Zlatko Balokovic and his wife, Joyce, pose for a photograph on their return from Europe during the 1930s. Balokovic was a world-renowned violinist and activist for Yugoslav nationalism.
Creator:
Barnett, Ella. New York City, NY
Created:
1930 - 1939
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Zdenka Sojka standing in front of house on her way to teach in local school for the first time, holding a briefcase and two books. Card sent by Zdenka sojka from Osage, Iowa, to Marie Hammas in Ainsworth, Iowa.
Created:
1914-09-04
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Zdenek Sojka posing with two horses used on the Sojka farm, on snow-covered ground. Card sent by Zdenek Sojka from Osage, Iowa, to his siter Zdenka Sojka in Chicago, Illinois.
Created:
1912-03-11
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
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.
The note accompanying this photo reads: "American Committee for the Yugoslav Relief Ship, of the War Relief Fund of Americans of South Slavic Descent. Little Leo Raditsa launches a symbolic relief ship for Yugoslavia as (left to right) Zlatko Balokovic, Associate Chairman, Lt. Col. Louis Anthony Neveloff of the U.S. Army Air Forces, and former e...
Creator:
Ozern, Edward. New York, New York
Created:
1944
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.
Left to Right: Lt. Col. Vladimir Dedier, Chief of the press Section; Lt. Gen. Sreten Zujovic, Minister of Finance; Zlatko Balokovic; and Stanoje Simic, Ambassador-Delegate. The note accompanying this photo states: "Yugoslav Delegation arrives for San Francisco Conference. This photo, taken at a reception at the home of Zlatko Balokovic, co-chair...
Created:
1940 - 1949
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.
Slovenes demonstrating their loyalty to the United States during a July 4th parade, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Center, second row, is Rev. Anton Schiffrer, leading sponsor and organizer of the group.
Created:
1917
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.
Members of the Finnish Young Pioneers march down a street in Negaunee, Michigan, on July 3, 1932. One person holds a banner that reads "We Demand better Sports Facilities for Children."
Created:
1932
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Photograph of a young patient, Anna Rita Duca, at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, New Jersey, on December 5, 1974. This center was supported by OSIA.
Creator:
Audio Visual Department, Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Created:
1974
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Frank Gottfried with two horses pulling a hay turning implement posing in a meadow. Card sent by Frank Gottfried from Broweville, Minnesota, to his aunt Frances Gottfried in Chicago, Illinois.
Creator:
Gottfried, Alois
Created:
1914-09-03
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A nun sits at a desk in the Dante Orphanage/School, in Concordville, Pennsylvania. She is surrounded by young children. The Dante Orphanage was established by OSIA. On the wall behind the children, there is a framed certificate from the OSIA Grand Lodge in Pennsylvania.
Created:
1957
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
William Yale, professor of Near Eastern history at the University of New Hampshire and Boston University, and Frank Maria, a leader in several Arab American organizations and participant in volunteer humanitarian, educational, justice, and peace activities involving the Middle East.
Created:
1973-04
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.
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.
Men belonging to the California Cotton Mills company band in Oakland, California, pose for a group photograph during the 1930s. The men hold various instruments, including trumpet, drums, clarinets, and tubas.
Created:
1930 - 1939
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.