Russo Family

In the early 2000s, the Italians of Montclair Oral and Photographic History Project provided digitization for photographs, documents, and personal artifacts of Italians and Italian Americans in Montclair, with the mission to uncover, record, and preserve the precious traces of the Italian American community in Montclair from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. This collection was generously provided for digitization by Tom Russo.

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Ruffalo and Sandora Families

In the early 2000s, the Italians of Montclair Oral and Photographic History Project provided digitization for photographs, documents, and personal artifacts of Italians and Italian Americans in Montclair, with the mission to uncover, record, and preserve the precious traces of the Italian American community in Montclair from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. This collection was generously provided for digitization by the Ruffalo and Sandora families.

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Rocco Family

In the early 2000s, the Italians of Montclair Oral and Photographic History Project provided digitization for photographs, documents, and personal artifacts of Italians and Italian Americans in Montclair, with the mission to uncover, record, and preserve the precious traces of the Italian American community in Montclair from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. This collection was generously provided for digitization by the Rocco family.

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Proto Family

In the early 2000s, the Italians of Montclair Oral and Photographic History Project provided digitization for photographs, documents, and personal artifacts of Italians and Italian Americans in Montclair, with the mission to uncover, record, and preserve the precious traces of the Italian American community in Montclair from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. This collection was generously provided for digitization by the Proto family.

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Porcelli Family

In the early 2000s, the Italians of Montclair Oral and Photographic History Project provided digitization for photographs, documents, and personal artifacts of Italians and Italian Americans in Montclair, with the mission to uncover, record, and preserve the precious traces of the Italian American community in Montclair from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. This collection was generously provided for digitization by the Porcelli family.

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Pondisco Family

In the early 2000s, the Italians of Montclair Oral and Photographic History Project provided digitization for photographs, documents, and personal artifacts of Italians and Italian Americans in Montclair, with the mission to uncover, record, and preserve the precious traces of the Italian American community in Montclair from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. This collection was generously provided for digitization by the Pondisco family.

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Pomerico Family

In the early 2000s, the Italians of Montclair Oral and Photographic History Project provided digitization for photographs, documents, and personal artifacts of Italians and Italian Americans in Montclair, with the mission to uncover, record, and preserve the precious traces of the Italian American community in Montclair from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. This collection was generously provided for digitization by Angelo Pomerico.

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Pelullo Family

In the early 2000s, the Italians of Montclair Oral and Photographic History Project provided digitization for photographs, documents, and personal artifacts of Italians and Italian Americans in Montclair, with the mission to uncover, record, and preserve the precious traces of the Italian American community in Montclair from the late 19th century through the early 21st century. This collection was generously provided for digitization by the Pelullo family.

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Press Coverage

The significance of Italian Americans in Montclair has been recognized by coverage in the local, state, and national press. The articles collected here include historical and contemporary news and academic articles on Italian communities, histories, and the Italians of Montclair project, as well as obituaries of prominent Italian Americans.

“Coming to Newark Archdiocese: A Different Kind of Cardinal,” by Sharon Otterman (The New York Times, 2016)

“Ferraro's Bar e Ristorante: Four Seasons Resort Maui's al fresco experience on dining bluff above Wailea Beach unparalleled,” by Carla Tracy (The Maui News, 2017)

“Strikers Fell Policeman: Mortally Wound Patrolman in Montclair, N.J.” (New York Times, 1912)

“January Program - Luisa LoCascio Matarazzo” (Il Giornale, 2018)

“Doing Community Research: Italians of Montclair,” by Marisa Trubiano (Institute for Community Studies, 2003)

“A Voice All Her Own” (Parsippany Monthly)

“La Memoria Italiana di Montclair,” by Donatella Codonesu

“A Life That's Spanned Three Centuries,” by Jennifer Blenner

“Italian Story,” by Elizabeth S. Ludas (The Montclair Times, 2004)

Filomena Bianco Obituary

Rita Levi Obituary

Carmela Pal DiGeronimo Obituary

“Italian American and African American Encounters in the City and in the Suburb,” by Nancy C. Carnevale (Journal of Urban History, 2014)

Hillside High School Baseball (The Montclair Times, June 2, 1960)

Recreation Outing (The Montclair Times)

“Dedicating Service Flag in Glenridge Avenue” (The Montclair Times, 1943)

“Heroes and Pal They Rescued from Brook” (Newark Evening News)

Rose and Paul Cardone lottery win

Typical Italian Scene Part of Montclair Times Folk Festival (The Montclair Times)

“The Clubwoman”

“From the Archives” by Elise Magistro and Ruth Kunstadter

“Retired Cobbler Dan Zazzaro”