The Americanization of Eastern European Immigrants--Roebling Factory Workers in Early 20th Century was presented by Samuel Stephens at Pennwood Village's Penn Hall on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Sam Stephens scoured through newly discovered employee records of nearly 900 workers in Roebling Factory's Rope Shop No. 2. to answer the question “Why are some workers who emigrated to the United States considered 'American' while others were not?”
Were they considered American as identified with their country of origin (Hungarian-American) or only by their country of origin (Hungary)? How was the process of becoming American influenced by public attitudes and the political circumstances of the day? Are there parallels with migration issues today?

Samuel Stephens, trustee of the Trent House Association, holds degrees in sociology from Reed College, and the University of Michigan. He is Vice President of CAPD (Center for Assessment and Policy Development), and recent past senior survey researcher at Mathematica Policy Research, designing and directing large-scale data collection and evaluation projects. His passion includes expanding the Association's interpretation of slavery, native peoples and immigration.

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