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Italian Americans
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Italian Americans in California 
 "This website portrays the place of Italian Americans in the history and culture of California." Take a tour of the virtual exhibit with illustrated essays relating to topics such as Italians in the Spanish and Mexican eras, the Gold Rush, immigration issues, organized crime, business and banking, wine and agriculture, film industry, and Little Italy, San Francisco. Also includes a timeline and sources and links. From the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley. http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/collections/italianamericans/ Topics: California: History, United States History Last updated May 11, 2009 The Italian-American Pioneers of the California Wine Industry
Brief history about Italian-American vintners in California (such as the Mondavis, Gallos, Coppolas, Pedroncellis, Pepis, Sebastianis, and Martinis). Describes how "some of the most famous names in American wine got their start during the four decades leading up to Prohibition in 1919," and how families who maintained vineyards during Prohibition were able to resume wine production quickly after Prohibition's repeal. By an author of a book about Italian-American vintners. http://www.cal-italia.org/history.html Topics: United States History, Wine Last updated Mar 12, 2007 Lisa Scottoline
Official site for Lisa Scottoline, author of legal thrillers such as "The Vendetta Defense," "Courting Trouble," and "Killer Smile." Features biographical information, photos, and background information about her books. Also includes updates on the author's activities, a section on Italian Americans, and reading group questions for many of her books. http://scottoline.com/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, United States History Last updated Oct 11, 2005 Milestones of the Italian American Experience
"This timeline [1492-2003] strives to capture the richness of the Italian American experience and to highlight the many valuable contributions this special group has made to the United States. ... 'Milestones' also explores the adversities encountered by Italian Americans." Provides material about topics such as Christopher Columbus and Italian maritime exploration, Frank Sinatra's legendary performances, and Nancy Pelosi becoming House minority leader in 2003. From the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). http://www.niaf.org/milestones/ Topics: United States History Last updated Oct 2, 2007 |
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