From Baltimore to Philadelphia: A Latvian Immigrant’s Struggles in 19th Century America
Some enthusiastic readers convinced me that I should continue the story of Jānis Sirms's adventures in America. What jobs did Latvian...
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Aug 315 min read
Jānis Sirms In America at Last!
In the third and final part, Jānis Sirms has finally saved enough money and is able to set out on his journey to America. What prompted...
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Aug 245 min read
Jānis Sirms's Journey to Liverpool
Part 2: Continued from Jānis Sirms's memoirs about his journey from Courland to America in 1888. Why didn’t he board the ship in Hamburg?...
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Aug 175 min read
Latvian Emigration to America in the 1880s Through the Eyes of Jānis Sirms
How did Latvians travel to America in the 1880s? Why did they emigrate? What challenges did they face? How long was the journey? Read...
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Jul 133 min read
Latvians Who Emigrated in the Early 20th Century
Currently, my focus is on the story of an emigrant. A person who left Latvia around 1909. Why did people emigrate at that time? And what...
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Feb 33 min read
DP cards in the Arolsen archives
Did your family members leave Latvia during World War II? Then the first place to look for information is the Arolsen Archives in...
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4 Tips for Family Research during Your Visit to Latvia
Summer is the time for travel, and perhaps you, as Latvian descendants, are planning to visit Latvia. How can you quickly find the first...
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