Natasha Menshikoff Wilkinson (left) and Isabelle Maynard pose for a photo in February 1966. The two women are Russian natives (Maynard was an emigre from Tientsin) who perform social service work for recent Russian immigrants at the IISF.
Creator:
Young, Bill
Created:
1966
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Main square in Komarov near Horovice in Bohemia, with author's apartment marked in the photo. Card sent by Gustav ? From Komarov to Marie Sojka in Osage, Iowa. Gustav remembering time spent together with Marie Sojka in Komarov referring to an upcoming visit by Marie to Bohemia.
Creator:
X, Gustav
Created:
1913-10-23
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Five women in traditional Ukrainian ethnic costumes attend the Ukrainian Women's League booth, sponsored by St. Michael's Orthodox Church of Minneapolis. The booth displays a variety of textiles, folk art, and pottery.
Creator:
Wright, Kenneth M.
Created:
1944
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Group of women and one man around table, at an English language class, International Institute of San Francisco, April 1968. One of their books is entitled "Practicing American English."
Creator:
Wright, Gene
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Created:
1968
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Frank Maria, the son of Syrian immigrants, was involved in several Arab American organizations and participated in volunteer humanitarian, educational, justice, and peace activities involving the Middle East.
Creator:
Williams, Ken
Created:
1985
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Handwritten minutes for the regular board meeting of the Orr Farmers' Cooperative Trading Company, founded in 1919 and affiliated with the Central Cooperative Wholesale based in Superior, Wis., Orr, Minnesota.
Creator:
Wierimao, Waino
Contributor:
Orr Farmers' Cooperative Trading Company (Orr, Minn.)
Created:
1963-11-19
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Three men in costumes: a cavalry officer, a cowboy, and a police officer. Postcard is postmarked Jan 9, 1917 with a one-cent stamp and addressed to Chicago, Illinois.
Creator:
Western Photo Gallery, Pittsburgh, PA
Created:
1917?
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Helen Keller, center, with Joyce Balokovic and Joe Davidson (sculptor). They are attending a reception held by the American Committee for Yugoslav Relief at the Biltmore Hotel in New York City.
Creator:
Weber, Tommy. New York, New York
Created:
1940 - 1949
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Men and women view paintings and drawings by Japanese-American artist Mine Okubo at the American Common in New York City on March 6, 1945. The event was sponsored by the Common Council for American Unity.
Creator:
War Relocation Authority, Denver, Colorado
Created:
1945
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Mine Okubo, a Japanese-American female artist, speaks at the opening of an exhibit of her drawings and paintings. The event was held at the American Common in New York City on March 6, 1945, sponsored by the Common Council for American Unity.
Creator:
War Relocation Authority, Denver, Colorado
Created:
1945
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Joe Oyama, editor of the English section of a Japanese-American daily newspaper, talks with the chief clerk of the mailing department of the Common Council for American Unity. The two men check a list of foreign language newspapers in the Council's New York headquarters.
Creator:
War Relocation Authority
Created:
1944
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Joe Oyama, editor of the English section of a Japanese-American daily newspaper, talks with the chief clerk of the mailing department of the Common Council for American Unity.
Creator:
War Relocation Authority
Created:
1944
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Letter to Emilie Wehle (in Vienna, Austria) from her younger brother Walter Sch. written on June 9, 1907, in Dar es Salaam in „Deutsch-Ostafrika" (German colony until 1918), today Tanzania.Walter Sch. was hired as a 21-year-old in 1906 as Office Assistant for the "Imperial Government" of German East Africa (German colony until 1918, today Tanz...
Creator:
Walter Sch.
Contributor:
Gerhalter, Li (transcription); Wagner, Birgitt (translation)
Created:
1907-06-09
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The newspaper caption reads: "Decorated and sprayed with paint, multi-purpose containers were just one of many arts and crafts projects for Co-op-a-gan campers. Watching how it's done as demonstrated by counselor John Pierce (right) are (left to right) Jay Hermann, Moose Lake, Minn; Leonard DeMuth, Cloquet, Minn.; David Espersen, Hayward, Wis., ...
Creator:
Vicky
Created:
1962
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The newspaper caption reads: "A mountain of canned goods was one of the sights seen by a group of women from the Hayward, Wis., Co-Op when they toured the Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) Warehouse recently. Paul Brown, Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) member services manager, left, served as tour guide. Mel Paderson, right, is sales promotion man...
Creator:
Vicky
Created:
1963
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The newspaper caption reads: "Musical toy display gives George Peterson a chance to serenade Mrs. Peterson at the recent Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) toy show held at the Androy Hotel in Superior June 25 and 26. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson were representatives of the Marquette Mich. Co-op."
Creator:
Vicky
Created:
1963
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The newspaper caption on the back of this photo reads: "A Parade of rocking horses looked ready to gallop right thru the aisles of toys on display in a Central Cooperative, Inc. (CCI) toy show that was a child's dreamland. It was for the co-op representatives, tho, who were shopping for their local co-ops June 25 and 26 in Superior. Arnold Hanso...
Creator:
Vicky
Created:
1963
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
The newspaper caption on the back of this photo reads: "Youth delegates get down to business as circle discussions get underway. The serious concentration here is reflected in the questions they in turn raised..". The letters on the back of the chair read "Hotel Duluth."
Creator:
Vicky
Created:
1963
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Members of the Enrico Fermi Lodge, number 2047, ride in a decorated car to celebrate Columbus Day. The sign hanging from the back of the car reads: "Columbus Day Salute."
Creator:
Verna Art Photo Studio, Philadelphia
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
