Papers, 1913-1946.

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Papers, 1913-1946.

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Primarily the published reminiscences of Vlcek's life, written in Czech, and the English translation by Fern Long; also, commemorative scrapbooks of Vlcek's accomplishments and the 50th anniversary of the Vlchek Tool Company, and clippings. The collection pertains to Vlcek's life in Europe, as an immigrant in Cleveland, and his rise as an industrialist through the growth of his tool company. His autobiography is a rich source of immigrant history. It chronicles his childhood, with details of everyday life in his village, tells of his courtship and marriage, travels through Europe seeking work as a smithy, his decision to immigrate and the trip to America. He also details his impressions of Cleveland and experiences as a new immigrant to the city.

1.00 linear ft.

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cze,

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Vlchek Tool Co.

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Vlček, František J., 1871-

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Czech immigrant who came to Cleveland, Ohio in 1888. He founded the Vlchek Tool Company, one of the largest drop forged tool manufacturing companies, with 69 branches in various cities, and the Vlchek Plastics Company which produces molded plastic articles. From the description of Papers, 1913-1946. (Rhinelander District Library). WorldCat record id: 22756029 ...

Čapek, Thomas 1861-1950

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Czech American author, businessman, and lawyer. From the description of Thomas Capek collection of materials relating to Czechoslovakia and Czech Americans, 1619-1953 (bulk 1851-1953). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449115 ...