JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mapping Germanness in early 20th century USA: topic modeling and GIS within a small corpus framework.

  • Published In: Digital Scholarship in the Humanities, 2024, v. 39, n. 1. P. 430 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wang, Sijie; Kurzynski, Maciej 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the development of German-American ethnic identity and cultural nationalism in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly through the activities of the National German-American Alliance (NGAA) established in 1901. Using topic modeling and GIS analysis of NGAA conference proceedings, the study reveals key themes such as opposition to Prohibition, preservation of German language and culture, and the role of German-American social clubs and historical memory in fostering community cohesion. It also examines the 1902 visit of Prince Heinrich "Henry" of Prussia to the USA as a strategic cultural diplomacy effort by the German Empire to strengthen ties with German-Americans and influence American society. The article concludes that German-Americans cultivated a distinct ethnic identity rooted in cultural pride and political engagement until anti-German sentiment during World War I led to the dissolution of the NGAA and accelerated assimilation.

Additional Information

  • Source:Digital Scholarship in the Humanities. 2024/04, Vol. 39, Issue 1, p430
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Library and Information Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:2055-768X
  • DOI:10.1093/llc/fqad102
  • Accession Number:176806358
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