Iowa Heritage Digital Collections
State Library of Iowa

Lami Wedding party from Shuler mining camp

Title

Lami Wedding party from Shuler mining camp

Description

At the Shuler mining camp, for many Italian families, wedding planning began almost a year in advance. The ceremony was just a small part of the entire celebration, which lasted one to three days and included elaborate meals. During such celebrations, coal production decreased.
Back Row LtoR: unknown, unknown, Gina, Gilda, unknown, unknown (sister of bride), unknown (friend of bride), unknown (friend of bride) Front Row LtoR: unknown, Diana Lami

Creator

unknown

Source

The Lami Family

Date

early 1940's

Contributor

Darlene Oliver

Rights

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital image. Commercial use or distribution of the image is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. For permission to use the digital image, please contact the Waukee Historical Society.

Format

photograph

Type

still image, .jpg

Original Format

photograph

File Name

2152weddingparty.jpg

Repository

Waukee Public Library

Repository Collection

Coal Mine Museum

Contact information.

Please contact the Waukee Public Library

Digital item created

2013