According to Jeffrey Caniglia (whose parents are pictured), the table in the photo had hidden slots underneath for people to keep their alcohol out of sight during Prohibition.
The tea, saucer, and tray are representative of Ms. Al-Badry's native Iraqi culture. During our interview in Ms. Al-Badry's home, her mother provided refreshments, including Iraqi tea. The saucer is used for special occasions, such as having guests…
After Sam Vacanti died in a plane crash during WWII, the US Navy sent a telegram on January 24th, 1945 to his brother Alfred (also enlisted) that Sam had died.
On a family trip to their ancestor's hometown, Joe Nigro and his family photographed many sites in Carlentini, Agrigento and Siracusa, Sicily. This photo shows the Temple of Concordia in Agrigento, Sicily which dates back to 431 BCE.
Terri and Dave Mabon share the story and photographs of their great-grandfather's second wife Charlotte and her family (pictures of Charlotte's family and the Littlefield's family reunion; letters exchanged between Charlotte and her sister) with the…
Terri and Dave Mabon share the story of Dave Mabon's great-grandfather with the History Harvest graduate student assistant Leslie Working and the photographs and documents from their collection.
For interviews and oral histories of this and…
Terri and Dave Mabon shared their Civil War remembrance documents (a commemorative record of the Army of the Cumberland and the mailing package for it), and UNL History Harvest assistant Leslie Working discussed the veterans' relationships and…