Kostis Tamias Argoe papers

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: IHRC238

Staff Only

Abstract

Papers (1930-1969) of Kostis Tamias Argoe include published and unpublished articles; one-act plays; records of Greek American cultural organizations in Chicago, Ill.; scrapbooks; and correspondence and printed material related to the Cyprus issue. Articles include those written for The Greek Press by Argoe under his pseudonymn Tzimis Brouklis; and clippings from the United Community Echo. Records include those of the Hellenic Cultural Circle of Chicago (1951-1969) and the Peloponnesian Study Society of Chicago (1932-1963). Materials on the Cyprus issue include correspondence and leaflets of the Justice for Cyprus Committee; Cypriot government publications; and clippings from major newspapers. Most materials date from 1930-1932 and 1951-1969.

Dates

1930-1969

Creator

Argoe, Kostis Tamias, 1899-1982. (Person)

Language of Materials

Mainly in English; some Greek

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Kostis Tamias Argoe, born on June 5, 1899 (orginally Argyropoulos) was a Greek American journalist and community leader in Chicago, Ill. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and taught history and political science at Wright City College.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (8 boxes)

Subjects

College teachers Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Greek American dramatists. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Greek American journalists. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Greek American theater. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Greek Americans -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings