AuthorAmata, Mina, 1946-; Harvey, EricaDescriptionInterview with Giacoma (Mina) Amata -- Born in Chieti, Italy -- Adopted by family in Molfetta -- Family emigrate to Fremantle -- Live at 9 Essex Street (now Fast Eddys) -- Father a fisherman -- Mina attends St Patrick's school -- Blessing of the Fleet Festival committee -- Work at Robert Harpers' at 15 -- Work in the nurses' dining room at Fremantle Hospital when 19 -- Married to Angelo Amata , 1969 -- Home at Amherst Street, White Gum Valley -- Voluntary work for the Red Cross at Fremantle Hospital -- Interpreting for Italians -- TAFE courses -- Choir singing -- Value of clubs in women's lives -- Changes in Italian community - Community serviceImprint1996Collation3 sound cassettes (180 min.) + Guide to contents ( 5 leaves)LanguageEnglishDate Published1996NotesInterview conducted by Erica Harvey on 9 and 29 May, and 4 June 1996. Guide to contents included Access: openDewey ClassOH/AMA1Audio FormatCassetteDigital ItemNo
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