Cleveland Slovaks

Author : John T. Sabol,Lisa A. Alzo
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 0738552429

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Cleveland Slovaks by John T. Sabol,Lisa A. Alzo Pdf

Cleveland's Slovaks can best be characterized as survivors. Many survived ethnic persecution and poverty so they could have a chance at something better. Beginning with a small core of immigrants seeking work aboveground rather than in the coal mines of neighboring states, Cleveland's Slovak community grew through a giant chain migration. Their neighborhoods flourished close to their jobs and their churches. Many of the ancestors of today's Slovaks came to the United States classified as Hungarians. In their hearts, though, they knew what they were and what language they spoke. They held on to their native language even as they learned English and unwaveringly encouraged their children to strive for the opportunity America offered. According to the 2000 census, 93,500 northeast Ohioans claim Slovak heritage. The photographs in Cleveland Slovaks show their neighborhoods and family life and give readers an appreciation of the community's legacy.

Author : Eleanor Edwards Ledbetter
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-27
Category : History
ISBN : 1016124309

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The Slovaks of Cleveland, With Some General Information on the Race by Eleanor Edwards Ledbetter Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Eleanor Edwards Ledbetter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1918
Category : Immigrants
ISBN : HARVARD:32044025693169

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The Slovaks of Cleveland by Eleanor Edwards Ledbetter Pdf

Author : United States. Work Projects Administration (Ohio)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1939
Category : American newspapers
ISBN : UOM:39015076550576

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Cleveland Foreign Language Newspaper Digest by United States. Work Projects Administration (Ohio) Pdf

Author : Michael Cude
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2022-06-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9780822988663

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The Slovak Question by Michael Cude Pdf

Winner, 2022 SSA Best Book Prize The so-called Slovak question asked what place Slovaks held—or should have held—in the former state of Czechoslovakia. Formed in 1918 at the end of World War I from the remains of the Hungarian Empire, and reformed after ceasing to exist during World War II, the country would eventually split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia after the “Velvet Divorce” in 1993. In the meantime, the minority Slovaks often clashed with the majority Czechs over their role in the nation. The Slovak Question examines this debate from a transatlantic perspective. Explored through the relationship between Slovaks, Americans of Slovak heritage, and United States and Czechoslovakian policymakers, it shows how Slovak national activism in America helped the Slovaks establish a sense of independent identity and national political assertion after World War I. It also shows how Slovak American leaders influenced US policy by conceptualizing the United States and Slovakia as natural allies due to their connections through immigration. This process played a critical role in undermining attempts to establish a united Czechoslovakian identity and instead caused a divide between the two groups, which was exploited by Nazi Germany and then by other actors during the Cold War, and proved ultimately to be insurmountable.

Author : Anton Špiesz,Dušan Čaplovič
Publisher : Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nationalism
ISBN : 9780865165007

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Illustrated Slovak History by Anton Špiesz,Dušan Čaplovič Pdf

Little contemporary scholarship on Slovak history exists in English. This title fills an important gap in historiography about events throughout Central Europe over the last fourteen centuries. It presents the history of Slovakia in terms of the latest scholarship and in the context of on-going historical debate about Slovak history and its presentation in post-socialist world. Extensive footnotes by scholars, 350 color illustrations, Index, Bibliography, Foreword and Epilogue.

Author : Susi Megles,Martina Tybor,M. Mark Stolarik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Cleveland (Ohio)
ISBN : LCCN:2004400189

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Slovak Americans and Their Communities of Cleveland by Susi Megles,Martina Tybor,M. Mark Stolarik Pdf

Author : Laura Taxel
Publisher : Gray & Company
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04
Category : Cleveland (Ohio)
ISBN : 9781598510539

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Cleveland Ethnic Eats by Laura Taxel Pdf

A guide to ethnic restaurants and markets in Cleveland, Ohio, covering dining experiences from places such as the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America, with information on menu items and specialties as well as prices, hours, ambience, recommended attire, and parking.

Author : W. Dennis Keating
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-04-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781625853189

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A Brief History of Tremont: Cleveland’s Neighborhood on a Hill by W. Dennis Keating Pdf

For almost two centuries, the historic Tremont neighborhood has rested on a bluff overlooking Cleveland's industrial valley. The sleepy farming community was transformed in 1867, when Cleveland annexed it. Factories attracted thousands of emigrants from Europe, and industrialization gave rise to a class of wealthy businessmen. After the city prospered as a manufacturing center during World War II, deindustrialization and suburbanization fueled a huge population loss, and the neighborhood declined as highways cut through. The 1980s marked the beginning of the rebirth of the cultural treasure Tremont became. Author W. Dennis Keating chronicles the challenges and triumphs of this diverse and vibrant community.

Author : Andrew R. L. Cayton,Richard Sisson,Chris Zacher
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 1918 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780253003492

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The American Midwest by Andrew R. L. Cayton,Richard Sisson,Chris Zacher Pdf

This first-ever encyclopedia of the Midwest seeks to embrace this large and diverse area, to give it voice, and help define its distinctive character. Organized by topic, it encourages readers to reflect upon the region as a whole. Each section moves from the general to the specific, covering broad themes in longer introductory essays, filling in the details in the shorter entries that follow. There are portraits of each of the region's twelve states, followed by entries on society and culture, community and social life, economy and technology, and public life. The book offers a wealth of information about the region's surprising ethnic diversity -- a vast array of foods, languages, styles, religions, and customs -- plus well-informed essays on the region's history, culture and values, and conflicts. A site of ideas and innovations, reforms and revivals, and social and physical extremes, the Midwest emerges as a place of great complexity, signal importance, and continual fascination.

Author : Eleanor Edwards Mrs Ledbetter
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1371948518

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SLOVAKS OF CLEVELAND W/SOME GE by Eleanor Edwards Mrs Ledbetter Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Gregory Curtis Ference
Publisher : Susquehanna University Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 0945636598

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Sixteen Months of Indecision by Gregory Curtis Ference Pdf

As the war continued, emphasis changed to focus on assisting the Slovaks only. Collections of goods and money were taken, and a representative was sent to Canada to help gain the release of Slovaks imprisoned as enemy aliens. Citing the Canadian example, Slovak American leaders urged their compatriots to become American citizens. Last, the war caught the Slovaks in the United States by surprise. Their political program centered on gaining equal rights in Hungary through legal means, but a small group advocated instead a Czecho-Slovak solution. Although the Czecho-Slovak concept gained momentum, many Slovaks feared that they would lose their ethnic identity. Cooperation initially did not occur in the United States. When a Parisian organization of Czechs and Slovaks expressed its willingness to recognize the individuality of the Slovak people, the American Slovaks quickly supported it. An icy reception, however, by American Czechs destroyed any common ground.

Author : Steve Piskor
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780578099897

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Gypsy Violins Hungarian-Slovak Gypsies in America by Steve Piskor Pdf

The book is a documented history of Hungarian-Slovak Gypsies that came to America over 120 years ago, they brought to America the traditional Hungarian Gypsy music they and their ancestors played in Europe for hundreds of years. They are directly linked to Europe's finest Gypsy musicians. From the villages of Hungary, this music was brought to America to make our hearts sing. It is part of world roots music. Piskor tells us, using words and striking photographs, the inside story about his Gypsy family and friends, and warns us of cultural treasures we may be losing. --Professor Steve Balkin, Roosevelt University I encourage you to acquire a book long overdue when concerning American-Hungarian music. Gypsy Violins is a significant historical document for anyone who has danced or listened to a cs rd s or any other Magyar folk music. --Tibor Check Jr. William Penn Life Magazine Congratulations on your new book! Incredibly valuable. --Professor Ian Hancock Ph.D.

Author : Lisa A. Alzo
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-15
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781440343315

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The Family Tree Polish, Czech And Slovak Genealogy Guide by Lisa A. Alzo Pdf

Trace your Eastern European ancestors from American shores back to the old country. This in-depth guide will walk you step-by-step through the exciting--and challenging--journey of finding your Polish, Czech, or Slovak roots. You'll learn how to identify immigrant ancestors, find your family's town of origin, locate key genealogical resources, decipher foreign-language records, and untangle the region's complicated history. The book also includes timelines, sample records, resource lists, and sample record request letters to aid your research. In this book, you'll find • The best online resources for Polish, Czech, and Slovak genealogy, plus a clear research path you can follow to find success • Tips and resources for retracing your ancestors’ journey to America • Detailed guidance for finding and using records in the old country • Helpful background on Polish, Czech, and Slovak history, geography, administrative divisions, and naming patterns • How the Three Partitions of Poland and the Austro-Hungarian Empire affect genealogical research and records • Information on administrative divisions to help you identify where your ancestors' records are kept • Sample letters for requesting records from overseas archives • Case studies that apply concepts and strategies to real-life research problems Whether your ancestors hail from Warsaw or a tiny village in the Carpathians, The Family Tree Polish, Czech and Slovak Genealogy Guide will give you the tools you need to track down your ancestors in Eastern Europe.

Author : Miloslav Rechcigl Jr.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 1598 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781665543729

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Notable Czech and Slovak Americans by Miloslav Rechcigl Jr. Pdf

The contribution to the development and culture of America by the immigrants from the territory of former Czechoslovakia, be they Czechs or Slovaks, or Bohemians, as they used to be called, has been enormous. Yet little has been written about the subject. This compendium is part of an effort to correct this glaring deficiency. In this compendium, the focus is on religion, law and jurisprudence, business and entrepreneurship and the notable people in the government, with the narration and assessment about the Czechoslovak American explorers, adventurers and pioneers who paved the way for the colonists and settlers who followed them. An important role among them played the social movement activists. some of whose ideas won the respect and ultimately acceptance by general population, to which subject an entire section has been devoted. Among other, you will find among them abolitionists, freethinkers. suffragists, civil & human rights activists, environmentalists and conservationists, climate change activists, philanthropists, inventors and even futurists or futurologists. Their innovative ideas, inevitably, led to the rise of the plethora of Czech and Slovak American leaders, encompassing, practically, every aspect of human endeavor. As stated in the Foreword, this reference will serve as a powerful research tool for many years to come for scholars and all Czechs and Slovaks on both sides of the Atlantic.