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Slovak Americans.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Adam Podkrivacky papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC2088
Abstract

Papers (1920-1965) of Adam Podkrivacky, a former president of the First Catholic Slovak Union, consist of personal and organizational papers. The official documents of the FCSU constitute the bulk of the collection, including financial records, membership lists, and photographs.

Dates: 1920-1965

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

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

Matica Slovenska, Martin, Slovakia, re: American Slovaks papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC1505
Abstract Records (1890-1947) of the national Matica Slovenska (Martin, Slovakia), consist of correspondence between Slovaks in the United States and Canada with leaders in Slovakia. Correspondents include representatives of the National Slovak Society of the United States, and Slovaks from Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, and other states. Topics include the Slovak American press, businesses, and steamship companies and railroads. Also included is a listing of the...
Dates: 1890-1947

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

Vojtech E. Andic papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC205
Abstract

Papers (1960-1968) of Vojtech E. Andic consist of articles, speeches, and souvenir programs.

Dates: 1960-1968