This study is a historical overview of humble individuals who wished for independence from an oppressive government but had more immediate individual and familial concerns. These immigrants wanted not only a better material life but also a strong moral community and achieved their goals through the church, lay organizations, and Polish parochial schools.
William J. Galush is associate professor of history at Loyola University Chicago.
"An interesting, readable collection." -- Polish American Journal
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