We welcome any materials that help tell the story of New Haven’s Italian American business community:
Photographs
Storefronts, family portraits, daily operations, customers, special occasions, street scenes
Business Documents
Licenses, advertisements, receipts, ledgers, invoices, price lists, business cards
Oral Histories
Stories about the owners, the neighborhood, daily life, challenges, triumphs, and what made each place special
Newspaper Clippings
Advertisements, business announcements, news coverage, obituaries
Property Records
Deeds, leases, architectural drawings, building permits
Personal Letters & Diaries
Correspondence that mentions businesses, the neighborhood, or community life
Don’t worry about the condition—even damaged, faded, or partial materials help tell the story. We can work with what you have.