Wednesday,
September 12,
Book: "Italians in the
The
ANNOTICO Report
The
Silicon Valley is
roughly synonymous with the Santa Clara Valley, although since the former is as
much a state of mind as an actual location, people often refer to parts of the
San Francisco Peninsula as being part of Silicon Valley as well. Locally, the
ITALIANS IN
THE
Author:
Frederick W. Marrazzo
ISBN:
0738555622
Publisher:
On
Price:
$19.99
Book
Description:
Attracted
by the mild climate and abundance of fertile land, Italians came to the
Beginning
in the 1880s, the "
Once
the largest ethnic group in the valley, Italians' impact on the region has been
profound, yet is often overlooked. The photographs
in this book present a special glimpse into the lives of a people whose
irrepressible optimism, kindness, and can-do spirit overcame the challenges and
obstacles put before them.
Bio:
Frederick W. Marrazzo interviewed over 50 people
about growing up as part of the
the memorable tales of a forgotten generation, whose values and
principles are more relevant than ever. Through this unique collection
of photographs, Marrazzo illustrates
how a very diverse Italian population made the
and has become.
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