Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited by Eric J. Salomonsson (English) Paperback

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Industrial expansion in New England gave impetus to large-scale Swedish immigration by the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Swedish American communities were established in many areas, including Worcester County in Massachusetts and adjacent northern Windham County in Connecticut. Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited, a companion to Swedes of Greater Worcester (2002), expands upon the story of the region's Swedish American population. Vintage images capture the immigration experience, family and organizational life, and religious aspects of the community.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

Industrial expansion in New England gave impetus to large-scale Swedish immigration by the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Swedish American communities were established in many areas, including Worcester County in Massachusetts and adjacent northern Windham County in Connecticut. Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited, a companion to Swedes of Greater Worcester (2002), expands upon the story of the region's Swedish American population. Vintage images capture the immigration experience, family and organizational life, and religious aspects of the community.

Author Biography

Eric J. Salomonsson, William O. Hultgren, and Philip C. Becker are all active members of the local Swedish-American community. Salomonsson is a member of the Swedish National Federation, the Swedish Cemetery Corporation, Nordic Lodge No. 611, and a founding member of Nordic Heritage Trust. Hultgren is a member of the Charlton Historical Society and a founding member of Nordic Heritage Trust. He previously authored a history of Charlton, Massachusetts, through Arcadia Publishing. Becker is a member of Nordic Lodge No. 611 of the Vasa Order of America. He is also the Massachusetts district histo

Long Description

Industrial expansion in New England gave impetus to large-scale Swedish immigration by the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Swedish American communities were established in many areas, including Worcester County in Massachusetts and adjacent northern Windham County in Connecticut. Swedes of Greater Worcester Revisited, a companion to Swedes of Greater Worcester (2002), expands upon the story of the region

Details ISBN073853756X Author William O. Hultgren Pages 128 Publisher Arcadia Publishing (SC) Series Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) Language English ISBN-10 073853756X ISBN-13 9780738537566 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 974.430 Illustrations Yes Year 2005 Publication Date 2005-06-30 Short Title SWEDES OF GREATER WORCESTER RE DOI 10.1604/9780738537566 Audience General/Trade We've got this

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