Letter from Rosa and Giuseppe Fruttauro to Giuseppina Vivo
Italy -- Emigration and immigration -- History, Italian letters, Italians -- United States -- History -- 20th century
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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 issues and currency exchange.
On the back of the letter, there is an excerpt of Peppino's letter in which he describes Pasqualino's funeral. He mentions that part of the family is from Pozzuoli (Eugenio and Totore). He sent Giuseppina some pasta and cigarettes and invites her not to travel during that moment of the year because of rough sea.
Rosa Fruttauro, Giuseppe Fruttauro
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, City University of New York
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, City University of New York
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Viviana Pezzullo
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, City University of New York
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La Spezia, IT
March 1, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo
Italy -- Emigration and immigration -- History, Italian letters, Italians -- United States -- History -- 20th century
Vincenzo writes in response to Giuseppina’s letter from February 19th. His prayers have been answered, she is cured. He was pleased to hear that Alfredo and family received her and treated her well. He requested her not to argue with Gugliermo and said that he would take care of the relations when he came to America. He sent a suitcase with 20,000 lira through a new company. That morning he went to the bank regarding her ticket for passage to America and they will be contacting her. She would be traveling on the Saturnia or the Vulcania. He worries when he does not regularly receive letters from her. Gianni is preparing to come to Italy to see his paralyzed father. Vincenzo cannot wait for his dear wife to come to America and hug everyone. He feels weird writing her what he is feeling. He closes with regards from: Maria, Gianni, Dali, Rossella, Elenuccia, Tommaso, Elena and Giuseppina and Gemma.
Vincenzo Vivo
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, City University of New York
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, City University of New York
1947-03-01
Giuliana Barile
John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, City University of New York
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Brooklyn, US-NY