Farms, factories, and families : Italian American women of Connecticut / Anthony V. Riccio ; foreword by Mary Ann McDonald Carolan

Author: Riccio, Anthony V.
Published: Albany, New York : Excelsior Editions, [2014]
Physical Description: xxxi, 421 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Additional Creators: Carolan, Mary Ann McDonald

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Contents

The historical roots of southern Italian women -- Italian women journey to America -- Italian pioneer women: a new life in Connecticut -- From Italy to Connecticut: the sewing tradition -- Midwives and giving birth -- Going to school -- Betrothal and marriage -- Italian American farming women -- Italian American women join the production lines -- Italian American women raise their voices: empowerment in the union movement -- Women in Italy during WWII -- While the boys were gone: Italian American women in Connecticut during WWII -- Italian American women entrepreneurs: businesses, mutual benefit societies, and charities -- Italian American women's success stories: education and careers -- Finding her voice: Italian American women's narratives -- Epilogue.

Subject(s)

Italian American women—Connecticut—History
Italian American women—Connecticut—Biography
Italian American families—Connecticut—History
Italian Americans—Connecticut—History
Women—Connecticut—History
Connecticut—Social conditions—20th century

ISBN

9781438452319 (hardcover : alk. paper)
1438452314 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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