Polish-American folklore / Deborah Anders Silverman.
| Author/creator | Silverman, Deborah Anders, 1954- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Urbana : University of Illinois Press, ©2000. |
| Description | xii, 236 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Folklore and society Folklore and society. ^A232514 |
| Contents | Life in the old country and the mass migration to America -- "The old neighborhood isn't the same any more" : the evolution of Polish-American ethnicity -- Polish-American Easter celebrations -- The Christmas cycle and minor holidays -- Rites of passage : births and deaths in Polish-American communities -- Faith, love, and community : the Wesele (Wedding) in Polonia -- Spinning tales, weaving the fabric of identity : Polish-American narratives -- "Guardian angel, stay by my side": folk religion in polonia -- The garden of healing : Polish-American folk medicine -- Polish folk songs : seeds of a new musical style -- An American original : the polka -- Reinventing the reel : Polish folk dances in Polonia -- Games people play : folk arts, crafts and recreation -- Pierogi, kielbasa, and other symbols of ethnicity : Polish- American foodways -- Anchors and passports to polishness : public folklore in Polonia. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [185]-228) and index. |
| LCCN | 99006985 |
| ISBN | 0252025695 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | GR111.P65 S55 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |