| Long Island Italian Americans: History, Heritage & Tradition Contributor(s): Lagumina, Salvatore J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1609498704 ISBN-13: 9781609498702 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - Social Science | Emigration & Immigration - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 305.851 |
| LCCN: 2013027701 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.70 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Italian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For Italian immigrants and their descendants, moving from "the city" to Long Island was more than a change of address. Even though the move wasn't far geographically, the societal move was large--it signaled that the family had achieved the American Dream, and in turn, elements of Italian values and culture are visible all over the island. Italians helped to build Long Island, whether as laborers or as contractors, such as the Castagnas. They brought their culinary traditions and opened markets, such as the still family-owned Iavarone Brothers Foods and restaurants, including New Hyde Park's Umberto's. Italians' industrialism helped them thrive in fields as diverse as medicine, politics, theater, and winemaking (including the nationally recognized Banfi label). Join author Salvatore J. LaGumina to discover the remarkable contributions and vibrant culture of Italians and Italian-Americans on Long Island. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lagumina, Salvatore J.: - Dr. Salvatore J. LaGumina was a professor and director of the Ethnic Heritage Program at Wesleyan University. He has served as president of the American Italian Historical Association and is a prolific scholarly author. He was the founding president and is a board member of the Long Island chapter of the American Italian Historical Association. |