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Italians in Dobbs Ferry, New York Oral History collection

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: IHRC1106

Abstract

Collection consists of 39 interviews conducted by Helen Barolini of Italians in Dobbs Ferry, New York. Narrators discuss primarily their lives in the Dobbs Ferry Italian American community, with emphasis on work, family, cultural traditions, and perceptions of ethnic identity. Included are cassette recordings and handwritten indexes (and some supplemental materials) to the interviews.

Dates

  • Creation: 1977-1979

Conditions Governing Access

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

Conditions Governing Use

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

Biographical / Historical

The project was conducted in collaboration with the Dobbs Ferry Historical Society where signed releases from the narrators are deposited.

Extent

5 linear inches

40 Audio Cassette

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collection acquired from Helen Barolini of New York in 1993.

Title
Inventory of the Italians in Dobbs Ferry Oral History Collection
Author
IHRC Archives
Date
2016
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Collecting Area Details

Contact The Immigration History Research Center Archives Collecting Area

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612-625-4800