Author: Silvija D. Meija
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1609170695
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Latvians have contributed to the cultural mosaic and economy of Michigan far more than one might imagine. There are three large Latvian communities in Michigan—Kalamazoo, Detroit, and Grand Rapids—with several smaller enclaves elsewhere in the state. An underlying goal of Latvians who now live in Michigan, as well as other parts of the United States and Canada, is to maintain their language and culture. More than five thousand Latvians came to Michigan after World War II, found gainful employment, purchased homes, and became a part of the Michigan population. Most sought to reeducate themselves and struggled to educate their children in Michigan’s many colleges and universities. Latvians in Michigan examines Latvia and its history, and describes how World War II culminated in famine, death, and eventual flight from their homeland by many Latvian refugees. After the war ended, most Latvian emigrants eventually made their way to Sweden or Germany, where they lived in displaced persons camps. From there, the emigrants were sponsored by individuals or organizations and they moved once again to other parts of the world. Many came to the United States, where they established new roots and tried to perpetuate their cultural heritage while establishing new lives.
Latvians in Michigan
Author: Silvija D. Meija
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1609170695
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Latvians have contributed to the cultural mosaic and economy of Michigan far more than one might imagine. There are three large Latvian communities in Michigan—Kalamazoo, Detroit, and Grand Rapids—with several smaller enclaves elsewhere in the state. An underlying goal of Latvians who now live in Michigan, as well as other parts of the United States and Canada, is to maintain their language and culture. More than five thousand Latvians came to Michigan after World War II, found gainful employment, purchased homes, and became a part of the Michigan population. Most sought to reeducate themselves and struggled to educate their children in Michigan’s many colleges and universities. Latvians in Michigan examines Latvia and its history, and describes how World War II culminated in famine, death, and eventual flight from their homeland by many Latvian refugees. After the war ended, most Latvian emigrants eventually made their way to Sweden or Germany, where they lived in displaced persons camps. From there, the emigrants were sponsored by individuals or organizations and they moved once again to other parts of the world. Many came to the United States, where they established new roots and tried to perpetuate their cultural heritage while establishing new lives.
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1609170695
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Latvians have contributed to the cultural mosaic and economy of Michigan far more than one might imagine. There are three large Latvian communities in Michigan—Kalamazoo, Detroit, and Grand Rapids—with several smaller enclaves elsewhere in the state. An underlying goal of Latvians who now live in Michigan, as well as other parts of the United States and Canada, is to maintain their language and culture. More than five thousand Latvians came to Michigan after World War II, found gainful employment, purchased homes, and became a part of the Michigan population. Most sought to reeducate themselves and struggled to educate their children in Michigan’s many colleges and universities. Latvians in Michigan examines Latvia and its history, and describes how World War II culminated in famine, death, and eventual flight from their homeland by many Latvian refugees. After the war ended, most Latvian emigrants eventually made their way to Sweden or Germany, where they lived in displaced persons camps. From there, the emigrants were sponsored by individuals or organizations and they moved once again to other parts of the world. Many came to the United States, where they established new roots and tried to perpetuate their cultural heritage while establishing new lives.
Latvians in Southwest Michigan
Author: Andrew K. Dove
Publisher:
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Category : Latvia
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Latvia
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Michigan - Latvia
The Latvian Evangelical Lutheran United Church of Kalamazoo, Michigan, 2007-2016
Author: Biruta Abuls
Publisher:
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Category : Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
The Latvians in America, 1640-1973
Author: Līga K. Streipa
Publisher: Dobbs Ferry, N.Y : Oceana Publications
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A chronology of the Latvians in America from 1640 to 1973, with selected documents and appendices.
Publisher: Dobbs Ferry, N.Y : Oceana Publications
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A chronology of the Latvians in America from 1640 to 1973, with selected documents and appendices.
Danes and Icelanders in Michigan
Author: Howard L. Nicholson
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1628950390
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Immigration of Danes and Icelanders to Michigan began in the 1850s and continued well into the twentieth century. Beginning with their origins, this book takes a detailed look at their arrival and settlement in Michigan, answering some key questions: What brought Danes and Icelanders to Michigan? What challenges did they face? How did they adjust and survive here? Where did they settle? What kind of lasting impact have they had on Michigan’s economic and cultural landscape? Extensively researched, this book examines the public and private lives of Danish and Icelandic immigrants in Michigan, drawing from both individual and institutional histories. Shedding new light on the livelihood, traditions, religion, social life, civic organizations, and mutual benefit societies, this thorough, insightful book highlights a small but important population within Michigan’s borders.
Publisher: MSU Press
ISBN: 1628950390
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Immigration of Danes and Icelanders to Michigan began in the 1850s and continued well into the twentieth century. Beginning with their origins, this book takes a detailed look at their arrival and settlement in Michigan, answering some key questions: What brought Danes and Icelanders to Michigan? What challenges did they face? How did they adjust and survive here? Where did they settle? What kind of lasting impact have they had on Michigan’s economic and cultural landscape? Extensively researched, this book examines the public and private lives of Danish and Icelandic immigrants in Michigan, drawing from both individual and institutional histories. Shedding new light on the livelihood, traditions, religion, social life, civic organizations, and mutual benefit societies, this thorough, insightful book highlights a small but important population within Michigan’s borders.
The Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Churches, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1949-2006
Author: Biruta Abuls
Publisher:
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Category : Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Kalamazoo (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
Ethnic Organizations in Michigan
Author: James M. Anderson
Publisher:
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Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ethnology
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
A Study of the Latvian Exile-immigrant Group in Kalamazoo
Author: Henry George Halla
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Category : Latvians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Latvians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An Ethnography of Language Identity
Author: Stephanie M. Latkovski
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description