THE WALL OF MIGRANTS

The Association and Ischia

Founded in 2003, “La Grande Famille de Pro- The islands of Procida and Ischia belong to cida & Ischia” is a non profit French association the Phlegrean islands, located in the north that gathers together the descendants of this of the bay of . They are part of the region of Southern . In fact, since the 19th Phlegrean Fields of which the volcanic activity century, a large part of the Italian migrants were was at the origin of these islands. coming from the islands of the Naples area. Fish- ermen, tradesman or farmers, they populated the Procida is a cut shaped island of 4,1 km² and French North Africa and the United Stated, oth- includes the neighboring small island of , ers went to France, Argentina or Australia. To- today a natural reserve. The island features day their descendants are Italian, French, Ameri- fishing ports, marina, cliffs, creeks and sandy can, Argentinean, etc… beaches. The island peaks at 91 meters with the medieval village of Terra Murata, a fortified place Initially, thanks to digitalization and computeriza- that includes the former Spanish castle Preserve and understand tion, the Association’s main objective was the reconverted into a prison by the Bourbons and our origins preservation of the archives of the islands of the Saint-Michael Abbey. Procida and Ischia. Ischia is a volcanic island of 47 km² formed by Starting from 2013, our mission has doubled, the of the Epomeo that peaks at 780 meters The monument "The Wall of Migrants" is located th officializing a cultural dimension in order to and of which the eruptions went on until the 14 overhanging the small fishing port of Corricella in promote and preserve the historical, cultural and century. The island of Ischia benefits from a rich Procida. It will be inaugurated on May 3, 2022 on the natural heritage of the phlegrean and pontine and varied agriculture, numerous thermal occasion of the General Meeting of the Association "La islands, reinforcing the attachment to our roots stations and attracts the tourists looking for and our story of migration. relaxation and walk trips in magnificent Grande Famille de Procida & Ischia", to commemorate the memory of our ancestors who decided to change their life emigrating to other countries. The Wall of

LA GRANDE FAMILLE Migrants, symbol of the migrations of past centuries, is DE PROCIDA & ISCHIA a bridge between generations. It also today connects 13 rue de la Garelière the inhabitants of the islands with the descendants of 41100 Villiers-sur-Loir these migrants. It pays tribute to our ancestors France through their inscription engraved on this wall by perpetuating their memory. In addition, the digital Wall Telephone: +33 672580072 Email: [email protected] of Migrants, accessible to all online, shares their story. www.procida-family.com / www.ischia-family.com

Registration Form La Grande Famille de Procida & Ischia The Wall of Migrants | Registration Form

I the undersigned  Mr.  Mrs.  Ms. This registration on the Wall of Migrants requires the I pay the total amount of ______€ by: transmission of supporting and legal documents related to  Currency transfer Surname : ______your ancestor. Birth and death certificates are mandatory and must be sent along with this registration form. Payable to “La Grande Famille de Procida” First name: ______The registration request will be subject to the approval of  Cash (only in person)  www.paypal.com (“Family and Friends” option) Born: ____/___/______in: ______the Administration Council. Payable to “[email protected]”

Full address:  I agree to share the story of my ancestor on ______the digital Wall. Place: ______Date: ______

______The digital Wall is the online version of the Wall of Mi- grants, available to everyone. Signature: Postcode: ______Country: ______ I provide information about the story of my ______City : ______ancestor by completing the mandatory and option- al modules on the next page. (if you are under 18 years old, signature of parent or tutor)

Telephone: ______This information can be updated at any time on request Email: ______and after approval by the Administration Council. According to the article 34 of the French law of 6 January 1978, you have the right of access and rectification of data relating to you (directly on our website or by writing to us at My membership number: ______ I acknowledge that I have read the Associa- the below contact details). tion's General Terms and Conditions of Sale

(freely available on the website) and I request the I wish to register my ancestor on the Wall of Migrants: registration of my ancestor on the Wall of Mi- Thank your for returning this form to: grants.

Surname: ______I pay the amount of ______€ LA GRANDE FAMILLE DE PROCIDA & ISCHIA First name: ______First inscription = 160 Euros Additional inscription = 130 Euros 13 rue de la Garelière 41100 Villiers-sur-Loir

 I would like to make an additional donation to France Date and place of birth: ______the Association of ______€ Telephone: +33 672580072 ______Donations to the "La Grande Famille de Procida & Ischia" Email: [email protected] www.procida-family.com / www.ischia-family.com Date and place of death: ______contribute to its daily operations, the pursuit of its objec- tives and to new initiatives. ______La Grande Famille de Procida & Ischia The Wall of Migrants | Registration Form

Biographical sheet ______Other documents (optional): ______The biographical file can be completed with The digital Wall of Migrants highlights the stories of ______additional documents up to 3 to be attached with our migrant ancestors. You may write 20 lines ______this story, for instance: family tree, certificate of (equivalent to 250 words or 1400 characters) to ______distinction, additional photo, link to a personal share your ancestor's story. They may be used ______website. The content exposed by these between the Biography section (mandatory) and the ______documents is the responsibility of the Member Anecdotes section (optional). ______who provides them. A photo (with caption if necessary for ______understanding) is expected for the header of the ______These documents will be listed in the "Find out biographical sheet. Give preference to a photo of ______more" section as clickable links. your ancestor, otherwise his place of residence, his Anecdotes (optional): boat, an important object related to his story. Document 1:______You can tell important facts, family legends, describe his Document 2:______It is recommended to write using the present in distinctions or give specific details about your ancestor. Document 3:______order to make the story as lively as possible (using This part is optional. the template below or in a separate text file). ______Family relationship with the migrant: ______Biography (mandatory): ______The mandatory information includes the date and ______place of birth, the date and place of death. ______The optional information includes his marriage, his ______occupation, his naturalization, his parents and his LA GRANDE FAMILLE ______DE PROCIDA & ISCHIA children. ______13 rue de la Garelière ______41100 Villiers-sur-Loir ______France ______Telephone: +33 672580072 ______Email: [email protected] ______www.procida-family.com / www.ischia-family.com ______