Extended Ceola Family Connections, ca. 1940

Photograph

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Tontitown Historical Museum

The black and white image captures a lively group of people gathered closely together outdoors, in front of a rustic wooden building. The group is composed of both men and women of various ages, dressed in vintage attire, suggesting a past-era setting. Many of the individuals are smiling and appear to be enjoying themselves, some holding bottles or glasses, indicating a celebratory moment or gathering. The sunlight casts clear shadows, enhancing the cheerful and vibrant atmosphere among the group. The alignment of the people and joyful expressions suggest

The black and white image captures a lively group of people gathered closely together outdoors, in front of a rustic wooden building. The group is composed of both men and women of various ages, dressed in vintage attire, suggesting a past-era setting. Many of the individuals are smiling and appear to be enjoying themselves, some holding bottles or glasses, indicating a celebratory moment or gathering. The sunlight casts clear shadows, enhancing the cheerful and vibrant atmosphere among the group. The alignment of the people and joyful expressions suggest

Name/Title

Extended Ceola Family Connections, ca. 1940

Entry/Object ID

TMA-2003-124-013

Description

group of women, children, and 1 elderly man gathered in front of wooden barn; some of the people clowning around w/ drinking; women dressed up, some wearing ribbons/corsages.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Reproduction

Subject

Front row, L-R: Rena Fiori Tolbert, Connie Sbanotto Liotta, Genevieve Ceola, Julia Ceola Brunetti, ??, Virginia Fiori Bariola, Gilbert Cortiana, Gordon Cortiana, Maria "Santa" Ceola. Back row, L-R: Mary Granata Fiori, ??, Pierina Sbanotto, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Santo Ceola, Lucy Ceola Pianalto. Numbered: 1. Rena Fiori Tolbert 2. Connie Sbanotto Liotta 3. Genevieve Ceola 4. Julia Ceola Brunetti 5. ?? 6. Virginia Fiori Bariola 7. Gilbert Cortiana 8. Gordon Cortiana 9. Maria Zulpo Ceola 10. Mary Granata Fiori 11. ?? 12. Pierina Sbanotto 13. Catterina Piazza Gaiche 14. ?? 15. Catherine Cigainero Ceola ? 16. ?? 17. Alessandra "Alice" Ceola Mussino 18. Cecilia Ceola 19. 20. Santo Ceola 21. Lucy Ceola Pianalto

Subject Person or Organization

Rena Fiori Walker Tolbert (1912 - 2002), Concetta Sbanotto Liotta (1913 - 1995), Genevieve Ceola (1918 - 1958), Julia Ceola Brunetti (1911 - 1992), Virginia Fiori Bariola (1922 - 2010), Gilbert Cortiana (1925 - 1977), Gordon Cortiana (1925 - 2002), Maria Zulpo "Santa" Ceola (1876 - 1950), Florence Granata Fiori (1912 - 1991), Pierina Tessaro Sbanotto (1879 - 1966), Santo Ceola, Jr. (1870 - 1942), Lucy Ceola Pianalto (1896 - 1976)

Subject Place

Residence

Santo and Santa Ceola home

City

Tontitown

County

Washington County

State/Province

Arkansas

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Collection

PHOTOGRAPHS, Mike Ceola Collection

Update Date

October 2, 2026