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O U R LIFE M ONTHLY, published by Ukrainian hational Women’s League of America Vol. XXXIII _______________________________ October 1976________________________________No. 9 Editor Marta Baczynsky UKRAINIAN MUSEUM The new Ukrainian Museum, 203 Second Avenue, New York City, opens its facilities to the general public on October 3, 1976. Part of the treasured articles include beautifully handwoven kilims, uniquely pottery, intricate embroderies, rich bronze crosses, jewelry and pipes. Many long years of preparation were necessary to make this Museum possible. Its final availibility to the people is the fulfillment of UNWLA dreams. The Ukrainian Museum will serve a two fold purpose. To the Ukrainian community it will be a constant reminder of their great heritage and it will avail new generations of Ukrainians the opportunity to experience their forefathers' folk art. Secondly, this collection and presentation will inform the general public and enlighten them about the place of Ukrainian folk art in the world's other cultures. The Museum Curator in charge of establishing the viability of the Museum and organizing its facilities is Oksana Grabowicz. Her authoriative guidance has effected the high standards of professionalism in evidence in the Museum. Mrs. Grabowicz has duly cat- ologued each article, and, recognizing the need, accept ed the responsibility of finding qualified individuals cap able of restoring many of these precious artifacts. Mrs. Grabowicz explained to the interviewer that the purpose of Museum is educational. In addition to the art objects it should provide the public with research materials which are easily accessible, such as, slides, photos, books and references. Steady hours are re quisite to accommodate the various groups of people interested in viewing the objects or in doing research. "A Museum should also provide educational programs,'' said Mrs. Grabowicz as she outlined a museum's function and value to the community. "There should also be a practical session where a de monstrator shows and explains different techniques such as embroidery and weaving." "Another major function of the Museum is to correct misinformed sources and misrepresented facts, which mislead the public about the Ukrainian culture." When all the above mentioned are attained, Mrs. Grabowicz believes the Museum will be a greater success. For the future Mrs. Grabowicz offered, "I would like Оксана Грабович - с п е ц ія л п іс т музей ний при праці Oksana G rabowicz to see the Museum expand into a larger unit with more adequate facilities and branch out into a fine arts collection and a historical collection." To establish the museum, says Mrs. Grabowicz is "hard core work." The UNWLA has found the person that can do it. Oksana Grabowicz was educated in Cracow Univer sity, completing her Master's Degree in ethnography. After her arrival in the United States she attended Har vard University studying Ukrainian Slavic Folklore and mythology. Presently Mrs. Grabowicz attends the University of Massachusetts pursuing Ph. D. in a social anthropology. She worked in a number of Museums in Cracow, Zabrze,Zakopane. At Harvard she prepared and researched exhibits, one of which is concerned in the Ukrainian immigration, to be exhibited in December 1976 at Harvard University. At the University of Mass achusetts Gallary, she prepared an exhibit entitled "Peasants of Polesie" which delt with Polesie's develop ment economically and culturally. Her wide experience and gathered knowledge make her one of the most capable and highly trained persons in the field. There is no doubt that the Ukrainian Museum is a great one because of the quality of the objects, the proper care given to them, the avaliability to the public, and the cataloging of the folk art objects. Tania Butovich 20 НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ, ЖОВТЕНЬ, 1976 Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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