In 1980, the University of Oklahoma Press published a ten-book series titled Newcomers to a New Land that described and analyzed the role of the major ethnic groups that have contributed to the history of Oklahoma. The series was part of Oklahoma Image, a project sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Library Association and made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. In response to numerous requests, the University of Oklahoma Press has reissued all ten volumes in the series. Published unaltered from the original editions, these books continue to have both historical and cultural value for reasons the series editorial committee stated as well. "Though not large in number as compared to those in some states, immigrants from various European nations left a marked impact on Oklahoma's history. As in the larger United States, they worked in many economic and social roles that enriched the state's life. Indians have played a crucial part in Oklahoma's history, even to giving the state her name. Blacks and Mexicans have also fulfilled a special set of roles, and will continue to affect Oklahoma's future. The history of each of these groups is unique, well worth remembering to both their heirs and to other people in the state and nation. Their stories come from the past, but continue on the future."

This work depicts the life and times of nineteenth-century Czech-America's most important political and cultural leader -- Charles Jonas. Included are details about Czech attitudes toward American issues.

See article: Garver, Bruce M. "Americans of Czech and Slovak Ancestry in the History of Czechoslovakia." 11, no. 2 (Winter 1993): 1-14.

This valuable resource book was written by Dr. Jan Habenicht of Chicago and published by the Hlas Publishing company of St. Louis in 1910. The research of Dr. Habenicht included extensive travel across the entire United States and writing thousands of letters. It was translated into English by Miroslav Koudelka, a member of CGSI, and edited and arranged by Paul M. Makousky, Publication Chair of CGSI. The book has 595 pages (8 1/2" x 11"), is bound by a hardcover and features a beautifully finished metallic blue and white jacket containing a photograph of the Dvorak family in the raspberry field in Minnetonka Township, Minnesota on the front and the Vasko family on their farm near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin on the back. Additions to the book include an index to the illustrations (276 of them), a foreword to the English edition by Paul M. Makousky, a list of the Czech fraternal organizations (appendix II), maps of the 14 states with the largest Czech populations (appendix I), a complete surname index (over 2,400 names), a geographical name index, and a biography of the author. Even if you don't find your family name(s) in this book, it is very valuable in describing the living conditions and experiences of our Czech forbearers from the mid 1800's to 1910. This book provides the most extensive description of Czech life; in religion, among fraternal organizations, in the press, in theater, and in the struggle for maintaining the Czech heritage versus becoming part of the American melting pot. An index listing all surnames in History of Czechs in America was added as a feature to the English edition.

"Although many pieces touch upon the clash of Eastern European and America cultures and the gloomy oppressiveness of Communist rule, most deal freshly with the general concerns of human existence...."--Publishers Weekly

See the article: Jahelka, Joseph. "The Role of Chicago Czechs in the Struggle for Czechoslovak Independence." 31, no. 4 (December 1938): 381-410

See the section: Miller, Wayne C. "Czech Americans: A Guide to the Czech-American Experience." vol. 1, 637-43.

See the chapter: Odlozilik, Otakar. "The Czechs." 204-23.

See the article: Solle, Zdenek. "Vojtech Naprstek and His Era: Bohemia, the United States, and the Transmission of Cultures." 17, no. 1 (Spring 1990):1-30.

See the article: Solle, Zdenek. "Czech Political Refugees in the United States during the Nineteenth Century." 74, no. 3-4 (Fall/Winter 1993): 142-49.