Lena Santospirito: Italians' mum down under

Lena Santospirito was born in Australian from Aeolian parents. During WW2 and in the post-war period she dedicated her time and hard work to assisting Italians in Australia, and even in Italy. Former director of the Italian Historical Society Laura Mecca tells us her story.

Sisters Maria and Lena Virgona [later Santospirito] on Christmas day 1922. Reproduced with permission of Co.As.It. – Italian Historical Society. Source: Co.As.It. – Italian Historical Society.

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