Preservation of American Hellenic History

History Studies

• The Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania:

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  • Greek Manuscript Collection:

    • Periodicals (Serials):

      • Atlantis, National Daily Greek Newspaper, 1894-1973

        • MSS 43, 45.25 ft.
        • Twelve series, one pertaining to the Vlasto family, and eleven to the newspaper Atlantis.
        • Description of each series, plus a summary history of the newspaper, available on-line.

      • Ethnikon Vema (National Greek Tribune)

        • Newspaper, 1955-1980. 4 reels.
        • Published weekly in Detroit, Michigan. In Greek and English.
        • Continues To Vema.

      • Ethnikos Kerux [Keryx] (The National Herald)

        • Newspaper, 1949-1972. 86 reels.
        • Published daily in New York City, beginning 1915. In Greek and English.
        • (Also see, The Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection.)

      • Hellenic News

        • Newspaper, 1963-1972. 2 reels.
        • Published in New York, beginning in 1963. In Greek and English.

      • To Vema (Greek Tribune)

        • Newspaper, 2/11/1934, 1942-1955. 3 reels.
        • Published weekly in Detroit, Michigan, beginning in 1920. In Greek and English.
        • Continued by Ethnikon Vema.

    • Papers:

      • Dorizas, Michael M., Papers, 1916-1958

        • MSS 22, 6 ft.
        • Clippings, notes and writings, and course materials divided into the following series: personal, university, and lecture.
        • Summary description plus a short biography available on-line.

      • Lagakos, Gregory G., Papers 1961-1980

      • Pan-Macedonian Association, 1947-1990

        • MSS 106, 9 ft.
        • Three series: administrative records, correspondence, and scrapbooks.
        • Description of each series, plus a summary history of association, available on-line.

      • Sfarnas, Peter D., Papers, 1957-1975

      • Vagionis, Nicholas, 1923-1973

    • Photographs.

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• California State University, Sacramento, Library:

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  • The Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection

    • Circulating book collection, journal holdings, electronic resources, non-print media materials, rare books, archival materials, art and artifacts.
    • includes: Manuscript collection of Basil Vlavianos, publisher of the Greek-American newspaper Ethnikos Keryx (The National Herald), as well as a nearly full run of the newspaper from 1916-1944 — also see, The Balch Institute for Ethnic Studies, Greek Manuscript Collection.

• Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America:

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  • Department of Archives

    • Archdiocesan encyclicals; clergy-laity congresses; diocesan congresses; archdiocesan and diocesan council records; etc.
    • Clergy records and correspondence;
    • Parish records and correspondences; religious educational and Greek paidea; correspondence.

• Kent State University Library, Special Collections:

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  • Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Akron, Ohio, Records, 1926-1997

    • 40 record storage boxes, 42 cubic ft.
    • Inventory includes: Membership lists; Baptisms, marriages, deaths; General Assembly and Board of Trustees minutes; Financial records; Historical photographs; Hemerologia; Newspaper clippings; Archdiocesan correspondence; Associations, societies data; Sunday School, Greek School and GOYA records; Publications; etc.
    • Inventory on-line.

• Princeton University Library Department of Rare Books and Special Collections:

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  • Greek-American Community of New York Photographs, circa 1940s

    • 50 photographs of the Greek-American community of New York in the 1940s.
    • Most are stamped "Olympic Press Photo" or "Art Photo Service".
    • Subjects include Greek-American community organizations, press conferences and social events, 25th of March Greek National Independence Day parade in New York, individuals and groups in traditional costumes, and official visits of dignitaries.

• Robert Hoag Rawlings Library, Pueblo, Colorado:

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  • St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Pueblo, Colorado, historical photographs collection, 1907-2005 (R 978.855 S):

    • Photos and print documents of Greeks in Southern Colorado.
    • Note: Some photos that were on display during the Centennial of the Formation of the Hellenic Orthodox Community Association of Pueblo, Colorado, are kept in the Founders Room of the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Pueblo.

  • Baptismal record translation of the St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, Pueblo, Colorado, May 1907 to June 1939 (R 929.3788 B).

• San Francisco State University, Center for Modern Greek Studies:

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  • Northern California Greek American Archive

    • Focus on the history of Greek Americans in northern California with primary focus on the Bay Area.
    • Microform collection of Greek American newspapers published throughout California and a collection of books and periodicals. Videos, audio tapes, photographs, music and other memorabilia in digitized format on computer discs.
    • Oral histories.

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• United States Library of Congress:

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  • Library of Congress, On-line Catalog

    • Extensive collections.
    • Search with a topic such as "Greek American" or with specific keywords, such as an organization's name or a periodical title, or with a combination including a location.

  • Researchers, Reference Tools and Services.

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• United States National Archives:

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  • Checklist: Places to Look For Documents on Archives.gov

    • US government records collections.
    • Includes declassified World War Two records for "OSS" and "Office of Stragetic Services".

  • Genealogists / Family Historians:

    • New to Genealogy? Genealogy FAQs.
    • etc.

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• University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center:

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  • AHEPA, National Office, Records, 1923-1950

    • IHRC98, 63 linear ft..
    • Bound correspondence of the local chapters for the period of 1923-1950.
    • Historical sketch on-line.

  • Argoe, Kostis Tamias, Papers, 1930-1969

    • IHRC238, 3 linear ft. (8 boxes).
    • Published and unpublished articles; one-act plays; records of Greek American cultural organizations in Chicago, Illinois.; scrapbooks; and correspondence and printed material related to the Cyprus issue.
    • Description on-line.

  • Callimachos, Demetrios P., Papers, 1876-1963

    • IHRC397, 20 linear ft..
    • Biographical information, correspondence, writings and speeches, resources, legal documents, memorabilia, collected ephemera, and photographs.
    • Description on-line with historical sketch.

  • Daughters of Penelope, Chapter 35-Antigone, Minneapolis, Records

    • IHRC514, 8 linear ft.

  • Greek Community Council of Marysville, California, Records

    • IHRC815, 0.5 linear in.
    • Ledger showing dues, donations, expenditures, and other financial records.
    • Historical sketch on-line.

  • Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America [Department of Laity], Records, 1950-1981

    • IHRC823, 41.5 linear ft..
    • Correspondence; financial records; photographs; press releases; subject files; and print materials.
    • Much relating to activities of the Greek Orthodox Youth Organization; the Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress; individual parishes; relations with other denominations; and relations with religious and secular social action groups.
    • Description on-line.

  • Greek American Archdiocese of North and South America, Records

    • IHRC813, 1 linear ft. [n..d.]

  • Greek Orthodox Youth of America, Records

    • IHRC829, 2 linear in. [n..d.].

  • Minnesotans for Democracy in Greece, Records, 1964-1979

    • IHRC1575, 7 linear in.
    • Correspondence, clippings, minutes, reports, and published material.
    • Description on-line.

  • Saloutos, Theodore, 1932-1982, Papers

    • IHRC2355, 45 linear ft.
    • Personal and professional correspondence; research notes; documentation of organizational, teaching, and political activities; photographs; diaries; and memorabilia.
    • Description on-line with historical sketch.
    • Also see: Martin, Louise, comp., Guide to the Theodore Saloutos Collection (Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center,1989), ISBN: 093283308X.

  • St. George Greek Orthodox Church (Saint Paul, MN), Records

    • IHRC2496, one box.

  • Etc.

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• University of Pittsburgh Libraries:

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  • Archive Services Center, Guide to Selected Greek and Greek-American Resources

    • Organizations / Churches
      • American Service Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, Records, 1941-1961.
      • Greek American Progressive Association, 1952-1953.
      • Greek War Relief, Friends of Greece.
      • St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Records, 1906-1976 (restricted access).
    • Miscellaneous Publications / Pamphlets
      • American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).
      • "Greek Orthodox Church of Pittsburgh".
      • "The History of the Order of AHEPA", 1922-1972.
      • "Karpathian Heritage.", Federation of Karpathian Socities of America, c. 1978.
      • Mantzoros, Peter N., "AHEPA and I Across the Years".
    • Related Collections
      • Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project..
      • Hays, Samuel P., Post World War II Radical Movements Collection, Greek Report..
      • Greek Federation of the Workers of America.
    • Etc.

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• University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library, Manuscripts Division:

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  • Greek Americans:

    • Helen Zeese Papanikolas Papers

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      • Ms 471.
      • Materials concerning the research and writing of Papanikolas about the ethnic peoples in Utah. Correspondence, information on awards received, copies of published articles.
      • Oral history transcripts of interviews with immigrants and the children of immigrants conducted by Papanikolas' students in classes taught at the University of Utah in 1977 and 1979. Topics in the interviews: adjusting to life in America, the continuation of native traditions and customs, and racial prejudice.
      • Indexed register.
      • (Also see the Helen Z. Papanikolas Oral Histories Collection, Utah Historical Society.)

    • Greek Archives

      • Ms 530.
      • 1888-1989. Greek and English.
      • Materials regarding the establishment of the Greek communities in Utah and throughout the West. Materials include personal materials, correspondence, biographies, passports, naturalization and citizenship certificates, birth and death certificates, Greek Orthodox Church materials, church anniversary and consecration albums, newsletters, bulletins, Greek organization materials, ledgers, minute books, membership books, fraternal organization publications, various Greek publications, books, booklets, record books, and various ephemera.
      • Indexed register.

    • Archadian [sic — Arcadian] Brotherhood of Intermountain States Records

      • Accn 1225.
      • 1938-1956. The organization was a sub-unit of the Pan-Archadian [sic — Arcadian] Federation of America, a fraternal organization.
      • Materials include membership and dues ledgers, meeting minutes, a 1956 scrapbook documenting the Hellenic Mothers' Club, and the secretarial records of Ananst Chipian.
      • Indexed register.

  • Greek Oral Histories

    • Ms 329 & Ms 479.
    • Description unavailable.
    • Search for "Ms 329" and "Ms 479" or "Greek" at Manuscript Division Numeric Index.

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• Utah State Historical Society:

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  • The Helen Z. Papanikolas Oral Histories Collection, 1969-1974

    • Mss B 1644, .25 linear ft. (1 box) .
    • Oral history interviews of Greek Americans in Utah conducted by Helen Z. Papanikolas for the American West Center, University of Utah.
    • Description on-line.
    • (Also see the Helen Zeese Papanikolas Papers, Manuscript Division, University of Utah.)

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