Italians in Idaho Oral History Project

Conducted by Dr. Russell Magnaghi in 1985, these interviews deal primarily with Italian-American communities in the Pocatello and Priest River areas. The narrators, which included some second generation immigrants, came from all parts of Italy. Topics included: reasons for immigrating, typical work performed by Italians, such as mining, railroad work, and farming, business ventures by Italians, social activities and clubs, religious gatherings, life during the Prohibition, and traditions such as wine and sausage making. Many narrators also discussed their experiences with the non-Italian immigrants, locals, and Native Americans in their area.

The following interviews were included in the project:

OH 1232           Colaianni, Anthony & John

OH 1233           Droghie, Jennie Rossi

OH 1234           Keyser, Robert

OH 1235           Lacy, Mary Colaianni

OH 1236           Marchetti, Kenneth

OH 1237           Naccarato, Rose Lamanna

OH 1238           Peyron, Robert

OH 1239           Sanna, David

OH 1240           Sanna, Margaret; Valentine, Dora; Lance, Philomenia

OH 1241           Voltilini, Gus

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