| | Manuscript Collection | Save | | 1 | Title: | Frank J. Vlchek Papers
| | | | Creator: | Vlchek, Frank J. | | | | Dates: | 1913-1946 | | | | Abstract: | Frank J. Vlcek was a Czech immigrant who came to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1888. He founded the Vlchek Tool Company, one of the largest drop forged tool manufacturing companies, with 69 branches in various cities, and the Vlchek Plastics Company which produces molded plastic articles. The collection consists of the published reminiscences of Vlcek's life, written in Czech, and the English translation by Fern Long; also, commemorative scrapbooks of Vlcek's accomplishments and the 50th anniversary of the Vlchek Tool Company, and clippings. The collection pertains to Vlcek's life in Europe, as an immigrant in Cleveland, and his rise as an industrialist through the growth of his tool company. His autobiography is a rich source of immigrant history. It chronicles his childhood, with details of everyday life in his village, tells of his courtship and marriage, travels through Europe seeking work as a smithy, his decision to immigrate and the trip to America. He also details his impressions of Cleveland and experiences as a new immigrant to the city. | | | | Call #: | MS 4483 | | | | Extent: | 1.00 linear feet (3 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Vlcek, Frantisek J., 1871- | Vlchek Tool Company -- History. | Czech Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Biography. | Immigrants -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Biography. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Foreign population. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Industries -- History.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 2 | Title: | Nationalities Services Center Records
| | | | Creator: | Nationalities Services Center | | | | Dates: | 1916-1968 | | | | Abstract: | The Nationalities Services Center is a Cleveland, Ohio, social service agency for immigrants. It was formed in 1953 by the merger of the International Institute of the Cleveland Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA, est. 1916) and the Citizens Bureau of Cleveland (est. 1924). Services include employment services, immigration counseling, nationality clubs, language and citizenship classes, and translation services. The collection consists of correspondence, minutes, bills, resolutions, dossiers, publications, notes, certificates, case files, and miscellaneous materials relating to the NSC and its predecessor agencies. | | | | Call #: | MS 3611 | | | | Extent: | 76.00 linear feet (97 containers) | | | | Subjects: | Nationalities Services Center (Cleveland, Ohio) | Social work with immigrants -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Emigration and immigration. | Immigration consultants -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | United States -- Emigration and immigration. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Foreign population.
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| Manuscript Collection | Save | | 3 | Title: | Margurite Mihok Papers
| | | | Creator: | Mihok, Margurite | | | | Dates: | 1935-1986 | | | | Abstract: | Margurite Mihok (1920-1974) was a prominent leader in Slovak cultural affairs in Cleveland, Ohio. After attending Cleveland College of Western Reserve University and Fenn College, she worked in the fields of personnel, office management, public relations, and transportation for a variety of Cleveland area firms, particularly the Lewis Research Center for the National Aeronautics and Space Agency. Her activities included the Stefanik Dramatics Club, Lutheran Society, Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol, Slovak Evangelical Union, Dr. Martin Luther Church, Cleveland Folk Arts Association, and Czech and Slovak Cotillion Ball, Inc. The collection consists of biographical materials, clippings, correspondence, and memorabilia. Also included are her following writings: Cleveland Slovak landmarks and accomplishments, Cleveland Slovak personages and personalities--their influences and accomplishments, and The climate of the Cleveland Slovak community. | | | | Call #: | MS 4231 | | | | Extent: | 0.10 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Mihok, Margurite, 1920-1974. | Slovak Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Women -- Societies and clubs. | Monuments -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Cleveland (Ohio) -- Foreign population. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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