Congressional Record
Congressional Record

Author: United States. Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1898

Total Pages: 1012

ISBN-13:

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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session. The Congressional Record began publication in 1873. Debates for sessions prior to 1873 are recorded in The Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States (1789-1824), the Register of Debates in Congress (1824-1837), and the Congressional Globe (1833-1873)

Swedes in Lowell
Swedes in Lowell

Author: Jacquelyn Merrill Ruiz

Publisher:

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780996303422

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In the late 19th century, Lowell, Massachusetts was one of the most popular American cities for Swedish immigrants hoping to start a new life. "Swedes in Lowell" is the modern translation of Olof Berntson's 1917 book, "Svenskarne i Lowell, Mass.", which documents the humble beginnings and robust growth of Lowell's Swedish population from 1857 to 1917. Berntson lists the minutia of arrivals, marriages, births, and deaths, but also outlines the formation of Swedish religious congregations and community organizations in the city. "Swedes in Lowell" tells the story of this close-knit immigrant community using the broad strokes of historical perspective and the fine detailing of day-to-day living.

Sports Memories of Western Pennsylvania
Sports Memories of Western Pennsylvania

Author: Lisa A. Alzo

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780738550374

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Since the late 1800s, sports have played a key role in shaping the very character of western Pennsylvania. The area's largest city, Pittsburgh, boasts well-known professional sports teams in baseball, football, and hockey. In fact, no other city of comparable size has had such success in sports at the professional level, earning bragging rights and the nickname "City of Champions." Sports Memories of Western Pennsylvania is a salute to the athletes, coaches, announcers, and fans, both professional and amateur, who together created a rich sports history for western Pennsylvania.

Slovak Pittsburgh
Slovak Pittsburgh

Author: Lisa A. Alzo

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738549088

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No other city in the United States is home to more Slovaks than Pittsburgh. It is estimated that close to 100,000 Slovak immigrants came to the area in the 1890s looking for work and the chance for a better life. The hills and valleys of this new land reminded newcomers of the farms, forests, and mountains they left behind. They lived in neighborhoods close to their work, forming numerous cluster communities in such places as Braddock, Duquesne, Homestead, Munhall, the North Side, Rankin, and Swissvale. Once settled, Slovak immigrants founded their own churches, schools, fraternal benefit societies, and social clubs. Many of these organizations still enjoy an active presence in Pittsburgh today, serving to pass on the customs and traditions of the Slovak people. Through nearly 200 photographs, Slovak Pittsburgh celebrates the lives of those Slovaks who settled in Pittsburgh and western Pennsylvania, and the rich heritage that is their legacy.