Published 2007
Table of Contents:
“…Preface --
Belgium immigration -- A short history of
Belgium -- The earliest Belgians in America -- Belgian immigration in Michigan, 1830-1879 -- Belgian immigration in Michigan, 1879-1930 -- The social world of the Belgians in Michigan -- Flemish culture -- Leading Belgian families in Michigan -- Belgians in Michigan today -- SIDEBARS: Belgian national anthem -- The first Belgian to reach Michigan -- Getting to Detroit -- Belgian-American All-American athlete -- Belgian horses -- "Buffalo" -- Pigeon racing -- The Belgian national holiday and flag -- Camille Cools, founder of the Gazette van Detroit -- Mussels and beer at the Cadieux Cafe -- Jazz accordianist -- The Flemish Lion -- Congressman Babant's speech on behalf of inserting "In God we trust" into the Pledge of Allegiance -- APPENDICES: Belgian food -- Bien (a card game) -- Ethnic organizations -- Notes.…”
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