Immigration and naturalization law changes in 20th century America affected many nationalities. A general review of ports of entry, laws, and the naturalization process will demonstrate how one man's naturalization influenced his Italian-born son and wife's life experiences along with additional records created to tell their story. This presentation dives into understanding how to link immigration records together to discover passports, visas, C-files and A-files that may not be available online.
About Our Speaker
Ariana Franco is a professional genealogist located in Miami, Florida, specializing in Southern Italian research, U.S. naturalization records, and New England and Midwestern localities. She began her research in 2020 and has completed certificate programs with Boston University (OL37), GenProof, ProGen, GRIP, IGHR, SLIG, and GenFed. Her work applies the Genealogical Proof Standard and focuses on the legal impact of citizenship and immigration. She has presented to a variety of organizations, including the Utah Genealogical Association, the Italian Genealogical Group, and the Denver Public Library. With a BFA from Ringling College of Art and Design, Ariana brings a creative lens with contextual storytelling in genealogical research.
This program is not sponsored or endorsed by L.A. County Library