Letter from Tom O'Connor to Vincenzina Vanzetti, December 30, 1962
Title (alt.):
Vincenzina Vanzetti Letters
Thomas F. O'Connor Letters
Description:
Vincenzina Vanzetti, Bartolomeo's sister, did whatever she could for her brother while residing in Italy. Thomas F. O'Connor first became involved in the case of Sacco and Vanzetti, participating in the campaigns for their innocence waged by the Citizens National Committee for Sacco and Vanzetti based in Boston and the National League for Sacco and Vanzetti which operated out of New York. Tom O'Connor continued his efforts to keep the memory of the pair alive for the rest of his life. In this letter from O'Connor to Vincenzina, he mentions that the Italian Consul in Boston, Signor Trinchieri, has helped with translating this letter into Italian. O'Connor expresses his optimism in locating Signor Boda. He reassures that once they locate Boda, there is nothing he can say that would harm the memory of Sacco and Vanzetti. This letter and others found in the collection offer scholars an insight into the efforts taken by prominent figures and everyday citizens for justice for Sacco and Vanzetti.
