Ramsey County History – Spring 1998: “The Story of Rose Hanna and Her Journey from Old-World Palestine to St. Paul”

Year
1998
Volume
33
Issue
1
Creators
Rose Hanna and Jean Hanna
Topics

The Story of Rose Hanna and Her Journey from Old-World Palestine to St. Paul

Author: Rose Hanna, as told to Jean Hanna

Rose Hanna was born Wardeh Awwad in Jifna, Palestine. Soon after her marriage, in 1948, she became a Palestinian refugee. In 1956 she and her family landed in St. Paul. Seven years later she was a widow with four young children to support. It is the immigrants’ tale, this time with a 20th century, Middle Eastern flavor, and charmingly written.

PDF of Hanna article

Year
1998
Volume
33
Issue
1
Creators
Rose Hanna and Jean Hanna
Topics