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Series IV. Oral Histories

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Included in this collection are historical church documents from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, such as meeting minutes and fliers for many different social events.

Documents from the group cover the time period of 1960s to the 1980s, while the historical material documents the Greek community in Grand Rapids and its roots and affiliations from the 19th and 20th centuries. Historical images gathered for these projects are represented through negatives, 4x5 contact prints and also 8x10 prints. Along with this information, one of the largest oral history collections, over 110 hours of tape, was gathered and is a part of this collection, Also, a booklet, “Grand Rapids Greek Heritage” was compiled and edited by Paul N. Chardoul was published on the 60th anniversary of the Grand Rapids Greek Orthodox Community, November 9, 1986. This is a wonderful general source that summarizes what is contained in this collection.

Dates

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Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 8.5 Linear Feet (29 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Interviews

  • Interview# 01 Christopoulos, Mrs (GH.01) 1 tape
  • Interview# 02 Afendoulis, George (GH.02) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 03 Orphan, Marion (GH.03) 1 tape
  • Interview# 04 Orphan, Bess and Orphan, George (GH.04) 1 tape
  • Interview# 05 Holy Trinity Greek Othodox Choir (GH.05) 1 tape
  • Interview# 06 Maholey (GH.06) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 07 Samoanis, Marianne and Samoanis, James (GH.07) 1 tape
  • Interview# 08 Bicentennial Biennial clergy, Laity Congress Young Adult Symposium (GH.08) 1 tape
  • Interview# 09 Shepards of Freedom Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois (GH.09) 1 tape
  • Interview# 10 Exhibition Meeting (GH.10) 6 tapes
  • Interview# 11 Afendoulis, Clark (GH.11) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 12 Afendoulis, Chris (GH.12) 1 tape
  • Interview# 13 Afendoulis, George (GH.13) 1 tape
  • Interview# 14 Afendoulis, Sam (GH.14) 1 tape
  • Interview# 15 Afendoulis, Tina (GH.15) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 16 Andrinidhes, Steve and Andrinidhes, Sally (GH.16) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 17 Arrigo, Bessie (GH.17) 1 tape
  • Interview# 18 Bacalis, Steve (GH.18) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 19 Bogdon, Joan and Bogdon, James (GH.19) 1 tape
  • Interview# 20 Bogden, Mary and Bogden, Paul (GH.20) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 21 Cachicalis, Sophia (GH.21) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 22 Chardoul, Connie and Chardoul, Paul (GH.22) 1 tape
  • Interview# 23 Dallis, Constantine (GH.23) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 24 Demar, Alex and Zervoniti, Delia (GH.24) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 25 Demar, Alex (GH.25) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 26 Demar, Mrs (GH.26) 3 tapes
  • Interview# 27 Dimitriou, Angelo (GH.27) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 28 Dukis, Emma and Limber, Eleni (GH.28) 1 tape
  • Interview# 29 Fotias, Andreas (GH.29) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 30 Gounos, Sourmelou (GH.30) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 31 Gerogacakes, Dean (GH.31) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 32 Hampers, Vivian (GH.32) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 33 Hampers, Vivian (GH.33) 1 tape
  • Interview# 34 Hampers, Vivian (GH.34) 4 tapes
  • Interview# 35 Johnson, Helen (GH.35) 1 tape
  • Interview# 36 Jaffas, Athena (GH.36) 3 tapes
  • Interview# 37 Kachoutis, Angeline (GH.37) 1 tape
  • Interview# 38 Koukios, Gus (GH.38) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 39 Koukios, Sam and Koukios, Jeanette (GH.39) 1 tape
  • Interview# 40 Kouchoukas, Tom (GH.40) 1 tape
  • Interview# 41 Limber, Andy (GH.41) 1 tape
  • Interview# 42 Mitchell, Alex (GH.42) 1 tape
  • Interview# 43 Mitchell, Elaine (GH.43) 1 tape
  • Interview# 44 Monoyios, Terry (GH.44) 1 tape
  • Interview# 45 Nicholas, Sam James (GH.45) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 46 Panopoulos, Chrysoula (GH.46) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 47 Panopoulos, Christos and Panopoulos, Joan (GH.47) 1 tape
  • Interview# 48 Patsakos, Jane (GH.48) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 49 Patsakos, Peter (GH.49) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 50 Sampanis, Ted (GH.50) 1 tape
  • Interview# 51 Sampanis, Ted and Sampanis, Linda (GH.51) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 52 Skouras, Mary (GH.52) 1 tape
  • Interview# 53 Savara, Bill (GH.53) 1 tape
  • Interview# 54 Stavrou, E (GH.54) 1 tape
  • Interview# 55 Stavrou, Irene (GH.55) 1 tape
  • Interview# 56 Theodore, Johny (GH.56) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 57 Triant, Jim (GH.57) 2 tapes
  • Interview# 58 Vhahos, Spiro (GH.58) 1 tape
  • Interview# 59 Zarafonetis, Bill (GH.59) 1 tape
  • Interview# 60 Zarafonetis, George (GH.60) 1 tape
  • Interview# 61 Zarafonetis, James H. (GH.61) 1 tape
  • Interview# 62 Zarafonetis, Sharon (GH.62) 1 tape
  • Interview# 63 Zazoupoulis, Mrs (GH.63) 1 tape
  • Interview# 65 Raponos, Alexander and Raponos, Nicoletta (GH.65) 2 tapes
  • Repository Details

    Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

    Contact:
    Grand Rapids Public Library
    111 Library Street NE
    Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
    616-988-5497