Journal

Italian American History

Family memory, migration, and the many ways Italian American life has been recorded and retold.

Illustration by Sal Mallimo of an open field in Calabria

From the journal

The Mallimo family arriving in New York in 1958

Italian American History Begins With Family Stories

A grounded way to explore Italian American history through migration, neighbourhood, work, language, and the stories a family keeps.

Sal Mallimo with a family member

Italian Genealogy Records: A Family History Guide

A clear, patient way to begin Italian family-history research with names, places, passenger records, naturalization papers, and the stories that give each document meaning.

Artwork by Sal Mallimo showing a figure walking through a scene

Italian Immigration to America: A Family Guide

A clear guide to Italian immigration to America, from the history behind the journey to the records, places, and family stories that help make it personal.