 |  |  |  |  |  |
 |  |  |  |  |
INSTRUCTIONS
Taylor Street Archives Profile/Application
www.taylorstreetarchives.com
“If we do not act now to preserve the names of those emigrants and
their offspring that lived this phenomenon called “Taylor Street’s
Little Italy,” their memories will be lost in the oblivion of time.”
The Taylor Street Archives, our historic scrapbook, has been created to
preserve the names of our immigrant parents, their offspring
(typically first and second generation Italian-Americans). Those
stories depicting growing up in Chicago’s legendary Taylor Street
neighborhood will also be included in the Archives. Each family
member is encouraged to complete their own one page profile. The
Scrapbook, with names and stories, is available via the Taylor Street
Archives web site--hard copies will also be available.
Vince Romano
1524 So. Sangamon #803
Chicago, IL 60608
(888) 724-7392 toll-free; (312) 443-6240
A word of advice: Get one of your children (or grandchildren) to assist
you in completing the profile. They typically can do a better job than
we can. Survivors of those who are deceased will take on the
responsibility of completing and submitting the Profile of deceased
former residents.
“If our generation doesn’t act now and act boldly to preserve and
remember and disseminate the Italian American past, it will die.”
Dominick Candeloro, noted author and historian.
A. PROFILE: The one page profile/biography is attached.
Include the names of clubs and organizations you may have belonged
to, regardless of what age you were. Major sub-categories that can be
cross-referenced include, but are not limited to:
-Social Organizations: Bowen Country Club, Hull House, Duncan Y,
Sheridan Park,
CYO, etc.;
-Schools: Elementary, high and post-secondary;
-Churches we attended;
-Streets we lived on;
-Social athletic clubs: Cecilia Boosters, Morgan Fads, Survivors S.A.C.,
etc.;
-Professional and Business Organizations: JCCIA; IANU; Gregorian
Educators; Justinian Lawyers; Knights of Columbus; and any other
organizations or institutions that may be appropriate.
B. VOLUNTARY STORIES: Examples of what could be of interest are:
*Guys you grew up with as a: 1) child; and/or 2) teenager; and/or 3)
young adult.
*Who were the “big guys” you wanted to hang around with when you
were growing up.
*Outstanding achievements by you and/or people you grew up with.
*Memorable experiences while growing up in Taylor Street’s “Little
Italy.”
*Summer experiences; e.g.; summer camps, day camps, etc..
*Because guys in every neighborhood talk about these things when
they get together, we will accept stories of memorable encounters.
However, there must be at least 2 living witnesses before we including
any stories in which you, single handedly, knocked out 26 guys.
C. VOLUNTARY PHOTOGRAPHS: Members of family, school, club,
neighborhood, summer camp, etc.
D. SCHOLARSHIP: A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the
student (grammar school, high school, college, trade, etc. who submits
the best story on “Growing Up in Taylor Street’s Little Italy.” Call for
an application.
Taylor Street Archives Profile/Application
www.taylorstreetarchives.com
“If we do not act now to preserve the names of those emigrants and
their offspring that lived this phenomenon called “Taylor Street’s
Little Italy,” their memories will be lost in the oblivion of time.”
The Taylor Street Archives, our historic scrapbook, has been created to
preserve the names of our immigrant parents, their offspring
(typically first and second generation Italian-Americans). Those
stories depicting growing up in Chicago’s legendary Taylor Street
neighborhood will also be included in the Archives. Each family
member is encouraged to complete their own one page profile. The
Scrapbook, with names and stories, is available via the Taylor Street
Archives web site--hard copies will also be available.
Vince Romano
1524 So. Sangamon #803
Chicago, IL 60608
(888) 724-7392 toll-free; (312) 443-6240
A word of advice: Get one of your children (or grandchildren) to assist
you in completing the profile. They typically can do a better job than
we can. Survivors of those who are deceased will take on the
responsibility of completing and submitting the Profile of deceased
former residents.
“If our generation doesn’t act now and act boldly to preserve and
remember and disseminate the Italian American past, it will die.”
Dominick Candeloro, noted author and historian.
A. PROFILE: The one page profile/biography is attached.
Include the names of clubs and organizations you may have belonged
to, regardless of what age you were. Major sub-categories that can be
cross-referenced include, but are not limited to:
-Social Organizations: Bowen Country Club, Hull House, Duncan Y,
Sheridan Park,
CYO, etc.;
-Schools: Elementary, high and post-secondary;
-Churches we attended;
-Streets we lived on;
-Social athletic clubs: Cecilia Boosters, Morgan Fads, Survivors S.A.C.,
etc.;
-Professional and Business Organizations: JCCIA; IANU; Gregorian
Educators; Justinian Lawyers; Knights of Columbus; and any other
organizations or institutions that may be appropriate.
B. VOLUNTARY STORIES: Examples of what could be of interest are:
*Guys you grew up with as a: 1) child; and/or 2) teenager; and/or 3)
young adult.
*Who were the “big guys” you wanted to hang around with when you
were growing up.
*Outstanding achievements by you and/or people you grew up with.
*Memorable experiences while growing up in Taylor Street’s “Little
Italy.”
*Summer experiences; e.g.; summer camps, day camps, etc..
*Because guys in every neighborhood talk about these things when
they get together, we will accept stories of memorable encounters.
However, there must be at least 2 living witnesses before we including
any stories in which you, single handedly, knocked out 26 guys.
C. VOLUNTARY PHOTOGRAPHS: Members of family, school, club,
neighborhood, summer camp, etc.
D. SCHOLARSHIP: A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to the
student (grammar school, high school, college, trade, etc. who submits
the best story on “Growing Up in Taylor Street’s Little Italy.” Call for
an application.