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Part
1:
Romano Tedesco speaks in Italian (...English translation coming soon).
Part
2:
Daughter of Romano Tedesco, Mrs. Irma Giacobbo, continues the interview in
English and describes her life in the farming community of
Venice-Hylo, Alberta.
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got married at 17 years of age, then went north to near Ft. McMurray for
3 years where husband worked for railroad, before coming
back to farming community in Venice, AB.
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hard life; after war was better
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recreational opportunities very limited; music - accordions, guitars,
violins - at someone's house.
No hall, just a church.
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no liquor or wine
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very happy days; didn't know anything different
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from human point of view, very friendly - large families, hard work,
yet enjoyed visiting, etc.
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came to Canada from Italy as young girl
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spent last 7 years in Edmonton [since c1966]
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went previous year [1972] to Italy; they have new homes, conveniences;
impression that they were friendly, happy
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farm life at Venice, near Lac La Biche, was in the bush, 200 miles from
Edmonton
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quality of life better before; more respect shown; more gratitude
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relationship between nationalities was good; Ukrainians, French,
Germans, Italians, and "even Indians" - all were
friendly with each other.
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Lac La Biche was nearest major centre, but had local school in Venice
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after she got married and moved from community, had to learn English
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spoke Italian at home
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after husband died, spoke English with children - youngest children
don't speak Italian
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moved to Edmonton even though still liked it in Venice - son got
married, so moved out to make room for son and his new
family
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