The House
This is the house today, with shutters and a door where a window was. The mountains are in the same place! Continue reading The House
Official Pronouncements World War I, 1916
TOWN HALL COMELICO SUPERIORE BOMBS, HAND GRENADES AND PROJECTILES To avoid accidents and damages from accidental explosions of bombs dropped from airplanes, the Command of the troops operating in the Eastern sector of Trentino-Tirol, has ordered the following: Whoever discovers bombs, hand grenades and projectiles of whatever type, still unexploded, is obliged to not touch them and to prevent others from touching them, and to … Continue reading Official Pronouncements World War I, 1916
Where is Dosoledo?
Dosoledo is in the northern Veneto, part of Comelico Superiore, and just a few kilometers from Austria. With just over 500 citizens, it has the feel of a closed mountain community. But oh, those mountains that cradle it! UNESCO, having named the Dolomites a world heritage site, has this to say about them: The Dolomites The site of the Dolomites comprises a mountain range in … Continue reading Where is Dosoledo?
Family Tree
Young Clementina
Clementina was born on September 23, 1898. Or rather, Marianna Clementina De Martin Mazzalon was born that day. Yes, her actual first name was Marianna, but she was always called Clementina. She had two older brothers: Gabriele Arcangelo, born in 1884, and Fortunato, born in 1891; and two older sisters: Orsola, born in 1886, and Maria, born in 1895. In 1903 the last sibling, Daniele Giuseppe, … Continue reading Young Clementina
Letter From Maria
Dosoledo November 27, 1918 Dear brothers and sisters, This evening your telegram arrived. You can imagine what a pleasure it was after a year of not hearing any news of you. We’re happy to hear that you are all well, we too are all alive, we’re getting by so-so, mamma hasn’t been well for a few days but she gets up every day. From Uncle … Continue reading Letter From Maria
Letter from Maria
Dosoledo, April 29, 1917 Dearest ones, Clementina’s letter arrived and everyone was happy, thank you. But it was amazing to hear that you haven’t received anything from us, since after Christmas we surely sent five, six, three, registered mail. We hope the by now you have received them. Believe me, when we didn’t receive anything after the New Year’s wishes, we were a bit worried … Continue reading Letter from Maria
School in the Early 20th Century
At the beginning of the 20th century kindergarten didn’t exist and children went to school at six years old. Third grade, regularly repeated to prolong the scholastic period, ended the only obligatory cycle of instruction. In 1907 you could attend fourth grade, the following year the fifth, and in 1910 the sixth grade. The numerous classes required the different teachers, often local people, to work … Continue reading School in the Early 20th Century
History of the DeMartin Name
NOTES ON THE FAMILY DEMARTIN MAZZALON e TREMOLO As far as can be determined, the lineage and author of the surname was a Martino of Dosoledo, son of a Salomone, brother of a Giovanni, father of a Pellegrino. January 4, 1278, Martino participated with other representatives of the Comune to bring to a close a pact of agreement between San Nicolo, San Stefano e San Pietro … Continue reading History of the DeMartin Name
What is Dosoledo?
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Welcome to Dosoledo / Benvenuti a Dosoledo 