A. A. Malizia collection

Descriptive Summary
Title: A. A. Malizia collection
Creator: Malizia, Anthony A., 1921-1996
Inclusive Dates: 1950-1998
Language(s): English
Extent: 2.5 Linear Feet 4 boxes
Collection Number: ms3051
Repository: Hargrett Library

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Collection Description

Historical Note

Anthony A. Malizia joined Snapper Power Equipment (producer of lawn care equipment and formerly known as McDonough Power Equipment) in 1950 as a field salesman. He worked his way up through the positions of sales manager, vice president, and vice chairman. In 1975 he became president and chief operating officer, and in 1980, chairman and chief executive officer. He retired in 1990.

Scope and Content

The collection consists primarily of material related to Malizia's career with Snapper Power Equipment, including clippings and printed material, appointment books, financial papers, letters, and other business related material. Also included are photographs, slides, awards, and memorabilia.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

A. A. Malizia collection, ms3051, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2009 October 16.

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Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

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Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 

1. Business, 1977-1986
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1	1	Appointment books, 1977, 1980
1	2	Appointment books, 1982-1983
1	3	Appointment book, 1984
1	4	Appointment books, 1986
1	5	Biographical information
1	6	Business cards

 

2. Clippings, 1968-1998
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1	7	1968
1	8	1970
1	9	1978
1	10	1980
1	11	1985
1	12	1986
1	13	1987
1	14	1988
1	15	1989
1	16	1990
1	17	1992
1	18	1993
1	19	1996
1	20	1997
1	21	1998
1	22	Undated clippings

 

3. Financial Records and Correspondence
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1	23	Financial material (personal)
1	24	Financial material (business)
1	25	History of Snapper Power Equipment
1	26	Letters (business), 1982-1999
1	27	Letters, memos to Snapper employees and others
1	28	Lists
1	29	Logos
1	30	Notes
1	31	Poem about A. A. Malizia

 

4. Printed Material, 1962-1995
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1	32	1962
1	33	1964
1	34	1973
1	35	1980
1	36	1984
1	37	1985
1	38	1986
1	39	1987
1	40	1989
1	41	1990
1	42	1991
1	43	1993
1	44	1995
1	45	Undated materials

 

5. Photographs, 1976-1989
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2	1-3	A.A. Malizia
2	4-6	A.A. Malizia - business activities
2	7	A.A. Malizia with celebrities
2	8	A.A. Malizia with family and friends
2	9	Atlanta Braves Game. Snapper Day, 1983
2	10	Atlanta Braves Game. Snapper Day, 1986
2	11-12	Atlanta Braves Game. Snapper Day, undated
2	13	Bermuda trip, 1975 June
2	14	Bliss Power Lawn Equipment Co.
2	15	Dealer meetings, 1986 & 1989
2	16	Fuqua, J. B.
2	17	Germany Trade Show, 1984
2	18	Hilton Head, S.C. trip
2	19	Italy-Rome
2	20	Japan meeting, 1982 (?)
2	21	Los Angeles Dodgers game
2	22	Louisville, KY-Trade show, 1982
2	23	McDonough Foundry & Machine Company
2	24	McDonough Power Equipment. Ft. Worth Division, 1976-1977
2	25	OPEI Retirement Party, 1989
2	26	Robinson, Richard
2	27	Snapper for Liberty
2	28	Snapper lawn mowers
2	29	Snapper Power Equipment Company
2	30	Trade show - Unknown location, 1986
2	31	Unidentified people
2	32-34	Washington D.C. trip. Smithsonian Institution

 

6. Slides, 1969-1975
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3	1	A. A. Malizia on riding mower
3	2	A. A. Malizia, 1973 February
3	3	A. A. Malizia, 1975 February
3	4	Rosalie's prom, 1970 March
3	5	Belgium, Italy trip, 1972 October
3	6	Italy trip
3	7	London
3	8	Mexico City trip, 1969 November
3	9	Nassau. M. S. Skyward cruise, 1970 March
3	10	Nassau & Orlando, FL trip
3	11	Smithsonian trip
3	12	Switzerland trip, 1969 May
3	13	Virgin Islands, Venezuela trip, 1970 November
3	14	Nude women

 

7. Oversize and Ephemena

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4

Awards, Memorabilia, Film, Tape

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1B

Poster and photograph