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OUR LIFE Monthly, published by Ukrainian National Women's League ot America VOL. XLIII SEPTEMBER 1986 Marta Baczynsky THE UKRAINIAN MUSEUM A Bridge Between Generations The building of the Ukrainian Museum in New York City with the idea that it become an institution representative of Ukrainian culture within this center of politics, the arts and tour ism, is being welcomed with enthusiasm by Ukrainian Americans of many generations. The need for such a museum has been acknowledged for a long time. In the 1920’s when immigrants were subjected to the pressures of assimilation, members of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America began to collect examples of folk art with the hope that perhaps in the future they could be instrumental in creating a museum. In 1933 the organization purchased a sizeable representation of Ukrainian folk costumes in Lviv, which consequently were exhibited at the World’s Fair in Chicago. For many years “Soyuzianky” protected these priceless objects, since there was not a single, special place for them. This ethnographic collection was enriched with artifacts brought to the United States by the post-war immigrants. When, at the initiative of the UNWLA, the Ukrainian Museum became a reality, there began a systematic purchasing of examples of folk art brought from Ukraine, in order to enlarge existing collections. A History Department was formed with a large photographic archive, recording particularly the lives of Ukrainian communities in the United States, as well as an Art Department, which is in the process of collecting works of Ukrainian artists. The Museum has received and continues to receive countless treasures to add to its collec tions. A good indication that they will continue to flourish. The Ukrainian Museum is the cumulative acquisition of generations. It is no surprise that many individuals from the third or fourth generation of Ukrainian immigrants enthusiastically join the project for the development of the Museum. Their hope is to enlist the cooperation of those who were once active in Ukrainian communities, but have lost touch. Also, young professionals, the children of post-war immigrants see the Museum project as their chance to actively participate in the Ukrainian community. In time, many of our organizations will cease to exist; misunderstandings and arguments will blow away with the winds. But, the representations of the Ukrainian arts, our culture, history, particularly the history of the Ukrainian immigration in the United States will remain. These must be preserved for they are our national treasure. The Ukrainian culture, our love for it, our pride in our heritage and our strong desire to preserve it, to show it off before the world and to pass it unscathed to our children and grandchildren will revitalize our future generations. Hopefully, Ukrainian Americans will always be sensitive to the importance of the Ukrain ian Museum as a mirror reflecting the achievements of our nation. We are confident that future generations will continue to support the Museum and nurture its growth. Dr. Bohdan Cym balisty (translated from Ukrainian) 26 ’’НАШЕ Ж ИТТЯ”, ВЕРЕСЕНЬ 1986 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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