ABOUT THIS BOOK

Puerto Ricans have a long history of migrating to and building communities in various parts of the United States in search of a better life. From their arrival in Hawai'i in 1900 to the post-World War II era—during which communities flourished throughout the Midwest and New England—the Puerto Rican diaspora has been growing steadily. In fact, the 2000 census shows that almost as many Puerto Ricans live in the United States as in Puerto Rico itself.The contributors to this volume provide an overview of the Puerto Rican experience in America, delving into particular aspects of colonization and citizenship, migration and community building. Each chapter bridges the historical past with contemporary issues. Throughout the text, personal narratives and photographs bring these histories to life, while grappling with underlying causes and critical issues such as racism and employment that shape Puerto Rican life in America.

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

Carmen Teresa Whalen is Associate Professor of History at Williams College and author of From Puerto Rico to Philadelphia: Puerto Rican Workers and Postwar Economies (Temple, 2001). Víctor Vázquez-Hernández is a History Professor who teaches in Latin American Studies, American Studies and U.S. History.

Contributors: Linda C. Delgado, The College of Mt. St. Vincent; Ruth Glasser, University of Connecticut; Iris O. López, City College of New York; Félix V. Matos Rodríguez, Hunter College; Eugenio "Gene" Rivera; Maura Toro-Morn, Illinois State University; Olga Jiménez Wagenheim, Rutgers University, Newark; and the editors.

REVIEWS

"This is an innovative, if not singular, book on the formation and development of seldom studied Puerto Rican communities in the United States. The history of these communities yields a unique perspective on the racial dynamics, economic development, politics, and cultural life of the cities and towns that are included here. The contributors provide localized insights on the migration experience and help shape a detailed portrait of the Puerto Rican diaspora."—Pedro Cabán, University of Illinois

"This is an excellent, comprehensive collection of community histories across the Puerto Rican diaspora. To gather such a broad spectrum of Puerto Rican life from Boston to Hawai'i is a major accomplishment. The narratives bring into focus central aspects of the migratory and settlement process, and illuminate the resilience of a community often overlooked."—Andrés Torres, University of Massachusetts Boston

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgments1. Colonialism, Citizenship, and the Making of the Puerto Rican Diaspora: An Introduction – Carmen Teresa Whalen2. Borinkis and Chop Suey: Puerto Rican Identity in Hawai'i, 1900 to 2000 – Iris López3. Jesús Colón and the Making of a New York City Community, 1917 to 1974 – Linda C. Delgado4. From Pan-Latino Enclaves to a Community: Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia, 1910-2000 – Víctor Vázquez-Hernández5. From Aguada to Dover: Puerto Ricans Rebuild Their World in Morris County, New Jersey, 1948 to 2000 – Olga Jiménez de Wagenheim6. Boricuas en Chicago: Gender and Class in the Migration and Settlement of Puerto Ricans – Maura I. Toro-Morn7. La Colonia de Lorain, Ohio – Eugenio "Gene" Rivera8. From "Rich Port" to Bridgeport: Puerto Ricans in Connecticut – Ruth Glasser9. Saving the Parcela: A Short History of Boston's Puerto Rican Community – Félix V. Matos Rodríguez10. Colonialism, Citizenship, and Community Building in the Puerto Rican Diaspora: A Conclusion – Carmen Teresa WhalenNotesSelected Bibliography on the Puerto Rican DiasporaAbout the ContributorsIndex

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