Collection on the Displaced Persons camps in Ashaffenburg, Germany

Collection — Box: 00681

Identifier: 208

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection contains correspondence related to Mykhailo Ostroverkha, circulars issued by the Holovna Rada of the Bratstvo U.S.S. (the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen), ephemera from camp events (including programs from the Iosyp Hirniak theatre group), and photographs documenting Ukrainian activities in the DP camps.

Dates

Creation: Majority of material found within 1945 - 1949

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use. Please contact the Shevchenko Scientific Society Archives to make an appointment.

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 not yet fully processed and the information provided here is based on legacy collection records and/or a general survey. This descriptive information may be supplemented or revised as further processing is performed.

Extent

90 Items (90 items, including 51 photographs)

Language of Materials

Ukrainian

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Photographs related to Ukrainian activities in the camp were received from Mykola Jacyk (New York, NY). Source of other materials in the collection is unknown.