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Author Riccio, Anthony V.

Title Farms, factories, and families : Italian American women of Connecticut / Anthony V. Riccio.

Publication Info. Albany : Excelsior Editions, State University of New York Press, 2014.

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 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  305.488 RICCIO    Check Shelf
 Enfield, Main Library - Adult Department  305.488 RIC    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Basement Materials  305.488 RICCIO    Check Shelf
 Manchester, Main Library - Non Fiction  305.488 RICCIO    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  973.0451 RIC    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Reference Local History Room  MIDRM 973.0451 RIC    In-Library Use Only
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  305.4889 R35    Check Shelf
 South Windsor Public Library - Non Fiction  305.488 RICCIO    Check Shelf
 Southington Library - Adult  305.48851 RIC    Check Shelf
 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  305.48851 R493F    Check Shelf

Description xxxi, 421 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [409]-417) and index.
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 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: alkaline paper)
1438452314 (hardcover: alkaline paper)
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