03424nam 2200685 a 450 991077905710332120230126202901.01-62895-094-31-60917-223-X(CKB)2550000000088118(EBL)1810055(SSID)ssj0000590660(PQKBManifestationID)12201213(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000590660(PQKBWorkID)10670716(PQKB)10496858(MiAaPQ)EBC3338232(OCoLC)778436393(MdBmJHUP)muse18394(Au-PeEL)EBL3338232(CaPaEBR)ebr10527164(OCoLC)923249360(EXLCZ)99255000000008811820110215d2011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrMaltese in Michigan[electronic resource] /Joseph M. LubigEast Lansing, Mich. Michigan State University Pressc20111 online resource (99 p.)Discovering the peoples of MichiganDescription based upon print version of record.1-61186-019-9 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. Maltese in Michigan is an enlivening volume depicting the struggles and accomplishments of a singular culture, an immigrant narrative at once recognizable and enigmatic. Without realizing it, most Americans are probably familiar with the Maltese people through the cross displayed by firefighters, which bears a strong similarity in design and meaning to the one used by the Knights of Malta. The noble qualities embodied by the Maltese Cross are reflected in the pride and accomplishments of Maltese immigrants in Michigan, a small but vibrant ethnic group. Rooted in the post-World War II experienDiscovering the peoples of Michigan.Maltese AmericansMichiganHistoryMaltese AmericansMichiganSocial life and customsMaltese AmericansMichiganEthnic identityImmigrantsMichiganHistoryMichiganEthnic relationsMichiganSocial life and customsMichiganEmigration and immigrationHistoryMaltaEmigration and immigrationHistoryMaltese AmericansHistory.Maltese AmericansSocial life and customs.Maltese AmericansEthnic identity.ImmigrantsHistory.305.892/790774Lubig Joseph M1550318MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910779057103321Maltese in Michigan3808999UNINA