Italian American family slide collection, ca. 1950-1969.
- Collection ID 1995.0273
- Title Italian American family slide collection [graphic].
- Dates ca. 1950-1969.
- Physical description ca. 166 transparencies : col., slide ; 35 mm.
- Access and usage restrictions Advance appointment required to view color material in cold storage and negatives in cool storage; please email research@chicagohistory.org.
- Collection summary Slides show parties and other family events for an unidentified family, apparently an Italian American family in Melrose Park (Ill.). Includes images of making wine at home, the religious procession for Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (1956) in Melrose Park. Also includes images of weddings, a birthday party for an 80 year old grandmother. Some images show Roman Catholic religious statues, apparently in a home setting, and Roman Catholic priests and nuns.
- Acquisition information Gift of an unknown donor, 1995 (1995.0273).
- Subjects
- Italian Americans Illinois Melrose Park 1950-1969.
- Older people Illinois Melrose Park 1950-1969. lctgm
- Dancing. Illinois Melrose Park lctgm
- Parties. Illinois Melrose Park lctgm
- Religion Illinois Melrose Park 1950-1969. lctgm
- Weddings Illinois Melrose Park 1950-1969. lctgm
- Geographic coverage
- Chicago Metropolitan Area (Ill.) Social life and customs 1950-1969.
- Melrose Park (Ill.) Social life and customs 1950-1969.
- Genre Slides Color. gmgpc