This interview with Rita Gatta was recorded at her home in Johnston, Rhode Island on February 13, 1979 by Kevin Gatta. The interview subject was 47 years old at the time and self-identified as a second generation Italian immigrant. The interview discusses her father's early years in America, her father's marriage, moving from Federal Hill to Thornton, changing traditions and customs, religion, education, and her husband's family.

The typed transcript may vary from the actual audio content of the interview.

The audio recording of the interview spans two tapes, which have been combined into one file here for streaming.