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Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, Al Vento recounts the army's deployment of its corno during the Immaculate Reception.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, Al Vento, Jr. recounts his memories of marching into the Cleveland Brown's Municipal Stadium as a member of Franco's Italian Army.

Image of Franco's Italian Army helmet liner worn by Al Vento. This artifact is currently on display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

Image of Franco's Italian Army exhibit on display in Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

Image of Franco's Italian Army scarf, knit hat, seat cushion, and corno charms on display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.  The scarf and corno charms were donated by Al Vento, Sr.  Vento wore the scarf and used the corno charms during…

An image of Al Vento and an unidentified man waiving a "Franco's Italian Army" banner.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Providenza Crisanti. In this oral history clip, Providenza and her eldest son, Paul J. Crisanti, talk of the Crisanti Produce Company's history as a wholesaler in Pittsburgh, Pa. In addition, they also…

Frank and Providenza Crisanti upon their arrival in Termini Imerese, Italy. In 1931, the Crisanti's returned to Italy and lived there for two years before returning Pittsburgh and re-establishing their produce business.

Frank and Providenza Crisanti with family in 1936.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Providenza Crisanti. In this clip, Providenza speaks of the roots of the Crisanti Produce Company and how her husband came to be a part of this fledgling company in Pittsburgh.