Interview: Louise Abrucesse, Tony Lombardo, and Margaret Olivia

Interview: Louise Abrucesse, Tony Lombardo, and Margaret Olivia

Conducted at the Marconi Center in South Philadelphia, this group interview recounts the childhood and adolescent years of three Italian-Americans who grew up in an Italian enclave in Philadelphia. They recall their first jobs, parents' lives in Italy, home births, the Influenza Epidemic of 1918, going to public baths, and the popular culture of their youth.

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Marc Gallicchio

Louise Abrucesse

Tony Lombardo

Margaret Olivia

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Childbirth

Prohibition

Public baths.

Chores.

Housekeeping.

World War, 1939-1945--Veterans.

Couples.

Manners and customs

Interpersonal relations

Dates (Social engagements)

Veronica Aten