The American Irish : The American Irish talks about the Irish as a person. It tells about what they went through in early America. It also talks about what they did in those times.
The Irish American Experience: This book speaks about how the Irish migrated to the United States. It then talks about their hardships and what they did in particular areas.
How the Irish Became White: This book talks bout what the Irish went through, and how they went about gaining their equal rights. It tells of how they “became” white instead of Irish.
America is also Irish: This book tells of the many contributions the Irish have made to America. Including it’s short stories, “ Drill, My paddies, Drill” and “ The Fighting Irish”
Ireland and the American Emigration: A book by Arnold Shrier detailing the experiences of Irish emigration to the U.S. due to the potato famine. It’s effects including economy, agriculture, housing industry, customs and folklore of Ireland.
The Irish and Irish Politicians: Tackles the questions, “Why are the Irish the only ethnic political group in the U.S.? “Why are they Democrats? “ Why have they stayed in power in northern and eastern cities?”
Minnesota’s Irish: Tells of Irish Americans roots in Minnesota, especially to the St. Paul region. Many Irish settled in St. Paul at the beginning of the century and built many great businesses. This tells of these Irish and their successes in Minnesota.
Audio Visual: Out of Ireland.
PBS documentary on the Irish American emigrants.
WEB SITES
1.www.aihs.org/History/history1.htm
Tells of Irish struggle crossing the Atlantic. Many listings of books and personal stories of the painful journey
2. www.nv.cc.va.us/home/nvsageh/HistMisc/Irish/IrishAm.htm
Great listing of many readings, newspapers, articles, books on the Irish Experience and Heritage
Talks of history, famine, emigration, literature, everything you need to know about the Irish Experience
4. www.geocities.com/Athens/Rhodes/6477/
Information about: Irelands potato famine, Ireland during WWI and WWII, The formation of the Irish republic, Ireland during the Cold War, and Modern Day Ireland.
This website offers one of the largest Irish Informational sites about Irish culture. It includes arts and festivals to promote Irish culture along with Irish sporting events.
6. www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/irish/irishamericans.html
Provides a number of famous Americans who are of Irish descent. Including Henry Ford, Andrew Jackson, Davy Crockett, JFK, and Ed Sullivan. Also the musical influence that Ireland has made on America.
Personal Statements:
My name is Josh Seeger, and I am from Albert Lea, MN. I play hockey at Gustavus Adolphus College, and enjoy many athletic activities. Albert Lea is a fairly small conservative town with limited diversity. I am interested in the role race or ethnicity plays in everyday life. I can’t figure out why people can form an opinion about another without ever talking to them. I think racism in America is a problem and we need to work together to fix it.
My name is Matt Ladwig and I am from also from Albert Lea, MN. I am on the track team here at Gustavus, and also enjoy basketball and weight lifting. I listen to all kinds of music but I mostly listen to rap, R&B, and Hip Hop. I have one older brother and two younger sisters.
I chose to take Race Matters because learning about the wide variety of people on earth is something I enjoy. I believe hypocrisy and ignorance are the main factors in most racial divides. I hope to increase my knowledge about these divides and learn more about the roots of these prejudices.