Discovering The Peoples Of Michigan Reader
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Discovering The Peoples Of Michigan Reader
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Author : Lewis Walker
language : en
Publisher: Dscovering the Peoples of Mich
Release Date : 2008
Discovering The Peoples Of Michigan Reader written by Lewis Walker and has been published by Dscovering the Peoples of Mich this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
The DPOM Reader provides brief synopses for the first twenty-four books in the acclaimed Discovering the Peoples of Michigan series. Meant to be used as an overview and teaching tool for the series, this Reader provides a valuable entrée into the Discovering the Peoples of Michigan Series, revealing the unique contributions that have been made by different and often unrecognized communities in Michigan's historical social identity
Black Eden
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Author : Lewis Walker
language : en
Publisher: Michigan
Release Date : 2002
Black Eden written by Lewis Walker and has been published by Michigan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Before the memories are totally faded, Western Michigan University scholars Walker (sociology) and Wilson (Africana studies) chronicle Idlewild, Michigan as one of the black towns and rural communities that emerged in various part of the US in the aftermath of the Civil War and in the early 20th century. They highlight selected eras in the black resort where residents from nearby cities sought relief from the heat and the racism. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
African Americans In Michigan
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Author : Lewis Walker
language : en
Publisher: Discovering the Peoples of Mic
Release Date : 2001
African Americans In Michigan written by Lewis Walker and has been published by Discovering the Peoples of Mic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
African Americans, as free laborers and as slaves, were among the earliest permanent residents of Michigan, settling among the French, British, and Native people with whom they worked and farmed. Lewis Walker and Benjamin Wilson recount the long history of African American communities in Michigan, delineating their change over time, as migrants from the South, East, and overseas made their homes in the state. Moreover, the authors show how Michigan's development is inextricably joined with the vitality and strength of its African American residents. In a related chapter, Linwood Cousins examines youth culture and identity in African American schools, linking education with historical and contemporary issues of economics, racism, and power.
Maltese In Michigan
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Author : Joseph M. Lubig
language : en
Publisher: MSU Press
Release Date : 2011-09-13
Maltese In Michigan written by Joseph M. Lubig and has been published by MSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-13 with History categories.
Maltese in Michigan is an enlivening volume depicting the struggles and accomplishments of a singular culture, an immigrant narrative at once recognizable and enigmatic. Without realizing it, most Americans are probably familiar with the Maltese people through the cross displayed by firefighters, which bears a strong similarity in design and meaning to the one used by the Knights of Malta. The noble qualities embodied by the Maltese Cross are reflected in the pride and accomplishments of Maltese immigrants in Michigan, a small but vibrant ethnic group. Rooted in the post–World War II experiences of the 20th century, the Maltese established themselves in the city of Detroit, and thrived due to a strong work ethic and Catholic faith, while maintaining a strong central identity. This volume is a tribute to the Maltese of Michigan and all who have begun anew in an unfamiliar land and culture.
Belgians In Michigan
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Author : Bernard A. Cook
language : en
Publisher: MSU Press
Release Date : 2007-11-08
Belgians In Michigan written by Bernard A. Cook and has been published by MSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-08 with History categories.
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Michigan was home to the second-largest Belgian population in the United States, and Detroit had one of the largest Belgian populations in the nation. Although immigration declined after World War I, the Belgian- American community is still prominent in the state. Political, religious, and economic conditions, including a nineteenth- century economic depression, helped motivate the move to America. Belgians brought with them the ability and willingness to innovate, as well as a tradition of hard work and devotion. The Gazette van Detroit, a Flemish-language newspaper first printed in Detroit in 1914, continues to be produced and distributed to subscribers throughout the United States and overseas. Belgian-Americans continue to incorporate traditional values with newfound American values, enabling them to forever preserve their heritage.
Germans In Michigan
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Author : Jeremy W. Kilar
language : en
Publisher: MSU Press
Release Date : 2002-02-28
Germans In Michigan written by Jeremy W. Kilar and has been published by MSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-02-28 with History categories.
Germans are the largest ancestral group in Michigan, representing over 2.6 million descendants or 22% of the state’s population. Yet, unlike other immigrant groups, Germans have not retained their linguistic and cultural traditions as part of a distinct ethnic identity. The Bavarian villages of Frankenmuth and Gaylord stand as testaments to the once proud and vigorous German communities that dotted both rural and urban Michigan landscapes. Jeremy W. Kilar explores the social forces that transformed Germans from inward-looking immigrants to citizens in the cultural mainstream. Germans in Michigan is a story of assimilation and renewal and as such reveals the complexities of Americanization and immigration as social forces.
Italians In Michigan
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Author : Russell M. Magnaghi
language : en
Publisher: MSU Press
Release Date : 2001-09-30
Italians In Michigan written by Russell M. Magnaghi and has been published by MSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-30 with History categories.
For more than 350 years, Italian immigrants have played important roles in the opening and development of the land that is now Michigan, from their participation in the French fur trade up to the present day. Through an emphasis on the family as the essential institution in ethnic group success, Russell M. Magnaghi celebrates the accomplishments of Michigan's famous and not-so-famous Italian sons and daughters as he documents their struggles and achievements. Through the tenacity and hard work of the immigrants and their descendants, Italians in Michigan have progressed from unskilled laborers to some of the highest positions in business, politics, culture, and education.
Swedes In Michigan
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Author : Rebecca J. Mead
language : en
Publisher: MSU Press
Release Date : 2012-05-01
Swedes In Michigan written by Rebecca J. Mead and has been published by MSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-01 with History categories.
In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, large numbers of Swedish immigrants came to Michigan seeking new opportunities in the United States and relief from economic, religious, or political problems at home. In addition to establishing early farming communities, Swedish immigrants worked on railroad construction, mining, fishing, logging, and urban manufacturing. As a result, Swedish Americans made significant contributions to the economic and cultural landscape of Michigan, a history this book explores in engaging and illustrative depth. Swedes in Michigan traces the evolution of hard-working people who valued education and assimilated actively while simultaneously maintaining their cultural ties and institutions. Moving from past to present, the book examines community patterns, family connections, social organizations, exchange programs, ethnic celebrations, and business and technical achievements that have helped Swedes in Michigan maintain a sense of their heritage even as they have adapted to American life.
Yankees In Michigan
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Author : Brian C. Wilson
language : en
Publisher: MSU Press
Release Date : 2012-06-01
Yankees In Michigan written by Brian C. Wilson and has been published by MSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-01 with History categories.
As Brian C. Wilson describes them in this highly readable and entertaining book, Yankees—defined by their shared culture and sense of identity—had a number of distinctive traits and sought to impose their ideas across the state of Michigan. After the ethnic label of "Yankee" fell out of use, the offspring of Yankees appropriated the term "Midwesterner." So fused did the identities of Yankee and Midwesterner become that understanding the larger story of America's Midwestern regional identity begins with the Yankees in Michigan.
Greeks In Michigan
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Author : Stavros K. Frangos
language : en
Publisher: MSU Press
Release Date : 2012-05-02
Greeks In Michigan written by Stavros K. Frangos and has been published by MSU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-02 with History categories.
The influence of Greek culture on Michigan began long before the first Greeks arrived. The American settlers of the Old Northwest Territory had definite notions of Greeks and Greek culture. America and its developing society and culture were to be the "New Athens," a locale where the resurgence in the values and ideals of classical Greece were to be reborn. Stavros K. Frangos describes how such preconceptions and the competing desires to retain heritage and to assimilate have shaped the Greek experience in Michigan. From the padrone system to the church communities, Greek institutions have both exploited and served Greek immigrants, and from scattered communities across the state to enclaves in Detroit, Greek immigrants have retained and celebrated Greek culture.