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Osyp Kravcheniuk papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: 187

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection documents the life, work, and research of Osyp Kravcheniuk. Personal materials include Kravcheniuk’s IDs, certificates, CVs, photographs, educational and teaching materials, card catalogs, and correspondence with individuals and organizations. A significant portion of the collection is dedicated to Kravcheniuk’s research and writings, including writings related to Ukrainian regional studies, as well as Ukrainian immigration to the United States. There are also writings, notes, clippings, and research materials related to Ol'ha Kobylians'ka, Bohdan Lepkyi, Olena Pchilka, Rafalovych, Metropolitan A. Sheptyts’kyi, Ternopil’ Gymnazium, and the Ukrainian Church in America. Notably, the collection contains materials related to the scholar Vatroslav Jagić, including writings and letters to Jagić, as well as ephemera related to Olga Schpur, such as a scrapbook with biographical materials, clippings, and event invitations. Finally, the collection contains materials on various organizations, such as the Ukrainian Fraternal Association (UBS), the Shevchenko Society, the Ukrainian National Association, and more.

Dates

  • Creation: 1832-2012, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. Researchers may take photographs of archival items using hand-held cameras or smart phones without flash subject to restrictions. The responsibility to secure permissions from all relevant copyright owners rests with the patron. Please visit the main shevchenko.org website to view the full archives use policy.

Description Control

This collection is minimally unprocessed. Descriptive information may be supplemented or revised as further processing is performed.

The title of this collection was changed from "Osyp Krawczeniuk papers" to "Osyp Kravcheniuk papers" by Michael Andrec in 2023.

Full Extent

15.3 Linear Feet (In addition to the 15.3 linear ft. extent, the collection includes 5 large format boxes, 1 cardboard box, and 29 reels of microfilm.)

Language of Materials

Ukrainian

English

German

Polish

Spanish; Castilian

Italian

French

Latin

Hebrew

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