The Italian Hall Museum is currently soliciting donations for its collection.

Items Needed for Italian Hall Museum:

Photographs
Including portraits, school pictures, videos, films, albums

Personal Belongings
Clothing, accessories, grooming tools, personal memorabilia, books, diaries, school papers, yearbooks

Legal Records
Census papers, immigration and naturalization documents, alien registration cards, property titles, tax records, probate records, bank records, patents, church records, maps

Personal Records
Birth, baptismal, death and marriage certificates, passports, tickets, citizenship papers, diplomas and certificates, ration books, report cards

Oral Histories and Biographies
Journals, diaries, letters, voice and video recordings

Homemaking Items
Cookbooks, utensils, recipes, crafts, cleaning tools, clothing patterns, appliances

Art and Music
Composition books, musical instruments, art supplies, works of art, musical recording, music sheets

Motion Pictures/Theatre
Costumes, wigs, scripts, programs, fan letters, announcements, posters, props

Military Experience
Uniforms, medals, induction and discharge papers, stamps

Sports and Amusement
Toys, sports equipment, period bicycles, trophies

Club and Organizations
Membership/organizational documents and records, newsletters, ceremonial regalia, membership cards, badges, plaques, banners

Religion and Culture
Religious artifacts, mementos, photos of feast day celebrations such as St. Joseph Table

Labor, Business and Professions
Business records, invoices, business cards and records, payroll records, uniforms, union materials, political propaganda, medical instruments, advertisements, lunch boxes,

This is only a brief list. Should you be interested in donating an item that does not appear on the above list or have any questions, please contact Marianna Gatto at (213) 485-8432.