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Latvian Railroadmen in Exile (Latvias Dzelzcelnieks Trimda) records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC1353

Abstract

Collection consists of correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, member obituaries, bulletins and other publications pertaining to the activities of the Latvian Railroadmen in Exile. The railroadmen were employed by the Latvian railroad system during 1919-1945, after emigration from Latvia following the end of World War II they formed an association headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, later in Sanford, Florida, and published an annual bulletin, among

Dates

  • 1953-1982

Language of Materials

Latvian

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

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

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.

For further information regarding the copyright, please contact the IHRCA.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

PROVENANCE

Collection acquired from the Latvian Studies Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1995.

  • Exile Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Latvian Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Railroad Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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

Collecting Area Details

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