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Vincenzo Salerno, born in 1891 in Carlentini, Sicily, is pictured here on the right along with his unnamed friend. Vincenzo emigrated at age 18, arriving in Ellis Island on Jan. 19th, 1910. Vincenzo eventually ended up residing in Omaha, Ne, staying…

Giuseppe and Giuseppina, step siblings via the marriage of Domenico and Antonina Scaletta, married each other and spent their initial time in Omaha, Ne. In May of 1897 they had their first child, Lena Bondi. This photo shows Lena holding the baby…

This scapular is a religious piece which one drapes over their neck. It belonged to Michele Wyman's grandmother and dates back to 1934. In the Catholic faith, scapulars were meant to hang over the shoulders, and would serve to remind the wearer of…

This portrait shows a 14-year-old Libby Bondi, daughter of Giuseppi and Giuseppina Scaletta. Libby is wearing a dress she made herself. Eventually, Libby would marry Vincenzo Salerno.

A photo of Giuseppina Bondi around 1910 from Omaha, Nebraska.

This is a photo of Eva Bondi's First Communion around 1910.

This rosary belonged to Michele Wyman's grandmother. It can be traced back to 1934.

This document is the record of Libby Bondi Salerno requesting for her reinstatement as a United States citizen. After she married Vincenzo Salerno, an Italian citizen, she was no longer considered a United States citizen even though it was her…

This document is the certificate of Naturalization for Sebastian Tribulato. The document details Tribulato's physical description, his wife, his children, his residence, and finally, his acceptance for naturalization.

This photo captures students of the train school of Omaha. Many Italian students went to this school. The caption reads, "Train School Omaha - April '39 - Kdgn - A.M." This class was Josephine Lomeier's brother's kindergarten class.