UNWLA -- -Branch 47, (Rochester, New York) records
Abstract
Collections consists of the organization's meeting minutes, correspondence, anniversary event programmes and photographic documentation, copies of branch and member award certificates. Included are also financial records (accounting, reports, fundraising activities) and annual reports.
Dates
- Creation: 1951-2003
Creator
- UNWLA -- -Branch 47 (Organization)
Language of Materials
English, Ukrainian
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS
This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.
For further information regarding the copyright, please contact the IHRCA.
HISTORICAL SKETCH
UNWLA (Ukrainian National Women's League of America - Soiuz ukrainok Ameryky, or SUA) was founded in 1925 by the merger of five women's associations in and around New York. Its purpose is to promote Ukrainian national consciousness, organize educational programs, participate in the wider women's movement, and provide aid to Ukraine or Ukrainians in need. In 1944 it began to publish the monthly "Nashe zhyttia" (Our Life). In 1993, the League had over 100 branches with a membership of approx. 3,500. Its headquarters was moved to Philadelphia in 1943 and back to New York in 1975. (abstracted from "Encyclopedia of Ukraine", Vol. V, p.411, Toronto, 1993, Danylo Husar Struk [ed.] where additional information on the subject can be found)
Extent
4 Linear Feet
PROVENANCE
Collection acquired in July 2003 from the UNWLA -- -Branch 47 President, Maria Lylak. The donating institution supplied a preliminary box container list.
- Author
- IHRC Archives
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding Aid in English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Immigration History Research Center Archives Collecting Area
