Resources

 

Check out our resources on the history of Brantford's immigrant communities.

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A document by Jean Gringorten Gelb, one of the children of a Brantford Rabbi, recounting her childhood in Brantford.
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A brief biography of Dr. Gerald Tulchinsky
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Italian immigrants to Brantford brought a lot of their culture and traditions along with them. Italian festivals in the Brant region are some of the main events in which we can see this.
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A celebration of 2019's successful Memories of Brantford's Jewish Community event
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Lisa Dietrich's (nee Pignotta) tribute to her grandfather - Louis Torti
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Learn about the history of Catholic churches for Brantford's Italian community
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An article by Jack Jackowetz
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Learn about the history of Brantford's Italian Village
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Learn about Brantford Italian's social and cultural hub - Rossini Lodge
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Family history by John Centorrino
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The Immigration Story of Grazia Petitti Grazia Petitti (Bolognone)
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Pinchero Family Customs and Traditions as told by Linda Kuyper nee Pinchero
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My Father Thomas Joseph Carbone, POW 311 by Martin Carbone
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Learn about important local historian Sadie Stren & her work to document the activities of Brantford's Jewish community.
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The College Fruit Market Story as told by his daughter Linda Kuyper nee Pinchero
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Learn about Madonna della Libera and her connection to Brantford's Italian community
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Learn about San Rocco, patron saint of Brantford's Italian community
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Famous Food Blog Nonna's Way by Brantford's Angela DeSalvo and Anna Romano that celebrates Italian cuisine, family, and community!

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