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Slovaks of Chicagoland
Contributor(s): Fasiang, Robert M. (Author), Magruder, Robert (Author), Semanik, Foreword By Monsignor Joseph (Foreword by)
ISBN: 1467111791     ISBN-13: 9781467111799
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
OUR PRICE:   $19.79  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: May 2014
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BISAC Categories:
- History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi
- History | Social History
Dewey: 929.308
LCCN: 2013951281
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.63" W x 9.23" (0.69 lbs) 128 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

An engaging pictorial history of the Slovak community in Chicagoland, documenting their journeys and struggles through rare and vintage images.


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.


Contributor Bio(s): Fasiang, Robert M.: - Robert M. Fasiang was born in Chicago, the son of Slovak immigrants. They moved to Whiting, Indiana, where he attended school. He has worked for 40 years as an accountant. Robert Magruder is a native of Whiting, Indiana. He earned bachelor s and master s degrees from the University of Chicago and is active with several Slovak American organizations.

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