The Gollogher Family (2) by AWARE-LA https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v Made with a warm hug en-us 2022-06-21 13:18:20 UTC 2026-02-21 07:05:24 UTC hello@padlet.com County Donegal, Ireland ericwmichalak https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240305730
MEMBERS:
John Gollogher age 34 (father)
Miriam Gollogher, age 25 (aunt)
Shamus Gollogher, age 54 (grandfather)
Shayna Gollogher, age 53 (grandmother)
Timothy Gollogher, age 18
Julius Gollogher, age 12        
Melinda Gollogher, age 9

OCCUPATION: 
Farming, Blacksmith

FROM: 
County Donegal, Ireland

MIGRATION TO STATES: 
1890 to improve quality of life.

Click Here for your family's cultural identity.


]]> 2022-07-10 02:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240305730 Ellis Island, United States ericwmichalak https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240305839 Welcome to Ellis Island, gateway to the United States for everyone without a first or second class ticket. This is how over 12 million people will enter the U.S.—In fact, over 40% of all Americans can trace their roots to someone who passed through here. 
 
Welcome to the Melting Pot! 
 
You will need to fit in, so hard decisions must be made.
]]> 2022-07-10 02:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240305839 Boston, MA, USA ericwmichalak https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240305982 Media reports continuously scapegoat Irish immigrants for local economic problems. Editorials depict Irish immigrants as ‘white niggers’ and claim that both African Americans and Irish are similarly ‘uncivilized.’

Something must be done to help your family be seen as American.

What will you give up to give your family the best chance of survival in this new country?

A. Regional Identity

B. Gaelic Language

C. Spirituality and Family Gathering
]]> 2022-07-10 02:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240305982 Fort Wayne, IN, USA ericwmichalak https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306103 An old family friend you knew in Ireland is on the construction crew for the Union Pacific Railroad headed through the mid-West. He invites John and Timothy to join the railroad line, securing them jobs. The rest of the family follows the line from boom town to boom town, finally settling in one town.]]> 2022-07-10 02:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306103 Springfield, IL, USA ericwmichalak https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306281 You have trouble finding a job because most local businesses have “Irish need not apply” signs in their windows. Coupled with anti- Catholic sentiment, it is hard to find work for the rest of the family. Some of your Irish friends who run businesses recommend that you stop attending the Catholic church and pretend to be Lutheran.

Your family needs to find work to survive.

What will you sacrifice to prove yourself worthy of employment in your new home?

A. Regional Identity

B. Gaelic Language

C. Spirituality and Family Gathering

A moment for reflection: 
How are you feeling about the choices you have made so far?


]]> 2022-07-10 02:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306281 Decatur, IL, USA ericwmichalak https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306380 An old family friend you knew in Ireland has a well-established bakery in the town you have arrived in. He invites your father to co-manage the shop. Working in a bakery is far less dangerous than the railroad work that brought you to this town. Perhaps there is a future here after all. It finally seems that you are finding acceptance and success in your new home.]]> 2022-07-10 02:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306380 Sullivan, IL, USA ericwmichalak https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306429 The bakery business is going well and your family feels comfortable for the first time in a long time. However, your children are frequently bullied and harassed by other neighborhood kids because they are Irish. They come home confused and frustrated. Your youngest tells you she doesn't want to go to school anymore because she is scared.
 
More sacrifices must be made for the sake of your children.

What will you do to help your children feel safe in their new home?

A. Regional Identity

B. Gaelic Language

C. Spirituality and Family Gathering

Moment of Reflection:
Do you think giving so much up will allow you to be accepted as true Americans?


]]> 2022-07-10 02:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306429 Panama City Beach, FL, USA ericwmichalak https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306541 With hard work and sacrifice, your family is finally succeeding in your new country. The children are less anxious and make friends at school. With time, you secure enough economic stability to afford family vacations that allow you a respite from the harsh winter months.]]> 2022-07-10 02:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306541 Macon, IL, USA ericwmichalak https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306672 After years of co-managing the bakery your baker friend retires and moves to the “Big City”. In a surprising gesture, he leaves the bakery to your family. Timothy, Julius, and Melinda take over the bakery as full owners. Over time, business increases and becomes dependable. Folks in the area take a liking to your traditional Irish baked goods. Things are changing for the better.]]> 2022-07-10 02:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/stochluk/tloszn6535n0692v/wish/2240306672