The Slovenes in Cleveland
Keywords:
Cleveland, USA, Slovene emigrants, fraternal organizationas, parishesAbstract
The study deals with the history and the present state of Slovenes in Cleveland, evaluating and at the same time commenting the book by Matjaž Klemenčič: Slovenes of Cleveland (Novo mesto 1995). It speaks generally about the Slovene emigration to the United States and their organisations (fraternities). The central part is devoted to the Slovenes in Cleveland during the 20th century, their organisations, their numerical and economic growth, and their political activities.
