Browse Collections (36 total)

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Deolinda Mello Collection [1917-1988]

This collection focuses on the life of Deolinda Mello. The photographs (and some writings) highlighted in this collection showcase her close ties with…

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Dimas Espinola Collection [1923-2009]

These items, collected over time by Dimas Espinola, detail the Portuguese community in Lowell from the 1920s through the 2000s. Items include Holy…

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Cape Ann Museum Portuguese American Photograph Collection [1882-1970]

This collection of photographs highlights the seafaring lifestyle of the Portuguese community in Gloucester, MA. In the 1800s, many Portuguese people…

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Lowell Sun Photography Collection - Lusophone Culture [1971-1993]

The Lowell Sun Photograph Collection - Lusophone Culture is a sampling of images from Lowell in the 1970s through the 1990s. These photographs…

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Antonio Silver Portrait and Santos Letters [circa 1863-1924]

This personal collection includes items related to Portuguese American history, originally collected by Carlos de Sousa. Here, you will find a…

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Januario Leal Video Collection [1975-1991]

The Januario Leal Video collection covers events related to the Portuguese community from many towns within the Greater Boston area from the dates…

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