essay
Observations on an ethnic community: Baltimore's Little Italy
little italies in north america • Toronto • Published In 1981 • Pages: 105-122
By: Scarpaci, J. Vincenza.
Abstract
In this article Scarpaci outlines the growth of Baltimore's Little Italy and indicates its variation from the general pattern of "Little Italies" in other parts of the United States. Scarpacci discusses the early history of the immigrant colony in Baltimore along with information on settlement and occupational patterns, the significance of the Catholic church to Italian Americans, social organization, and politics.Scarpacci also reviews and evaluates the various types of source material relevant to the Italian American population in Baltimore.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Unknown
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1999
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 1806-ca. 1980
- Coverage Place
- Baltimore, Md., United States
- Notes
- J. Vincenza Scarpaci
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 120-122)
- LCCN
- 82175514
- LCSH
- Italian Americans