Slovak Americans Of Braddock Pa

Author : E W Borgoyne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798556539938

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Slovak Americans of Braddock Pa. by E W Borgoyne Pdf

It was the turn of the 20th Century. Millions of Eastern Europeans were coming to America for economic opportunity taking jobs in the coal mines, steel mills, and railroads as unskilled laborers. With technological advancements, some saw the opportunity to move into skilled employment. They brought their religion, language, and traditions with them-their ethnic characteristics-to the new communities where they settled. For Slovaks, in general, the new neighborhoods were mostly located in Pennsylvania and Ohio. The old country was called Austria-Hungary, but many Slovaks did not consider themselves Austrian nor Hungarian. Then a war began in Europe, and the Slovaks had to discover their own identity. Their employers took advantage of them, but they provided the means to experience the American Dream. They became naturalized US citizens and enjoyed the economic boom of the 1920s. Then an economic collapse, and many had to figure out a path to their own recovery. Then another war in Europe, and the Slovak immigrants sent their sons and daughters to fight for their country. They came back and started the baby boom of the 1950s.This is a story of two Slovak immigrant families during the first half of the 20th Century. The Trepak and Borgony families settled in Cleveland, Ohio, and Braddock, Pennsylvania.

Author : Miloslav Rechcigl Jr.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 1598 pages
File Size : 52,7 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.

Author : Miloslav Rechcigl Jr.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 1537 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781665540063

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Notable Americans of Czechoslovak Ancestry in Arts and Letters and in Education by Miloslav Rechcigl Jr. Pdf

As pointed out in my last two publications, no comprehensive study has been undertaken about the American Learned Men and Women with Czechoslovak roots. The aim of this work is to correct this glaring deficiency, with the focus on immigration from the period of mass migration and beyond, irrespective whether they were born in their European ancestral homes or whether they have descended from them. Whereas in the two mentioned monographs, the emphasis has been on scholars and social and natural scientists; and men and women in medicine, applied sciences and engineering, respectively, the present compendium deals with notable Americans of Czechoslovak ancestry in arts and letters, and in education. With respect to women, although most professional fields were closed to them through much of the nineteenth century, the area of arts and letters was opened to them, as noted earlier and as this compendium authenticates.

Author : Steve Piskor
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,7 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 : Howard F. Stein
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UVA:X001649010

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An Ethno-historic Study of Slovak-American Identity by Howard F. Stein Pdf

Author : Lisa A. Alzo
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0738549088

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Slovak Pittsburgh by Lisa A. Alzo Pdf

No other city in the United States is home to more Slovaks than Pittsburgh. It is estimated that close to 100,000 Slovak immigrants came to the area in the 1890s looking for work and the chance for a better life. The hills and valleys of this new land reminded newcomers of the farms, forests, and mountains they left behind. They lived in neighborhoods close to their work, forming numerous cluster communities in such places as Braddock, Duquesne, Homestead, Munhall, the North Side, Rankin, and Swissvale. Once settled, Slovak immigrants founded their own churches, schools, fraternal benefit societies, and social clubs. Many of these organizations still enjoy an active presence in Pittsburgh today, serving to pass on the customs and traditions of the Slovak people. Through nearly 200 photographs, Slovak Pittsburgh celebrates the lives of those Slovaks who settled in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania, and the rich heritage that is their legacy.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 996 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1943
Category : Congregational churches
ISBN : WISC:89065732612

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The Missionary Herald at Home and Abroad by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Communism
ISBN : HARVARD:32044032114639

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Report on the American Slav Congress and Associated Organizations, June 26, 1949 by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities Pdf

Author : Estados Unidos. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1688 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1949
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCM:532143205X

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Hearings Before the Committee on Un-American Activities, House of Representatives, Eighty-first Congress, First Session. March 31 and April 1, 1949 by Estados Unidos. Congress. House. Committee on Un-American Activities Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Special Committee on Un-American Activities (1938-1944)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1944
Category : Communism
ISBN : UOM:39015073451778

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Investigation of Un-American Propaganda Activities in the United States by United States. Congress. House. Special Committee on Un-American Activities (1938-1944) Pdf

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1384 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:31951D02196578Z

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Reports and Documents by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2752 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:35112102288257

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Report by United States. Congress. House Pdf

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Law
ISBN : UCR:31210025940444

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : Robert M. Fasiang,Robert Magruder
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1531669409

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Slovaks of Chicagoland by Robert M. Fasiang,Robert Magruder Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Community cookbooks
ISBN : WISC:89012622296

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The Anniversary Slovak-American Cook Book by Anonim Pdf