History of Czechs in Iowa and the Midwest
Skala Bartizal Library 1400 Inspiration Pl SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesBeginning in the second half of the nineteenth century, thousands dreamed of leaving Bohemia (then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) for the U.S., the “country of endless hope.” They were driven by a vision of better living conditions and quick riches, as well as a desire to escape political, religious, and national oppression. Dr. Martin...