EXAMINING PATTERNS OF ITALIAN IMMIGRATION TO ...

Constitution
Art. 1 - This union among uncountable Italian-American societies of the counties of
Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon will be named “Unione Coloniale delle Società Italo-
Americane delle contee di Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon”. The name could not be
changed. The headquarters can be changed.
Art. 2 - The aim of the Union will be to unite as much as possible Italians of these three
counties, promote the understanding of their citizen rights while respecting American laws
[…] and promote mutual help through fraternal, financial, political and civil actions. […]
After the death of a member a widow will receive $ 1,000 […].
Art. 3 - The administration of the Union will be composed by the General President, the First
and Second Vice-President, the General Secretary, the General Treasurer, the Vice-Treasurer,
the Great Marshall, and a committee of twelve Advisors […]. Nobody will be paid for serving
the Union but the General Secretary.
Art. 4 - Any Italian society based in one of the three counties can join the Union.
Art. 5 - The admission fee for each society joining after today is $ 10.
Art. 6 - Each member society will pay 5 cents for each one of its member […].
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