Greek archives, 1888-1996

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Papanikolas, Helen, 1917-
Title
Greek archives
Dates
1888-1996 (inclusive)
Quantity
49.75 linear feet
Collection Number
MS 0530
Summary
The Greek archives (1888-1996) contains materials regarding the establishment of the Greek communities in Utah and throughout the West. Materials include personal papers, correspondence, biographies, passports, naturalization and citizenship certificates, birth and death certificates, Greek Orthodox Church materials, church anniversary and consecration albums, newsletters, bulletins, Greek organization materials, ledgers, minute books, membership books, fraternal organization publications, various Greek publications, books, booklets, record books, and various ephemera.
Repository
University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library
University of Utah
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City, UT
84112-0860

Telephone: 8015818863
special@library.utah.edu
Access Restrictions

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Languages
English, Greek

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Historical information on Greek communities may be found in the collection.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Greek archives (1888-1996) contains materials regarding the establishment of the Greek communities in Utah and throughout the West. Materials include personal papers, correspondence, biographies, passports, naturalization and citizenship certificates, birth and death certificates, Greek Orthodox Church materials, church anniversary and consecration albums, newsletters, bulletins, Greek organization materials, ledgers, minute books, membership books, fraternal organization publications, various Greek publications, books, booklets, record books, and various ephemera.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Preferred Citation

Collection Name, Collection Number, Box Number, Folder Number. Special Collections, J. Willard Marriott Library, The University of Utah.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

Organized in six series: I. Personal (individual) Materials; II. Church Materials; III. Community Organizations; IV. Publications; V. Miscellaneous; VI. Oversize. Also arranged alphabetically.

Acquisition Information

Boxes 1-60 were donated by Helen Zeese Papanikolas from 1970-1988 (32.25 linear feet).

Boxes 61-77 were donated from about 1990-1992 (17.5 linear feet).

Separated Materials

Photographs and audio-visual materials were transferred to the Multimedia Division of Special Collections (P0121 and A0140). An oversize broadside and map of Castle Gate No. 2 Mine are located in the Manuscripts Division map case.

Processing Note

Processed by Tracy Paul in the 1990s.

Addendum processed by Kate Kimball in 2000.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Personal MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
1
Correspondence
This box contains letters regarding the establishment of the Greek archives.
1971-1973
Greek Immigrants, Personal Materials, A-Z
Box Folder
2 1
Christopher and Aliki Athas
This folder contains articles and a speech transcript.
1973; 1977
2 2
George Dematrakopoulos' News Materials
 1908
2 3
Angelo Georgedes, "Reminiscences of Life in Greece and Utah"
2 4-5
Harry George Greaves
These folders contain biographies.
1959-1966
2 6-9
The Diary of Haralambos K. Kambouris
These folders contain the original diary, as well as photocopied and translated editions. An exerpt from the Oregon Historical Quarterly is also included.
1912-1981
3 1-12
Haralambos K. Kambouris
Kambouris' Greek passports, poems, plays, steerage cabin tickets, "Paean to May First," "Tribute to John F. Kennedy," and an untitled story are included in these folders. The plays, written by Kambouris, include The Disinherited, Fidelity to the Oath, Paraskevas and Stefanos, Sklava (Turkish Slave), and The Voice of Conscience.
1919; 1925
4 1
Frank Kiriopoulos, Marriage Certificate
This certificate is a record of the first marriage of a Greek to a non-Greek in Utah.
1907
4 2
Speros Kondas' Obituary
 1978
4 3
Andrew T. Kopan, Articles
4 4
Lampros Family, Genealogy Sheets
4 5-6
Demetreos Eoanes Latses, Naturalization Certificate and Passport
 1931
4 7-10
James John Latses
These folders include Latses' death certificate, driver's license, honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, and receipts.
1918-1944
4 11-15
Virginia Latses
These folders contain Latses' birth certificate, citizenship certificate, department of public health blood test results, marriage certificate, and milage ration card.
1920-1947
4 16
Louis Lingos, Coupons
These were sold for the fund to build the Second Holy Trinity Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
4 17-18
Peter S. Marthakis
These folders include a dedication for the Second Holy Greek Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah; newsclippings; and Marthakis' obituary.
1916
4 19
George Metos, Naturalization Certificate
4 20
Peter J. Panagos
Business, election, and family materials are contained in these folders. The family materials include correspondence, geneology, money orders, newsclippings, a passport, and a business card.
4 21-33
William J. Pappas
These folders include Political Philosophy from Plato to Locke, Questions and Answers Upon History Civics and the Constitution for Candidates for Citizenship (WPA Program), a transcribed G.A.P.A. opening meeting prayer, and Mutterings.
4 34
Joseph Sarztetakis, Declaration of Intent for the United States Department of Labor
5
V. Vasilacopulos
These folders contain a photocopy of Greeks in America as I Saw Them, business receipts, business statements, company order forms, and Greek correspondence.
1907-1920
6
V. Vasilacopulos
This box contains Greek text correspondence.
1921-1934
Folder
7 1-6
V. Vasilacopulos
Newsclippings, Vasilacopulos' obituary, uniform straight bills of laden, the International Workers Handbook, family materials, and freight bills are contained in these folders.
1943
7 7-8
Peter Ypsilantis, Discharge and Naturalization Certificates
7 9-11
Costas Zambukos
These folders include Zambukos' death certificate, marriage certificate, and naturalization certificate.
1944-1965
7 12-26
George Zoumadakis
These folders contain Zoumadakis' birth certificate, calligraphy book, correspondence written in Greek (some having English translations), death certificates, greeting cards, identification cards, his marriage certificate, naturalization certificate, obituary, a pamphlet concerning a native Crete village, a power of attorney document, a recipe book, and a record book.
1896-1930
7 27-29
Katena Zoumadakis
Greek correspondence with an English translation, Zoumadakis' naturalization certificate, and her obituary are included in these folders.
1962, 1972

Greek Orthodox Church MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Albums from Greek Orthodox Churches
Box Folder
8 1-5
50th Anniversary Albums
The albums from the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Salt Lake City, Utah; the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Pensicola, Florida; the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Price, Utah; the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Sacramento, California; and the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Grand Rapids, Michigan, are contained in these folders.
1955-1976
8 6-8
Consecration Albums
The albums of the St. John Greek Orthodox Church of Omaha, Nebraska (1958), the Greek Orthodox Community of Sacramento, California (1956, also called the conference album), and the Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church of Ogden, Utah (1969) are contained in these folders.
1956-1969
8 9
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Modesto, California Dedication Album
 1972
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Price, Utah
Box Folder
9 1-2
Calendars
 1984-1987
9 3
Newsletters
 1982
9 4-8
O Logos Newsletter, Volumes II-V, and Volume IX
9 9
Programs
 1974-1975
9 10-16
Church Bulletins
 1976-1981
10A 1-8
Church Bulletins
 1983-1989
10A 9
Carbon County Greeks Together Again
10B
Church Bulletins
 1989
Church Bulletins
Box
11
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins, Salt Lake City, Utah
 1963-1974
12
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins, Salt Lake City, Utah
 1975-1978
13
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins, Ogden, Utah
 1973-1979
14
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Newsletters, Houston, Texas
 1971-1974
15
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Newsletters, Houston, Texas
 1975-1978
16
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins, Stockton, California
 1971-1975
17
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins, Stockton, California
 1976-1977
18
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins, Stockton, California
 1978-1980
19
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins, Stockton, California
 1981-1984
20
St. George Greek Orthodox Church Newsletters and Memorandum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
 1971-1974
21
St. Mary Greek Orthodox Church Newsletters, Minneapolis, Minnesota
 1971-1975
22
St. Mary Greek Orthodox Church Newsletters, Minneapolis, Minnesota
 1976-1983
23
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Church Bulletins, Tacoma,Washington
 1971-1976
24A
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins, Tacoma, Washington
 1977-1989
24B
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Bulletins
 1989

Greek OrganizationsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
25
Anthanassios Diakos Society Ledgers, Minute Books, and Membership Books
These ledgers are written in Greek text.
1926-1956
Greek American Progressive Association (G.A.P.A.)
Box Folder
26 1
Applications for Membership
 1929
26 2
Constitution and By-laws of Women's Lodges
26 3
Constitution and By-laws of Men's Lodges
26 4
Secret Ritual of Men's Lodges
26 5-10
National Convention Yearbooks
 1948-1968
27
The Tribune of G.A.P.A.
 1963-1975
28
Minute Books of the Salt Lake City, Utah, Chapter
Order of Ahepa
Box Folder
29 1-12
19th District Convention
Handbooks, albums, minutes, programs, and bulletins.
1949-1962
29 13-27
National Convention
Minutes and report.
1949-1971
30
Convention Yearbooks
 1955; 1959
30
Convention Yearbooks
 1955; 1959
Folder
31 1
Hospitals for Greece Program
31 2
"A Six Year Plan to Provide a New Way of Life for the Order of Ahepa"
31 3
Chapter President's Manual
31 4
Constitution of the Order of Ahepa
 1965
31 5
Dedication of the Harry S. Truman Memorial
 1963
31 6
Education and Scholarship Program
 1962
31 7
Miscellaneous Programs
31 8
Oath and Obligation of the Order of Ahepa
31 9
Tax Remittance Forms
31 10-36
The Ahepan
1961-1968
Pancretan Association of America
Box Folder
32 1
Constitution and By-laws
 1965
32 2-3
Daughters of Minos
These folders include a grand banquet and ball program, membership lists, and rosters.
1956-1970
32 4-5
Convention Albums
 1974; 1978
32 6
50th Anniversary Album
 1979
32 7-8
Pancretan Union in America Convention Books
 1934; 1946

Greek PublicationsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box
33
Atlantis and Monthly Illustrated Atlantis
1962-1972
34
Diocesan Voice and Western Hellenic Journal
1975-1984
35
The Hellenic Journal
1975-1977
36
The Hellenic Journal
1978-1979
37
The Hellenic Journal
1980-1981
38
The Hellenic Journal
1982-1983
39
The Hellenic Journal
1984-1986
40
The Hellenic Journal
1987-1988
41
KPHTH (Crete) Journal
1924-1948
42
KPHTH (Crete) Journal
1949-1954
43
KPHTH (Crete) Journal
1965-1977
44
KPHTH (Crete) Journal
1978-1985
45
Greek Orthodox Church, The Logos Journal
1969-1978
46
New California
1972
47
New California
1973
48
New California
1974
49
New California
1975
50
The Orthodox Observer
1970-1972
51
The Orthodox Observer
1973-1974
52
The Orthodox Observer
1974-1975
53
The Orthodox Observer
1976
54
The Orthodox Observer
1977-1978
55
The Orthodox Observer
1978-1980
56
The Orthodox Observer
1980-1981

Miscellaneous Greek MaterialsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Articles
Box Folder
57 1
"Carbon County 'Greekness' Fading," Salt Lake Tribune
1974 March 10
57 2
"Chicago's Greeks: A Friendly Tour of their Neighborhoods and Spirit," Chicago Tribune Magazine
1974 August 04
57 3
"Chicago's Greeks: Pride, Passion, and the Protestant Ethic," Midwest Magazine of the Chicago Sun Times
1971 April 25
57 4
"Cultural Persistence and Change: Greeks in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountain West, 1890-1970," Pacific Historical Review, Vol. 49
 1980 February
57 5
George A. Kourvetaris, "Greek-American Professionals: 1820s-1970s"
57 6-7
Greek Church and Families News Clippings
 1970
57 8
Greek Labor Trust News Clippings
These news clippings concern the formation of the trust.
1905
57 9
Greeks in McGill and Ely, Nevada, News Clippings
57 10
"Greeks in San Francisco," Athene 21, No. 4
 1961
57 11
"The Greeks of New York," New York News Magazine
1976 August 08
57 12
"Immigrants in Industries," U.S. Senate Report from the U.S. Immigration Commission
 1911
57 13
"The Immigration Studies Collection of the University of Minnesota", Reprint from The American Archivist 32, No. 2
 1969
57 14
"Little Mr. Doc and the Wonderful People," Deseret News
1977 December 09
57 15
Articles Concerning Greeks in the West
 1908-1909
57 16
Pocatello Railroad Strike
 1912
57 17
Pocatello Strike
 1922
57 18
George P. Daskarolis, "San Francisco's Greek Colony--Evolution of an Ethnic Community"
57 19
"Zorba! Where are You Hiding?," The Herald Weekend Magazine
1974 October 06
Miscellaneous Books, Booklets and Publications
Box Folder
58 1
George A. Kourvetaris, First and Second Generation Greeks in Chicago
58 2
Nebraska History, Nebraska State Historical Society
 1970
58 3
Assumption Greek Orthodox Church History
1979
58 4
The Greek Texans, University of Texas at Antonio, Institute of Texan Cultures
58 5
Holy Trinity New Church Fund-Raising Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah
 1968
58 6
Thoedore Saloutos, New Deal Agricultural Policy: An Evaluation
1974
58 7
"Othigitria," Othigitria Guide 1, No. 1
 1983
58 8
Theodore Saloutos, "Causes and Patterns of Greek Immigration to the United States"
 1973
58 9
The Royal Wedding
1964 September 18
58 10
Satan Storms Cypress, The Union of Journalists of Athens
 1964
59 1
Always the Best, Atlas News Corp.
 1942-1943
59 2
A. P. D. Valakis, The Cathedral of St. Sophia in Los Angeles and The Greek Orthodox Church: Its History and Its Faith
1952
59 3
Common Heritage, No. 1, American Committee for Responsible and Democratic Government in Greece Inc
 1970
59 4
Ergatis, Vol. A, No. 37
 1929 April 7
59 5
Theodore Saloutos, The Greek Orthodox Church in the United States and Assimilation
1973
59 6
Greek World, Vol. 1, No. 5
 1976
59 7
Historical Messenger of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, Vol. 29, No. 2
 1973
59 8-9
National Greek Press
1976-1977
59 10
The Orthodox Journal
1980
59 11
Pacific Northwest Quarterly, Vol. 57, No. 4
 1966
59 12
Pan-Arcadian Federation of America 38th National Convention
1970
59 13
Wisconsin Magazine of History, Vol. 53, No. 3
 1970
59 14
Unidentified Greek Text
Miscellaneous
Box Folder
60 1
American Legion Minute Book of Post N. 40
 1926-1933
60 2
Christmas Greetings
60 3
Contract for Lease of Bingham Tramway
60 4
Garfield Smelter Safety Rule Book, Greek Text
60 5
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America Yearbook
 1971
60 6
Greek Orthodox Community of Salt Lake City, Utah, 75th Anniversary Program
60 7
Greek Orthodox Youth of America (GOYA) Yearbook for the18th International Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah
 1969
60 8
List of Donors for Hellenic Memorial Hall
60 9
Honor Roll of the Soldiers from Bingham Canyon, Utah
60 10
The Modern Greek Studies Association Bulletin
60 11
Demokratia Newsletter
60 12
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Specifications and Contracts for a Second Building
 1924
60 13
Spurious Wedding Certificate
This certificate was used to circumvent immigration laws of the early 1920s.
60 14
14th Biennial Ecclesiastical Congress of the Greek Orthodox Church of North and South America, Convention Book
 1958
Container(s) Description Dates
Box
61
Miscellaneous Greek Books
62
Miscellaneous Greek Books
63
Miscellaneous Greek Books
64
Oversized Materials
65
"Daughters of Penelope"
This box contains a 50th anniversary memory book listing those who were members of this organization from 1929 to 1979.
1979
66
Greek Sheet Music
 1948
67
Greek Sheet Music
 1920
Folder
68 1-3
Atlas
These folders contain photocopies of an atlas written in Greek.
1927-1928
68 4
Greek Christmas Cards
68 5
Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Modesto, California
This folder contains a dedication book to this organization.
1972
68 6
"Kafiena and Community"
This folder contains an article describing the history of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
1991
68 7-8
San Francisco Diocese
This folder contains brochures, booklets, and newsletters.
1988-1989
68 9-13
"St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Monthly Bulletin"
 1989-1991
68 14
"The Hellenic Journal" and Other News Clippings
68 15
The Orthodox Journal
1980
68 16
Videos and Tapes by the Hellenic Cultural Association, List
 1991
69
Joseph Stipanovich, "In Unity is Strength"
70
Basil and Persephoni-Hatziminas Photograph Collection
These folders contain photocopies of the photograph collection which was compiled by Steve Frangos in 1991. There is also a description for these photographs and the photograph project.
1917-1992
Folder
71 1-8
Basil and Persephoni-Hatziminas Photograph Collection, Introduction and Inventory
 1991-1992
71 9-11
Basil and Persephoni-Hatziminas Photograph Collection, Project Description
 1990
Greek Histories
Box Folder
72 1
Alice Athas
 1955-1986
72 2-8
Alexandros K. Kyrou and Steve K. Frangos, "Central Works on the Greek Diaspora"
 1992
72 9
Sarah Sweeney Reynolds Family History
72 10
Joseph and Jennie Barboglio Helper Family History
72 11
Untitled Speech by Helen Kannes to the Philoptochos Society
 1988
72 12-16
Steve Frangos, "Yiorgos Katsaros: Last of the Greek-American Cafe-Aman Singers"
 1992
72 17
James Bowden, "Greek Immigrants of Pocatello, Idaho, Who Migrated to Salt Lake City, Utah"
 1992
72 18
Katsilometes Scott, "The Greek Community in Pocatello, 1890-1941"
Greek Convention Information and Memory Books
Box Folder
73 1
Daughters of Penelope Memory Book
 1989
73 2
Federation of Sterea Hellas of USA and Canada 44th National Convention Yearbook
 1990
73 3-4
Greek American Progressive Association (GAPA) National Convention Yearbooks
 1948; 1990
73 5
Greek Festival Donor and Financial Records
 1989
73 6
Pancretan Convention Memory Book
 1974
Volume
73 1
Pancretan Convention
 1978
The Greek Orthodox Church
Box Folder
74 1-2
"Consecration: Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church"
This folder contains information from the Prophet Elias Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.
1991
74 3-13
Greek Orthodox Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
These folders contain correspondence, newsletters, calenders, membership lists, donation envelopes, and party invitations.
1989-1996
74 14-17
Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
These folders contain a birthday celebration book, lists of festival donors and financial reports, regulations, a directory, a calendar of events, and a history of the church in Seattle, Washington.
1979-1991
74 18
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, Correspondence
This folder contains correspondence between the Greek Orthodox Church of South America and the Greek Orthodox Church in Denver, Colorado.
1993
74 19-22
Hellenic Orthodox Church "Assumption" Golden Anniversary Book
 1966
74 23
"Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Salt Lake City, Utah: 50th Anniversary 1905-1955"
 1955
75 1
Greek Orthodox History from Ogden, Utah
item
75 1
Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 75th Birthday Celebration Seal
This seal pertains to the Greek Orthodox Church in Price, Utah.
1991
Greek Musical Plays
Box Folder
76 1-5
Paul D. Maritsas, A New Beginning: A Musical Play in Three Acts
1980
76 6-8
Michael G. Pappas, The Clinic at Santorini
76 9
Michael G. Pappas, Give Me a Pick, a Shovel, and a Willing Bride
This folder contains a program from this musical play.
1964
76 10
Michael G. Pappas, Sam's Nombra Three
This folder contains a souvenir booklet from this musical comedy.
76 11
Michael G. Pappas, The Time of Your Life
This folder contains an outline of credits and acts of the play which was written as a tribute to George NeoFotistos.
76 12
Michael G. Pappas, The Xenophobiacs
This folder contains Act I of this play.
76 13-16
Untitled Plays by Michael G. Pappas
76 17-19
Paul D. Maristas, What a Day
1988
Oversize
Box
77
Certificates
 1925-1929

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Greek Americans--Utah--History--Sources
  • Greek Americans--West (U.S.)--History--Sources

Corporate Names

  • Orthodox Eastern Church--Utah--History--Sources

Geographical Names

  • Utah--Church history--Sources
  • West (U.S.)--Church history--Sources

Finding aid prepared by Tracy Paul and Kate Kimball
1990 (last modified: 2000 and 2019)

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