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Immigration History Research Center
College of Liberal Arts, University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN, May, 2004
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The Ukrainian Zaporozhs'ka Sich Society of
Minneapolis, MN, 1914
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The Immigration History Research Center holds the richest and most
extensive
collection of materials for Ukrainian American history in the world. The
foundation of this collection is the personal library and extensive body of
personal and professional papers compiled by the well-known entomologist,
publicist, community activist, and poet Alexander A. Granovsky.
Also included are the papers and records of scholars, political and social
activists, publishers and writers, among others; and organizations, such as
fraternals (for example, Ukrainian National Association, Ukrainian Fraternal
Association, Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics in America) and
war relief, religious, and cultural associations.
In addition to these records and papers, the IHRC holds over 4,500 books and
pamphlets and over 700 newspaper and serial titles written by, for, and
about Ukrainian Americans. They emanate from various parts of North America
and reflect a full range of Ukrainian American perspectives and interests.
Because of the unique value of this resource, used by researchers from
around the world, the IHRC is establishing the Ukrainian American Studies
Fund, an endowment to provide staff support, research assistance, and
outreach services to the Ukrainian American community. Care and development
of this precious resource require the ongoing commitment of professional
staff.
Therefore, the first goal is to provide additional staff for the Ukrainian
collection. Equipped with Ukrainian language skills, cultural knowledge,
and archival experience, staff will not only process materials and provide
reference service to researchers, but also actively work with Ukrainian
American institutions, organizations, and individuals to preserve precious
records that still languish in basements and attics.
The target amount for this fund is an endowment of $500,000. A prestigious
Challenge Grant awarded by the federal government will aid in achieving this
total. For every $4 raised between now and July 2005, the National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will provide an additional $1. Thus, if
donors contribute $400,000 for the position, NEH will add $100,000. The
fund may be named after the primary, or "lead," donor.
As part of the University's Campaign Minnesota, the creation of the
Ukrainian American Studies Fund will both raise public consciousness of
Ukrainian American history and make a significant investment in preserving
the story of the Ukrainian experience in the United States.
Founded in 1965, the Immigration History Research Center enriches society
by preserving and promoting understanding of the history of the American
immigrant experience. In doing so, it acts in partnership with various
ethnic communities, historical agencies, research specialists, educators,
and many others.
The IHRC develops and maintains a library and archival collection, provides
research assistance, produces publications, and sponsors academic and
public programs. Its work supports the tripartite mission-teaching,
research, and service-of its parent institution, the University of
Minnesota.
Immigration History Research Center
University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts
311 Anderson Library, 222-21st Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0439
612 625 4800, Fax: 612 626 0018
http://www.ihrc.umn.edu/stories/endw-cukr.htm
FOR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC
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