1974 Press Photo Italian Cultural Society honorees at St. Joseph's Day banquet

Chatting at St. Joseph's Day banquet of the Greater New Orleans Italian Cultural Society are, from left, Joseph Gemelli, honored for his work in Italian-American communities; Doctor Nick Accardo, society president; opera star Marguerite Piazza, named Italian-American of the Year; and Edmond Montaldo, the society's board chairman. - Opera singer Marguerite Piazza was named Italian-American of the Year by the Greater New Orleans Italian Cultural Society last night. Hundreds of Italian-Americans saw the internationally-known artist become the eighth recipient of the award in ceremonies at the International Hotel.

Photo is dated 1974.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.