Settling in New York
This picture shows the difficulties that Puerto Ricans had settling in New York. Harsh work conditions were common for many who worked as farm workers and most of them lived in dilapidated barracks.
Haslip-Viera, G., Falcón, A., Rodríguez, F. V. M., & Pantoja, A. (Eds.). (2005). Boricuas in Gotham: Puerto Ricans in the Making of Modern New York City: Essays in Memory of Antonia Pantoja. Princeton, NJ: Markus Wiener Pub. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/905111.Boricuas_in_Gotham
This book is an anthology of essays on the Puerto Rican culture in New York City and
experiences of migrants in the city. Authors present different perspectives including the
experiences of minorities in the city, the culture such as Spanish Harlem culture, and
even participation in development. The anthology is a very rich source of secondary
reports and information on Puerto Ricans of New York. The diverse views and
perspectives are useful in creating a holistic understanding of the Puerto Rican experience
in the city. This anthology is useful in understanding everyday lives, challenges, and culture of Puerto Ricans living in New York.