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School children, half of Polish and half of Italian descent, at a festival in May 1942, Southington, Conn.

School children, half of Polish and half of Italian descent, at a fest...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a school, preschool, children, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

[Children from school No. 2 in the Italian district Terrace[?] nr. GeneSt. Many of these children spend their summer vacations in the canning and fruit picking settlements where their parents go to work during the season. Feb. 8, 1910, Buffalo, N.Y.]  Location: Buffalo, New York (State)

[Children from school No. 2 in the Italian district Terrace[?] nr. Gen...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a school, preschool, children, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York, New York. Italian-American shoemaker on duty as an air raid warden at sector headquarters on Waverly Place

New York, New York. Italian-American shoemaker on duty as an air raid ...

Public domain photograph - Portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Swedish-American foreman at the SKF roller bearing plant reads to his Italian-American wife at home. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Swedish-American foreman at the SKF roller bearing plant reads to his ...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York, New York finale in a play on America at war, given by students of public school eight in an Italian-American district. Left to right: Uncle Sam, soldier, sailor, Chinese soldier, farmer, housewife

New York, New York finale in a play on America at war, given by studen...

Public domain photograph related to Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, New York. Air raid wardens having a meeting at sector headquarters on Waverly Place. The two men in the center on the couch are Italian-American

New York, New York. Air raid wardens having a meeting at sector headqu...

Picryl description: Public domain image of children, kids, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York, New York. Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Rose Carrendeno, Italian-Americans who have three sons in the armed forces

New York, New York. Mr. Andrew and Mrs. Rose Carrendeno, Italian-Ameri...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a political campaign, politician, office meeting, 1930s, mid-20th-century United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

At the conclusion of the procession, dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club, on Lewis Street; the tall man to the right is Congressman Herbert Klein, and the man to his right is Paterson mayor William Pascrell.

At the conclusion of the procession, dignitaries stand in front of the...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters garments for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. Here she is operating a "Merrow machine" (manufactured... More

Several people watch procession from the front steps of house at 185 Beech Street, across the street from St. Anthony's Church.

Several people watch procession from the front steps of house at 185 B...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Retired garment worker Florence DiStefano (wearing a jacket she made) outside her house in Paterson, NJ.

Retired garment worker Florence DiStefano (wearing a jacket she made) ...

Public domain photograph - New Jersey, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Procession turns east onto 21st Avenue, on its way to St. Anthony's Church as Paterson mayor William Pascrell (left, wearing sash) shakes hands with a spectator.

Procession turns east onto 21st Avenue, on its way to St. Anthony's Ch...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters clothing for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sam Balister pulls warp ends through the reed of an entering frame.

Sam Balister pulls warp ends through the reed of an entering frame.

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.

After a mass, statue of San Rocco is carried from St. Anthony's Church to float parked in front of the church.

After a mass, statue of San Rocco is carried from St. Anthony's Church...

Forms part of a group of images depicting the annual procession of San Rocco ("Comitato Festa Patronale San Rocco") through Paterson's 21st Avenue neighborhood on August 14, 1994.

Priest and band members stand in street waiting for procession to resume.

Priest and band members stand in street waiting for procession to resu...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Project fieldworkers; left to right:  David Taylor, Robert McCarl, Tom Carroll, Susan Levitas; Italian flag, float, and front of St. Anthony's church are behind them.

Project fieldworkers; left to right: David Taylor, Robert McCarl, Tom...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Several people watch procession from the front steps of house at 185 Beech Street, across the street from St. Anthony's Church.

Several people watch procession from the front steps of house at 185 B...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Float carrying statue of San Rocco turns onto Beech Street.

Float carrying statue of San Rocco turns onto Beech Street.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Man collects donations from people along the route of the procession.
Three women walking in the procession.

Three women walking in the procession.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

The procession turns the corner at 21st Avenue.

The procession turns the corner at 21st Avenue.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Flag bears and dignitaries walk at head of procession.

Flag bears and dignitaries walk at head of procession.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Procession passes by a mill building; American, Italian and Montescaglioso Club flags are being carried.

Procession passes by a mill building; American, Italian and Montescagl...

Forms part of a group of images depicting the annual procession of San Rocco ("Comitato Festa Patronale San Rocco") through Paterson's 21st Avenue neighborhood on August 14, 1994.

Flag bearers at the head of the procession; they are carrying U.S. and Italian flags, and Montescaglioso banner.

Flag bearers at the head of the procession; they are carrying U.S. and...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a military parade, 20th-century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Sam Balister pulls warp ends through the reed of an entering frame.

Sam Balister pulls warp ends through the reed of an entering frame.

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.

Flag bears and dignitaries walk at head of procession.

Flag bears and dignitaries walk at head of procession.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a military parade, 20th-century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Young altar boy carries a large cross in the street.

Young altar boy carries a large cross in the street.

Public domain photograph of parade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Megna - Italian - 16 yrs. 75 Mt. Hope Ave. Iron Worker - Sweeper. Carving class at King Philip Settlement.  Location: Fall River, Massachusetts / Lewis W. Hine.

John Megna - Italian - 16 yrs. 75 Mt. Hope Ave. Iron Worker - Sweeper....

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Crowded Italian home, 46 Crary St., Providence, R.I. Nov 26, 1912. Property owned by wealthy family.  Location: Providence, Rhode Island.

(For Child Welfare Exhibit 1912-13.) Crowded Italian home, 46 Crary St...

Public domain photograph related to child labor, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, New York. Italian-Americans in the rain watching a flag raising ceremony in honor of the feast of San Rocco at right

New York, New York. Italian-Americans in the rain watching a flag rais...

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, New York. Midnight mass on Christmas Eve at Saint Dominick's church in an Italian-American neighborhood

New York, New York. Midnight mass on Christmas Eve at Saint Dominick's...

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Buffalo, New York. Italian-American woman wiping the grease off her hands with paper before eating her lunch which she brought from home in the shop of the New York Car Wheel Company where she is a combination hooker (one who hooks things onto crane chains) and grinder

Buffalo, New York. Italian-American woman wiping the grease off her ha...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, New York. An Italian-American cop chatting with a group of Italian-Americans in Washington Square Park

New York, New York. An Italian-American cop chatting with a group of I...

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, New York. Italian-American shoe repair man

New York, New York. Italian-American shoe repair man

Public domain photograph of New York in 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, New York. Italian-American fireman giving pint of blood to the Red Cross

New York, New York. Italian-American fireman giving pint of blood to t...

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

New York, New York. Mrs. Rose Carrendeno, Italian-American mother of six. Three sons are in the armed forces

New York, New York. Mrs. Rose Carrendeno, Italian-American mother of s...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of the 1930s - 1940s, woman, female portrait, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York, New York. Italian-American seaman in the American Merchant Marine

New York, New York. Italian-American seaman in the American Merchant M...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a worker, labor, factory, plant, manufacture, industrial facility, 1930s, mid-20th-century industrial photo, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters garments for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. Here she is operating a "Merrow machine" (manufactured... More

Retired textile industry "twister" Sam Balister, who works as a museum interpreter, stands beside twisting machine he used to operate; the machine is a Barber-Coleman warp tying-in machine.

Retired textile industry "twister" Sam Balister, who works as a museum...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.

Pasquale Mazzacolli at the end of the meat case.

Pasquale Mazzacolli at the end of the meat case.

Forms part of a group of images documenting John and Joe's Meat Market.

Close-up of men securing statue of San Rocco to the float.

Close-up of men securing statue of San Rocco to the float.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Rocco's mother filling a "stromboli", which is spread with filling ingredients and then rolled rather than folded over.

Rocco's mother filling a "stromboli", which is spread with filling ing...

Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli. The peppers are grown in one of three family gardens, and the sausage is made in the kitchen. Note that the sausage is whole. Rocco's... More

Two band members tune up in front of the Montescaglioso Club (147-149 Lewis Street, Paterson) before the start of the procession.

Two band members tune up in front of the Montescaglioso Club (147-149 ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, NJ.

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries include the mayor of Paterson (in white shirt) and Congressman Herbert Klein (on the mayor's left).

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries inc...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries include the mayor of Paterson (in white shirt) and Congressman Herbert Klein (on the mayor's left).

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries inc...

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a military parade, 20th-century armed forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Before the start of the procession, people wait in front of the Montescaglioso Club, on Lewis Street.

Before the start of the procession, people wait in front of the Montes...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Rocco and his mother at work in the kitchen.  Rocco is preparing a pizza; his mother is preparing scaccie, a filled dough which is baked in the oven.

Rocco and his mother at work in the kitchen. Rocco is preparing a piz...

Forms part of a group of images documenting food preparation at RC's Deli. Rocco makes pizza with cheese, which is more or less "traditional," at least for people in the U.S., and also makes what he calls "real... More

Keith Mennella poses outside of Mennella's Poultry, 368 21st Avenue.

Keith Mennella poses outside of Mennella's Poultry, 368 21st Avenue.

Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes along 21st Avenue, Paterson.

Float with statue of San Rocco passes by factory building.

Float with statue of San Rocco passes by factory building.

Forms part of a group of images depicting the annual procession of San Rocco ("Comitato Festa Patronale San Rocco") through Paterson's 21st Avenue neighborhood on August 14, 1994.

Men with banners at the head of the procession; dignitaries walk behind them, including Congressman Herbert Klein (in suit, to the right of the American flag) and Paterson mayor William Pascrell.

Men with banners at the head of the procession; dignitaries walk behin...

Public domain image of personnel, army, group of people in uniform, parade, historic place, military activity, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters garments for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. Here she is operating a "Merrow machine" (manufactured... More

Altar boy with cross and men with banners at the head of the procession.

Altar boy with cross and men with banners at the head of the processio...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Statue of San Rocco is carried up the steps of the church; a Massachusetts will be held inside.

Statue of San Rocco is carried up the steps of the church; a Massachus...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Priest and band members stand in Beech Street (opposite St. Anthony's Church) waiting for procession to resume after the mass; part of crowd and front of church are visible.

Priest and band members stand in Beech Street (opposite St. Anthony's ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Fieldworker David Taylor interviews Florence DiStefano in the kitchen of her home.

Fieldworker David Taylor interviews Florence DiStefano in the kitchen ...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Sam Balister pulls warp ends through the reed of an entering frame.

Sam Balister pulls warp ends through the reed of an entering frame.

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters clothing for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. Here she is operating a "Merrow machine" (manufactured... More

Members of the Montescaglioso Club on float with statue of San Rocco.

Members of the Montescaglioso Club on float with statue of San Rocco.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries include the mayor of Paterson (in white shirt) and Congressman Herbert Klein (on the mayor's left).

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries inc...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Procession arrives at St. Anthony's Church, and men prepare to take statue of San Rocco from the float into the church.

Procession arrives at St. Anthony's Church, and men prepare to take st...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church (138 Beech Street) and placed back on its float.

Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Crowd of people in Lewis Street, between float carrying statue of San Rocco and the front of the Montescaglioso Club.

Crowd of people in Lewis Street, between float carrying statue of San ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church (138 Beech Street) and placed back on its float.

Statue of San Rocco is carried down the steps of St. Anthony's Church ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Altar boy with cross and men with banners at the head of the procession; men in front of the St. Anthony's Catholic Men's Club (at Summer & 20th Avenue) watch procession.

Altar boy with cross and men with banners at the head of the processio...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Member of Montescaglioso Club collects cash donations from spectators along 21st Avenue.

Member of Montescaglioso Club collects cash donations from spectators ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Procession arrives at St. Anthony's Church, and men prepare to take statue of San Rocco from the float into the church.

Procession arrives at St. Anthony's Church, and men prepare to take st...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Women wearing red, white, and green sashes walk in procession ahead of float carrying statue of San Rocco.

Women wearing red, white, and green sashes walk in procession ahead of...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

At the conclusion of the procession, dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club, on Lewis Street; the tall man to the right is Congressman Herbert Klein, and the man to his right is Paterson mayor William Pascrell.

At the conclusion of the procession, dignitaries stand in front of the...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters garments for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. Here she is operating a "Merrow machine" (manufactured... More

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters clothing for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. Here she is operating a "Merrow machine" (manufactured... More

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters clothing for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. She is using a "Merrow machine" (manufactured by the M... More

Agli Americani d'origine straniera [...] Comprate dei Liberty Bonds

Agli Americani d'origine straniera [...] Comprate dei Liberty Bonds

Poster in Italian, encouraging immigrants to buy Liberty Bonds. Poster is text only. Forms part of: Willard and Dorothy Straight Collection.

Santa Monica, California. Italian-Americans at work on bombers at the Douglas Aircraft plant

Santa Monica, California. Italian-Americans at work on bombers at the ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a bomber aircraft, military aviation, air forces, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York, New York. Italian-Americans in fourth grade at Public School Eight

New York, New York. Italian-Americans in fourth grade at Public School...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a classroom, college auditorium, school, students, teacher, teaching, studying, education, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York, New York. Air raid wardens having a meeting at sector headquarters on Waverly Place. The two men in the center on the couch are Italian-American

New York, New York. Air raid wardens having a meeting at sector headqu...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a group of people, United States politics, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

New York, New York. Italian-American boys at the Sullivan Street depot separating scrap which they have collected. Each kind of scrap goes into a separate pile

New York, New York. Italian-American boys at the Sullivan Street depot...

Public domain photograph - New York, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portrait of Marianna Costa when she was a candidate for the New Jersey state assembly, 1949.

Portrait of Marianna Costa when she was a candidate for the New Jersey...

Forms part of a group of images which are copies of black-and-white photos in the collection of Marianna Costa, a retired official in Paterson's dyers union local who lives in Haledon, NJ.

Statue is carried up the steps to the front door of the church.

Statue is carried up the steps to the front door of the church.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Two women stand under sign at entrance of the Montescaglioso Club.

Two women stand under sign at entrance of the Montescaglioso Club.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Priest and band members stand in Beech Street (opposite St. Anthony's Church) waiting for procession to resume after the mass.

Priest and band members stand in Beech Street (opposite St. Anthony's ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Keith Mennella poses outside of Mennella's Poultry, 368 21st Avenue.

Keith Mennella poses outside of Mennella's Poultry, 368 21st Avenue.

Forms part of a group of images documenting businesses along 21st Avenue in Paterson.

Retired textile industry "twister" Sam Balister stands beside machine he used to operate--a Barber-Coleman warp tying-in machine; Balister now works as an interpreter at the museum.
Fieldworker Susan Levitas (foreground) talks with man; fieldworker Tom Carroll (right, in green cap) talks to band members; fieldworker David Taylor (left, in pink shirt) talks to band member.

Fieldworker Susan Levitas (foreground) talks with man; fieldworker Tom...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Retired textile industry "twister" Sam Balister, who works as a museum interpreter, stands beside twisting machine he used to operate; the machine is a Barber-Coleman warp tying-in machine.

Retired textile industry "twister" Sam Balister, who works as a museum...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at The Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, New Jersey on September 13, 1994.

Rocco Mazzacolli butchering a piece of veal.

Rocco Mazzacolli butchering a piece of veal.

Forms part of a group of images documenting John and Joe's Meat Market.

Procession passes old brick textile-manufacturing building on 21st Avenue.

Procession passes old brick textile-manufacturing building on 21st Ave...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alters clothing for herself, family members and friends.

Florence DiStefano in her basement sewing shop where she makes and alt...

Forms part of a group of images depicting scenes at the home of retired ladies garment worker Florence DiStefano, Paterson, New Jersey, September 15, 1994. Here she is operating a "Merrow machine" (manufactured... More

People stand on front steps of church before the start of Massachusetts; Paterson mayor William Pascrell is standing second from the right.

People stand on front steps of church before the start of Massachusett...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Statue of San Rocco is carried from the church and placed on the float

Statue of San Rocco is carried from the church and placed on the float

Public domain photograph of church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Members of the Montescaglioso Club on float with statue of San Rocco.

Members of the Montescaglioso Club on float with statue of San Rocco.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Members of the procession on steps of St. Anthony's.

Members of the procession on steps of St. Anthony's.

Public domain photograph of church building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries include the mayor of Paterson (in white shirt) and Congressman Herbert Klein (on the mayor's left).

Dignitaries stand in front of the Montescaglioso Club; dignitaries inc...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Crowd of people in Lewis Street, between float carrying statue of San Rocco and the front of the Montescaglioso Club.

Crowd of people in Lewis Street, between float carrying statue of San ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Ralph posed for this picture, holding a new magazine which he says is interesting and which he expects will sell well.  The magazine is entitled "Italiani".

Ralph posed for this picture, holding a new magazine which he says is ...

Forms part of a group of images documenting Sanremo Italian Imports, owned and operated by Ralph Venezia, an Italian American from Montescaglioso in the Basilicata region of Italy.

Dignitaries walk at head of procession with flag bearers.

Dignitaries walk at head of procession with flag bearers.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Statue of San Rocco is carried from the church and placed on the float

Statue of San Rocco is carried from the church and placed on the float

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

Keith Mennella poses outside of Mennella's Poultry, 368 21st Avenue.

Keith Mennella poses outside of Mennella's Poultry, 368 21st Avenue.

Forms part of a group of images documenting scenes along 21st Avenue, Paterson.

Statue is carried up the steps to the front door of the church.

Statue is carried up the steps to the front door of the church.

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

The procession begins and men carrying U.S. and Italian flags and Montescaglioso banner walk at the front, down Lewis Street.

The procession begins and men carrying U.S. and Italian flags and Mont...

Forms part of a group of images documenting the annual San Rocco procession, sponsored by the Montescaglioso Club of Paterson, as it passes through the People's Park neighborhood of Paterson, New Jersey.

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