Giuseppe Barbazita

From Balvano to Asti

Interviewed in December 2012, Giuseppe Barbazita is one of the residents of Casa di Riposo Città d'Asti rest home. 
He was born in Balvano (PT) in 1921. He left his native village in Southern Italy and, in 1957, moved to Asti, the city where he still lives. 
In the interview, he tells about his migration and his life full of experiences. He outlines the history of Italy during the Twentieth century, the sacrifices, war and poverty he witnessed. 
 

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Geographic information

Country: IT

Region: Piemonte

City: Asti

District: AT

Altitude: 250m s.l.m.

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Giuseppe Barbazita

Date of birth: 02-17-1921
City: Balvano (PZ)
School: Primary
Profession: Artisan

Document by: Marcello Marengo
Video by: Dario Leone
Created: 10-10-2012

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