Latvians in Michigan
By: Silvija D. Meija.
Series: Discovering the peoples of Michigan
Publisher: Michigan State University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: East Lansing
Language: eng
Number of pages: 121
Subjects: Latvian Americans -- Michigan -- History.; Immigrants -- Michigan -- History.; Latvian Americans -- Michigan -- Social conditions.; Michigan -- Ethnic relations.; Michigan -- Social conditions.
Description: "Latvians in Michigan examines Latvia and its history, and describes how World War II culminated in famine and eventual flight for many Latvians. After the war ended, most Latvian emigrants made their way to Sweden or Germany, where they lived in displaced persons camps. From there, emigrants were sponsored by individuals or organizations and moved to other parts of the world. Many came to the United States, where they established new roots and tried to perpetuate their cultural heritage while establishing new lives."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.