Monthly Archives: November 2015
The American Views on Madeira Wine
. On November 23rd 2015, the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives co-hosted with the Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento Madeira historian Duarte Mendonça as he presented, to a large audience, his new book titled “American Views on Madeira Wine.” He shared … Continue reading
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Origins of “Black Friday”
‘Black Friday’ the term used to describe the day after Thanksgiving, nowadays characterized by crowds ascending upon retailers to buy consumer products at large discounts. Yet, the origins of both the term are unclear, and it only began to be … Continue reading
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Lee Friedlander’s “The American Monument” Book Rediscovered in Library
Acquisitions Librarian Susan Raidy-Klein made a surprising discovery recently among a stash of books separated from the general stacks and designated for review: a copy of photographer Lee Friedlander’s book … Continue reading
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In Honor of Veteran’s Day, from the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives
Manuel “Manny” J. Carvalho Jr. (1916-1998) was the son of Manuel J. and Rose Carvalho, who were Azorean immigrants; he was a long-term resident of Tiverton, RI. His story is kept alive in the Dennis Rezendes Azorean Ancestral and Personal … Continue reading
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The Portuguese Aviators Parade in Fall River
The Fall River Globe reported on July 10, 1922 that: “The Portuguese residents of Fall River celebrated the aerial achievements of Admiral Gago Coutinho and Rear Admiral Sacadura Cabral yesterday by a monster parade consisting of ten thousand people, scores … Continue reading
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