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Ettore Raffi_1_25.09.2017

Ettore Raffi_1_25.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01
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  • 25/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In the interview, Ettore Raffi spoke about his experiences of life at sea and his voyages to Tunisia, Panama, Mississippi and the Mediterranean. He travelled to Malta three times during different periods. He shared memories regarding trade between Lampedusan fishermen and sailors and the Maltese. The Lampedusans used to consider Malta as a rich island because of the availability of tobacco, sugar, chocolate and bars of soap. He recalled relations between Maltese, Italian and British sailors, as well as the nightlife in Valletta, particularly related to Strait Street, and Maltese women. Ettore Raffi gave us his opinion about Maltese culture, the period between 1964-1979, the Dom Mintoff government and the changes after Independence.

Ettore Raffi_part01_25.09.2017

Ettore Raffi_part01_25.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01-01
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  • 25/09/2017

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In this part of the interview Ettore Raffi spoke about his travels as a sailor in different parts of the world: Tunisia, Panama, Mississippi and the Mediterranean.

Ettore Raffi_part02_25.09.2017

Ettore Raffi_part02_25.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01-02
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  • 25/09/2017

    • Part of Memorja

In the interview Ettore Raffi shared memories regarding trade between Lampedusan fishermen, sailors and the Maltese. The Lampedusans used to consider Malta as a rich island because of the availability of tobacco, sugar, chocolate and bars of soap. He recalled relations between Maltese, Italian and British sailors, as well as the nightlife in Valletta, particularly related to Strait Street, and Maltese women. Ettore Raffi gave us his opinion about Maltese culture, the period between 1964-1979, the Dom Mintoff government and the changes after Independence.

Ettore Raffi_part03_25.09.2017

Ettore Raffi_part03_25.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0001ER-01-01-03
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  • 25/09/2017

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In the last part of the interview Ettore Raffi described two pleasant experiences which happened during his life at sea.

Giovanni Fragapane and interviewer Irene Sestili

Giovanni Fragapane and interviewer Irene Sestili

  • MT NAM MEM-0002GF-02-05
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  • 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'.

Giovanni Frangapane_1_24.09.2017

Giovanni Frangapane_1_24.09.2017

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  • 24/09/2017

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Dates covered: 1800-2017. Giovanni Fragapane is considered the historian of Lampedusa. He started the interview with an explanation of his research, the sources he used and 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. In the second part of the interview, he focused on his experiences and memories about Malta. He described the conference for peace in the Mediterranean after the Gaddafi crisis and the Mintoff period. The last part of the interview focuses on the history of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lampedusa, the history of the statue and the religious feast.

Giovanni Frangapane_part01_24.09.2017

Giovanni Frangapane_part01_24.09.2017

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  • 24/09/2017

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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

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  • 24/09/2017

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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 Frangapane_part04_24.09.2017

Giovanni Frangapane_part04_24.09.2017

  • MT NAM MEM-0002GF-01-01-04
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  • 24/09/2017

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The last part of the interview focuses on the history of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lampedusa, the history of the statue and the religious feast.

Lifebuoy soap

Lifebuoy soap

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

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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.

Our Lady of Trapani and Our Lady of Lampedusa

Our Lady of Trapani and Our Lady of Lampedusa

  • MT NAM MEM-0002GF-03-03
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These postcards represent Our Lady of Trapani and Our Lady of Lampedusa. This image is related to the interview from 01:39:00 until 01:40:00 wherein Giovanni Fragapane speaks about the relationship between Our Lady of Trapani and Our Lady of Lampedusa.

Salvatore Davi_1_9.11.2017

Salvatore Davi_1_9.11.2017

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

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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.

Salvatore Davi_part01_9.11.2017

Salvatore Davi_part01_9.11.2017

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

    • Part of Memorja

Salvatore Davì focused on his life experiences in both 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.

Statue of Our Lady of Lampedusa

Statue of Our Lady of Lampedusa

  • MT NAM MEM-0002GF-02-03
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This religious icon represents Our Lady of Lampedusa, also known by the name of Madonna di Porto Salvo. This image is related to the oral history interview from 01:36:00 hours onwards, wherein the interviewee spoke about the statue.

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