Swedes in the Twin Cities: Immingrant Life and Minnesota's Urban Frontier
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During the era of Swedish mass emigration to the United States--about 1.3 million Swedes arrived between 1850 and 1930--more members of this group made their homes in Minnesota than in any other state. By 1910 Swedes were the largest ethnic group in Minneapolis, claiming a quarter of the city's residents, and the second largest in St. Paul. As newcomers to this urban landscape, Swedish immigrants managed to leave their mark--in politics and in business,...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0873513991
ISBN13:9780873513999
Release Date:April 2001
Publisher:Minnesota Historical Society Press
Length:377 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 6.3" x 9.1"
Related Subjects
History Minority Studies Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics State & Local UrbanCustomer Reviews
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