Resources

 

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

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Learn about the Ukrainian community of Brantford’s involvement in industry.
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Learn about some of the the industries early members of the Armenian community were involved in.
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Learn about the history of the Wickberg family.
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Learn about Armenian embroidery techniques and practices.
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Learn about different areas of Armenian culture and their presence in Brantford.
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Learn about the religious lives of Brantford’s Armenian community.
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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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