The Sons of Pietro "Pete" "Steamshovel" Arduini and Teresa Pietropoli Arduini


The four sons of Pietro Arduini pose with their father in this photo from the 1950s. Note the floral patterned wallpaper which was typical of the period. 

Pietro was a coal miner as were three of his sons. Two were career miners while one mined for part of his life. Back row, from left to right: Edmund ("Moosey"), Remo ("Jake"), Pietro ("Pete" or "Steamshovel"), and Romo ("Chip"). Front row: Fred ("Tex"). 

Nicknames were common in mining communities such as McIntyre. 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo: collection of the author


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