Western New York Heritage

Becoming American: The Journey of Italians in Genesee County

By Michael J. Eula, Ph.D

Like elsewhere in America, throngs of Italian immigrants migrated to Western New York in the late 19th century. We examine their journey from outcasts to acceptance in Genesee County.

The full article is available in the Winter 2018 Issue.

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