Peoples of Philadelphia: A History of Ethnic Groups and Lower Class Life, 1790-1940
by Allen F. Davis, Mark H. Haller
A historical account of ethnic communities and working-class life in Philadelphia between 1790 and 1940, based on archival research.
About This Book
This volume examines the experiences of various ethnic communities and lower-class residents in Philadelphia over a century and a half.
Chapters explore patterns of immigration, settlement, work, and social organization within the city's evolving neighborhoods.
The book draws on archival sources to document how different groups navigated economic change and urban growth.
Attention is given to everyday life, community institutions, and interactions among diverse populations.
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