Tag: Puppet Theater

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

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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Rediscovering Our Past

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.