Kostis Tamias Argoe papers
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Papers (1930-1969) of Kostis Tamias Argoe include published and unpublished articles; one-act plays; records of Greek American cultural organizations in Chicago, Ill.; scrapbooks; and correspondence and printed material related to the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
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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)
- 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
- Author
- IHRC Archives
- 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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