Testimonianze di un impegno culturale per l’Università di Salerno

Le carte di Alfonso Menna

Abstract

The contribution aims to explore the life and activities of Alfonso Menna - a central figure in the administrative and cultural history of Salerno - through his personal archive. Menna began his administrative career in Sarno and later in Salerno, where he held numerous important positions, including mayor from 1955 to 1970. During his tenure, he led significant urban development projects, and his cultural commitment is highlighted by the promotion of events, conferences, and the commemoration of illustrious local personalities through his writings. Alfonso Menna’s personal archive, kept at the Salerno State Archive, bears witness to his lively activity through a collection of documents personally ordered by Menna before his donation. The detailed analysis of his papers offers a valuable overview of the administrative and cultural dynamics of Salerno, providing a fundamental tool for scholars and researchers interested in local history and the evolution of educational institutions, in particular the  University of Salerno.