The “C.S.P.S.” Cesko-Slovanské Podporující Spolecností ( Bohemian Slavonic Benevolent Society ) The “C.S.P.S.” or Cesko-Slovanské Podporující Spolecností was founded in St. Louis, Missouri on March 4th, 1854. The founders of this society were the early Czech immigrants, who’s brethren had fled the revolts and political oppression of the 1840s and 1850s. This group was comprised mostly of farmers and laborers with limited skills and poorly educated since School attendance was not yet mandatory in the Slavic Kingdoms. These founding fathers of the C.S.P.S. were intent on forming a Organization to provide assistance to their countrymen in times of illness, and care for the widows and orphans. This organization would also develop into an important avenue for the local Czech community to meet socially and discuss problems of mutual concern. ==== I did a search on Slovan Lodge No. 1 C.S.P.S. and got the above. http://my.execpc.com/~hkralik/ Gloria