Mimie Pitaro, Massachusetts State Representative, First Suffolk District (3 Folders), 1967-1997
Scope and Content Note
The collection documents Mary Ellen Welch's involvement with East Boston planning and activism regarding the Massachusetts Port Authority's Logan International Airport expansion, pollution, and noise. In addition, there are limited materials documenting her participation with the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing and the East Boston Greenway. Materials include correspondence, flyers, newspaper clippings, notes, and reports. Of special interest are the materials on State Representative Mimie Pitaro. Monsignor Mimie Pitaro was an East Boston activist and pastor of the Holy Redeemer Church from 1964-1973 and served as State Representative from 1971-1972. He was a leader in the fight against Logan International Airport's expansion.
Dates
- Creation: 1967-1997
Creator
- From the Collection: Welch, Mary Ellen (Person)
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access:
The collection is unrestricted.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.35 cubic feet (2 containers, 1 flat file folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections Repository