The Butte Irish: Class and Ethnicity in an American Mining Town, 1875-1925 (Statue of Liberty Ellis Island)
In The Butte Irish, David M. Emmons delves into the class and ethnic dimensions of Irish life in Butte, Montana's mining industry from 1875 to 1925. This scholarly work uncovers the social structures and cultural adaptations of immigrant workers in a key American industrial hub, offering insights into the era's labor and identity struggles.
About This Book
The Butte Irish examines the social dynamics of class and ethnicity in the mining community of Butte, Montana, spanning the years 1875 to 1925.
David M. Emmons provides an in-depth look at how Irish immigrants navigated the challenges of industrial labor and cultural identity in this pivotal American setting.
As part of the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island series, the book highlights the broader context of immigration and working-class experiences in the United States.
Through historical analysis, it reveals the tensions and solidarities that shaped ethnic communities in mining towns.
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