Jan Pesek papers
Abstract
Papers (1875-1945) of Jan Martin Pesek (1869-1945) contain clippings, events programs, ephemera, and correspondence pertaining to Czech American activities, particularly the immigrnt group's cultural affairs in St. Paul, Minnesota. Includes published material as well.
Dates
- 1875-1945
Creator
- Pesek, Jan Martin, 1869-1945 (Person)
Language of Materials
Czech
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
Jan Martin Pesek (1869-1945) was born on Feb. 8, 1869 in Hvozdec, Cechy (Bohemia). Pesek's family were among the earliest Czech settlers in St. Paul, Minn. He was active in Czech activities and organizations.
Extent
7 Linear Feet
- Czech American theater. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Czech Americans -- Minnesota -- Saint Paul. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Czech Americans -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Ethnic theater. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Inventory of the Jan Pesek papers.
- 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
Contact The Immigration History Research Center Archives Collecting Area