Description
One of the most vibrant and influential ethnic groups in Michigan, Poles have a long history of migration and settlement in the Great Lakes State. From Michigan's earliest Polish marriage (in 1762) to the most recent post-Cold War migrations, each successive wave of settlement has enriched and enlivened Michigan culture. Yet, Paczki Day and Polish festivals represent a relatively small portion of the Polish experience. Commitments both to religious and ethnic identity, and a belief in the American vision of landownership and success, have combined to create a mainstream ethnic community abundant in ethnic pride. Poles' success in Michigan continues to attract Polish immigrants from Europe, just as Polonia continues to make its mark on Michigan's culture.
Author: Dennis Badaczewski
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Published: 02/28/2002
Pages: 62
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.62h x 5.66w x 0.22d
ISBN13: 9780870136184
ISBN10: 0870136186
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | State & Local | Midwest(IA,IL,IN,KS,MI,MN,MO
- Biography & Autobiography | General