OCLWHi2425 Finding aid for the Jacob Strekal Papers Finding aid prepared by Margaret Burzynski-Bays Western Reserve Historical Society
10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
2014 Finding aid encoded by Margaret Burzynski-Bays using the OhioLINK EAD Application in 2013 Finding aid written in English Finding aid prepared using the Western Reserve Historical Society processing manual Overview of the Collection Western Reserve Historical Society Strekal, Jacob Jacob Strekal Papers 0.10 linear feet (1 container) Jacob Strekal (1911-1984) was a Euclid, Ohio, resident who was active in the preservation of Slovenian heritage among Cleveland area Slovenian Americans and in fund raising for the Slovene Home for the Aged. The collection consists of letters, articles and pamphlets containing reminiscences of Strekal and other Cleveland area Slovenian Americans. Also included are a constitution from the Slovene National Benefit Society, and miscellaneous clippings and programs. MS 3800 The records are in English closed stacks1903-1976 Scope and Content

The Jacob Strekal Papers, 1903-1976, consist of letters, articles and pamphlets containing reminiscences of Strekal and other Cleveland area Slovenian Americans. Also included are a constitution from the Slovene National Benefit Society, and miscellaneous clippings and programs.

This collection will be useful to researchers studying the history of the Slovenian immigrant community of Cleveland, Ohio.

Statement of Arrangement

The collection is arranged by document type and is maintained in one folder.

Related Material

The researcher should also consult MS 4476 Jacob Strekal Papers, Series II.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 3800 Jacob Strekal Papers, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Gifts of Jacob Strekal in 1974 and 1976.

Indexing Terms

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

Subjects:Strekal, Jacob, 1911-1984.Slovenian Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland.