Book

The Italians of New York

Arno Press ; The New York TimesNew York, New York • Published In 1969 • Pages:

By: Federal Writers Project (New York, New York).

Abstract
This is a general survey of Italian Americans in New York City, with particular emphasis on their immigration to the city; problems of social adjustment; their role in building and developing New York City; religion; civic, social and intellectual life; professional occupations; their creative and intellectual influences in art, architecture, music, opera, and literature; their role in business and industry; and various amusements and forms of entertainment.
Subjects
History and culture change
External migration
Retail marketing
Insurance
Occupational specialization
Labor supply and employment
Rest days and holidays
Literature
Musical and theatrical productions
Status, role, and prestige
Legal and judicial personnel
Private welfare agencies
Medical personnel
General character of religion
Religious denominations
Education system
Liberal arts education
culture
Italian Americans
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Regional, Ethnic and Diaspora Cultures
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Organization Document
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1991
Field Date
No date
Coverage Date
nineteenth century - 1937
Coverage Place
New York, N.Y., United States
Notes
Federal Writers' Project (New York, New York)
Bibliography: p. 227-230
LCCN
69018793
LCSH
Italian Americans