Ivan Romaniuk papers
Scope and Contents
The collection comprises a significant amount of correspondence of both private and business nature, along with numerous personal documents such as school and university records. Additionally, it includes documents related to Romaniuk's business ventures in Lviv. Romaniuk engaged in extensive correspondence with various organizations, primarily Ukrainian publishing houses such as the Mykola Denysiuk Publishing House, located in the USA, Canada, and Germany, as well as with some libraries and bookstores. Furthermore, Romaniuk maintained correspondence with German organizations over many years. Prior to the war, he was an entrepreneur in Lviv and suffered significant losses due to the conflict. His correspondence with German organizations aimed at seeking financial restitution for his possessions in Lviv. Notably, Romaniuk had a longstanding correspondence with the Shevchenko Scientific Society, both in New York and Sarcelles. In the 1970s, he made a significant contribution of $15,000.00 to the Shevchenko Scientific Society.
Dates
- Creation: 1890 - 1973
Biographical / Historical
Ivan Romaniuk, a Ukrainian agronomist, businessman, and member of the cooperative movement, was born in 1886 in the Borshchiv region (today Ternopil oblast, Ukraine). During the 1920s, he played an active role in the economy of the Borshchiv region. In the 1930s, he became a prominent businessman in Lviv, where he owned the packaging materials factory Dekoro and the candle factory Astra. With the outbreak of World War II, he emigrated first to Germany and then to Canada. In 1957, he relocated to the United States. Romaniuk was a benefactor of the Shevchenko Scientific Society. He passed away in 1973 in New York.
Language of Materials
The languages present in this collection have not been verified. It contains materials in Ukrainian, but it may also have materials in other languages.
Conditions Governing Access
This collection has no restrictions.
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
The information here is based on legacy accession files and descriptions, and it has not necessarily been verified against the actual archival materials. It is provided in order to facilitate maximal accessibility for researchers. Please contact the Shevchenko Scientific Society Archives with questions or requests for clarification.
Extent
2.5 Linear Feet
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Shevchenko Scientific Society Archives Repository