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Casacalenda, Molise, Italy
Date: 1954
Notes: In this picture the contributor's paternal grandfather, Nonno Michele and his grandchildren are standing in front of their ancestral home. Like most homes built in Southern Italy the walls are made of stucco, and the roofs have red clay tiles. The entry doors are wide, and they're enclosed in an arch.
Contributed by: Mary Melfi

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Italian immigrants
Casacalenda, Molise, Italy
Date: 1956
Notes: Here is a picture of the contributor and her sister, Sue.
Contributed by: Mary Melfi

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Casacalenda, Molise, Italy
Date: early 1950s
Notes: Here is a picture of the contributor dressed up for Carnival festivities.
Contributed by: Sue Alfieri

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Guardialfiera, Molise, Italy
Date: 1920s
Notes: The contributor's paternal grandmother poses with her son (the contributor's father).
Contributed by: Olga Palazzo

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Lanciano, Abruzzo, Italy
Date: 1921
Notes: Here is a portrait of Paolina Bussoli and her daughter, Pierina.
Contributed by: Pauline Fresco

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Terlizzi, Puglia, Italy
Date: 1954
Notes: Picture of my cousin still living in Italy.... In the 1950s my extended family was scattered throughout the world. Some of my cousins lived in Montreal, some in South America, and some in Italy.
Contributed by: Gemma Forliano

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Terlizzi, Puglia, Italy
Date: 1955
Notes: Picture of my cousins.... For the short text written behind this picture see next entry.
Contributed by: Gemma Forliano

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Terlizzi, Puglia, Italy
Date: 1955
Notes: The note behind the picture of my two cousins.
Contributed by: Gemma Forliano

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Terlizzi, Puglia, Italy
Date: 1950
Notes: La Pasquetta. Easter Monday celebrations which were spent picnicking in the countryside were a lot of fun for children. The time was spent eating, drinking and playing games. In the picture my cousin is drinking wine from the bottle. Back then kids were encourage to drink a touch of wine. Was considered good for the health. Present in the photo are my Nonna Giovanna Cioce, my aunts Nina and Maria, and my cousins Pasquale (drinking wine), Maria and others.
Contributed by: Gemma Forliano

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Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
Date: 1960
Notes: La Pasquetta. Easter Monday celebrations which were spent picnicking in the countryside for the kids were a lot of fun. Besides eating left-overs from the big Easter Sunday lunch, there were lots of game to play.
Contributed by: Gemma Forliano

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