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Czech Americans.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

American Fund for Czechoslovak Refugees, (New York, New York) records

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC171
Abstract

Records consist of organizational correspondence, meeting minutes, annual reports and case files produced by the New York headquarters, and also materials generated by the AFCR field offices both in the United States and in Europe. In addition to the assistance provided to refugees from the former Czechoslovakia, the records include documentation of the AFCR resettlement work with refugees from other parts of the world in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Dates: 1948-1990

Edward Kassal papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC1192
Abstract

Papers (1924-1965) of Monsignor Edward Kassal (1876-1975) consist mostly of newspaper clippings; commemorative pamphlets; and photographs.

Dates: 1924-1965

Ida and Adolf Kucera papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC1285
Abstract

Adolf Kucera was a post-World War II displaced person and a pre-World War II officer in the Czechoslovak Army. Papers comprise correspondence between Kucera and other Czech DPs (some letters include notes written by Ida Kucera), and a short autobiography of Kucera from the "Archer" magazine.

Dates: 1949-1976

Joseph Slabey Roucek papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC2293
Abstract Papers (1931-1984) of Joseph S. Roucek (1902-1984) contain clippings; correspondence; photographs and photograph albums; scrapbooks; articles and manuscripts. Materials pertain mainly to religion, Delta Tau Kappa, ethnic and minority groups, immigration, human rights, the race question, and education.Roucek’s papers (110 linear ft.) contain correspondence, extensive resource files; photographs and photograph albums; scrapbooks; copies of articles and responses to the articles...
Dates: 1931-1984

Josephine Aspinwall Roche papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC2273
Abstract

Papers (1913-1928) of Josephine Roche include material relating to the Foreign Language Information Service and its work with immigrants. Included are personal letters and reminiscences of immigrants; materials pertaining to the immigrants and to the problems faced by them, with excerpts from the immigrant press; all aspects of immigrant life, including health, organizations, work, immigrant women, and legal problems. 1 microfilm reel.

Dates: 1913-1923

Leo Z. Lerando papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC1363
Abstract

Papers include corresondence, photographs, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, publications, and memorabilia documenting his teaching and research pursuits as well as his involvement in Czech American activities.

Dates: 1890-1939

Rev. Kenneth Dexter Miller papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC1553
Abstract

Papers (1910-1969), of the Rev. Kenneth Dexter Miller (1887-1968) consist of correspondence; drafts, reviews and advertisements of his articles and books; memorabilia; personal journals; photographs; scrapbooks; and a stamp collection.

Dates: 1910-1969