Intertwined destinies, strengthened ties: Migration paths from Luxembourg to Brazil (1920-1965)

This PhD project looks at the migration paths from Luxembourg to Brazil between 1920 and the mid-1960s, which were deeply intertwined with the activities of the Luxembourg-based steelmaker ARBED – today ArcelorMittal – in Brazil following the inauguration of its subsidiary in 1921 in the State of Minas Gerais.

As well as the PhD thesis, this research project aims to provide an unconventional way of “writing” history with the making of an interactive webdocumentary exploring Luxembourg’s industrial history overseas and the past of the transnational migrants’ community, the 'Colônia Luxemburguesa'.

The PhD project is supervised by Prof. Dr Andreas Fickers, with a joint supervision agreement with the University of São Paulo and collaboration with the CNA.