Farms, factories, and families : Italian American women of Connecticut / Anthony V. Riccio.
ISBN:
9781438452326
9781438452319
Title:
Farms, factories, and families : Italian American women of Connecticut / Anthony V. Riccio.
Author:
Riccio, Anthony V.
Personal Author:
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Contents:
The historical roots of southern Italian women -- Italian women journey to America -- Italian pioneer women: a new life in Connecticut -- From Italy to Connecticut: the sewing tradition -- Midwives and giving birth -- Going to school -- Betrothal and marriage -- Italian American farming women -- Italian American women join the production lines -- Italian American women raise their voices: empowerment in the union movement -- Women in Italy during WWII -- While the boys were gone: Italian American women in Connecticut during WWII -- Italian American women entrepreneurs: businesses, mutual benefit societies, and charities -- Italian American women's success stories: education and careers -- Finding her voice: Italian American women's narratives -- Epilogue.
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Format:
Electronic Resources
Publication Date:
2014
Publication Information:
Albany :
Excelsior Editions, State University of New York Press,
2014.