Unbound: A Collection of Indiana Stories

Syrian Hoosiers: Immigrant Stories in the Crossroads of America


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Casey and Regan dive into the rich world of Indiana's Syrian immigrant communities. First, Casey looks at the immigrant community that existed in Indianapolis in the early 1900s, through the lens of a local celebrity, Ramanos the Fencer. Then, Regan tells about the largest Syrian community outside of New York located in Fort Wayne, and how they made their homes there.

Ramanos the Fencer
Largest Syrian Colony Outside New York

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Unbound: A Collection of Indiana StoriesBy Indiana Historical Society


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