Abstract

ABSTRACTWhat can three exhibitions in the 1930s tell us about diaspora nationalism and Yugoslavia? During the interwar period, the newly-formed Kingdom of Yugoslavia struggled to win the loyalty of its overseas population, which it called its ‘tenth province’, through symbolic displays at World Fairs and International expositions in the United States. Although initially emigrant activists controlled these exhibitions, over the decade the Yugoslav foreign service took control. By analyzing this power struggle, I unravel how both the homeland and the host country shape the expression and presentation of diaspora nationalism.

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