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A Tale of Two Cities: The Roots of the Maddalena Family
By Kathy Folweiler As in any family, you start from the beginning—and everyone has their own story. Whether good, bad, or indifferent, we...
COA-USA
Sep 26, 2025
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Giuseppe’s Journey: Discovering Life and New Beginnings in Omaha
In 1895, 21-year-old Giuseppe (Joseph) Salerno left Carlentini, Sicily, with his wife, Rosaria (Sarah) Rotolo, in search of a better life. They settled in Omaha, Nebraska, welcomed by relatives who had arrived before them.
Kim Matteo
Sep 3, 2025
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Leaving the Land: Why Sicilians Fled in the Late 1800s
by Kim Matteo
COA-USA
Aug 28, 2025
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