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Displaced persons

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 126 Collections and/or Records:

Aina Meritse papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3581
Abstract

Correspondence, documents related to receiving pension from Germany.

Dates: 1971-1981

Aksel Linkhorst papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3793
Abstract

Aksel Linkhorst's peronal documents and clippings about A. Linkhorst, documents related to Aksel Linkhorst's professional activities, collected manuscripts, printed matter, Karl Ast's documents, Estonian Committee evacuation commission's archive. Reports from people who fled Estonia 1945-1947 with information about the situation in Estonia. Speech texts, documents of Estonian General Consulate in New York.

Dates: 1939-1979

Albany-Schenectady Eesti Ühing (Estonian Association in Albany and Schenectady, New York) records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC3049
Abstract

Minutes, correspondence, chronicle, brochures, material about the Estonian supplemental school in Albany-Schenectady (journals, correspondence, incoming brochures and bulletins)

Dates: 1954-1982

Aleksanders Janek papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC1115
Abstract

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

Dates: 1945-1970

Alfred and Jutta Anderson papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3103
Abstract

Collection consists of personal papers, certificates, documents, personal correspondence, documents of various Estonian diaspora organizations, included are also photographs and manuscripts of Anderson's memoirs and speeches.

Dates: 1929-1980

Alfred Luts papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3711
Abstract

Manuscript "Heitluste keerises", collected materials about the deaths of Estonian soldiers in Siberia, report to the Kersten Commission 1953, correspondence with Ernst Lüebik, documents about Estonian military history, Karl Masik's letters, correpondence.

Dates: 1944-1982

Anna-Marie Kaseoru (nee Kuuse) papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3546
Abstract

Personal memoir of displaced persons camp experience.

Dates: Event: 1944-1950

Anna Motivans papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2976
Abstract

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

Dates: 1945-1949

Anton Zakelj papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2887
Abstract

Typescript of a memoir "Starting Over in Cleveland" by Anton Zakelj, translated from Slovenian into English and edited by John Zakelj, with photographs by Anton Zakelj. Also a typescript of an article "Cleveland in the 50s" by Anton Zakelj. The Zakelj family immigrated to the United States from Slovenia in 1950, settling in Cleveland, Ohio. The memoir depicts life in the Slovenian neighborhood of Cleveland, around the St. Vitus Church.

Dates: 1950-1953

Ants Oras papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3598
Abstract

Manuscripts, correspondence, personal correspondence, poetry translations, newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1948-1990

Arnold Pesti papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3610
Abstract

A. Pesti's autobiography, correspondence, essays on various topics, notes, list of council members of the Estonian Evangelical Church of St. Paul congregation in New York, Estonian Students Society church service program, newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1959-1988

Arturs and Emilija Grigors papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC842
Abstract

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

Dates: 1940-1970

August Albo papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC591
Abstract

Personal papers, passports, copy art

Dates: 1893-1963

August Okas papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3683
Abstract Eclectic collection about materials collected by August Okas. Union of Estonian Medical Doctors Society documents, list of Estonian medical doctors in Germany 1948, Leo Laurson's memoirs about Henrik Visnapuu and Julius Kuperjanov, Edmund Klimberg's memoirs about Eduard Viiralt, documents belonging to Hans Idam (2 letters from Henrik Visnapuu). Aadu Lüüs' letters. Johannes Meremägi's personal documents, collected materials about Estonians in Argentina. Includes photos, programs, clippings...
Dates: 1923-1991

August Pensa papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3704
Abstract

Some personal documents and articles by August Pensa. Documents concerning Estonian Philatelic Society. Scrapbooks of newspaper clippings on philately and other topics.

Dates: 1931-1978

Austra Austrina papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC257
Abstract

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

Dates: 1960-1986

Balkits Family papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3927
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...
Dates: 1948-2000

Bruno Laan papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3559
Abstract

Relief for Estonia "Merevärrav" : overview of activities 1992-2000, family history 1854-1999, no personal documents.

Dates: 1992-2000

Camilla Kuus papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC3717
Abstract

Copies of Camilla Saarepera's personal documents, newspaper clippings about Camilla Kuus, copies and clippings of Camilla Kuus' letters to the editor (mostly to the Washington Times), letters to the Estonian Archives in the U.S. sent by Leo and Camilla Kuus, pamphlets, programs and newspaper clippings.

Dates: 1946-2002

Displaced persons from Estonia records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3033
Abstract Collection consists of materials documenting life of Estonians in displaced persons camps in Germany. The records include correspondence, articles, reports, memoranda, bulletins, newsletters, lists, meeting minutes, regulations and instructions. Topics include Estonian schools, National Committees, Red Cross Committees and general life of DPs. Included are also ca. 51,000 cards containing biographical information on Estonian Displaced Persons after World War II. The cards are arranged in...
Dates: 1945-1950

Edmund Leetaru papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3720
Abstract

Few personal documents, obituary, scholarly work, newspaper clippings, articles, pamphlets, program, song book, prints.

Dates: 1890-1979

Edmund Valtman papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3411
Abstract

Correspondence personal and business, journals, publicity, financial records, materials related to the production of EV's cartoons, EV's artwork and photographs.

Dates: 1945-2005

Edward Paikens papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC2013
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...
Dates: 1917-1995; 1917-1995

EELK Baltimore Markuse Kogudus (St. Mark Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Baltimore, Maryland) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3091
Abstract Collection consists of minute books, letters of membership applications and membership lists, activity reports, financial reports and budgets, correspondence, circulars and communications, congregation's bulletin "Koguduse Teataja", booklets of church services and concert programmes, newspaper clippings, clergyman's documents (marriage licences, photos, letters, notes, calendars, invitations), writings about the congregation by Aleksander Johannes Leinjärv, records about the Estonian...
Dates: 1949-1994

EELK Bergen County Koqudus (Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Bergen County, New Jersey) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3541
Abstract

Collection consists of death notices, booklets of church services, congregation's bulletins, and a booklet for the congregation's 60th jubilee (1989).

Dates: 1969-1998

EELK Buffalo Pauluse Kogudus (Estonian St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Buffalo, New York) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3096
Abstract

Collection consists of chronicle and (mostly) copies of documents compiled by Edgar Zirna. There are also original documents from the district of Syracuse of the Buffalo St.Paul's congregation (membership papers, reports, correspondence) and the Estonian Youth Club "N" of Buffalo (minute book).

Dates: 1957-1999

EELK Chicago Praostkond (Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church - Deanery in Chicago records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC517
Abstract

Historical overview, circulars, correspondence.

Dates: 1957-1982

EELK Cleveland-Ohio Kogudus (Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Ohio) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3216
Abstract

Collection consists of booklets about the congregation.

Dates: 1951-1976

EELK Connecticuti Kogudus (Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Connecticut) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3120
Abstract

Collection consists of the organizational records of the congregation (meeting agendas and minutes, correespondence, financial records). Also included are materials documenting the activities of the church choir.

Dates: 1946-1997

EELK Esimene Chicago Kogudus (Estonian First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC3092
Abstract Collection consists of records from the First Estonian Ev. Lutheran Congregation in Chicago (constitution and by-laws, minutes, budgets and financial reports, correspondence, bulletin "Teated", information sheets and communications to congregation, church song collection, booklets, letters of membership applications, information about members, information about former members transferred to other congregations) and records from other institutions (Estonian Ev. Lutheran St. Paul's...
Dates: 1950-2000