Marriage of Alfio Nisi and Rose Tabacco Nisi
Title
Marriage of Alfio Nisi and Rose Tabacco Nisi
Subject
Marriage; immigration; 1920s; Little Italy, Omaha, Neb.
Description
Alfio Nisi and Rose Tabacco Nisi were brought together in an arranged marriage. As was tradition in the old country, the marriage was arranged by family members, in this case their family sponsors in America. Rose immigrated when she was 14, with her brother Giuseppe, from Carlentini, Sicily and was 23 in this photograph. Alfio immigrated from Lentini, Sicily.
Source
Tina Hendersen, Little Italy Omaha History Harvest, 2018
Date
1920 circa
Rights
Creative Commons 4.0 License
Format
Photograph
Type
Image
Coverage
Omaha (Neb.)
Original Format
Canvas photograph
Files
Citation
“Marriage of Alfio Nisi and Rose Tabacco Nisi,” History Harvest, accessed April 24, 2024, https://historyharvest.unl.edu/items/show/1587.