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

Table of 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.…”
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Beyond Cannery Row : Sicilian women, immigration, and community in Monterey, California, 1915-99 / by McKibben, Carol Lynn, 1955-

Subjects: “…Italian American women California Monterey Social conditions 20th century.…”
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