History of the Society Farsarotul
Feb 28, 1989
While benevolent societies have existed for many centuries, the specific roots of the Society Farsarotul may lie in the guild system of Ottoman cities. Guilds
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Robert J. Nicola
Vice-President
Fr. George Coca
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Nicholas S. Balamaci
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George C. Fatsy
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Elissa Mondschein
Rebecca M. Townsend
John Bica
Margaret Felis
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Articles Regarding Founding
Nicolae Cican – Initiator and Founder of the Society Farsarotul
Apr 15, 1987
Nicolae Cican was among the first of the Farsarotsi to come to America, arriving just at the turn of this century. Being by nature rather energetic, impatient,
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The Evil Eye
Dr. T. Steven Tegu
Feb 28, 1991
The mothers of Baieasa, like all the women of Epirus, had the difficult task of raising the children without the benefit of doctors — and
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Society Farsharotu
Apr 28, 1996
After this Newsletter was prepared, but before it went to press, we learned with sadness of the passing of three members of our community: Dr.
Resurrecting Aromanian Culture
Nick Balamaci
Aug 28, 1988
Whom are we kidding when we speak of preserving Aromanian culture for posterity? There are two ways to preserve a culture for the future: alive, in
The Vlachs in Albania: A Travel Memoir and Oral History
Nick Balamaci
Aug 28, 1993
My father left Albania in 1916, but even fifty years later he enjoyed telling me how difficult his journey to the United States had been.
From the Editor: The End of an Illusion
Nick Balamaci
Apr 25, 2011
Of all the Newsletters we have published in our 24 years, this issue may very well be the most important, because it contains 3 remarkable
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