Support/Connections Abroad

Guiding Questions For Sources

• How did Lawrence serve as a nexus for interaction between America and places of immigrants’ origins? How were trans-national ties maintained? How are these ties viewed by non-immigrants in the US?

• Why would immigrants have such a strong connection home?

• How does this connection make Lawrence a special or unique place?

City of Lawrence Press Release January 7, 2015: Mayor Rivera Strengthen Ties with Dominican Republic: Will Visit DR to Announce Education Agreement.

Memorial Stone Famine Memorial Lawrence, MA Republic of Ireland

Lawrence Eagle Tribune October 1 2002

"Dominican president visit to Lawrence Makes History"

Memorial Stone Famine Memorial Lawrence, MA Famine Relief

Hurricane David Relief Effort

Found at Lawrence History Center

Lawrence Eagle Tribune April 24 1984- “Torn Between Two Worlds” by Kathie Neff

Memorial Hall Library Microfilm