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Biographical materials, correspondence and photographs.

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Records (1948-1974) of the American Latvian Association (Washington, D.C.) include correspondence; organizational records; records of local branches; and publications of the Association.

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Collection consists of correspondence, meeting minutes, materials related to the annual congresses of the organization, newsletters, bulletins, event programs and announcements, correspondence with other Latvian organizations, photographs, and newspaper clippings.

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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...

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Collection consists of one ledger containing meeting minutes.

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Papers of Latvian American poet and author Edvarts Tuters (1893-1984) consist of typescripts of poetry and other writings, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and several publications.

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 biographical materials, correspondence, research notes and copies or drafts of articles related to Emma Lauberte's studies of languages and literatures.

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

Abstract Correspondence among the members of the Grinups family. Included is one letter from Herta Grinups (nee Zile) to her daughters Neda, Maija and Silvija, two from Silvija to her sister Neda; two letters written by Silvija while in DP Camps in Germany to her sister Maija who had already emigrated to the U.S.A.; and letters written by Silvija Balkits (nee Grinups) while living in Ocean, New York with her husband Janis Balkits to her mother Herta Grinups who was living in Bronx, New York; and...

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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.

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Collection consists of photographs and publications documenting the independence efforts of Latvians in Latvia and abroad.

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One ledger containing minutes of the Illinois Lavian Association from Chicago.

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Correspondence, newspaper clippings, pamphlets.

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Archive of Ms. Janis Riekstins, who was the President of the American Latvian Association in the United States. Mostly in Latvian (?), containing letters, envelopes, accountant information, papers, newspapers, etc. Dates ranging from the mid 70’s to mid 80’s.

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Collection consists of correspondence, unpublished poetry, travel notes and materials pertaining to the Latvian community in Minnesota.

Abstract Papers (1964-1989) consists of choir board meeting minutes, final report from the choir`s tresurer of July 3,1988, the acknoledgement by the Latvian Study Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan of the receipt of donated books of music in August 2,1988. Materials also include a notebook (1971-1989) from the last board president Mirdza Undenans. The notebook includes a list of members, rehearsal attendance sheet, some short notes about choir meetings, choir songs, festivals and concerts. There are some...

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Records and papers (1945-1980) of the Latvian Chorus Shield of Songs (Koris Dziesmu Vairogs) include correspondence; minutes; history; programs; and memorabilia. The group was formed in the displaced persons camp at Groshabersdorf, Germany, in 1945. Most of the members resettled in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, Michigan. The group continued there until it was disbanded in 1981.

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Collection consists of correspondence, reports, newspaper clippings, member obituaries, bulletins and other publications pertaining to the activities of the Latvian Railroadmen in Exile. The railroadmen were employed by the Latvian railroad system during 1919-1945, after emigration from Latvia following the end of World War II they formed an association headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, later in Sanford, Florida, and published an annual bulletin, among

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Records (1955-1969) of Amerikas Latviesu Palidzibas Fonds (Latvian Relief Fund of America, Inc.) consist of a loose-leaf notebook with brochures explaining insurance plans, and minutes and related materials of relief fund board meetings.

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Budget and planning documents, correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs and flyers.

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Papers and biographical essays written by students in the summer program of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo about Latvian and Latvian American personalities during the early 1970s.

Abstract Records (1957-1980) of Daugavas Vanagu Apvieniba Minesota (Latvian Welfare Association of Minnesota, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota) include correspondence; material relating to other Latvian American organizations; newsletters; and miscellany. Included are materials of or relating to the Latvian Foundation, Inc.; Patiesibas Fonds (Latvian Truth Fund, Inc.); Latviska Mantojuma Fonds (Latvian Heritage Foundation); the American Latvian Association and World Federation of Free Latvians;...

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The collection consists mainly of minutes from national and international meetings from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s. Newsletters and periodicals have been removed from the manuscript collection and added to the IHRC serials collection.

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

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Collection consists of theater playscripts, scrapbooks containing photographs of performances, newspaper clippings, reviews, event brochures and performance programs. Included are financial records of the organization.

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Records (1966) of Latviesu Jaunatnes Divreizdivi (Latvia Youth's Two-Times-Two) include a workbook for discussions of Latvian history and culture and Latvian problems in American society; song sheets; and brochures. The program is a one week summer seminar for Latvian youth. The 1966 gathering was at Camp Cavell, Lexington, Michigan.

Abstract The Leons Rumaks collection contains a number of various documents (letters, newspapers, publications, prints, pamphlets, programs, pictures, etc.) pertaining to the life of Mr. Rumaks as well as Latvian culture. Leons Rumaks was born on Febuary 5th, 1919, and passed away in January of 1987. The materials deal with a number of different Latvian topics, such as ‘The Red Scare’, Latvian culture, and Latvians in America. One particular folder (in box 2) contains information on the struggle that...

Abstract The records (1947 -1958) of Philadelphia Latvian archives consist of journals, notebooks, autobiographies, and newsletters.Included are two handwritten volumes by Paul Veinbergs titled "Atminas un vertejumi" (Memoirs and Appreciations), dealing with Latvian exile, Paul Veinberg’s memories about his first years in the United States, and letters from Fricis Ievins to I.Ritins (1947-1957). Records also contain notebooks with Indrikis Ritins' autobiography and memoirs in a series of...