italian americans

Account of Italian American experiences from Christopher Columbus to the present, with personal narratives of the immigrants and their descendents.

Elda Willitts recounts for the Ellis Island Oral History Project her childhood journey to America from Italy in 1916.

Examines the experiences of Italian immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives. Includes a chronology, a list of famous Italian Americans, and other reference tools.

Discusses Italians who have immigrated to the United States, their reasons for coming, where they have settled, and how they have contributed to their new country.

Discusses the contributions of Italian explorers and immigrants to the history and civilization of the United States.

Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the Italians, factors encouraging their emigration, and their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America.

Italian-American folklore drawn from Americans with Italian descent with chapters on folk medicine, games, and customs.

Provides a simple overview of the heritage, customs, and beliefs of Italian Americans and presents the accomplishments of some well-known Italian Americans.

Provides information on the history of Italy and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Italian Americans.