UUM_Ms0530 Inventory of the Greek archives, 1888-1996 Greek archives Finding aid prepared by Tracy Paul and Kate Kimball Manuscripts Division, J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah
295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0860 801-581-8864 http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/manuscripts.php
© 1990 (last modified: 2000 and 2019) Finding aid encoded by Lisa DeMille 2007 Finding aid encoded in English in Latin script. Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard, 2nd Edition) University of Utah Libraries, Special Collections Manuscripts Division
Special Collections 295 South 1500 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-0860 801-581-8864 http://www.lib.utah.edu/collections/manuscripts.php
MS 0530 Greek archives 1888-1996 Papanikolas, Helen, 1917- 49.75 linear feet 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. Collection materials are in English and Greek. Biographical Sketch

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

Processed by Tracy Paul in the 1990s.

Addendum processed by Kate Kimball in 2000.

 Orthodox Eastern Church--Utah--History--Sources Utah--Church history--Sources West (U.S.)--Church history--Sources Greek Americans--West (U.S.)--History--Sources Greek Americans--Utah--History--Sources Social Classes Personal Materials 1 Correspondence 1971-1973

This box contains letters regarding the establishment of the Greek archives.

 Greek Immigrants, Personal Materials, A-Z 2 1 Christopher and Aliki Athas 1973 1977

This folder contains articles and a speech transcript.

 2 2 George Dematrakopoulos' News Materials 1908 2 3 Angelo Georgedes, "Reminiscences of Life in Greece and Utah" 2 4-5 Harry George Greaves 1959-1966

These folders contain biographies.

 2 6-9 The Diary of Haralambos K. Kambouris 1912-1981

These folders contain the original diary, as well as photocopied and translated editions. An exerpt from the Oregon Historical Quarterly is also included.

 3 1-12 Haralambos K. Kambouris 1919 1925

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.

 4 1 Frank Kiriopoulos, Marriage Certificate 1907

This certificate is a record of the first marriage of a Greek to a non-Greek in Utah.

 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 1918-1944

These folders include Latses' death certificate, driver's license, honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, and receipts.

 4 11-15 Virginia Latses 1920-1947

These folders contain Latses' birth certificate, citizenship certificate, department of public health blood test results, marriage certificate, and milage ration card.

 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 1916

These folders include a dedication for the Second Holy Greek Orthodox Church in Salt Lake City, Utah; newsclippings; and Marthakis' obituary.

 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 1907-1920

These folders contain a photocopy of Greeks in America as I Saw Them, business receipts, business statements, company order forms, and Greek correspondence.

 6 V. Vasilacopulos 1921-1934

This box contains Greek text correspondence.

 7 1-6 V. Vasilacopulos 1943

Newsclippings, Vasilacopulos' obituary, uniform straight bills of laden, the International Workers Handbook, family materials, and freight bills are contained in these folders.

 7 7-8 Peter Ypsilantis, Discharge and Naturalization Certificates 7 9-11 Costas Zambukos 1944-1965

These folders include Zambukos' death certificate, marriage certificate, and naturalization certificate.

 7 12-26 George Zoumadakis 1896-1930

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.

 7 27-29 Katena Zoumadakis 1962, 1972

Greek correspondence with an English translation, Zoumadakis' naturalization certificate, and her obituary are included in these folders.

 Greek Orthodox Church Materials Albums from Greek Orthodox Churches 8 1-5 50th Anniversary Albums 1955-1976

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.

 8 6-8 Consecration Albums 1956-1969

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.

 8 9 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Modesto, California Dedication Album 1972 Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Price, Utah 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 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 Organizations 25 Anthanassios Diakos Society Ledgers, Minute Books, and Membership Books 1926-1956

These ledgers are written in Greek text.

 Greek American Progressive Association (G.A.P.A.) 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 29 1-12 19th District Convention 1949-1962

Handbooks, albums, minutes, programs, and bulletins.

 29 13-27 National Convention 1949-1971

Minutes and report.

 30 Convention Yearbooks 1955 1959 30 Convention Yearbooks 1955 1959 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 32 1 Constitution and By-laws 1965 32 2-3 Daughters of Minos 1956-1970

These folders include a grand banquet and ball program, membership lists, and rosters.

 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 Publications 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 Materials Articles 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 1905

These news clippings concern the formation of the trust.

 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 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 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 Addenda 61 Miscellaneous Greek Books 62 Miscellaneous Greek Books 63 Miscellaneous Greek Books 64 Oversized Materials 65 "Daughters of Penelope" 1979

This box contains a 50th anniversary memory book listing those who were members of this organization from 1929 to 1979.

 66 Greek Sheet Music 1948 67 Greek Sheet Music 1920 68 1-3 Atlas 1927-1928

These folders contain photocopies of an atlas written in Greek.

 68 4 Greek Christmas Cards 68 5 Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation in Modesto, California 1972

This folder contains a dedication book to this organization.

 68 6 "Kafiena and Community" 1991

This folder contains an article describing the history of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 68 7-8 San Francisco Diocese 1988-1989

This folder contains brochures, booklets, and newsletters.

 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 1917-1992

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.

 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 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 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 73 1 Pancretan Convention 1978 The Greek Orthodox Church 74 1-2 "Consecration: Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church" 1991

This folder contains information from the Prophet Elias Church in Salt Lake City, Utah.

 74 3-13 Greek Orthodox Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1989-1996

These folders contain correspondence, newsletters, calenders, membership lists, donation envelopes, and party invitations.

 74 14-17 Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 1979-1991

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.

 74 18 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, Correspondence 1993

This folder contains correspondence between the Greek Orthodox Church of South America and the Greek Orthodox Church in Denver, Colorado.

 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 75 1 Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 75th Birthday Celebration Seal 1991

This seal pertains to the Greek Orthodox Church in Price, Utah.

 Greek Musical Plays 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 1964

This folder contains a program from this musical play.

 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 77 Certificates 1925-1929