Preveden, Francis Ralph (1890-1959).

Francis Ralph Preveden (1890-1959) was born in Kamenica, Croatia. In 1922, he immigrated to the United States and in 1927 received his Ph. D. from the University of Chicago. Preveden taught linguistics and classics at DePaul University (1926-1933) and Duquesne University (1938-1941). From 1942 to 1959, he served as a translator for various government agencies, including the Department of Defense. Preveden's major work was his History of the Croatian People. Correspondence and legal documents recording the dispute with the Croatian Fraternal Union over its publication provide substantial information on the political and cultural activities of Croatian Americans during the 1940s and 1950s.

From the description of Francis Ralph Preveden papers, 1925-1959. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62482813

From the description of Papers, 1924-1964. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79325943