Latvians in Michigan

by Silvija D. Meija and Margaret. Gibelman

Book Overview

Latvians have contributed to the cultural mosaic and economy of Michigan far more than one might imagine. There are three large Latvian communities in Michigan--Kalamazoo, Detroit, and Grand Rapids--with several smaller enclaves elsewhere in the state. An underlying goal of Latvians who now live in Michigan, as well as other parts of the United States and Canada, is to maintain their language and culture. More than five thousand Latvians came...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0870137549
• ISBN13: 9780870137549
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Michigan State University Press
• Length: 121 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 8.1"