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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

Framed photo with hand writing on the bottom that reads "My Dad Filadelfo Bonafede age 34"

Italian passport with original handwriting still intact. Multiple pages of this document with some stains.

This is a photo of an unidentified Italian male, posing in an Italian military uniform. The image is printed on the front of a postcard. Back of postcard reads in handwriting: "My mother Josephina Venuto nephew; son of her sister Juanna" "Questo è il…

An envelope sent from a woman in Carlentini, Sicily to a man in Omaha, Nebraska. The envelop is opened on the side and contains two marks on the front, along with the stamp.

This letter is written by a woman in Carlentini, Sicily to a man who has immigrated to the United States, specially Omaha, Nebraska. The woman talks about money, health, and a unknown package.