Latvians in Michigan / Silvija D. Meija.

Latvians have contributed to the cultural mosaic and economy of Michigan far more than one might imagine. There are three large Latvian communities in Michigan-Kalamazoo, Detroit, and Grand Rapids-with several smaller enclaves elsewhere in the state. An underlying goal of Latvians who now live in Mi...

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Main Author: Meija, Silvija D.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: East Lansing : Michigan State University Press, ©2005.
Series:Discovering the peoples of Michigan.
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505 0 |a SideBars ; Introduction; Coming to America; Latvia: Its Location and History; The Red Terror; Fleeing the Homeland: Becoming Human Rubble; Bombs and Beethoven; A Misconception of Displaced Persons; Finding New Homes in Michigan; The New Latvian Americans; Instilling Cultural Heritage; A Place in My Heart; The Relationship between Michigan and Latvia Today; Homeward Bound?; Appendices; Appendix 1: Additional Information about Latvia; Appendix 2: Latvian Language; Appendix 3: Latvian Food; Appendix 4: Excerpt from the Report of Crimea Conference; Appendix 5: Latvian Folk Songs. 
505 8 |a Appendix 6: Speech by Latvian President Vaira Vıke-FreibergaAppendix 7: Excerpt from the Boston Globe; Appendix 8: Daugavas Vanagi: The Latvian Welfare Association; Notes; For Further Reference; Index. 
520 |a Latvians have contributed to the cultural mosaic and economy of Michigan far more than one might imagine. There are three large Latvian communities in Michigan-Kalamazoo, Detroit, and Grand Rapids-with several smaller enclaves elsewhere in the state. An underlying goal of Latvians who now live in Michigan, as well as other parts of the United States and Canada, is to maintain their language and culture. More than five thousand Latvians came to Michigan after World War II, found gainful employment, purchased homes, and became a part of the Michigan population. Most sought to reeducate themse. 
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