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    Slovaks of Chicagoland
    Slovaks of Chicagoland
    Slovaks of Chicagoland
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    Slovaks of Chicagoland

    By Robert M. Fasiang, Robert Magruder and Monsignor Joseph Semancik

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    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArcadia Publishing
    Release dateMay 26, 2014
    ISBN9781439645390
    Slovaks of Chicagoland
    Author

    Robert M. Fasiang

    Robert M. Fasiang was born in Chicago, the son of Slovak immigrants. They moved to Whiting, Indiana, where he attended school. He has worked for 40 years as an accountant. Robert Magruder is a native of Whiting, Indiana. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Chicago and is active with several Slovak American organizations.

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