Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois: The Stories of Georgia Bitzis Pooley, Presbythera Stella Christoulakis Petrakis, Theano Papazoglou Margaris, ... Ashford, and Senator ade
Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois: The Stories of Georgia Bitzis Pooley, Presbythera Stella Christoulakis Petrakis, Theano Papazoglou Margaris, ... Ashford, and Senator ade (Images of America) Elaine Cotsirilos Thomopoulos (Editor)
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 073850825X
Edition: Paperback; 2000-12-01
Summary:
Greek-American Pioneer Women of Illinois, produced through the Greek
Womenís University Club, chronicles the struggles and triumphs, the
pathos and joy of five women who emigrated to the United States from
1885 to 1923: Georgia Bitzis Pooley, Presbytera Stella Christoulakis
Petrakis, Theano Papazoglou Margaris, Venette Tomaras Askounes
Ashford, and Senator Adeline J. Geo-Karis. With over 125 historic
photos and documents which span the years 1885 to 2000, this book
showcases the life stories of immigrant pioneer women, their
families, friends, and the emerging Greek-American community of
Illinois. ÝÝGreek women pioneers faced a difficult life when they
arrived in the xenetia (ìstrange landî) from the rural farms of
Greece. They did not speak English, and were bewildered by crowded
Chicago and the alien culture. Yet these brave, spirited women
triumphed over adversity and embraced their adopted country to become
exemplary citizens. ÝÝ
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