JOURNAL ARTICLE

Portuguese New Orleans, 1840-1929.

  • Published In: Louisiana History, 2024, v. 65, n. 1. P. 67 1 of 3

  • Database: America: History and Life with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BUCKINGHAM, WILLIAM D. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article explores the history of the Portuguese community in New Orleans from 1840 to 1929. The Portuguese immigrants initially arrived as indentured laborers on sugar plantations but later established themselves in New Orleans. The article discusses how the Portuguese community navigated race and citizenship issues and highlights the role of benevolent societies in their integration. Despite their significant presence in the city during the 19th century, the Portuguese community has been largely forgotten in historical accounts. The article argues that assimilation into the white social order contributed to their subsequent absence from public consciousness. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Louisiana History. 2024/01, Vol. 65, Issue 1, p67
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0024-6816
  • Accession Number:176284066
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