Slovaks of Chicagoland (Images of America)

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Synopsis
The story of Slovak Americans in Chicagoland is a tale of the American dream. In a few short years, emigrants from Slovakia with little to their names came to the United States and succeeded beyond their highest hopes. This fascinating story of "rags to riches" has been documented in historical photographs in Images of America: Slovaks of Chicagoland. Many Slovaks came to America with few assets, no more than a sixth-grade education, and no knowledge of the English language. They went to school and became naturalized citizens. Many took menial jobs in stockyards, steel mills, and oil refineries. They saved their money and opened grocery stores, banks, construction firms, and other businesses. Slovaks built beautiful churches, quality schools, and recreational facilities. They raised their families to be proud Americans and incorporated traditions from Slovakia into their daily lives, including the important role of religion.
Copyright:
2014

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
128 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781439645390
Related ISBNs:
9781467111799
Publisher:
Arcadia Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Robert M. Fasiang and Robert Magruder with a foreword by Monsignor Joseph Semancik
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Biographies and Memoirs, Social Studies
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
Monsignor Joseph Semancik

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