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Sviatoslav Karavanskyi and Nina Strokata papers

 Collection
Identifier: 194

Scope and Contents

This collection is dedicated to the Karavansky/Strokata family, with personal and family materials such as photographs and albums, obituaries, financial documents, and more. A significant portion of the collection is composed of Karavansky’s Ukrainian dictionary materials, including his writings, drafts and edits, research notes, and a copy of “Thesis of the Scientific Conference on the Problem of Modern Ukrainian Spelling and Terminology.” Writings by Karavansky also include articles, addresses and radio scripts. Additionally, there are his correspondence with individuals and organizations, largely editors. Printed materials by others include books, many with inscriptions, magazines, pamphlets, journal and newspaper clippings, and maps of Ukraine. Lastly, there are materials related to the case of J. Demianiuk.

Dates

  • Creation: 1893 - 2016

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is minimally unprocessed. Please contact the Shevchenko Scientific Society Archives to determine the extent of access that is currently possible.

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.

Full Extent

20 Linear Feet (In addition to the 20 linear ft. extent, the collection contains 2 copier paper boxes and 2 cardboard boxes.)

Language of Materials

Ukrainian

Russian

Polish

English

Japanese

Spanish; Castilian

Author
JM
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Shevchenko Scientific Society Archives Repository

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