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Letter from Rosa and Giuseppe Fruttauro to Giuseppina Vivo
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Rosina mentions Pasqualino's death. She also refers to a photo of her sister Gemma that she received from her father Vincenzo in New York. Her son Angelo got sick but Rosina tells her mother not to worry. She also discusses money…
Rosina mentions Pasqualino's death. She also refers to a photo of her sister Gemma that she received from her father Vincenzo in New York. Her son Angelo got sick but Rosina tells her mother not to worry. She also discusses money…
July 15, 1944. Letter from Danny Badia to Leona Badia, née De Nardo
Danny went to church. When he went inside the booth, he started to be scared and then mumbled. He hopes the war will be finishing soon.
January 30, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo
Vincenzo begins his letter to his wife updating her on their previous correspondences and telling her that he is happy she had a good trip from (La) Spezia to Napoli. He understands that she is sad to no longer be with their daughter but he reminds…
January 30, 1947. Letter from Maria Teresa Domiello to Giuseppina Vivo
Giuseppina laments not having met Maria Teresa. She tells them about her family's health and her son's travels.
January 18, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo
Vincenzo writes to his wife who is in La Spezia with their daughter Rosina. She will be headed to Bagnoli with Peppina. Vincenzo hopes that this will facilitate her return to America. We learn that she has been in Italy for a few months at this time.…
January 12, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo
Vincenzo writes to his wife whom his affectionately calls “his dear Giulietta”. He is overjoyed to learn of her good health over this past year since she has suffered so many headaches in the past. His prayers are being answered. He recognizes that…
January 12, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo
Vincenzo comments to his son that he spent a happy Christmas but missed his family like a shepherd misses his flock. He reiterates the details of how his son spent Christmas Eve, eating from 7-10, then dancing until they finally went to church. He is…
Interview of Edmondo Catania
Name: Edmondo Catania
Place and Date of Birth: South Philadelphia, PA, 09/23/1944
Generation: 2
Family Origin:
Paternal = Naso, Sicily, Italy
Maternal = Capo d’Orlando, Sicily, Italy
Spoken Languages:
English
Proficient in Italian…