Polish Community of Salem (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781531649968)

Refugees from Poland first came to Salem in the 1880s when the former maritime port became a leading industrial center. These immigrants often arrived with little more than the clothes on their backs and worked some of the most dangerous factory jobs. However, despite limited knowledge of the English language and American customs, they persevered to improve their lives and the lives of their children. The Polish Community of Salem chronicles the social, economic, and cultural transitions that took place as Polish
immigrants started life anew in Salem, created a vibrant community, gained US citizenship, and assimilated into American society.

Author: Felicia L. Wilczenski, Emily A. Murphy
ISBN-10: 1531649963
ISBN-13: 9781531649968
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2012
Pages: 130
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.38d