Originally published in celebration of the centennial of the United Slavonian Benevolent Association in 1974; Yugoslavs in Louisiana details the surge of immigration in the 1820s and 1830s; and the influences of the people in the years that followed. Written by a twentieth-century Yugoslav immigrant; this illustrated work documents the story of his Slovenian predecessors in Louisiana and their role in the development of the modern state. The Slavonian community is perhaps best known in Louisiana for its contribution to oyster cultivation; and this book devotes a chapter to the Dalmatian fishermen who later became influential oystermen; restaurateurs; and entrepreneurs. The author traces the journey of the early 1830s; follows their transition into Louisianians and Americans; and describes their religious; social; and political life in the Pelican State. There is also a wealth of biographical and genealogical information on early immigrants; as well as those who followed; right up to the biographies of presidents of the United Slavonian Benevolent Association from 1874-1974. The work is the result of more than 20 years of painstaking research on a subject long overlooked by historians; and was published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the second oldest Yugoslav organization in the Western Hemisphere.
#4201117 in Books H.E. Howard 1995 .7 #File Name: 1561900818321 pages321 pp.; maps; rosters; cloth;
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Read for the Hardships of War; that slavery was minor issue to very many; while allegiance to state and friends kept them going!By Harry A PierceSomewhat prosaic start; a most stirring beginning of the unit's actions and the hardships endured; ending somewhat muddled due to the loss of a lot of actual unit history at the end of the war. The author did an excellent job of stringing together a plethora of information into a readable story line for the unit up/until it's total breakdown. The greatest gift of the book is the individual index of soldiers and what the author was able to refine to honor their individual efforts. Unfortunately; this section was rendered into the smallest of print; probably to minimize the cost of printing; yet this shows the heroic dynamic of the individuals' travails and afterward. In greatest honor it should be boldly printed to honor their sacrifices and as the author showed they truly were in a very deprived state; yet still retain their loyalty. Highly recommended! Thanks; Harry!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting!By B.W.C.A great resource; lots of detail a historian will appreciate!2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. excellent referenceBy John M. Johnsoni had two kin in this unit. excellent reference. more detail than most of the Virginia Regimental History Series.
