by Collin Carroll America is a country of Immigrants. For centuries, families and individuals have beenimmigrating to the United States in search of new opportunities and a path to a better life. Someof the largest groups to make this trip were Italian and Irish immigrants. While their culturaltraditions, languages, and religious practices differed in many…
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With insight from a student from Reggio Emilia University by Alessandra Iarriccio Italian School Culture: Stereotypes and Social Commentary Italian schools are frequently characterized by certain enduring stereotypes, particularly among outsiders and even within the Italian population. Among the most common according to a student from a university in Reggio Emilia, Italy is the belief…
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Read about how Maria Teresa Sanhueza, Associate Professor of Spanish at Wake Forest University, is documenting female immigrant perspectives and making history just.
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.
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.
Hungry in Hamilton? Stop by Chester’s Pizza for a slice of family history and authentic Italian pizza.
Learn about the series of miracles that shaped educator Fran Marafino’s life, and how she changed so many lives over the years.
Read about Madeline’s family museum, and one unlikely treasure she rediscovered.
Tony Bennett, the world-renowned singer whose career spanned decades, was also a talented painter. Learn more about how an art institute in Ohio got his career started.
Discover the history of Italian American business, determination, and success in Hamilton, Ohio in this article featuring Brad Spurlock’s research, manager of the Smith History Library and Cummins Room at Lane Public Library.