Cleveland Ethnic Heritage Studies, Cleveland State University
Preface
Introduction
Part I: Old World Origins
Historical Background
Slovakia During Medieval Period
Slovak Revival, Language and Literature
Socio-Economic Conditions
Political Developments to 1960
Part II: New World Beginnings
Reasons for Emigrating
The Four Waves of Immigration
Characteristics of Slovak Immigration
Employment Opportunities
Adventurous Slovak Immigrants
Part III: Organizations and Contributions of Slovak-Americans
Unifying Factors
National Organizations
Cultural Growth
Schools
Part IV: The Slovak Community of Cleveland
Building a New Life
Early Societies
Cleveland Fraternals
The Church
The Press
Slovak Neighborhoods
Customs and Holidays
Education for Second Generation Americans
Americanization Movement
Slovak Community Leaders
Old World Tensions Persist
Summary
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
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