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Italian Americans

Italian Americans have a long and varied history in the U.S. and have made many contributions in fields as diverse as the arts and sciences, sports and medicine, and politics and entertainment.
H-ItAm
An interactive network/forum for scholars and activists relating to the Italian American experience, and more generally, the ethnic culture of the Italian diaspora worldwide.
Heritage Italian-American Style
1,776 questions and answers for Italians (and those who wish they were) on the significant contributions Italians and Italian Americans have made to the world in such fields as food, music, entertainment, art, science, and literature. Second edition contains Internet address directory covering topics such as language, genealogy, and culture.
Italian Heritage and Culture Month
New York's Italian Heritage and Culture Month Committee organizes special events, concerts, exhibits, lectures, to celebrate Italian culture in New York, the largest Italian city outside Italy. Each year focuses on specific theme representative of the history and culture of Italy and Italian Americans.
Italians 'R Us
Articles on Italian American culture and heritage, a surname collection with thousands of names, recipes, and links to other resources.
Museo ItaloAmericano
The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to Italian and Italian-American art and culture. Based in San Francisco, the museum researches, collects, and displays works of Italian and Italian-American artists, and promotes educational programs for the appreciation of Italian art and culture.

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