Joseph Rossi collection
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Summary Information
Title: Joseph Rossi collection
Inclusive Dates: 1931-1980

Creator:
  • Rossi, Joseph
Unique Identifier: uac220

Quantity: 0.5 linear feet of paper documents
  • 1 Linear Feet
  • 1 record storage carton

Repository:
University of Wisconsin-Madison. University Archives and Records Management


Abstract:
The Jospeh Rossi collection contains documents related to the scholarly work and personal life of Professor Joseph Rossi. The collection includes Rossi's dissertation on Francesco De Sanctis and other academic work completed by Rossi, newspaper clippings, photographs, travel documents, and a diary. The collection also includes his obituary, eulogy given by his son, and a copy of the memorial resolution presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Faculty Senate after Rossi's death.

Language: Italian , English .

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Biographical / Historical

Joseph Rossi (June 5, 1902-December 15, 1980) was born in the Abruzzo region of Italy. He attended the Royal Normal School in Italy before coming to the United States in 1923. He earned his B.S. (1928) and M.A. (1929) degrees at Columbia University and his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1934). He joined the faculty in the Department of French and Italian in 1934 and became a full professor in 1951. He left the University of Wisconsin-Madison to accept a position at the University of Arizona where he taught until his retirement in 1978.

Rossi wrote over 35 works on Italian literature and the cultural and historical influence of Italy on America. In 1969, he was knighted by the Italian government for his contributions in the field of Italian studies in the United States.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection includes no known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Collection materials may be subject to laws governing rights. Researchers are solely responsible for determining the rights status of the materials they use. Permission may be required for some uses such as publication or reproduction.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Roberta Rossi Baum, September 25, 2023.

Preferred Citation

https://www.library.wisc.edu/archives/archives/use-the-archives/citing-archives-resources/

Scope and Contents

The Joseph Rossi collection contains Rossi's Ph.D. work and dissertation on Francesco de Sanctis; other academic works on Giuseppe Mazzini; diary and travel documents from his time in Italy as a Fullbright scholar; photographs from his son, Ennio Rossi's graduation from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and himself; a letter between Rossi and the Head of Romance Languages at the University of Arizona; Joseph Rossi's obituary and memorial resolution presented by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Faculty Senate; eulogy given by his son, Ennio Rossi; and newspaper clippings related to Ennio Rossi's wedding and the Italian Club at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Collection materials were created between 1930 and 1981, and largely reflect his Ph.D. work and other academic interests during his time as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Subject Terms
University of Wisconsin--Madison -- FacultyItalian literature--19th century--History and criticism University of Wisconsin-Madison--Department of French and ItalianRossi, Ennio Claudio, 1931-
Contents List
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 1
Joseph Rossi dissertation, 1934
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 2
Risorgimento microfilm materials list
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 3
A repertory of Mazzini's literary ideas
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 4
Index to Joseph Rossi's dissertation, 1934
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 5
Collection of poetry
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 6
Joseph Rossi Ph.D. exam books, 1933
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 7
Joseph Rossi diary, 1954
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 8
Travel and international documents used during Fulbright, 1954 - 1955
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 9
Newspaper clippings, 1930 - 1957
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 10
Assorted student and faculty, 1932
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 11
Joseph Rossi photographs
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 12
Medical school class photo, 1952
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 13
Joseph Rossi letter to Timothy Brown
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 14
Joseph Rossi faculty memorial resolution
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 15
Joseph Rossi obituary, 1980 - 1981
Box [89136395217]   1
  folder 16
Ennio Rossi, Joseph Rossi eulogy 1981