Join us as Dr. Víctor Vázquez-Hernández introduces his second book focusing on the early history of Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia. Dr. Vázquez taught history at Temple University and is the co-editor of the anthology <em>The Puerto Rican Diaspora: Historical Perspectives.</em>

<em>Únete a nosotros con el Dr. Víctor Vázquez-Hernández presenta su segundo libro centrado en la historia temprana de los puertorriqueños en Filadelfia. El Dr. Vázquez enseñó historia en la Universidad de Temple y es también co-editor de la antología "La diáspora puertorriqueña: Perspectivas históricas."</em>

Before the Wave: Puerto Ricans in Philadelphia, 1910-1945 is a social history of the genesis of the Puerto Rican community in Philadelphia with a special emphasis on the interwar years (1919-1941). It connects the community's origins to the mass migration of the post-WW II years when Puerto Ricans consolidated their presence in Philadelphia (1945-1985).

• In English
• Refreshments will be served
• Book sale &amp; signing opportunity
• Free Parking

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