Ukrainians in America

by Myron B. Kuropas

Book Overview

Despite centuries of foreign rule, the people of Ukraine preserved their rich Slavic heritage. Fleeing poverty and persecution, Ukrainians brought this heritage with them to build new communities in the United States. This book is a look into how, with each new generation, the Ukrainian Americans continue to add to American life through their traditions of faith, their arts and architecture, and many other contributions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 082251043X
• ISBN13: 9780822510437
• Release Date: January 1973
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Sometimes, good things do, indeed, come in small packages--"Ukrainians in America" is definitely suc

In my review of the 1973 edition of The Ukrainians in America, I wrote, in part, that sometimes good things do, indeed, come in small packages, and that to that list, The Ukrainians in America by Myron B. Kuropas, Ph.D., should be added. This 1996 revised edition, named Ukrainians in America is another gem that should be added to your list of `good things that come in small packages.' Revised and expanded with additional text and photos, this 1996 revised edition supplements very nicely the 1972 edition. One change that you'll immediately notice is that the title has omitted the initial word "the." The new title will probably facilitate locating the book. This isn't the only change, however. Though many of the original photos are reproduced, sometimes, they are rearranged, and their sizes are enlarged. Among the new photos is one of U. S. President Bill Clinton with Ukraine's second president, Leonid Kuchma, "on the south lawn of the White House during a formal welcoming ceremony in November, 1994." New information is a welcome addition, also. For the serious student of Ukrainian immigration to the United States, this book is an excellent starting point. Ukrainians in America covers a broad spectrum of topics, including organizations and associations. The front cover of Ukrainians in America shows Daria Lysyj, owner of International Gallery and Gifts, with her granddaughter, Aleksandra Daria Rieland, in her Minneapolis, Minnesota shop in June, 1994. The back cover depicts the world-renowned Ukrainian pysanky (Easter eggs). Maps, illustrations, tables, and black and white archival photos enhance the 80 pages of informational/educational text. This concise book differs from other books on the market by including photos and information not usually found in similar books. The history of Ukraine is concise and the maps are clear, making them easy to follow. Ukrainians in America is comprised of four parts; a two-page glossary of terms used within the book, which are defined for quick reference; and, a three-page index, attesting to the numerous topics covered. The end of the book lists a brief biography of the author, which has been enhanced considerably since the publication of the first edition in 1972. Please see the image gallery for a photo of the page about the author from the 1973 edition. Myron B. Kuropas, Ph.D., received his doctorate from the University of Chicago, where he wrote a dissertation on the Ukrainian immigration. Adjunct Professor in educational foundations at Northern Illinois University, lecturer, educator, columnist, recipient of awards, and author of numerous books are just some of the listings to be found in his formidable resume. Update: In September, 2009, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko awarded Dr. Kuropas Ukraine's National Service Award to honor him for a lifetime of work on behalf of the European country. Dr. Kuropas' work has ranged from working in President Gerald Ford's administr