3. Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives

The collection genealogical research, books and photographs on the Amaral family. In addition, there are newspapers clippings, correspondence, photographs and personal writings belonging to George and his sister Sylvia.

The collection consists of newspaper articles, photographs from newspapers, correspondence, student enrollment lists, projects, articles on the progress of bilingual education and legal documents.

Collection consists of the raw footage used to create the documentary. Footage includes: complete interviews, local Portuguese-American feasts, scenery and photographs.

This collection consists of materials related to Ms. Gracia’s career and interest in the Portuguese-American community, such as personal research into genealogical background. Along with this collection are personal documents such as photographs, albums, books, newspaper clippings and personal items belonging to Ms. Frances S.Gracia.

Collection consists of a copy of the documentary Deportado and the complete (raw footage) interviews with the individuals featured in the film, as well as other prominent figures (not included in the film) affiliated with the topic of Azorean deportation in the US east coast.

Collection is comprised of medals, awards, photographs, certificates and documents related to Sergeant Antonio C. Casanova’s military career at the Sewart Air Force Base in Tennessee and the Langley Air Force Base in Virginia.

Magazines, in Portuguese, published by various community organizations/institutions.

Short stories and poetry about the Island of Faial, Azores, in Portuguese. In addition an extensive collection of poetry written in English along with the manuscript for “Poetic Variations”, published in 2002.