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Collection consists of personal and professional correspondence, research notes, drafts of articles, and lectures on chemistry, philosophy, and linguistics.

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Excerpt from memoir "Anna's Story", concerning experiences in Augsburg, Germany, Displaced Persons camp, covering the period of Summer 1945 - Fall 1949.

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Correspondence, personal documents, newspaper clippings, materials pertaining to the Grigors' activities in the Latvian scouting movement and to the Latvian community in Michigan.

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Collection consists of materials documenting the life of the Latvian American community in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and beyond.

Abstract Collection consists of the following items: a copy of Janis Balkits' application for citizenship, a paper copy of the narrative (with sources) that Ivars Balkits researched and wrote about his father's life and the voyage of the 29 Latvians across the Atlantic in 1948, a brochure of the 2000 exposition at the Occupation Museum in Riga, Latvia, about the journey of Gundel, scrapbook, Janis Balkits' 2-page "Life-story" in Latvian, a flash drive with the narrative in PDF format, plus scans of...

Abstract This collection of papers documents Paikens’ life primarily from the time of his departure from Latvia in 1944 to the time of his mother’s death in 1977. A number of identification cards and report cards give evidence to his immediate post-war activities, but the bulk of information comes from his collected correspondence with his mother in Latvia, which began in 1956. Among the letters are scattered receipts for money and packages sent, as well as a few photographs. The letters, including...

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Collection consists of personal correspondence, church services brochures, and materials pertaining to the Latvian Center "Garezers" in Michigan.

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Collection consists of typescripts of ca. 50 theatrical plays by George Alchimovics.

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A compilation of autobiographical materials describing Harijs Saukants' childhood in Latvia, WWII period, including the author's refugee experience, and emigration and resettlement in the United States. Includes copies of personal documentation, photogrpahs, news clippings.

Abstract The papers (1950-2003) of Janis Robins consist of materials related to various Latvian American organizations, sporting events and their reviews, brochures and pamphlets, newspaper clippings, reports on political and cultural developments in Latvia, and correspondence.The collection (1950-2003) includes materials related to different organizations: ALA board meetings (1980-1989;1998-2003) and congresses (1977-2003), LSC (Latvian Study Center) ( 1987-1997), Garezers (1969-1991),...

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

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6 binders containing correspondence, meeting minutes and other documentation pertaining to the Asscoiation's Cleveland Chapter (Daugavas Vanagu).

Abstract 11 oral history transcripts produced in conjunction with MA thesis "Persevering Endurance: Latvians in Minnesota, U of Northern Colorado, 2002. The interviews conducted by Michelle Klees between 2000 and 2001 focus on the experiences of Latvian displaced persons after WWII and their immigration to the United States. Covered are also Latvian traditions, the issue of maintaining one's ethnic culture after resettlement, and the activities of the Latvian American community in the Minneapolis/St....

Abstract The Raimunds Caks collection is comprised of personal papers that reflect his participation in a number of Latvian civic and cultural activities and organizations since settling in the United States after World War II. The folders include correspondence, bulletins, announcements, invitations, and reports. Though Caks is noted for his activity with Latvian scouting and journalism, this collection contains primarily documentation of his involvement with the Daugavas Vanagi, thus providing...

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Collection consists of personal documents, correspondence, newspaper clippings and photographs.