraits of Christina Marie Vitacco (1996.0130).
  • Acquisition information Gift of Alice Eldridge Refshauge Vitacco (1999.0106).
  • Names
    • Vitacco, Christina Marie, 1945-1958.
    • Vitacco family.
    • Our Lady of the Angels School (Chicago, Ill.) Fire, 1958.
    • Vitacco, Alice Eldridge Refshauge, 1919-2012, former owner.
    • Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976.
    • Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Chicago (Ill.)
  • Subjects
    • Fires Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Catholic elementary schools Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Catholics Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • Girls Illinois Chicago 20th century.
    • School children Illinois Chicago 20th century.
  • Geographic coverage Chicago (Ill.) Religious life and customs 20th century.
  • Genre
    • Greeting cards. gmgpc
    • Scrapbooks. aat
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Cook County Chicago.