Cover illustration for the ZAPISNIK 12. REDNE KONVENCIJE SLOVENSKE NARODNE PODPORNE JEDNOTE [Proceedings of the 12th Regular Convention Slovene National Benefit Society], September 13-24, 1941, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Contributor:
Slovene National Benefit Society (SNPJ)
Created:
1941
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Four women in folk costumes stand next to a Yugoslav exhibit displaying fabrics and folk items at the Festival of Nations, St. Paul, Minnesota. The term Yugoslav may include Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Macedonian, Montenegrin, Bosnian, and Herzegovinian ethnic groups.
Contributor:
International Institute of Minnesota
Created:
1936
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A Yugoslav exhibit displaying textiles, folk clothing, and folk items at an International Institute festival, St. Louis, Missouri. The term Yugoslav may include Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Macedonian, Montenegrin, Bosnian, and Herzegovinian ethnic groups.
Contributor:
International Institute of St. Louis
Created:
1930 - 1931
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A Yugoslav exhibit displaying textiles, folk clothing, and folk items at an International Institute festival, St. Louis, Missouri. The term Yugoslav may include Serbian, Croatian, Slovenian, Macedonian, Montenegrin, Bosnian, and Herzegovinian ethnic groups.
Contributor:
International Institute of St. Louis
Created:
1930 - 1931
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The Young Women's Group of the International Institute of St. Louis, consisting of foreign-born women married to American servicemen (war brides), pose for a group picture while on a picnic excursion, St. Louis, Missouri.
Contributor:
International Institute of St. Louis
Created:
1947?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The Young Women's Group of the International Institute of St. Louis, consisting of foreign-born women married to American servicemen (war brides), stand in front of the Institute's main entrance at 4576 West Pine Blvd, St. Louis, Missouri.
Contributor:
International Institute of St. Louis
Created:
1947?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Posters and newspapers dating from World War Two lie on top of a desk at Ellis Island. The poster in the foreground features "Flags of American Liberty..in appreciation of your War Bond Purchase." A "New York Times" newspaper lying underneath the poster features a headline about the war in Northern Europe.
Creator:
Newsday Photo
Created:
1965
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Men and women of the International Institute's "Worldlings Club" dance in a crowded room in 1954. The ceiling is decorated with paper streamers, and a small band plays music in the far left background.
Creator:
Studio A
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Created:
1954
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Five members of the IISF's 'Worldlings Club' relax on a riverfront beach at the 'Worldlings Club Outing' to the Asti Winery and Russian River on June 24, 1956. From L to R: Jacqueline Quedenet (with back to camera), Bob Fischer, George Gerard, Vera Lassberg, Hank Fischer, Marion Pike. George Gerard plays the accordian, while the others sit or st...
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Created:
1956
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Staff members of the International Institute of San Francisco at a "Wordlings Club Inaugural Ball," April 14, 1956. The staff, in semi-formal dress, stand arm-in-arm around a table with a cake on it. L to R: Eric Robertson, Vice President of the International Institute of San Francisco, Phil Sigmund, John Lee, Vera Lassberg, Paul Rivero, Berta S...
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Created:
1956
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Two women dressed in traditional ethnic costumes stand beside an exhibit of dolls from around the world. The poster on the board has information on topics such as "Contributions to the Culture of America," "Nationality Groups in the Community," and "Contributions to the Industrial Life of America."
Created:
1930 - 1939
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The note on the back of this photograph states, "UCLA workshop in international relations. Here Al Momaday of the Hernez (?) Reservation in New Mexico, an Indian teacher in the local reservation school and a professional artist is explaining some of his representations of Indian folklore to two of our members, over from Japan."
Creator:
Rand, Marvin. Los Angeles, CA
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Two older women of Asian descent stand behind a table that has plates, a tea set, a lamp, and a cooking pot. The front of the table has a small sign that reads "fried rice, 25 cents." The woman on the right wears a traditional ethnic costume.
Created:
1950 - 1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
An older Russian woman, wearing a scarf over her head, stands at a display of Russian dolls at the IISF's "American Merry-Go-Round" Festival, June 1951. She holds one doll, dressed in a 19th century era costume, in her hand.
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Created:
1951
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A well-dressed woman with a flower in her hair stands at the foot of the IISF's staircase, playing the accordian for the Newcomers' Party in 1949. Several people look on, and to the left of the woman a man stands at a microphone reading from a card.
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Created:
1949
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A smiling woman, sitting in a chair, holds a sombrero-type hat, partially covering the lower half of her face. She wears a dress with an elaborate print. November 10, 1949.
Created:
1949
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A young unidentified Japanese woman poses at the Japanese YWCA, 1932. She stands in front of a mural of a bird perched on a flowering branch. Japanese characters are painted on the wall, and are also present on a ribbon hanging upon a large bouquet of flowers on the floor.
Created:
1932
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A boy dressed in traditional Polish ethnic costume whispers into the ear of a girl, also dressed in a traditional Polish costume, at the Children's Festival. The festival is sponsored by the International Institute of Los Angeles.
Creator:
Stanart Photo
Created:
1964
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
South Asian families wait in line with their children at a gathering sponsored by the IISF. The ceiling is decorated with streamers, and a large group of young children sit in chairs in the background.
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Created:
1960 - 1969
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Vlasta Vraz, overseas director of the American Relief for Czechoslovakia, visiting with a group of women in the town of Mokre Lazce in 1946 where the ARC had distributed milk, eggs and cocoa to children in need. This photograph was used in the ACR's 1946 fundraising campaign aimed at raising one million dollars for its activities planned for 1947.
Created:
1946
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Three Vietnamese children, dressed in red and white costumes and hats, stand with an adult woman, also dressed in elaborate red silk outfit, at a Vietnamese social gathering sponsored by the International Institute of San Francisco. The young boy in the middle wears a "Santa Claus" beard with his costume.
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Created:
1970 - 1979
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Women in ethnic folk costumes stand beneath a pinata at a victory party for the War Chest Drive, St. Louis, Missouri. Pictured (left-right) Polish women, seated Dutch couple, right background, Slovenian and Russian women, right foreground, French and Mexican women.
Creator:
Eugene Taylor: 1429-31 Pine St.: St. Louis, MO
Created:
1943
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
One of the features of last Sunday's night's big victory parade from the North End to the Boston Common was the above sight, showing the demise of the former Emperor of Ethiopia and his army of escorts shedding tears, only in this case they were crocodile tears.
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Cover illustration for ukrainianN COOK BOOK: 76 TRADITIONAL RECIPES FOR TO-DAY'S LIVING, illustrations courtesy of Ukrainian National Womens League of America, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Contributor:
Ukrainian National Womens League of America
Created:
1960 - 1969
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
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