Svejda, Norma, 1924-
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Norma Svejda, 1972
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Identifier: OH 8288
Abstract
Norma Svejda was the daughter of Czech immigrants, as well as an artist and teacher. In this interview, she discusses: the reason why Czechs of her parents' generation chose to emigrate; why they chose to come to Baltimore; Bohemian savings and loan companies; Czechs' ability as skilled tailors; pride in craftsmanship; and comparison of Catholic and Protestant Czechs in Baltimore.
Dates:
1972