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The Bancroft Library: Italian Americans in California WebsiteThe Bancroft Library: Italian Americans in California Website
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University of California
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9th - 10th
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The Bancroft Library: Italian Americans in California

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An introduction to the history and culture of Italian immigrants and their descendants in California from 1687 to the present. Shows how the people, industries, and neighborhoods of an area change over time. Includes a virtual exhibit with photographs and interviews and a timeline from the 1600s to the present day.

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early film industry, california gold rush, italian americans in california, telegraph hill, founding of california, history of california, immigration in california, internment of italian americans, settlement of california, general historic information about california

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