| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Bohemian-American Club Records
| | | | Creator: | Bohemian-American Club | | | | Dates: | 1912-1933 | | | | Abstract: | The Bohemian-American Club was established in 1912 as a social club for people in Cleveland, Ohio, of Bohemian ancestry. The Club's purpose was the promotion of Bohemian culture in America by encouraging the use of the Bohemian language and art forms such as literature, song, and dance. The Club was an active supporter of the American Red Cross during World War I. It was dissolved in the 1930s due to declining membership. The collection consists of constitutions (1927-1928), general minutes (1912-1928), Executive Committee minutes (1929), correspondence (1927-1932 and undated), membership information (1926-1932), financial material (1930-1933), and miscellaneous documents including song lyrics and club stationery. A prominent topic of the records is World War I. | | | | Call #: | MS 3785 | | | | Extent: | 0.40 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Bohemian-American Club (Cleveland, Ohio) | Czech Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. | World War, 1914-1918. | Czech Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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