Overview of the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church collection

Finding aid prepared by Elga Zalite and Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff

Hoover Institution Library and Archives

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Title: Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church collection

Date (inclusive): 1876-1976

Collection Number: 2013C28

Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives

Language of Material: Latvian

Physical Description: 12 manuscript boxes, 4 oversize boxes. (6.9 Linear Feet)

Abstract: Books, pamphlets, and serial issues relating to socialism, culture, and Latvians in the United States collected by the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church of San Francisco, California. Many items were formerly part of the library of the San Francisco branch of the Socialist Party Lettish Section. Also includes Amerikas Latweetis serial issues.

Creator: Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church (San Francisco, Calif.)

Creator: Socialist Party (U.S.)

Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Access

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Use

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Acquisition Information

Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2013.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church collection, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Scope and Contents of Collection

Books, pamphlets, and serial issues relating to socialism, culture, and Latvians in the United States collected by the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church of San Francisco, California. Many items were formerly part of the library of the San Francisco branch of the Socialist Party Lettish Section. Also includes Amerikas Latweetis serial issues.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Socialism

Latvians -- United States