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Greek Star Newspaper Collection

 Collection
Identifier: spe-nhrc-gsnc

Scope and Contents

This collection contains an incomplete run of issues of The Greek Star, a newspaper printed in Chicago for the city’s Greek population. Earlier editions are almost entirely in Greek and the later editions are in English.

Dates

  • 1948 - 1985

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English and Greek.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

Please consult staff to determine ability to reuse materials from collection.

Biographical / Historical

The Greek Star newspaper was founded by Peter Lambros, a Chicago businessman, in 1904, and continued for over a century until 2015.

Extent

21 Linear Feet (in 20 boxes)

Abstract

The Greek Star newspaper was founded by Peter Lambros, a Chicago businessman, in 1904, and continued for over a century until 2015. This collection is comprised of an incomplete run of issues of The Greek Star, printed in Chicago for the city’s Greek population.

Arrangement

The newspapers are arranged chronologically.

Physical Location

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least 24-hours prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was transferred to the Special Collections and Preservation Division from the Sulzer Regional Library in 1999.

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Title
Guide to the Greek Star Newspaper Collection
Status
Completed
Author
Original author unknown. Updated and ingested into ArchivesSpace by Michelle McCoy, 2022.
Date
1999
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Unit at Harold Washington Library Center Repository

Contact:
Harold Washington Library Center, 9th Floor
Chicago Public Library
400 S. State Street
Chicago IL 60605 United States
(312) 747-4875