EuroAmericans in Idaho 

Although most of Idaho's citizens of European descent migrated from one of the other States, a significant part of our EuroAmericans immigrated directly from their Old World home, bringing their language, celebrations, and culture with them.

Challenge Grant projects which deal with Idaho's European Americans may use the following outline to suggest possible topics or subtopics. We hope that Challenge Grant participants will expand upon this initial list.

I. Subsistence

• Traditional foods

II. Shelter/architecture

• Traditional designs or special-use buildings

III. Clothing

• Everyday clothing
• Special occasions

IV. Goods & Services

• Traditional occupations
• Current occupations

V. Ideology

• Celebrations
• Ceremonies
• Education
• Stories&Myths

VI. Language

VII. Arts & Music

• Traditional music
• Modern artists and musicians

VIII. Recreation

• Games from the Old World

IX. Social structure

• Family
• Community organizations

XI. Political structure

XII. History

• Immigration into Idaho
• Regional histories

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