TITLE	Ilasco Chapter of National Slovak Society
DATE OF ORIGINAL	Unknown
DATE OF DIGITAL	2006-2
DESCRIPTION	ILASCO, MO - These are the male members - plus the daughter of one of the men (row 2, 3rd from right) - of the Ilasco branch of the National Slovak Society.  This fraternal organization would extend helping hands to their fellow Slovaks and the community of Ilasco when the need arose.  Only one of the members is identified - John Viglasky (gentleman to the left of the little girl).  Although not observable from the picture, an interesting point is the name of the photographer.   He was James Curzan of Ilasco, Mo. Although little is known of Mr. Curzan, he was the only professional photographer in the community of Ilasco.  Why more of the pictures taken by the immigrants in this community were not done by him is a question that may never be answered.
CREATOR	Curzan, James.
CONTRIBUTOR	Polc, David
PUBLISHER	Hannibal Free Public Library (Hannibal, Mo.)
SUBJECT	National Slovak Society.  Ilasco branch.
SUBJECT	Immigrant workers -- Missouri -- Ilasco -- Social life and customs.
ORIGINAL FORMAT	Black and white photograph, 6 1/2" by 4 1/2", fading with age ;  it is attached to a gray cardboard frame, measuring 8 1/2" by 6 1/2", with a tear on the upper right corner and fraying on the lower right corner.  On the bottom of the frame, in cursive lettering, is the name of the photographer.
DIGITAL FORMAT	jpg
IDENTIFIER	C10212