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Bostoni Eesti Selts (Boston Estonian Society) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3190

Abstract

Circular letter, correspondence, historical sketch, general ledger and rules of procedure documenting the organization's activities.

Dates

  • 1937-1992

Creator

Language of Materials

Estonian, English

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.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

The Boston Estonian Association was founded in Sping 1936 by Ludvig Juht and Dr Mihkel Kask. The main goal of the society was to unite Estonians in and around Boston, and to promote their cultural and national activity.

Extent

1 linear inch

PROVENANCE

Collection transferred to the IHRC from the Estonian Archives in the U.S.A. (EAU) in 2003-2005. It was processed as part of a collaborative project between the Estonian Archives in the USA (Lakewood, New Jersey), the National Archives of Estonia (NAE), and the IHRC in March 2010. Margit Laanemets and Kristel Tammik of the National Archives in Tallinn, Estonia, worked with IHRC staff on the project.

Title
Inventory of the Bostoni Eesti Selts (Boston Estonian Society) records.
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

Contact:

612-625-4800