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Poeple in Southeastern Minnesota are a small yet distinct group of people; small, because in a world-view they are few in number, emigrated from a small area in Poland, and settled in a relatively small area similar to the area they left; distinctive, because of the cohesiveness of the community, and moreso, because the Kashubian language is unusual even in Poland. ÝÝThis book describes the culture of the Kashubian community, illustrated with over 200 vintage images. It salvages a history that has almost been amalgamated into the swirling melting pot because of the difficulty of their language, the spelling of their names, and the lack of recognition of their efforts. From the first Polish-American fighters who gave their lives to the Civil War, to the lumber mills that offered so many new residents means of survival, these photographs visually outline the experiences of the earliest Kashubian immigrants, and a history nearly lost.
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The Polish Cultural Institute, located in Winona, Minnesota, is home to the Polish Museum of Winona. Photographs from its collection are presented in this title, offering an extraordinary glimpse into the experiences of the first Kashubians to settle in Southeastern Minnesota. So, as the Kashubians say, Witamy Do Nas: Welcome to Us!
Poeple in Southeastern Minnesota are a small yet distinct group of people; small, because in a world-view they are few in number, emigrated from a small area in Poland, and settled in a relatively small area similar to the area they left; distinctive, because of the cohesiveness of the community, and moreso, because the Kashubian language is unusual even in Poland. ÝÝThis book describes the culture of the Kashubian community, illustrated with over 200 vintage images. It salvages a history that has almost been amalgamated into the swirling melting pot because of the difficulty of their language, the spelling of their names, and the lack of recognition of their efforts. From the first Polish-American fighters who gave their lives to the Civil War, to the lumber mills that offered so many new residents means of survival, these photographs visually outline the experiences of the earliest Kashubian immigrants, and a history nearly lost.
About the Author
The Polish Cultural Institute, located in Winona, Minnesota, is home to the Polish Museum of Winona. Photographs from its collection are presented in this title, offering an extraordinary glimpse into the experiences of the first Kashubians to settle in Southeastern Minnesota. So, as the Kashubians say, Witamy Do Nas: Welcome to Us!
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Inside This Book Explore: Concordance | Text Stats Key Phrases - CAPs: Stanislaus Kostka, North Dakota, Pine Creek, Stanislaus Church, World War (more) Browse Sample Pages: Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me! |
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Seen here is a Kashubian language map of the area being studied. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Stanislaus Kostka, North Dakota, Pine Creek, Stanislaus Church, World War, Mankato Avenue, Polish Cultural Institute, First Communion, Martin Brom, East Fifth Street, Frank Brom, Lawrence Jaszewski, Max Cieminski, Paul Brezinski, Stanislaus Parish New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Seen here is a Kashubian language map of the area being studied. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Stanislaus Kostka, North Dakota, Pine Creek, Stanislaus Church, World War, Mankato Avenue, Polish Cultural Institute, First Communion, Martin Brom, East Fifth Street, Frank Brom, Lawrence Jaszewski, Max Cieminski, Paul Brezinski, Stanislaus Parish New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!