Latvians in Michigan Meija Paperback LUP – Michigan State University Press

Latvians in MichiganAuthor(s): Silvija D. Meija\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Michigan State University Press, United States\nImprint: Michigan State University Press\nISBN-13: 9780870137549, 978-0870137549\nSynopsis\nLatvians have contributed to the cultural mosaic and economy of Michigan far more than one might imagine. There are three large Latvian communities in MichiganKalamazoo, Detroit, and Grand Rapidswith 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 to Michigan after World War II, found gainful employment, purchased homes, and became a part of the Michigan population. Most sought to reeducate themselves and struggled to educate their children in Michigans many colleges and universities. Latvians in Michigan examines Latvia and its history, and describes how World War II culminate.