The Power of a Mystery
Read about the history of Italian Americans in Hamilton, Ohio, and how a surprising mystery uncovered the city’s rich past.
The Weight A Stamp Carries: History Signed, Sealed, & Delivered
Are you a stamp collector? If so, check out this article about Gerardo Perrotta, whose love of stamps led him to write his book, “Phila-Italy Americana: Italian Themes on United States Postage Stamps.”
“Two-Gun” Hart: An Italian American Cowboy
Read about Al Capone’s mysterious brother, Richard Hart, an Italian American cowboy and prohibition agent.
Another Mob Movie?
How many movies does it take to perpetuate the stereotype of Italian Americans as mobsters? Just one, but “The Wise Guys” will do it again.
The Capitoline Wolf Statue: Tying Ohio and Italy Together Since 1931
Read about the efforts the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation are undertaking to restore Eden Park’s beloved Capitoline Wolf Statue.
America: Hidden Treasures
Read about a hidden treasure discovered in Oxford’s antique store that tied together Italy and America during a turbulent time.
Pictures from Gloria Talarico and Emma Coleman
We are very happy to post on this website some pictures shared by Gloria Talarico. Please check her interview, available on the main page of our website. Many thanks, Gloria for sharing the pictures, and many thanks to Emma Coleman who interviewed her. This is Gloria’s high school senior picture. This is the engagement picture…
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Family Pictures shared by Joe Geraci
It is with great pleasure that we publish some family pictures shared by Joe Geraci. The first picture was shot in 1908 for the baptism of Joe’s great-uncle, Frank Sansone. Fabiano Sansone (Joe’s maternal grandfather) is holding the baby, and Carl Sansone (the second Joe’s maternal grandfather) is at the right of Fabiano. Guiseppe Geraci…
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Letters from the Past
It is my pleasure to include in this project some letters exchanged in the 1950s-1960s between members of the family of Annie and Susan Settevendemie. Part of the family was in Ohio, part was in Abruzzo, Italy (Pratola Peligna), but they maintained a strong and affectionate connection over the years. We make these letters available…
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Emma Coleman’s pictures
Emma Coleman’s great grandparents (“Bisnonni”) Camillo DiSerio and Camella Amicone with their first and second sons Giovanni and Antonio. This is the first professional photo that they took in America. A picture of the DiSerio Family in Roswell. Camillo DiSerio and Camella Amicone had 12 children but only 9 appear in the picture, because two…
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