The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History
Author | : David Dirck Van Tassel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1165 |
Release | : 1996-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0253330564 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780253330567 |
Rating | : 4/5 (567 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History written by David Dirck Van Tassel and published by . This book was released on 1996-01 with total page 1165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History, provides a comprehensive review of Cleveland, Ohio, over its 200-year history. it contains more than 2000 entries, 150 photographs, maps, and charts. Interpretive essays explore the major facets of the communityÕs history, including the environment, rock ÔnÔ roll, womenÕs history, funerals and funerary practices, aviation, The aerospace industry, and ethnic and race relations. Some 1800 shorter entries cover every type of organization and event that was prominent in the cityÕs history; there are factual accounts of such noted organizations as the Cleveland Orchestra, As well as lesser-known groups such as the Ivan Cankar Dramatic Society, which was established by the cityÕs Slovenian community.