This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Sokol Cedar Rapids notes rich Czech heritage and mission
The Sokol Cedar Rapids chapter traces its roots to 19th century Czech movement values. It supported language preservation, education, and athletic training, with a history of community plays, classes, kolache bakes, and inclusivity, shaping local identity and democracy through sport and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sokol
Miroslav Tyrs
Jindrich Fugner
Tyrs
Turnverein
Robert Tomanek
Iowa City
Tomanek
Gerber
Chaska
Cedar Rapids
Prochaska
John Letovsky
B. Letovsky
J. V. Vostronsky
Bohemian Reading Society
Mississippi River
Association Tyrus Cedar Rapids Sokol
Sokols
Third Street
Seventh Avenue
Rock Island Railroad
Third St
District CR
18Th Ave
U.S
Cleveland
Pacific
Sokol Cedar Rapids
Sokolor.com
Jan Masaryk
England
Czechoslovakia