Clip taken from oral history conducted with Providenza Crisanti. In this oral history clip, Providenza recounts the hardships she endured on her trip from Italy to America, her first impressions of Pittsburgh and her responsibilities as an…
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…
Clip taken from oral history conducted with Providenza Crisanti. In this clip, Providenza recounts how she was first introduced to her future husband, Frank Crisanti. In addition, Providenza also relates how she was able to distinguish him as…
Love letter written by Pvt. Vince Sirianni to his future wife, Mary Menniti Sirianni. Sirianni utilized the artistic skills he developed while apprenticed to the Gizzeria town artist in order to express his love for his future wife.
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…