Lubig, Joseph M.

Maltese in Michigan [electronic resource] / Joseph M. Lubig. - East Lansing, Mich. : Michigan State University Press, c2011. - 90 p. : ill., map. - Discovering the peoples of Michigan . - Discovering the peoples of Michigan. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A short history of Malta -- The Maltese as early patriots in America -- Coming to America prior to World War II -- World War II and immigration -- One family's journey -- Connections to the Church -- The struggle to become "American" -- Keeping the Maltese identity -- The measure of success -- Appendix 1: Maltese food -- Appendix 2: A eulogy for Mary Stella and Michael L. Zampa, delivered by Victor M. Zampa -- Appendix 3: Maltese surnames -- Appendix 4: Language -- Appendix 5: 2000 census of Maltese in Michigan -- Appendix 6: Reflections on World War II -- Appendix 7: Maltese ethnic and social organizations.


Electronic reproduction.
Palo Alto, Calif. :
ebrary,
2013.
Available via World Wide Web.
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Maltese Americans--History.--Michigan
Maltese Americans--Social life and customs.--Michigan
Maltese Americans--Ethnic identity.--Michigan
Immigrants--History.--Michigan


Michigan--Ethnic relations.
Michigan--Social life and customs.
Michigan--Emigration and immigration--History.
Malta--Emigration and immigration--History.


Electronic books.

F575.M34 / L83 2011eb

305.892/790774