Skip to main content

Volodymyr Kalyna papers

 Collection
Identifier: 064

Scope and Contents

This collection contains writings and presentations by Kalyna on popular science, photographs related to the Sich Riflemen, CV, academic biography, diploma, and 1 letter.

Dates

  • Creation: Mostly undated, likely from the 1950s.

Biographical / Historical

Volodymyr Kalyna (1896-1965) was a Ukrainian physicist, mathematician, educator, and civic leader. Born on August 18, 1896, in Kolokolyn, Rohatyn County, Halychyna, he joined the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen (USS) in 1914, eventually rising to the rank of company commander and serving as adjutant of the first Kurin by 1918. After the war, Kalyna pursued higher education, earning a Ph.D. from the University of Graz in 1929. He subsequently returned to Lviv, where he taught mathematics and physics.

After World War II, Kalyna emigrated to the United States, where he became an influential member of the Ukrainian diaspora. He chaired the School Council of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America and actively participated in various Ukrainian organizations. A full member of the Shevchenko Scientific Society, Kalyna dedicated his life to education and community leadership. He passed away on November 5, 1965, in New York.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is unprocessed or partially processed. 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 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

0.01 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

Ukrainian

German

French

Title
Kalyna, Volodymyr papers
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Shevchenko Scientific Society Archives Repository

Contact:
63 4th Ave.
New York NY 10003-5202 USA