A man dressed in a clerical outfit reads a magazine or pamphlet. The note on the back of this photograph is mostly written in Greek. A few lines are written in English: "pastor of the Greek Orthodox Community, 5 Walnut St. Peabody, Mass. 7/11/1916."
Created:
1916
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Two young girls holding flowers greet heads of state from Greece in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The man with the white beard is probably Eleftherios Venizelos. Greek letters are printed on the girls' headbands.
Creator:
Bigelow, H. Tarpon Springs, Florida
Created:
1922
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A woman holds her baby. The note on the back of this photo reads: "To my dear cousin Laurbros (?), with lots of kisses from mother and me. Anastasios Jr. Stamos. October 16, 1933."
Created:
1933
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A meeting of representatives from twenty four leading ethnic groups. The representatives met to discuss the Marshall Plan with ECA Administrator William C. Foster. John Manos, representative of the Greek American Progressive Association, is seated at the table. The poster reads "Strength for the Free World: From the United States of America."
Created:
1940 - 1949
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Men and women attend a meeting of a Greek organization (possibly G.A.P.A.). From L to R: Lorraine Gameos, Secretary; Anna Halepus, Secretary; Laia Halepus, Co. Chairman; Menas Evangelides, Governor; Izzy Lykos, Sub-Governor; Nick Kanakis, Chairman; Thelma Papoulas, co-Chairman; Mary Manesiotis, Co-Chairman.
Created:
1940 - 1949
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Letter to C. B. Johannides, Executive Secretary, AHEPA, written by Thomas N. Christie, Publicity Director, AHEPA, concerning the quota of war bonds, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Creator:
Christie, Thomas N., Publicity Director, AHEPA
Contributor:
Chapter No. 66 Order of AHEPA, 908 8th Ave So. Minneapolis, Minn.
Created:
1943-04-23
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Members of the Greek American Progressive Association pose for a photograph at a banquet table. The program on the table has the initials "G.A.P.A" in its title.
Creator:
Kraverotis, Christos. Springfield, Mass.
Created:
1950 - 1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Members of G.A.P.A. prepare the outgoing mail for a convention. From L to R: Dorothy Orfanopowlos, Anna Stavvos, John Menas, Dorothy Starros, Mike Orfanopowlos, Ernie Menas.
Created:
1950 - 1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Men and women dressed in formal clothes line up at an event held by the Greek American Progressive Association. The banner on the back wall reads: "Stadium Lodge, no. 53. G.A.P.A."
Created:
1950 - 1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Members of the executive committee of the Greek American Progressive Association gather for a photograph during their 16th National Convention. The letters on the banner read: "Syracuse Lodge No. 154, G.A.P.A." Seated, L to R: Gregory Caroukas, Treasurer; Stefanos Haralambides, Chairman; Nicholas D. Jimas, Honorary Chairman; Steven Markessinis, ...
Creator:
Hi-Lite Studio, Syracuse, New York
Created:
1952
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Nick Kawakis, chairman of the fourth National Convention of the Junior Order of G.A.P.A. (Greek American Progressive Association), poses for a photograph.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A group of church clerics and congregation members stand on the steps of St. Andrew's Church. A sign on the building reads: "St. Andrew's Church, Rev. J.J. Joyce Moore, Rector."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Members of the Greek American Progressive Association spell out the letters "G.A.P.A." during a ceremony. An American flag and a Greek flag sit on the altar-like table.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The note accompanying this photo reads, "Miami--Widely famed as an artist, Demetrios John Kokotsis, native of the island of Crete and now a resident of Miami, will design the cover for the souvenir book of the Greek American Progressive Association commemorating the 15th national convention to be held in Miami, July 2-9."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A group of adults and children pose for a photograph in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The man in the center wears traditional Greek Orthodox clerical robes.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Members of the Greek Archdiocese Theological Institute in Brookline, Massachusetts pose for a photograph. The Very Reverend Ezekiel D. Tsowkalas is the Dean of the Institute.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Chorus for the Greek play, "Medea of Euripides," performed by the Bennett School at Millbrook, New York. The caption on the back of this photo reads "a door set wide to every wind of pain."
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A group of women wearing costumes pose onstage at a theatre. The note on the back of the photograph reads "Chorus in the Electra of Euripides, presented by the Bennett School of Liberal and Applied Arts at Millbrook, N.Y. The dances were devised and directed by Margaret Gage.
Creator:
McRae, Wendell
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Picture of the three speakers at the Greek Independence Anniversary in Madison, Wisconsin. From L to R: George Mathews, President of the Ahepa chapter; Constantine Tziolas, director of Vocational Rehabilitation and Recreation of the Wisconsin Neurological Foundation; Anthony Russos, Governor, 5th District of G.A.P.A.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The note on the back of this photograph reads, "Madison, Wisconsin. From the celebration of the Greek Independence Day, sponsored by the local GAPA Lodges 'Miltiades" and "Ergane" and the Chapter of Ahepa, at the Grace Episcopal Church. Seated] in the middle is G.A.P.A. District Governor Brother Anthony Russos."
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The note on the back of this photograph reads, "Edith Wynne Matthison as Electra in The Electra of Euripides, presented by the Bennett School at Millbrook, New York, May 15, 16, 17, and 24."
Creator:
McRae, Wendell
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A group of men, each wearing medals with small American and Greek flags, pose for a photograph. A young Greek child dressed in traditional ethnic costume stands in the middle of the group.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Portrait of Mr. Ery Kehaya, president of the Standard Commercial Tobacco Company and donor of "The Discus Thrower," by Dimitrialis, to the city of New York.
Creator:
Underwood and Underwood Studios, New York
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Two men work in an office in New York. The man seated at the desk wears a large crucifix around his neck. Greek letters are printed on the front of a cabinet or safe.
Creator:
Underwood and Underwood, New York
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Two men holding a Greek and a United States flag stand on either side of a war memorial, which reads: "A grateful city pays tribute to its honored dead."
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Three men work in the office of a newspaper room. A sign with Greek letters hangs on the door. During his career, Demetrios P. Callimachos edited the daily "Ethnikos Keryx" (National Herald, New York, NY) newspaper and the "National Renaissance" (a Greek American monthly). This photograph was probably taken at one of these offices.
Creator:
Press Illustrating Company, New York City
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
