Reverend Leo Otto officiates at his First Mass, after his ordination. He blesses his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Anton Otto, at St. John Cantius Church in Wilno, Minnesota.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A group of people gather together to celebrate CCI's merger with the Cooperative Publishing Association. The sign on the table reads, in part, "Happy Wedded Life--Heino." A small bridge and groom decoration, with an American flag, is the centerpiece of the table.
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
OSIA members hold up a sheet of Fiorello LaGuardia (1882-1947) stamps, and a letter that reads "14-Cent LaGuardia Prominent American Stamp." The stamp was issued in 1972.
Created:
1972
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A float celebrating the "Glory of Rome" moves down the street during a Rose Bowl parade. A young child in a wheelchair sits at the head of the float, which is sponsored by OSIA (OSIA's name is printed underneath the two women waving to the crowd). Arturo Shletto (?) is the bishop.
Created:
1970 - 1979
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A young girl walks down a staircase, which is decorated with holiday garlands. Following the Scandnavian tradition of St. Lucy's Day, the girl wears a wreath of seven candles on her head and carries a platter with food and drink. She is surrounded by men and women singing, some in traditional costumes, others in modern dress.
Creator:
Studio A
Contributor:
International Institute of San Francisco
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Three women and two men gather around a small statue of a figure, August 1960. The man, second from right, holds the statue in his hands while the three other people admire it. They are celebrating the opening of the World Trade Center, Inc. Three people are identified: on the far left, Mr. Wilson, AAUN Board; Director of the Internal Relations ...
Creator:
Miller, Saul
Created:
1960
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Young children and priests celebrate the Silver Jubilee of St. John Cantius Church in Wilno, Minnesota. The girls wear First Communion-type floor-length white dresses and veils, and the young boy wears a suit. Back row, L to R: unidentified man, Father John Sliwa, Father Andrew Wojciak (pastor of St. John Cantius Church, September 1948-June 1960...
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University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
A celebration held at either Emanuel Cohen Center or the basement of Tifereth B'nai Jacob for Tifereth congregants. Tifereth B'nai Jacob was an Orthodox Shul that was also referred to by Northsider's as the "Elwood Shul." The congregation merged with Mikro Kodesh during the outmigration to the western suburbs, ultimately merging again with membe...
Created:
1950 - 1959
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Nathan and Theresa Berman Upper Midwest Jewish Archives.