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The collection contains the autobiography of Clayton A. Videen entitled "The Hard Life and Good Times of Clayton A. Videen by himself".

Abstract The collection consists of photocopies of newspaper articles paraphrased or hand-copied during 1939 about labor strikes from: Duluth Daily Tribune, The Outlook, Labor World, Duluth Herald, Duluth News Tribune, The Literary Digest, The New Republic. Videen comments...

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Records (1981-1985) of Vidienes Balsis, a Latvian newsletter based in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, consist of correspondence; editorial manuscripts, notes, and photographs; clippings; and copies of various Latvian publications.

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Vienna Laine's collection contains a scrapbook and photocopies of newspaper clippings from mainly American newspapers concentrating on the Winter War between Finland and Russia in 1939-1940. Also issues of "The Minneapolis Morning Tribune" and "Minneapolis Star-Journal" from December 1939 to February 1940. Some of the clippings pertain to Finnish Americans, chiefly to Finns in Minnesota. In addition, one book ("Suuri Taistelu Kristuksen ja saatanan valilla" by E. G. White) is included.

Abstract Papers of Vienna C. Maki in the Minnesota Finnish American Family History Collection consist of typed memories from the early 1900's including biographies of her parents, Gust and Katri Saari.. Also included are a transcript of an interview with Katri Saari; a photocopy of Katri's death certificate and an obituary about her; a copy of memorial booklet of Katri's funeral service held in 1984; a genealogical chart; photocopies of postcards; photocopies of Vienna's and her brother Edwin's (b....

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Contains a single mixed media collage.

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Manuscripts and typescripts of works by Vikentii Shandor, a Ukrainian American scholar, mainly on the history of the Carpatho-Rusyn region in Ukraine and emigration from Ukraine between World War I and II, and also on Ukrainian exiles in Canada and the United States following World War II. Included are diaries and personal correspondence.

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Estonian sailor who escaped N. Khrushchev's ship "Baltika" for freedom in 1960. Personal data, bulletins, correspondence (political, personal , postcards), periodicals, clippings, newspapers, phonograph (45 RPM)

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Papers about Estonian banking system, Estonian Students Society (house rules, correspondence, reports, lecture texts) and EELC in USA (correspondence, financial documents, reports, minutes, printed matter).

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Estonian Boy Scouts, Estonian Male Chorus and countless community activities where he was a leader or participant.

Research paper - mechanical engineer, speeches, memos, brochures, clippings, correspondence, song sheets, Estonian fraternal organizations.

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Biography, memoirs, letters, manuscript, article, clippings, correspondence (some with Peeter Speek).

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Scholarly work in German, article "Industry Applications" by Toom, work certificate.

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The papers (1926-1983) of Vilis Hazners consist of materials pertaining to the Committtee for a Free Latvia - by-laws, correspondence, financial records, acount books. Included are also documents by Vilis Hazners and others with information about occupied Latvia, articles, and speeches composed by Vilis Hazners. Collection contains clippings from newspapers and magazines from Soviet Latvia. There are also materials related to the Latvian Welfare Association.

Abstract The Vijums collection consists of letters, greetings, newspaper clippings, and brief accounting notes. The materials are arranged alphabetically and contain biographical information regarding and transcribed letters from Latvians throughout the world, primarily those living in exile, tracing their migrations. Most of the people chronicled in this collection were Vijums' colleagues and had served in Latvia as minor public officials of various ranks, mostly as county clerks. The collection...

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The collection of manuscripts and printed documents contains records of the private and commercial affairs of citizens of the village of Horche, Spain, between the late 17th and late 19th centuries.

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Personal correspondence, invites and programs, documents about Foundation for Estonian Arts and Letters.

Abstract The Vincent A. Rogosta Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1923-1986) includes Supreme Convention books, minutes, and reports (1923, 1971, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1981); Supreme Council minutes (1971); OSIA constitution and general laws (1949, 1964), and a ritual book, along with Rhode Island Grand convention books (1961-1986), Grand Lodge correspondence (1969-1977), and Grand Venerable correspondence (1971-1977). Also included are Lodge minutes, officer lists, membership applications and...

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La Capria's papers (1952-1971) contain correspondence; newspaper clippings; photographs; and speeches.

Abstract Papers (1895-1976) of Vincent Massari (1898-1976) include biographical materials, correspondence relating to his civic activities, his travel agency, his work as a legislator, the Columbian Federation, L'Unione, the Ludlow Massacre of 1919, his work as a notary public, scrapbooks, and newspaper clippings. Correspondents include Frank Mancini, Giovanni Massari, Gaetano Venditti, Zopita Valentini, Ettore Chiariglione, Egidio Clemente, Girolamo Valenti, Carmelo Zito, Alberto Tarchiani, and and...

Abstract The P. Vincent Landi Order Sons of Italy in America collection (1929-1984) consists of Supreme lodge records included convention materials (1969-1981), reports of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, resolutions regarding the media and Italian Americans (1970), and reports on charitable activities. Also included are New York Grand Lodge records consisting of grand convention records (1969-1982), grand council minutes (1969), brochures from various events, a large selection of documents of the...

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The collection contains the papers of Vincent Starrett. The papers consist of manuscript materials, including typescripts, illustrations and jacket covers, newspaper clippings, correspondence, "Books Alive" materials, and plays.

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Collection contains production material for children's books created by Vincent Torre.

Abstract Papers (1970) of Vincenza Scarpaci consist of an annotated bibliography and biographical information on the history of Italians in Louisiana, ca. l890-1910; contained on index cards. The collection includes a microfilm copy of the Donaldsville, La., Daily Times (June, 1897 through May, 1898). In addition, the collection contains two reels of microfilm relating to a WPA ethnic records survey of Italians in Philadelphia. Included are photographs Scarpaci collected for her book "A Portrait of...

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Papers (1927-1964) of Vincenzo de Lalla (b.1883) consist of correspondence with the Italian American poets and authors Arturo Giovannitti; Nino Caradonna; Cesare Crespi; Onorio Ruotola; and others. Many of the letters contain comments on literary works and discussions of political events. In the Ruotolo and Crespi folders, requests for financial support from de Lalla and expressions of gratitude for his support are important themes. Also included are six poems by de Lalla.

Abstract The Vincenzo Procopio Order Sons of Italy in America Collection (19895-1941) consists of personal papers of Procopio and materials relating to OSIA. Personal papers include Procopio's student card from the University of Rome (1895), a press card for a Messina newspaper (1897), picture cards promoting his New York City legal and financial services (1905), and letters (1908-1928) thanking him for his work on behalf of Republican candidates in West Virginia. Materials relating to OSIA include...

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Photocopies of biographical information, newspaper clippings, correspondence, legal documents and excerpts of Sica;s writings; also some posthumous obituraries and retrospectives.

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This collection consists of manuscript materials related to one novel by Viola Canales.

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Contains 1 colored illustration

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The collection contains Violet Sieder's speeches and articles, as well as her reference files. The papers reflect her interests in community organization and planning, volunteers in community and social services, and her academic career.

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Virginia Allen Jensen's papers focus on her work both as author and translator of children's books.