ihrcpesek Inventory of the Jan Martin Pesek Papers, 1875-1945. Finding aid created by Immigration History Research Center staff, February 18, 1989 University of Minnesota Libraries December 30, 2003

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EAD encoding by Felicity HansonDecember 30, 2003 English Pesek, Jan Martin, 1869-1945. Jan Martin Pesek Papers, 1875-1945 University of Minnesota Libraries. Immigration History Research Center [ihrc] 7 linear ft. CZE In Czech Biographical/Historical Note

Jan Martin Pesek (1869-1945) was born on Feb. 8, 1869 in Hvozdec, Cechy (Bohemia). Pesek's family were among the earliest Czech settlers in St. Paul, Minn. He was active in Czech activities and organizations.

Scope and Content

Papers (1875-1945) of Jan Martin Pesek (1869-1945) contain clippings, events programs, ephemera, and correspondence pertaining to Czech Americanactivities, particularly musical and theatrical performances and other cultural affairs in St. Paul, Minn. Includes published material as well.

Index Terms

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the University of Minnesota Libraries. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Pesek, Jan Martin, 1869-1945. Czech Americans--Societies, etc.Czech Americans--Minnesota--Saint Paul.Czech American theater.Ethnic theater.