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Cafardi, Alexander, undated, tape 1, side 1

July 22, 1976

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Cafardi, Alexander, undated, tape 1, side 1
  • Title
  • Cafardi, Alexander, undated, tape 1, side 1
  • Date
  • July 22, 1976
  • Identifier
  • 31735073015020-01
  • Source Identifier
  • 31735073015020
  • Description
  • Alexander R. Cafardi, born in Gamberale, Italy, who immigrated to the United States in 1913. The interview covers his personal background, experiences, work, and involvement in Italian-American organizations. Cafardi, a carpenter by trade, settled in Pittsburgh's Italian neighborhoods and was active in fraternal organizations like the Italian Sons and Daughters of America and the San Lorenzo di Gamberale Society. Cafardi speaks of his work in construction and his involvement in building parks and monuments in Pittsburgh. Cafardi's dedication to his trade, involvement in Italian communities, and commitment to his Catholic faith feature prominently. He emphasizes his love for both Italian heritage and American citizenship.
  • Extent
  • 29:57 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