March 5, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo

March 5, 1947. Letter from Vincenzo Vivo to Giuseppina Vivo

Italy -- Emigration and immigration -- History, Italian letters, Italians -- United States -- History -- 20th century

Antonio is back in Italy. He sent the $25, but Vincenzo complains that it was not in American currency but rather exchanged on the black market ("Blak Marckett"). Vincenzo sent his wife medicine and syringes from a specialist and he is happy to know that it is helping her. It is his wish that she be in perfect health. He sends regard to Angelo. He intends to pay $30 to help bring Angelo to the US, and other family members will also pay their parts. Itis interesting to note the spelling of lavoro as "l'avoro, all'avoro."

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

1947-03-05

Talya Dunleavy

John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College, City University of New York

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