| | Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 1 | Title: | Slovak Gymnastic Sokol Union, Cleveland Lodges Records
| | | | Creator: | Slovak Gymnastic Sokol Union, Cleveland Lodges | | | | Dates: | 1908-1968 | | | | Abstract: | The Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol was a national organization with at least three lodges in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. It encouraged physical fitness, singing, dancing and other cultural activities. With the large number of Slovak immigrants settling in Cleveland between 1870 and the early 1900s, cultural groups such as the gymnastic Sokol Union formed in Slovak neighborhoods. By the 1920s, at least three branches of the Sokol existed in Cleveland. By the 1960s, all the Cleveland lodges had merged into Lodge 260. CThe cllection consists of minutes, account and dues records, membership rolls, and miscellaneous club correspondence. | | | | Call #: | MS 4553 | | | | Extent: | 1.00 linear feet (1 container) | | | | Subjects: | Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol Cleveland Lodges. | Slovaks -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Slovaks -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Societies, etc. | Slovak Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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| Manuscript Collection | Requires cookie* | | 2 | 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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