Marianna La Grassa oral history : transcript
La Grassa, Marianna22nd January, 2024
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Sicilian -- Speedo factory in Artarmon -- Italian Association -- Beauchamp Park -- Dougherty Centre -- MOSAIC -- St Thomas' Catholic Church(High Street)
Title:
Marianna La Grassa oral history : transcript
Date of work:
22nd January, 2024
Search dates:
01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Local History Digital Collection
Type of materials:
Textual material
Part of:
Sub-collection: Oral histories
Custodial history:
The oral history was undertaken as part of the Willoughby District Historical Society & Museum Diversity Project. This 2024 Project received funding through a Community Grant from Willoughby City Council.
Access restrictions:
Restricted
Use restrictions:
Copyright Willoughby District Historical Society and Museum
General notes:
Marianna La Grassa was born and living in Sicily before the earthquake hit in January 1968. She and her families came to Australia four months later as the government accepted them as refugees. She had been working for Speedo factory in Artarmon and a women's dress factory in Willoughby Road. She has been involved in many MOSAIC centre activities for decades, including organizing bus outings for the Italian group.Recorded by Willoughby District Historical Society & Museum on 22nd January 2024.
Location of originals:
Willoughby District Historical Society & Museum
Copies available:
Willoughby City Library, Local Studies Collection
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Record types:
Oral histories
Language:
English
Record number:
767849