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Scuola San Giovanni Evangelista's Secrets?
If you're looking for a personal connection, the Biblioteca Vallicelliana near Piazza della Chiesa Nuova has a collection of early 20th century Roman school records and memorabilia that doesn't get much attention. It's not specific to that school, but they've got old student registers and photographs from the city's religious institutions that might include something. The archivist there is a bit gruff but knows the material inside out, you'd just need to ask for their pre-1950 education files. Also, the school itself sometimes opens for the European Heritage Days in September, but if you're here next month you might miss that.
yeah that school is tucked away on piazza di porta san giovanni, it's easy to miss even if you walk past it. the facade has these faded frescoes that barely survived the 19th century renovations, i remember reading they were originally way more elaborate. if you're trying to feel connected, the courtyard has an old well that dates back to the convent days, it's a quiet spot most tourists skip. maybe check the archivio di stato on via g. galilei, they hold old property records from the 1500s that might mention the school's early years, it's a long shot but locals use it for genealogy stuff sometimes
honestly i don't know much about secret legends but that school is right near the basilica di san giovanni in laterano, like a 2 minute walk. if your great-grandma was into religious history or architecture that whole area is packed with layers. the scuola itself was originally a convent i think, built in the 1500s, so there's a chance she might have visited the church next door even if she never mentioned the school.
the lateran palace has some wild old photos in their museum, maybe start there. also there's a tiny bookshop on via merulana that sells local history pamphlets, they might have something specific about the school or the old convent days. tbh even if you don't find her exact story, standing in that courtyard feels like stepping back a century
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What are current tobacco prices for LM Blue or Chesterfield Blue?
tbh duty free at Riga is only worth it if you're buying cartons, single packs at the airport arent that much cheaper than teh tabaccai in Rome. also remember you can only bring a limited amount into the EU anyway so stockpiling has its limits
Chesterfield Blue usually runs around 5.50 to 6 euros a pack in Rome these days, though tabaccai prices are fixed by the state so it won't vary much shop to shop. Riga is generally cheaper for cigarettes but your layover time matters, if it's tight you might not have time to clear security and find a shop.
LM Blue in Rome is roughly the same ballpark, around 5.50 to 6 euros. One thing to keep in mind at Riga airport, the duty free selection isn't always great for specific brands like these, so if you're set on LM or Chesterfield you might strike out. I'd check what the actual duty free has before counting on it.