Tag: Family

Lives in Focus: A Conversation with Italian American Museum Curator Janine Cortese Coyne on her Cultural Exhibits, Photo Essays, and Family History

August 14, 2025

Interview by Jo Ann Cavallo, Columbia University On July 30, 2025, I had the pleasure of interviewing Janine Cortese Coyne about her work as curator of the Italian American Museum in New York City, including preparations for the museum’s permanent collection and current exhibits on the Manteo family’s Catanese-style Sicilian puppets and the S.S. Andrea…
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Making History Just: The Untold Stories of Italian Immigrants

May 30, 2025

Read about how Maria Teresa Sanhueza, Associate Professor of Spanish at Wake Forest University, is documenting female immigrant perspectives and making history just.

Rediscovering Our Past

February 12, 2025

It is every researcher’s dream to discover historical material, untouched by others, just waiting to be shown the light of day. Read about Professor Jo Ann Cavallo’s academic and personal discoveries, and how they have advanced the field of Italian American studies.

On Being Italian

January 29, 2025

Being Italian is not just a label. It is a call to change and the rekindling of traditions. Read about Janice Mancuso’s work in reshaping the way society views being Italian.

Fran’s Many Miracles

February 22, 2024

Learn about the series of miracles that shaped educator Fran Marafino’s life, and how she changed so many lives over the years.

Papa’s Presepio

December 14, 2023

Do you remember putting up your presepio with your family at Christmas? Read an account of our memories of these special times.

A Family Museum

November 30, 2023

Read about Madeline’s family museum, and one unlikely treasure she rediscovered.

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