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As children, Jeffrey Caniglia and his cousins and friends often went to "Mosquito Hill" located in Dahlman Park, Little Italy, Omaha, NE. The hill was nicknamed such because of the relentless mosquitoes swarming the area. Caniglia recalled playing…

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.

Five medals won by one of the Vacanti brothers during WWII. Four of the Vacanti brothers served at the same time during the war.

This meat grinder was previously used by the Vacanti family who resided in Little Italy, Omaha, Nebraska.

This old schoolbook was used to practice reading and writing by the grandmother of Louise Vacanti

This image reveals the front side of the five war medals given to a Vacanti brother during WWII. Four Vacanti brothers served in the war at the same time.

This is a letter written by Archpriest Father Salvatore Caramagno of Carlentini, Italy to the members of St. Francis Cabrini in Little Italy, Omaha, NE. In the letter, Father Salvatore Caramagno discussed the strong connection between Carlentini and…

Photo of Vacanti family

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.

A letter to Theodore Bolamperti in 1981 confirming the marriage of Rocco Vitale Bolamperti and Caterina Valentini in August of 1906