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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…

Women harvesting wheat in Spigno Saturnia, Italy. In addition to preparing meals and managing their homes, Italian women living in small paesi (villages) would often harvest wheat for their families.  This harvested wheat was then taken to a…

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.

An image of the steamer trunk utilized by three generations of the Cavaliere family on trips to and from Italy and America. The last member to utilize this trunk was Angela Cavaliere Pasquale, who immigrated to America in 1957 and settled in the…

Image of Franco's Italian Army helmet liner worn by Al Vento, Sr. during Pittsburgh Steelers games. This helmet liner was a gift of Al Vento, Sr. and is on display at the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

Image of Franco's Italian Army knit hat.
Gift of Jamie R. Pennisi.

Image of Corno charm used by Al Vento, Sr. during Steelers' games, including the Immaculate Reception game. Gift of Al Vento, Sr.

Image of Corno charm used by Al Vento, Sr. during Steelers' games, including the Immaculate Reception game.

Gift of Al Vento, Sr.

Image of Franco's Italian Army scarf worn by Al Vento, Sr. during Steelers' games.
Gift of Al Vento, Sr.

Clip taken from oral history conducted with Al Vento and Al Vento, Jr. In this oral history clip, Al Vento discusses the origins of Franco's Italian Army.