Title
Fuschi, Sylvia (Sammataro)
Address: 17 Ridge Road, Methuen, MA 01844
Phone: (978) 683-1267
Occupation: Hairdresser
Ethnic Background: Italian
Interviewer: Joan Kelley
Summary: The narrator's father bought Tom's Variety on Lawrence St. in 1950. She eventually took over the store, and it was renamed Sylvia's Variety. She tells how the family was involved in the store, including eating their meals in the back, the long hours, and no vacations for her parents for many years. The store was typical of the many neighborhoods stores of the time.
Collection
Lawrence History Center Oral History Collection
https://lawrencehistory.org/files/audio/oh/2007.500.197-ssfuschi.mp3
Date (created)
2005-11-03