Collections

The Italian American Museum’s collection includes thousands of photographs, artifacts, archival documents and rare books from the 19th-21st century reflecting the Italian and Italian American Experience.

Below is a list of artifacts currently needed for the museum:

Photographs
Art and Music
Including portraits, school pictures, videos, films, albums
Composition books, musical instruments, art supplies, works of art, musical recording, music sheets
Personal Belongings
Motion Pictures/Theater
Clothing, accessories, grooming tools,
personal memorabilia, books, diaries, school papers, yearbooks
Costumes, wigs, scripts, programs, fan letters, announcements, posters, props
Legal Records
Military Experience
Census papers, immigration and naturalization documents, alien registration cards, property titles, tax records, probate records, bank records, patents, church records, maps
Uniforms, medals, induction and discharge papers, stamps
Personal Records
Sports and Amusement
Birth, baptismal, death and marriage certificates, passports, tickets, citizenship papers, diplomas and certificates, ration books, report cards
Toys, sports equipment, period bicycles, trophies
Oral Histories and Biographies
Club and Organizations
Journals, diaries, letters, voice and video recordings
Membership/organizational documents and records, newsletters, ceremonial regalia, membership cards, badges, plaques, banners
Homemaking Items
Religion and Culture
Cookbooks, utensils, recipes, crafts, cleaning tools, clothing patterns, appliances
Religious artifacts, mementos, photos of feast day celebrations such as St. Joseph Table
Labor, Business and Professions
Business records, invoices, business cards and records, payroll records, uniforms, union materials, political propaganda, medical instruments, advertisements, lunch boxes,

This is only a brief list. Should you be interested in donating an item that does not appear on the above list or have any questions, please contact
Marianna Gatto at (213) 485-8432 or email at: mariann.gatto@lacity.org


Take a virtual tour of selected items from out collection


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