Founded in 1980 by Sir James Gobbo, as an integral part of CO.AS.IT., the IHS celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, and four decades of dedication to the documentation, preservation and promotion of the Italian-Australian immigration story through oral histories and associated artefacts.
The generous ongoing support of CO.AS.IT., and countless donors and lenders from the Italian community enables the collection of significant material to continue to grow to now include more than 400 unique oral histories, over 8800 images and a wide range of objects which reflect the Italian migration and settlement story in Australia.
“The work of the society is even more important during these difficult and uncertain times and your stories and photographs are important to us,” the institution’s manager, Elizabeth Triarico, said.
“It’s not the end, we are interested in what you have to say, community connection is important.”
Do you recognise yourself in one of the photos in the slideshow above, or do you know the story behind any of the moments captured?
Send the IHS an email or write to them at: CO.AS.IT. Italian Historical Society, 189 Faraday Street, Carlton, VIC, 3053.
For more information, visit the IHS website.
