Synopsis
Adria Bernardi discusses her book "Houses With Names: The Italian Immigrants of Highwood, Illinois" which contains oral histories of Italian immigrants who lived in Highwood, Illinois, and other suburban areas.
Details
Broadcast Date
Dec. 12, 1989
Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.
Duration
47 minutes, 3 seconds
Digital Format
WAV
Ownership
The Chicago History Museum
Language
English
People
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