Finding aid for the Kulas Foundation Records, Series II
Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Kulas Foundation
Title: Kulas Foundation Records, Series II
Dates: 1983-1984
Extent: 1.00 linear feet (3 containers)
Abstract: The Kulas Foundation of Cleveland, Ohio, is a charitable foundation which funds a variety of programs, but has a special interest in those which promote music, music education and higher education. The collection consists of agendas for board of trustees meetings. The collection is useful for those interested in the activities of the foundation during this period and the funding of programs concerned with music education and the fine arts.
MS Number MS 4246
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

History of the Kulas Foundation

The Kulas Foundation (f. 1937) was established by Elroy John Kulas (1880-1952) and his wife Fynette Hill Kulas. Kulas, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, acquired his wealth in the steel industry and formed the Midland Steel Company when his Cleveland-based Parish and Bishop Company merged with Detroit Pressed Steel. He was also the director of several railroads during his life. The Kulas Foundation funds and promotes music and higher education in Greater Cleveland, Ohio. No individuals or endowment funds receive grants from the foundation. In 1981 over $892,000 was distributed in 60 grants on a principal of $10,341,000. The foundation has a continuing relationship with the law firm Jones, Day, Reavis, and Pogue. Partner John Reavis was the first president of the Kulas Foundation; as of 1988, Richard E. Pogue held that position. Other officers of the institution were Allen O. Holmes, Frank E. Joseph, and Herbert E. Strawbridge.

click here to view the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History entry for the Kulas Foundation

click here to view the Encyclopedia of Cleveland History entry for Elroy Kulas

Scope and Content

The Kulas Foundation Records, Series II, 1983-1984, consist of agendas for board of trustee meetings throughout 1983 and 1984.

This collection is useful for anyone interested in the activities of the Kulas Foundation in 1983 and 1984, which concerned music education and the fine arts. Those studying the history of philanthropy and music in Cleveland, Ohio, will find this collection useful.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged chronologically.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Related Material

Researchers should also consult MS 4158 Kulas Foundation Records and MS 4679 Kulas Foundation Records, Series III.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Arts -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Endowments.
Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
Charities -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
Education, Higher -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Endowments.
Endowments -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
Kulas Foundation (Cleveland, Ohio).
Music -- Instruction and study -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
Music -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Endowments.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 4246 Kulas Foundation Records, Series II, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Kulas Foundation, 1987.

Processing Information

Processed by Richard Hite and Daniel Linke in 1988.

Detailed Description of The Collection

Kulas Foundation Records, Series II 1983-1984

Box Folder
1 1-7 Agenda for Meeting of the Board of Trustees February-November 1983
Box Folder
2 8-14 Agenda for Meeting of the Board of Trustees November 1983-August 1984
Box Folder
3 15-16 Agenda for Meeting of the Board of Trustees October 1984