Thanks for the welcome and the suggestions. I'll look into the microfiche. The book that Peter recommended is actually already on my reading list, so it's good to know it is recommended. By any chance, were your wife's Ascoli ancestors Jewish? The other Ascolis I've been in touch with are almost all...

Hi all, new member here. I'm attempting to do some research into my wife's family. In particular, I am looking for information on Corrado Gustavo Ascoli, born 14 July 1888, in Carrara, Italy. The passenger manifest for the S.S. Cretic on 8 December 1920 lists his father, Gustavo Ascoli of Massacarra...