Island of Ustica Study and Documentation
Center
This page provides a link to an organization based in
Ustica which collects and records information concerning all aspects of
the Island of Ustica. The membership is spread all across Italy but
all have common ties to Ustica and a desire to record and promote their
cultural heritage. The Centro Studi also recognizes and documents
the significant contributions from the population of US citizens that are
descended from Usticesi immigrants.
THE ISLAND IN TRAVEL ...
The Centro Studi proudly presents the third book in the Le Ossidiane series. L'Isola in Viaggio ... features 66 images of the postcards of Ustica beginning in the late 1800's. The postcards are thematically grouped and each has a caption revealing some of the history and culture of Ustica. All text is in both Italian and English, making this book the premier source of Usticesi history for the English speaking portion of our worldwide community. Details on availability coming soon
The Centro Studi newsletter, Lettera, is primarily in Italian, with a few prominent articles also published in English. Issue 21/22 September 2005 - April 2006 (64 pages with color photos) features 4 articles in English, "The Last Colonization of the Island of Ustica: From the beginning to the status of the Universitas (1766 - 1771)", "From Ustica to Guyotville (Algeria)", "The Twenty-five Chairs of Anna Barraco",and "The King and Queen in Ustica to comfort the islanders after the earthquake".
Each year the Centro Studi also issues a free reprint of a historic map or print exclusively for members. This year three reprints are offerred featuring eye-level views of Ustica from different directions (actual size 11 1/2" x 14 3/4"). The reprints are from the 1898 book titled, Ustica by Archduke Ludwig Salvator Hapsburg.
L'ISOLA IN VIAGGIO ...
Una storia di Ustica raccontata da cartoline
A history of Ustica retold from postcards
Included in the links below is an application form for membership in the Centro Studi. This is a great way to rekindle your ties to Ustica and help to promote our proud heritage. New members will receive issue 21/22 September 2005 - April 2006 of Lettera and the 2006 reprints as a Thank You for your support. As a special incentive, the book L'Isola in Viaggio ... will be included free to all new and rejoining members that enroll before the end of February, 2007. Supplies are limited so please act quickly to take advantage of this great offer.
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