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Photograph of Beneficial Society of North Italy Dedication Ceremony of building on November 2, 1947.

Beneficial Society of North Italy Founders List. This list was placed in the cornerstone of the BSNI building upon its dedication in 1947. The list was removed from the cornerstone in 1998.

Beneficial Society of North Italy members at the club's bar.

Image taken of Beneficial Society of North Italy member at building dedication ceremony on November 2, 1947 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Ed Paraggio. This clip pertains to the founding of the Beneficial Society of North Italy and its role in supporting North Italian immigrants living in Pittsburgh.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Herb Amen. In this oral history clip, Herb shares some of his experiences growing up on Larimer Avenue in East Liberty. In particular, Herb tells of how Italian American customs and cultural traditions…

A clip taken from oral history conducted with Herb Amen. In this oral history clip, Herb relates his memories of working at a funeral home operated by Mike DeRosa, Jr. Among the most respected of Italian American funeral homes in the vicinity of…

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Herb Amen, In this oral history clip, Herb shares his memories of the saint festivals held in East Liberty.  In particular, Herb recalls how the Italian Americans of East Liberty would celebrate the feast…

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Herb Amen. In this oral history clip, Herb speaks of the many businesses that catered to the ethnic tastes of the Italian American community in East Liberty. In particular, he emphasizes the restaurants…

Saint Rocco Festival procession through East Liberty in 1940. In this image, the float carrying the statue of Saint Rocco is passing Our Lady Help of Christians Roman Catholic Church.