American Latvian Association in the United States (Washington, DC) records
Abstract
Records (1948-1974) of the American Latvian Association (Washington, D.C.) include correspondence; organizational records; records of local branches; and publications of the Association.
Dates
- 1948-1974
Creator
- American Latvian Association in the United States (Organization)
Language of Materials
Mainly in Latvian
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
The American Latvian Association was founded in 1951 and currently has about 10,000 members in 190 local groups. The organization's purpose is to unite and represent Latvians in the United States. The Association comprises four bureaus, for cultural affairs, information, relief and assistance, and sports. Publications include Kulturas Biroja Biletens; ALA Zurnals; ALA Vestis; and Latvian News Bulletin, as well as Sunday school textbooks.
Extent
20 Linear Feet
- Latvian Americans -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Inventory of the American Latvian Association in the United States (Washington, DC) records.
- Author
- IHRC Archives
- Date
- 2016
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding Aid in English
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- Box: Oversize 1 (Mixed Materials)
Collecting Area Details
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