Theodore Saloutos papers

Collection

Identifier: IHRC2355

Staff Only

Abstract

Papers (1932-1982) of Theodore Saloutos include personal and professional correspondence; research notes; documentation of organizational, teaching, and political activities; photographs; diaries; and memorabilia. Correspondents include Louis Adamic, Pete Domenici, Roger Daniels, Victor Greene, Oscar Handlin, Gary Hart, Andrew T. Kopan, Charles C. Moskos, Moses Rischin, Joseph Rouchek, Carl Frederick Wittke, Rudolph Vecoli, Alan Cranston, and Birch Baye.

Dates

1932-1982

Creator

Saloutos, Theodore. (Person)

Language of Materials

Mainly in Greek and English

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

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

OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Theodore Saloutos, an eminent historian of agrarian politics and reform movements, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., son of immigrant parents from Peloponnisos. He taught at the University of Wisconsin, Oberlin College, and the University of California, Los Angeles. While at Oberlin College he began work on Greek immigration which ultimately resulted in publication of The Greeks in the United States (1964). He was deeply involved in Greek community affairs, participating in organizations such as the Sons of Pericles (Milwaukee), the Order of AHEPA, the Hellenic University Club of Southern California, and the Save Cyprus Council of Southern California. Saloutos wrote several major works and numerous articles, and was a frequent speaker.