Ybor City Oral History Project
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Interviewer
Mormino, Gary R.
Publication Date
1-6-2010
Date
1979-10-18
Abstract
This is an oral history interview with Nelson Palermo, a native of Ybor City born in 1914. Palermo's grandfather was a cigar lector, or reader, the only Italian ever to hold that position; his father was also a cigar maker. Palermo describes the traditions of Ybor City, including cigar factories, family life, interethnic relations, politics, and religion. He also discusses his grocery business and describes some of the other Italian families who sold produce and other foods. A member of the Barrio Latino Commission, Palermo concludes the interview by commenting on urban renewal and its effects on Ybor City.
Keywords
Italian Americans--Florida--Tampa, Italian American grocers--Florida--Tampa, Grocery trade--Florida--Tampa, Urban renewal--Florida--Tampa, History--Ybor City (Tampa, Fla.), Social Life and customs--Ybor City (Tampa, Fla.)
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Language
English
Media Type
oral histories, online audio
Format
audio
Identifier
Y10-00082
Recommended Citation
University of South Florida Libraries--Florida Studies Center and Palermo, Nelson, "Nelson Palermo oral history interview" (2010). Ybor City Oral History Project. 18.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/ybor_ohp/18
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