Long Island Italian Americans: History, Heritage and Tradition by Salvatore Lagumina

Long Island Italian Americans: History, Heritage and Tradition by Salvatore Lagumina

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.

Lagumina, Salvatore J.: - Salvatore J. LaGumina, director of the Center for Italian American Studies at Nassau Community College, is a recognized authority on Italian American history and the author of numerous books and articles on the subject. Combining his wealth of knowledge with more than 200 exceptional photographs, he has produced an informative and enlightening portrait of the Italian people at home, at work, and in society who did so much toward developing the communities of Long Island.

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ISBN 13	9781609498702
ISBN 10	1609498704
Title	Long Island Italian Americans: History, Heritage and Tradition
Author	Salvatore Lagumina
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	The History Press
Year published	2013-08-06
Number of pages	192
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