Showing 381 results

Archival description
Memorja With digital objects
Print preview View:
Ascending
Maria Therese Gatt at Għajn Tuffieħa bay

Maria Therese Gatt at Għajn Tuffieħa bay

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-02-13
  • Item
  • June 1947

    • Part of Memorja

Maria Therese Gatt née Frendo Randon at Ghajn Tuffieha bay during her honeymoon. The promontory in the background is 'Ras Il-Qarraba.'

Henry Louis Gatt at Għajn Tuffieħa bay

Henry Louis Gatt at Għajn Tuffieħa bay

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-02-15
  • Item
  • June 1947

    • Part of Memorja

Henry Louis Gatt at Ghajn Tuffieha bay during his honeymoon. The building in the background is the Riviera Martinique Hotel.

A young Alfred Joseph Gatt

A young Alfred Joseph Gatt

  • MT NAM MEM-0007HLG-02-40
  • Item
  • 1890s

    • Part of Memorja

Alfred Joseph Gatt was the father of Henry Louis Gatt. Alfred had joined the Royal Malta Artillery (R.M.A.) in the early-1900s and along with his brother William, he was transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (R.A.O.C.). Both of them had been stationed overseas between 1914-1919. Alfred was Mentioned in Despatches and he was also awarded the Military Cross either on or for actions dated the 3rd of June 1916 during the Battle of Gallipoli. After his distinguished First World War service, he was given command of the R.M.A. from 1935 until the beginning of the Second World War, when he was appointed Commander Fixed Defences. In 1941 he was made Colonel Commandant of the R.M.A. and had died in 1950 aged 67.

Giovanni Frangapane_part01_24.09.2017

Giovanni Frangapane_part01_24.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0002GF-01-01-01
  • Item
  • 24/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In the first part of the interview, Giovanni Fragapane explained his research and the sources he used to write his book about the history of Lampedusa. He traced the relations between Lampedusa and the Knights of Malta. He described the origin of the Maltese colony in Lampedusa from 1800 to 1843 and its impact on the Island.

Giovanni Frangapane_part02_24.09.2017

Giovanni Frangapane_part02_24.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0002GF-01-01-02
  • Item
  • 24/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

Giovanni Fragapane continued to trace the relations between Lampedusa and the Knights of Malta. He described the origin of the Maltese colony in Lampedusa from 1800 to 1843 and its impact on the Island.

Giovanni Fragapane and interviewer Irene Sestili

Giovanni Fragapane and interviewer Irene Sestili

  • MT NAM MEM-0002GF-02-05
  • Item
  • 24/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

Giovanni Fragapane drawing Our Lady of Lampedusa for interviewer Irene Sestili, in order to explain the restoration works on the statue. This image is related to the interview from 01:41:00 onwards. Irene Sestili was leading the theme 'The Malta-Lampedusa Connection'.

Lifebuoy soap

Lifebuoy soap

  • MT NAM MEM-0001ER-02-06
  • Item
  • 25/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

This brand of soap generated many memories for the fishermen and the women of Lampedusa. This used to be bought in Malta during their travels and taken back home to their families.

Salvatore Davi_1_9.11.2017

Salvatore Davi_1_9.11.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0003SD-01-01
  • File
  • 09/11/2017

    • Part of Memorja

During the interview, Salvatore Davì focused on his life experiences both in Lampedusa and in Malta. He lived in Lampedusa until 1968. That year he met his future Maltese wife and subsequently relocated to Malta in 1970. During the interview he spoke about the exchange of products between the two Islands. He also described how he adapted to life in Malta and how he managed to integrate with the Maltese. He spoke about Salvatore Gervaso and the Stella di Mare company, two names which are important for the theme 'The Malta-Lampedusa Connection.' His memories about the British, Valletta, Marsaxlokk and the Dom Mintoff administration were positive. However, contraband was a problem.

Results 201 to 300 of 381