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Author Scarpaci, Vincenza.

Title The journey of the Italians in America / Vincenza Scarpaci ; foreword by Gary R. Mormino.

Imprint Gretna, La. : Pelican Pub. Co., c2008.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Kansas Collection  973.0451 Sca76j 2008    ---  Lib Use Only
Description 318 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Summary The influence of Italians in American cuisine, industry, sports, entertainment, and language is profound. Using photographs to illustrate more than a century of Italian experiences in the United States, the author provides an intimate and informed glimpse into the history of prejudice, hardship, celebration, and success faced by this rich Mediterranean people. A celebration of common men and women alongside notable Italian American celebrities and public figures, this book is a cultural photo album.--From publisher description.
Contents Origins -- Spanning the miles -- Finding a home -- Italians at work -- Italians and the land -- Religion and the rites of passage -- Becoming American -- Italian-American issues -- Where is our heritage?
Note Includes index.
Subject Italian Americans -- History.
Italian Americans -- Social life and customs.
Italian Americans -- Ethnic identity.
Immigrants -- United States -- History.
United States -- Civilization -- Italian influences.
United States -- Emigration and immigration.
Italy -- Emigration and immigration.
ISBN 9781589802452 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1589802454 (hardcover : alk. paper)

 
    
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