Norwegians on the Prairie: Ethnicity and the Development of

Norwegians on the Prairie: Ethnicity and the Development of the Country Town
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Against the broad backdrop of the expanding western frontier, noted Norwegian American scholar Odd S. Lovoll explores the country town through the lens of ethnicity in this pioneering study. Benson, Madison, and Starbuck, all located on the western Minnesota prairie, were settled primarily by Norwegians and served as urban centersâ€”railroad hubs, destinations for trade, and social nexusesâ€”for the farming communities that surround them. Lovoll's meticulous research into census data, careful reading of local newspapers, and extensive interviews with the descendants of Norwegian immigrants reveals strong ties to homeland that are visible today in each town's social, political, and religious character.

Country	USA
Brand	Minnesota Historical Society Press
Manufacturer	Minnesota Historical Society Press
Binding	Paperback
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Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780873516037
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Norwegians on the Prairie: Ethnicity and the Development of the Country Town