Federal Hill Project: Interview with Eleanor T. Dyer by Henry J. Marciano (transcript)

Federal Hill Project: Interview with Eleanor T. Dyer by Henry J. Marciano (transcript)

Social and Cultural Anthropology; Ethnic Identity; Oral history -- 20th century -- Rhode Island -- Providence; Italian American women -- Rhode Island -- Providence; Family structure; Urban renewal -- Rhode Island -- Providence

Interview discusses the life of Eleanor T. Dyer in Italy and their experience since moving to the United States of America. Topics include religion, gender, business, and the Federal Hill neighborhood in Providence, Rhode Island.

Keywords: oral history; italian immigrant; Federal Hill; Anthropology; Communication; Italian culture; Interview; National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs; ethnic studies

Dyer, Elenor T.

The Federal Hill Project was managed vt Dr. Carmela E. Santoro, director of the Oral History Project, and professor of history at Rhode Island College. The project was funded through a Community Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to Mr. Ralph Perotta. Many of those interviewed for the project were members of the Federal Hill House Association or familiar with its work. The interviews include reminiscences of their places of origin in Italy, remembrance of travel to and arrival in America, welcome by the Rhode Island Italian community, and help from FHHA or other benevolent and mutual societies. Also discussed are their work, customs, traditions, and how they have assimilated and become American.

1978-06-28

Marciano, Henry J.

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