David Ramirez was born in 1936 in North Dakota, delivered by his father in a chicken coop. His parents had come to the United States in the 1920s, and the family came to Minnesota in 1936. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in humanities and did graduate work at the university in industrial relations. At the time of the interview he was director of the Minneapolis Civil Rights Department, in charge of La Voz, a monthly bilingual publication, a professional photographer, and producer of a radio program. Subjects discussed include: Personal history including education, the armed services, and employment - community involvement - La Voz - racial discrimination - ethnic activism in Minneapolis - and the meaning of Chicano.
Ernie Fliegel was born in Barlad, Romania, in 1904 and came to the United States in 1910 with his grandmother, mother, brother and sister. (His father was also in this country but had little contact with the family). His mother worked in a New York sweatshop to earn money for their trip to Minneapolis. Fliegel sold newspapers by age seven and later became a professional boxer. He was a contender for the featherweight championship before an eye injury forced him to retire in 1927. He became a fight promoter, traveled with Jack Dempsey and became an owner, with his friend Max Winter, of the 620 Club on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. He married his wife Eileen in about 1925, and they have one son, Richard. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: His childhood in Romania and Minneapolis - extreme poverty - selling newspapers, including a 1916 strike by newsboys - his amateur and professional boxing career - the 1930s Depression - bootlegging - the 620 Club - the truckers' strike of 1934 - and education. COMMENTS ON INTERVIEW: Fliegel bar mitzvahed with Edward P. Schwartz, who was also interviewed for this oral history project.
Emiliano Chagil was born in Guatemala in the city of San Lucas Tolimn. Chagil went to college in the city of Solol where he completed his bachelor's degree and later received his engineering degree at the University of San Carlos. He moved to Minnesota in 1980 because of the civil war in Guatemala. He later proved to be an influential leader for Latin communities in Minnesota and Guatemala. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Family - Guatemalan community and culture - financial struggles - Mayan and Christian religions - civil unrest - identity - landscape differences of Minnesota and Guatemala - Latino community in Minnesota - immigration - education - and refugees.
Invitation to the Icelandic Kvennahlaup (women's walk) to be held on June 18, 2017 at Bryant Lake Park, Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Initially held in Iceland, this event is held world-wide, promoting women's fitness.
Program for Icelandic Hekla Club Samkoma on April 23, 2017 at Minneapolic Woman's Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Information includes the days activities and speakers.
Samkoma (Coming Together) invitation from the Icelandic Hekla Club for April 23, 2017 to be held at the Minneapolis Woman's Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Included are the location, date/time, speakers, raffle information.
March 2017 Membership Meeting minutes of the Icelandic Hekla Club. Subjects discussed include: Treasurer's report, Sunshine Committee report, Samkoma planning, Tala islensku, Nordic Reads, Sagas book club, and Club logo updated.
February 2017 Membership Meeting minutes of the Icelandic Hekla Club. Subjects discussed include: Treasurer's report, Sunshine Committee report, Val Bjornson Icelandic Exchange students, Samkoma planning, Tala islensku, Nordic Reads, Sagas book club, Club logo updated, Thorrablot, and Snorri updates.
January 2017 Membership Meeting minutes of the Icelandic Hekla Club. Subjects discussed include: Treasurer's report, Sunshine Committee report, Snorri Alumni Internship, Jolabarnaball report, Samkoma planning, Tala islensku, Nordic Reads, Sagas book club, Club logo updated, Icelandic National League of the United States (INLNA) activities, Icelandic Camp donation, Snorri Plus application deadline, and Nominating Committee recruitment.
Invitation to the Icelandic Hekla Club's Jolabarnaball, an Icelandic children's Christmas party held on December 11, 2016 at the Knights of Columbus event center in Bloomington, Minnesota.
November 2016 Membership Meeting minutes of the Icelandic Hekla Club. Subjects discussed include: Treasurer's report, Sunshine Committee report, Tala islensku language class, Nordic Reads, Saga book study, Jolabarnaball, Icelandic National League of North America (INLNA), Jonas Thor website funding, and Nordic Thanksgiving Breakfast reminder.
Overview of Leif Eriksson International Festival activities held September 26 - October 9, 2016 at Mindekirken Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This includes three church services and two concerts held at the church and a concert at the Danish American Center.
October 2016 Board Meeting Minutes of the Icelandic Hekla Club. Subjects discussed include: Val Bjornson Icelandic Student Exchange at the University of Minnesota, Tala islensku Icelandic language classes, Samkoma 2017, programs for member meetings, and Hekla Club's online presence.
Icelandic Hekla Club membership directory for 2016 - 2017. Information includes officers, committee information, online links, meeting schedule, hostesses, meeting location, member name, city, state
September 2016 Membership Meeting minutes of the Icelandic Hekla Club. Subjects discussed include: Treasurer's report, Sunshine Committee report, Attainment of non-profit status, Tala islensku language class update, Snorri West recap, LEIF2016, Jolabarnaball, Samkoma survey report.
August 2016 Board Meeting Minutes of the Icelandic Hekla Club. Subjects discussed include: Board transition, review of duties and committees, upcoming activities - LEIF, tala islensku, Nordic Reads.
Interview with Tou Saiko Lee in which he discusses his work as a hip hop and spoken word artist as well as his work as a community organizer and activist.
Interview with Sai Nou Vang in which he discusses his work as General Vang Pao's personal bodyguard and house manager. He also discusses his role as Captain in the CIA Secret War in Laos 1961-1975.
