|
|
|
|
Positive
Image Materials
Positive
Image Materials Available through OSIA National in
Washington, D.C.
CSJ Informational Publications
CSJ Full-Color Informational Fliers - Four 8.5" x 11" full-color,
glossy fliers explain CSJ case studies and past issues.
[$5.00 for a pack of 20]
CSJ Fact Sheet - Describes the mission and activities of the CSJ. [No donation
requested]
Bookmarks
Christopher Columbus - Outlines the life and discoveries
of the Italian explorer. Includes 5 reasons to celebrate
Columbus Day. [$10.00 for pack of 25]
Marine Sergeant
John Basilone - The military and historical achievements
of the most highly decorated enlisted Marine in WW II.
[$10.00 for pack of 25]
Italian American Quiz - Five questions
about famous Italian Americans with answers on the back.
Great for children and schools! [$10.00 for pack of 25]
Italian
American Recipients of the Medal of Honor - The Medal
of Honor is the highest award for valor that an American
military officer or NCO can receive. This bookmark lists
the 23 Italian Americans who have received this prestigious
honor to date. [$10.00 for pack of 25]
Una Storia Segreta - Tells the story of
how Italian Americans were treated during WW II. Includes information on the
Wartime Violations of Italian American Civil Liberties Act. [$10.00 for pack
of 25]
Special Items
Heritage Poster - Original poster celebrating Italian
culture and heritage, available exclusively through OSIA.
Features portrait of Columbus, a Raffaello painting and
an arch by Palladio. Measures 18" x 14"; suitable for
framing. [$5.00 each or $4.00 each when ordering 4 or
more]
Heritage Package - Contains bookmarks, booklets,
fact sheets and more on Italian American war heroes,
scientists, explorers, sports legends, etc. [$15.00]
Italian
National Anthem - It's easy to remember your Italian
roots with this handy card with the English and Italian
words to the Italian national anthem, Fratelli d'Italia.
[$.50 each or $10.00 for 20]
Italian and Jewish Cooking - Booklet
explores the similarities between Italian and Jewish
Cooking. Contains more than a dozen recipes from both
cultures. [$1.00 each]
Positive
Image Materials Available through the Grand Lodge of
New York
Posters
Famous Women This poster highlights some famous
accomplished Italian and Italian American women. Find
out more about Mother Cabrini, Geraldine Ferraro, Eleanor
Grasso and Marie Rossi, and what makes them remarkable
women of Italian heritage.
Lady Cornaro Pay tribute to the achievements
in education by women of Italian heritage with this Lady
Elena Cornaro poster. An Italian citizen in the 1600s,
Lady Cornaro was the first woman to receive a doctorate,
which she received at the University of Padua.
Composers Though there are far too many accomplished
musical composers of Italian heritage to mention; this
poster notes the Italian American contributions of Verdi,
Puccini, Rossini and Donizetti.
Explorers This poster takes a look at Italian
explorers, such as Columbus, Vespucci, Caboto and Verrazzano
and many others.
Scientists Scientists of Italian heritage have
contributed immensely to the progress of the world, from
technological advancements to medical treatments.
Inventors Antonio Meucci and Guglielmo Marconi
are some of the Italian and Italian-American inventors
that have shaped our world today with their inventions
of the radio and the telephone, respectively. This poster
shares biographies of these men, along with Leonardo da
Vinci and Galileo Galilei.
Italian-American Recipients of the Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor (for service in the armed forces)
awarded by the President in the name of Congress, is the
highest honor that is bestowed on American military personnel.
This poster highlights the 23 Italian Americans who received
this prestigious honor, and their valiant efforts in the
fight for freedom and democracy.
All Time Italian American Baseball Team In this
poster, the sluggers of baseball's heyday team up with
some modern-day hot shots to form the greatest baseball
team in history- all Italian American!
Rocky Marciano Rocky Marciano is considered one
of the greatest boxers of all time, winning 49 of his
bouts, claiming the world heavy weight title six times
and knocking out his opponents 43 times.
Pamphlets
Mathematicians This pamphlet documents the contributions
of Italian mathematicians from Apianus, who was the first
to use the multiplication and division symbols in 1527
to Avogadro, who developed a mathematical law that made
it possible to determine the atomic weights of chemical
elements.
Italy and The Holocaust During Hitler's reign
of terror, many Italian civilians and government officials
helped Jews escape the horror. Italy is recognized as
one of the countries that was most successful in its campaign
to keep Jews out of the Nazi's control.
Notable Jews of Italian Heritage Part of the
Positive Image Program's Holocaust Memorial Program, this
pamphlet contains a list of Jews of Italian heritage and
their accomplishments.
Italian-American WWII Internment This pamphlet
explains the events surrounding the Italian-American internment
culminating with the passing of the Wartime Violations
of Italian-American Civil Liberties Act.
|
|
|
|
