| | Manuscript Collection | Save | | 1 | Title: | Slovenian Benefit Society Slovenija Records
| | | | Creator: | Slovenian Benefit Society Slovenija | | | | Dates: | 1895-1937 | | | | Abstract: | The Slovenian Benefit Society Slovenija is an independent Slovene-American benefit society formed ca. 1895 in Cleveland, Ohio, by a splinter group from Marijn Spolek, the first Slovenian lodge in the city. It provided insurance and organized both the first Slovenian men's chorus (Zora) and a gymnastics group which developed into the Slovenian Sokol (Slovenski Sokol). The collection consists of bylaws, minute books, account books, membership books, a ledger book, and a dues book. | | | | Call #: | MS 4173 | | | | Extent: | 1.20 linear feet (2 containers and 2 oversize volumes) | | | | Subjects: | Slovenian Benefit Society Slovenija (Cleveland, Ohio) | Friendly societies -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Insurance, Fraternal -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Slovene Americans -- Ohio -- Cleveland. | Clubs -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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