Sianna Society records, 1928-1956

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sianna Society (Tacoma, Wash.)
Title
Sianna Society records
Dates
1928-1956 (inclusive)
Quantity
.06 cubic feet
Collection Number
0134 (Accession No. 0134-001)
Summary
Records of a society organized in 1915 by emigrants from the village of Sianna on the Island of Rhodes, Greece, to improve economic and social conditions in their home village; disbanded in 1956.
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
Greek

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Organized 1915 by emigrants from the village of Sianna on the Island of Rhodes, Greece, to improve economic and social conditions in their home village; disbanded in 1956.

The Sianna Society raised money to purchase materials for the construction of a modern olive oil press, and for the installation of pipes to bring water to the village. It also raised money to build a Greek school, and in 1945 help with medical and economic aid for the war victimes in the village. When the society was disbanded in 1956, the money remaining in the treasury was sent to the village to complete projects.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Correspondence, minutes, financial records, 1928-1956

Most of the material is in Greek.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Michael Orphanos, 10/27/1960.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Corporate Names

  • Sianna Society (Tacoma, Wash.)--Archives