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Italian passport with original handwriting still intact. Multiple pages of this document with some stains.

Framed photo with hand writing on the bottom that reads "My Dad Filadelfo Bonafede age 34"

A letter to Theodore Bolamperti in 1981 confirming the marriage of Rocco Vitale Bolamperti and Caterina Valentini in August of 1906

According to Jeffrey Caniglia (whose parents are pictured), the table in the photo had hidden slots underneath for people to keep their alcohol out of sight during Prohibition.

Photo of Vacanti family

This is a letter written by Archpriest Father Salvatore Caramagno of Carlentini, Italy to the members of St. Francis Cabrini in Little Italy, Omaha, NE. In the letter, Father Salvatore Caramagno discussed the strong connection between Carlentini and…

This image reveals the front side of the five war medals given to a Vacanti brother during WWII. Four Vacanti brothers served in the war at the same time.

This old schoolbook was used to practice reading and writing by the grandmother of Louise Vacanti

This meat grinder was previously used by the Vacanti family who resided in Little Italy, Omaha, Nebraska.

Five medals won by one of the Vacanti brothers during WWII. Four of the Vacanti brothers served at the same time during the war.