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Papers (1970-1971) of Jaroslav Bohdan Rudnyckyj consist of materials on the Manitoba Mosaic Congress (Oct. 13-17, 1970), the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturism in Canada, and copies of newspaper clippings pertaining to the Congress and Commission. The Congress is an organization whose purpose is to study the problems of ethnic groups in Canada. Rudnyckyj contributed recommendations and reactions to the Commission's study of the status of ethnic languages in Canada.

Abstract A pianist and teacher of voice and music, Zielinski was born in Lubycza Krolewska and studied piano in Poland and other parts of Europe. He was wounded during his participation in the Polish uprising against tsarist Russia in 1863-1864. In 1864, he came to the United States, enlisting as a bugler in the Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry of the Union Army. After the Civil War, he resumed his musical career, publishing piano music, appearing in concerts, and teaching piano and voice. He lived in...

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Papers (ca. 1920) of Jenny Lahti Velsek consist of two IWW songbooks, two notebooks belonging to Alex Wattuaho of Iron River, Mich., and a Finnish primer used by Jenny Lahti Velsek as a young girl. Also included is a poster dated 1987 of a memorial meeting for Fred Thompson.

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An eclectic but systematic collector of clippings, postcards referring to Estonians in general and Estonian independence period from 1918 to WWII, continued to DP camps and USA. Collection includes hand-copied maps indicating routes of Estonian and Finno Ugri groups around Lake Peipsi.

Abstract The Joanne L. Strollo Order Sons of Italy in America Collection (1923-1985) consists of Pennsylvania Grand Lodge records including correspondence, officers' lists and convention minutes (1963-1983); correspondence, officers' lists, minutes, and a recipe book of the Women's Division Council of the Pennsylvania Grand Lodge; a Supreme Convention book (1985); correspondence, minutes, by-laws, banquet programs, and newpaper clippings relating to Giuseppe Giusti Lodge No. 683; and correspondence...

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Correspondence, personal documents, and newspaper clippings.

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Biographical materials, Estonian history resource files.

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Johannes Lapmann's biographical documents, memoirs, manuscripts, notes, clippings, note books. Drafts, multiplied copies and work sheets of Johannes Lapmann's vision on how to solve world's (mostly economic) problems. Public letters and appeals concerning publishing his works and their introduction to the general public.

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Five notebooks/scrapbooks on the Esto Congress/Festival in 1976 in Baltimore.

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Major General. Personal documents, correspondence, diplomas, certificates, newspaper clippings, articles, obituary.

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Papers reflect Vannelli's avocation as a historian and collector of Italian Americana. Included are newspaper clippings pertaining to Italian American history, especially in Minnesota; annual reports, programs, and miscellany from Holy Redeemer Parish (St. Paul, MN); notebooks, including a biography of Vannelli's parents; a biography of Monsignor Louis Pioletti, poetry and historical research notes on the Italians in Minnesota; and a small quantity of personal material.

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Papers (1898-1967) of the Rev. John B. Fortunato (1880-1967), a minister in the United Presbyterian Church and pastor of an Italian American congregation in Pittsburgh, consist of photocopies of correspondence; newspaper clippings; and publications.

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Papers (1920-1945) of John Berlisg (1882-1945) include a short biography of him; photographs of him and the singing group "Svoboda"; translations of operettas, sheet music and an obituary.

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Papers (1934-1967) of John (Iwan Marian) Chinchenko (b. 1905), a Ukrainian Canadian botanist and plant physiologist, include biographical material and articles and papers on various scientific topics. Chinchenko was born in Ukraine, and before moving to Canada was professor of biology at Gannon College (Erie, Pa.), and Dunbarton College (Washington, D.C.).

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Collection consists of correspondence, pamphlets, reprints and other materials pertaining to research projects of John Diggins. The bulk of the materials is comprised of items gathered in researching the book "Mussolini and Fascism: The View from America" as well as various reactions to it (published by Princeton University Press in 1972).

Abstract The John G. Spatuzza Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1958-1985) includes Supreme Lodge records, Illinois Grand Lodge records, and other OSIA materials. Supreme Lodge records include convention documents (1965-1985), committee reports, correspondence (1975-1985), and financial reports. Illinois Grand Lodge materials include grand convention books and reports (1960-1980), correspondence (1958-1980), newsletters, scholarship and committee reports, and brochures from a variety of OSIA...

Abstract John Gera was a Twin Cities resident of Carpatho-Rusyn descent. He was a member of the Rusin Association of Minnesota and active in the local Greek Catholic/Byzantine Catholic community. The collection contains John Gera’s personal notes and scrapbooks pertaining to the Carpatho-Rusyn language, Rusin Association of Minnesota activities, and Carpatho-Rusyn history. The collection also contains material pertaining to Byzantine Catholics in the United States, including 7 VHS tapes of religious...

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Papers (n.d.) of Rev. John L. Zaplotnik, a Catholic priest, comprise publications and maps, reflecting his missionary work among Slovene Americans. He used the material in his own research and writings.

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Papers (1906-1958) of John P. Korhonen consist of photographs, correspondence, mortgages, stocks, and a declaration of intent for American citizenship. Also included is a funeral memorial folder for Korhonen.

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Papers (1962-1969) of Rev. John P. Wodarski include mimeographed materials, minutes, by-laws, constitution etc. pertaining to the Association of Polish Priests of Connecticut and Fr. Stephen Bartkowski, and an anniversary booklet from Holy Cross Church (New Britain, Connecticut).

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Papers (1950-1978) of John Wakiriak, an active member of the Minnesota Ukrainian community, consist of corresondence, programs, flyers, posters, and newspaper clippings. Materials pertain particularly to activities of Ukrainians in Minneapolis, especially members of the St. Constantine Ukrainian Catholic Church community.

Abstract Papers (1970-1984) of John Wiita (1888-1981) include his correspondence with Michael G. Karni, an autobiography, and short sketches on Finnish American labor history and biographies of Finnish Americans.The John Wiita collection originated from correspondence between John Wiita and Michael Karni, when Wiita began responding to specific questions with lengthy, detailed answers. In 1977 he wrote an essay on the co-op movement, which was followed the next year by a series of...

Abstract This collection consists of administrative records for the Joint Baltic American National Committee, an organization that represents Baltic-American communities in conjunction with issues related to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Materials date between 1954 and 1999, with the bulk of materials related to the 1980s and 1990s. Administrative records include: meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, bulletins, financial records, event planning, press releases, and general...

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Meeting minutes, financial records, correspondence. Sponsoring organizations included: American-Finnish Civic Association of Virginia, Finlandia Foundation - Virginia Chapter, Good Shepherd Ladies Aid, Knights of Kaleva, Ladies of Kaleva, Suomi Kerho, Zion Chapel Ladies Aid.

Abstract Joseph A.L. Errigo Order Sons of Italy Collection comprises records of various OSIA committees of the Delaware Grand Lodge and of local Delaware lodges, and personal papers of Errigo. Also included are newspaper clippings and photographs. Includes materials pertaining to the Immigration and Naturalization Committee, and the National Anti-Defamation Committee. Convention materials pertain to the Supreme convention (1951, 1959), and the Delaware Grand Convention (1977).Also included are...

Abstract The Joseph A. Montemarano (Order Sons of Italy in America) collection (1974-1987) consists of Supreme lodge materials including convention records (1981-1987), council minutes (1980-1986), foundation documents (1980-1986), reports of the Garibaldi-Meucci Musem and of the Commission on Social Justice (1980-1986), and records of the 1981 visit to the Italian earthquake region. New York Grand Lodge records include convention records (1974-1987), council minutes (1971-1986), and papers of State...

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The Joseph Cernuto Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1929-1967) consists of Supreme Convention books (1939-1967), a copy of the General Laws of the Order (1931), Pennsylvania Grand Convention books (1929-1957), miscellaneous Pennsylvania Grand Lodge testimonial dinner programs, the program for the dedication of the building for Loggia Nuova Camillo Benso Di Cavour No. 874 (Mt. Pleasant, Pa.) (1948), and newspaper clippings.

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Collection consists of research notes, curriculum materials, and copies of articles on subjects of linguistics.

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Papers (1907-1980) of Joseph M. Couri, a Lebanese American, include photographs; correspondence; and copies of citizenship documents for Tony Ferris (originally Antonios Fares) and his wife Najiba Ferris. Also included is a pamphlet on the Ladies Itoo Society (Peoria, Illinois).

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Papers (1923-1959) of Joseph Pavlicek (1890- ) pertain mainly to his activities in various Czech American organizations. Included are biographical information; correspondence; newspaper clippings; financial records; and scrapbooks.