Frank Ciulla Family Papers
An inventory of the papers at the Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives at Syracuse University
Summary |
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| Creator: | Ciulla family. |
| Title: | Frank Ciulla Family Papers |
| Dates: | 2013-2014 |
| Size: | 0.25 linear foot |
| Abstract: | Publications related to Frank Ciulla, one of the 270 victims of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Ave., Suite 600 Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center/pan-am-103 |
Biography
Frank Ciulla (1943-1988) was among the 270 victims of the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland on December 21, 1988. Frank lived in Park Ridge, New Jersey with his family. A certified public accountant as well as vice president and chief financial officer of Chase Capital Markets, he had been assigned to the United Kingdom until March of 1989. His family had already returned to the United States, and Frank was flying home for Christmas before concluding his work in London.
Described by a friend as "a lover not a fighter," Frank was admired for his honesty
and candor, his understanding of people, and his ability to make them laugh. He was
adventurous and lively; a business and sports enthusiast who was aggressive and
competitive in a positive way. Frank demonstrated strength of character and confidence
in himself that allowed him not only to succeed in life, but to enjoy it as well.
Scope and Content Note
The Frank Ciulla Family Papers contain two copies of Memories of Frank, a printed and bound book of photographs and remembrances prepared by family and friends of Frank Ciulla for his widow, Mary Lou Ciulla. Also included is a copy of Letters of Note: An Eclectic Collection of Correspondence Deserving of a Wider Audience, which contains a letter from the Connell Family of Waterbeck, Scotland to the Ciulla Family. Frank Ciulla's body came to rest on Hugh and Margaret Connell's land, Minsca Farm. Included with this book are a transcript of Frank Ciulla's son's interview on National Public Radio's All Things Considered, and a newspaper article about the relationship of the Connell and Ciulla families.
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Please note that the collection is housed off-site, and advance notice is required to allow time to have the materials brought to the Reading Room on campus.
Use Restrictions
Written permission must be obtained from the Pan Am Flight 103 Archives and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.
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Frank Ciulla Family Papers,
Pan Am Flight 103/Lockerbie Air Disaster Archives
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Mary Lou Ciulla in 2014.
Processing Information
Materials were placed in an acid-free box and folders.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: Vanessa L. St.Oegger-Menn
Date: March 2015
Revision history: April 2015 - Inventory added (VSOM);
June 2016 - New accessions integrated, Scope and Content expanded (VSOM);
Sept 2024 - Collection name updated, general stylistic changes (VSOM)