Kenneth Scambray Boeken

Focusing on the period from 1870 to 1940, this study delves into the experiences of Italian immigrants across thirteen western states. It highlights their significant contributions to the region's development and explores the collaborative dynamics among various immigrant groups in western enclaves. By challenging contemporary views on immigration, race, and gender, the work provides a nuanced understanding of Italian Americans' roles and relationships in shaping the American West.

Kenneth Scambray's first collection of short stories, set in southern California, the central coast, and the San Joaquin valley, depicts an expansive Californian landscape and explores how California's history and Italian Americans are inextricably intertwined. California is a place of settlement, struggle, and success for Italian Americans.