Month

Column  (Italic = missing from ICC library)

Summary

Aug-93

A Pilgrim’s Passionate Progress

Pitfalls and experiences on Tony Lascio’s first trip to Italy

Sep-93

Why We Search For Our Roots

We learn our personal history, see if we’re related to famous people, see how far we’ve come

Oct-93

Persistance is the Key To Success

Keep digging and be satisfied with what you find

Nov-93

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Dec-93

Genealogy Begins At Home

Start with yourself and work backward

Jan-94

Using Local Genealogy Sources

National Archives, Cook County Archive, Family History Centers and cemeteries

Feb-94

Digging Up Sources Nationally

Salt Lake City and POINT

Mar-94

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Ask your relatives in Italy for help

Apr-94

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May-94

Your First Trip to the Homeland

Tips on what to expect on your first trip to Italy

Jun-94

Things Don’t Always Go Your Way

A recount of Tony’s 1991 trip to Italy

Jul-94

A Valuable Source of Information

Review of Dr. John Colletta’s “Finding Italian Roots”

Aug-94

Engaging Professional Assistance

Weign the cost and benefits of hiring a pro

Sep-94

Question and Answer Session

Answers to lots of questions

Oct-94

What’s In A Name

Surname origins – Location, physical trait, occupation and patronymics

Nov-94

Separating Fact From Fiction

Get records that are closest to the date of the event

Dec-94

Creating A Pedigree Chart

Record what you know on a pedigree chart

Jan-95

Listening To Your Ancestors

Ask youself WHY when you read records

Feb-95

Why We Came, Why We Stayed

Much better life than in Italy – less backbreaking labor

Mar-95

Obtaining Vital Documents

Tips for getting info from Illinois offices

Apr-95

Behold the Ancestral Village

Each town has its own traditions

May-95

Knowing Customs Aids Search

How do customs affect your town’s history?

Jun-95

Keepers of the World’s Records

LDS Church films all over the world

Jul-95

POINTing Toward Success

Advantages of joining POINT

Aug-95

The Ups and Downs of Heraldry

Watch out for quacks who sell coats of arms

Sep-95

Passage to America

Passenger arrival records are useful

Oct-95

Why We Do What We Do

One you’re hooked, you’re hooked!

Nov-95

Writing Your Family History

Gather info from relatives and documents and write

Dec-95

Accessing Italy’s Records

A review of Trafford Cole’s book on Italian records

Jan-96

Hidden Local Sources

Lots of places to find Chicago info

Feb-96

Climb Every Mountain

Simple message: Don’t give up!

Mar-96

Genealogy in 1000 Words

How to get started

Apr-96

Domenico Was His Name

A written history of Tony Lascio’s ancestor

May-96

Italy, My Italy

Enjoy your trip to Italy even if you are there to research

Jun-96

Prepare, Prepare

We do genealogy because our old family traditions are slowly going away.

Jul-96

Ask And Ye Shall Receive

Q & A on Italian maps and how to find Italian towns

Aug-96

Ancestral Home Revisited

Tony recounts his first trip BACK to Italy

Sep-96

Who Are We Anyway

The history of Italy before it was Italy

Oct-96

Ethnology and the Genealogist

The study of your heritage and traditions is as important as the records and documents.

Nov-96

The Benefits of Being Italian

Italian genealogy is easy because of more recent immigration and relative immobility in Italy.

Dec-96

Following Grandpa’s Footsteps

Men followed a different path and left different records than their wives.

Jan-97

….Estratto

Italians send extracts of records – so ask for the names of parents when you write to Italy

Feb-97

Italy's Church Records

Overview of types of records kept at churches in Italy

Mar-97

Responses to Reader Requests

Q & A regarding Salt Lake City

Apr-97

The Path to Discovery

Tony described a lot of interesting finds in his research

May-97

Maria Rosa was her Name

Bio of Tony Lascio’s grandmother

Jun-97

Obscure Italian Resources

Military records, Tax records and census in Italy

Jul-97

Your Roots: Write About It

Review of Sharon Carmack’s book “Italian American Family History”

Aug-97

Wishing Upon A Star

You aren’t noble just because your name has noble origins

Sep-97

Why We Are Different

Many Italians did not intend to stay in America

Oct-97

Why Become a PIP?

History of POINT and PIP organizations

Nov-97

The Family Treasure Chest

Tips to get your relatives to dig out those olf items that can help your research

Dec-97

Indiana's Hidden Resource

Allen County Library in Fort Wayne has non-New York passenger lists

Jan-98

Facts You Should Know

Lots of historical facts about Italy and Chicago

Feb-98

New Book Review

Review of Lynn Nelson’s book

Mar-98

Them Dry Bones

Burial customs in Italy

Apr-98

Answer To Reader Inquiries

Where to find professional genealogists and obscure records

May-98

Five Steps To Success

Use civil and church records and get help from other Italian genealogists

Jun-98

Your Discovery Zone

Find the history of your ancestral town.

Jul-98

…..Legacy

Leave your research as a legacy to your descendants

Aug-98

Unearthing the Last Root

Look at provincial archives for additional records

Sep-98

Before It's Too Late

Talk to your elderly relatives while they can still remember the old stories.

Oct-98

When in Italy, Be Patient

Italian officials are methodical and slow, and do not understand why we do genealogy.

Nov-98

A Primer For Beginners

Interview your relatives, find American documents etc

Dec-98

Pity the Poor Professional

Be patient when paying a pro to research for you

Jan-99

Life in 19th Century Italy

Traditions have practical origins

Feb-99

Answers To Your Questions

Be cautious when dealing with your computer data

Mar-99

The Limits of Genetic Genealogy

You can find some genetic health info but not much in Italian records.

Apr-99

Where to Find It Locally

Local libraries and family history centers

May-99

A Visit to Ellis Island

History of Ellis Island and US Ports of entry

Jun-99

Genealogy: 'Til Death Do Us Part

Genealogy takes time – possible your whole life!

Jul-99

Italian Genealogy Update

The LDS church is filming all over Italy

Aug-99

Digging Deep For Your Roots

Find lots of records in America because they tell more of a story

Sep-99

What Can You Trust?

Some records are less accurate than others

Oct-99

When Italy Came to Chicago

12 Little Italy neighborhoods near 12 Italian parishes

Nov-99

Reading Italian Handwriting

Compare unreadable words with known words to decipher the handwriting style.

Dec-99

A Never-Ending Story

When finished, distribute your work so it survives

Jan-00

Your Questions Answered

Never rat out your parish priest in Italy – be patient

Feb-00

Non-Catholic Italians

Not every Italian is/was Catholic

Mar-00

In Search of Our Surnames