Grand Pacific Sokol Festival: Souvenir of United American Sokols
Content Description
A brochure about the Sokol Festival in Malin, Oregon, on July 3rd, 4th and 5th, 1928. The brochure explains the Sokol movement, brought by the emigrants from Bohemia (Czechoslovakia), and its founder, Miroslav Tyrs. The item was donated by Bill Johnson in 2005.
Dates
- Creation: 1928
Biographical / Historical
The Sokols organization was founded in 1862 in Bohemia, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic and Slovak Republic). “Sokol” means “falcon” in Slavic languages. The organization’s founder Miroslav Tyrs promoted physical and mental fitness, his motto being: “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body”. In Oregon, the Czech emigrants brought this organization to Malin.
Extent
1 item ([describe boxes, items, etc. here]) ; 11.5" x 9.5"; 37 pages
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Sokols organization was founded in 1862 in Bohemia, Czechoslovakia, by Miroslav Tyrs. Czech emigrants brought it with them to Malin, Oregon. Collection contains a brochure about the Sokol Festival in Malin, Oregon, on July 3rd, 4th and 5th, 1928.
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Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Institute of Technology Libraries, Shaw Historical Library Repository