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Online collection of approximately 1,800 books and pamphlets as well
as 9,000 photographs, 200 maps and 13,000 pages from Harvard manuscript
and archival collections. Emphasis on 19th century materials. An
amazing resource!
Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups
Edited by Stephan Thernstrom. Cambridge, Mass., Belnap Press, 1980.
"A guide to the history, culture, and distinctive characteristics of the
more than 100 ethnic groups who live in the United States."
Dana Call Number: REF E184 .A1H35
Encyclopedia of American Immigration
James Ciment, Immanuel Ness, editors. Armonk, N.Y., M.E. Sharpe, 2000. 4 vols.
Immigration history; immigration issues (causes, demographics,
acculturation, laws and legislation, politics, economics, etc.); and
immigration documents (laws, treaties, court cases, reports,
etc.).Volumes 3 and 4
contain articles on specific immigrant groups in America.
Dana Ref JV6465 .E53 2000
New Americans: A Guide to Immigration Since 1965
Edited by Mary C. Waters and Reed Ueda. Cambridge, Mass., Harvard Universtiy Press, 2007.
Account of changes in American demographics since the major changes in
immigation law after 1965, including the new waves of immigratns from
non-European countries. Chapters on immigration law and policy,
refugees, unauthorized migrants, racial and ethnic identity,
assimilation, nationalization, economy, politics, religion, education,
family relations, and immigration from specific countries and areas.