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Saving history: Where’s the Chef?
One of my duties as Curator for Italian American History is to assist researchers with inquiries into Italian American history,…
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Cleveland
Saving history: Hope Finds Fiorelli
They called him the “East Side Baritone.” William Angelo Fiorelli was just a teenager when his melodious voice developed and…
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Saving history: Professor Pietro Oddo and the Verdi Italian Band
The Italian Banda, a band comprised mostly of brass instruments, can be traced back in Italy to the early 19th…
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Saving history: Last Year in the Past
Each year a number of activities are undertaken through efforts of the Western Reserve Historical Society and by me as…
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Cleveland
Author to Speak about Relationship of Italian American Fathers and Daughters at IAWN Event
Benvenuta! is an annual networking event hosted by the Italian American Women’s Network. They have a special evening planned for…
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Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee Announces 2016 Honorees
Each year, the Cleveland Italian American Heritage Committee, established by Mayor Frank Jackson who is an Honorary Co-Chair along with…
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Italian Ambassador Visits Cleveland History Center
The recent Republican National Convention brought a lot of different people to Cleveland. In addition to the politicos were dignitaries,…
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Italian American Women’s Network to Share Stories and Family Recipes at Alta House
The 6th annual IAWN Show and Share Potluck is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28 starting at 6 p.m. at the…
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Local News
Katherine and Josephine Ferrando: The Fame Blessed Sisters!
They danced all over Cleveland, all over Ohio and on many national stages. They were a hit on the famed…
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Learn Italian at the WRHS Cleveland History Center this Fall
Last spring, the Western Reserve Historical Society launched the Basic Italian class taught by Serena Scaiola, a native speaker of…
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