This collection of 18 oral histories on audio cassette tapes, is supplemented by biographical material and photographs (some originals, but mostly reproductions). Five of the interviews have been translated from Italian to English transcriptions.

The interviews reveal the life stories of this group of Italian-American women in all their variety, from their experiences as immigrants (including their continuing ties to Italy), to their family responsibilities, education, and above all, work experiences in the United States. Ida Rescia captured the centrality of work--for most of them both within and outside of the home: "...I arrived on Thursday, Monday I went to work and...I always continued to work...." The interviews also document the importance of the Ausonia Club and the life-long friendships maintained within it. The collection is arranged alphabetically by interviewee. The transcriptions of the interviews with Tranquilla De Bastiani and Ida Rescia are indexed.