ihrckranjsko Inventory of the Kranjsko-Slovenska Katoliska Jednota Records, 1894-1924. Finding aid created by Immigration History Research Center staff, November 03, 1987 University of Minnesota Libraries June 8, 2004

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EAD encoding by Felicity HansonJune 8, 2004 English Kranjsko-Slovenska Katoliska Jednota (Grand Carnolian Slovenian Catholic Union). Kranjsko-Slovenska Katoliska Jednota Records, 1894-1924 University of Minnesota Libraries. Immigration History Research Center [ihrc] 1 linear in. SLV In Slovenian. Biographical/Historical Note

The American Slovenian Catholic Union, a Catholic fraternal insurance organization (formerly the Grand Carnolian Slovenian Catholic Union--Krynsko-Slovenska Katoliska Jednota) was founded in 1894. It has approximately 44,000 members in 154 locals from 20 states, and is headquartered in Joliet (Illinois). In addition to providing insurance benefits, the Union grants college and religious vocation scholarships, and promotes cultural activities to preserve Slovenian heritage.

Scope and Content

Records (1894-1924) of Kranjsko-Slovenska Katoliska Jednota (Grand Carnolian Slovenian Catholic Union) consist of Board of Directors' minutes (1894-1895) and a 30th anniversary publication (1924).

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Index Terms

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Kranjsko-Slovenska Katoliska Jednota (Grand Carnolian Slovenian Catholic Union).Kranjsko slovenska katoliska jednota (United States) Slovene Americans--Societies, etc.Slovene Americans--Illinois--Joliet.Insurance, Fraternal.