Description: Slovaks of Chicagoland, Illinois, Images of America, Paperback 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.
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Location: Columbia, South Carolina
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9781467111799
Book Title: Slovaks of Chicagoland
Number of Pages: 128 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Topic: United States / MidWest / East North Central (Il, in, Mi, Oh, Wi), Ethnic Studies / General, Subjects & Themes / Historical, Sociology / General, United States / State & Local / MidWest (IA, Il, in, Ks, Mi, MN, Mo, Nd, Ne, Oh, Sd, Wi)
Publication Year: 2014
Item Height: 0.3 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Social Science, Photography, History
Item Weight: 0.7 Oz
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Not Available
Book Series: Images of America Ser.
Item Width: 6.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback
