Herbert Lääne (Laane) papers

Collection

Identifier: IHRC3712

Staff Only

Abstract

Biographical materials, correspondence, drawings, postcards and some print materials.

Dates

1945-1998

Language of Materials

Estonian, English, German

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.

HISTORICAL SKETCH

11.10.1921 Karilatsi parish, Võrumaa, Estonia – 13.08.2000 Manahawkin, New Yersey, USASports journalist, journalist, athlete, strongman.Graduated from Võru Gymnasium (Võru Gümnaasium) in Estonia. Emigrated to Germany in 1944, in 1949 moved to USA. Board member of the Estonian Sports Association in USA, member of Estonian Freedom Fighters Movement, member of Lakewood Estonian Fighters Association, worked in the information center Estonian Sports in Emigration. In 1996 received a diploma from the Estonian Sports Association Kalev for the publication of „Sports Bulletin“ magazine.Bibliography:Sport Bülletään / Välis-Eesti Spordi Info (V. E. S. I.) = Estonian Sport Central Bureau (E. S. I. C. B.) ; toimetus: Herbert Lääne, Anne Engel-Roolend, Agu Lääne. Barnegat (USA, New Jersey) : V.E.S.I., 1980-2000Wife: Maret (nee Saarn, Allikas; 07.06.1916 Tallinn, Estonia -16.11.1997 Barnegat, NJ, USA) married in 1946.Son: Agu

Extent

5 linear inches

Additional Description

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 2012. Gristel Ramler and Tiina Trumberg of the National Archives in Tallinn, Estonia, worked with IHRC staff on the project.