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Borgna, Lucia, February 26, 1977, tape 1, side 2

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  • Title
  • Borgna, Lucia, February 26, 1977, tape 1, side 2
  • Date
  • February 26, 1977
  • Identifier
  • 31735073015004-02
  • Source Identifier
  • 31735073015004
  • Description
  • Lucia Borgna shares her experiences as an Italian immigrant in the United States. She discusses her husband's challenging work in a mine, the difficulties they faced during the Great Depression, and the cultural differences between Italy and America. Borgna reflects on making wine, sending money back to Italy, and the impact of World War II. She also touches on her family life, working as a dressmaker, her views on President Roosevelt, and her involvement in church activities. Borgna expresses concerns about communism, discusses racial relations in her community, and emphasizes the importance of unions for workers.
  • Extent
  • 30:54 minutes
  • Type
  • sound recording-nonmusical
  • Genre
  • oral histories (literary genre)
  • Source
  • Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection, 1975-1976
  • Language
  • eng
  • Contributor
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Collection
  • Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection
  • Rights Information
  • In Copyright. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).. Rights Holder: University of Pittsburgh
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  • Rights Holder
  • University of Pittsburgh