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MARTHA BOHACHEVSKY-CHOMIAK ABOUT HER NEW BOOK A new history of Ukraine, focusing on women — this is how author Martha Bohachevsky-Chomiak characterizes her newest book, “Feminists Despite Themselves, Wo men in Ukrainian Community Life 1884-1939,” a publi cation of the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies in Edmonton, 1988. “It all began in the mid-70’s”, says Dr. Bohachevsky- Chomiak, “when Lidia Burachynsky convinced me to write a book about the Ukrainian women’s movement. At the time, I thought this could be accomplished in one year and began to gather material. But when I saw what was contained in archives, I immediately understood that I was only touching the surface and that one year would not suffice. The UNWLA, especially then-president Ivanna Rozhankowska, indicated their material and moral support for this lengthy project dealing with a previously unexplored topic: the history of the Ukrainian women’s movement. “In 1976 I received a Fulbright scholarship for a year-long stay in Poland and Austria, where I had access to archival materials. I returned with suitcases full of documents and notes. In 1980 I was awarded the IREX grant for three months of research in the archives of Kiev, Lviv and Moscow, and in 1981 another IREX grant for research in the archives of Poland and Czechoslova kia. The American Association of University Women awarded me a scholarship which enabled me to take a leave of absence from my duties as professor and devote all my time to research on the Ukrainian women’s movement. “I’m mentioning these various scholarships not in order to boast, but to demonstrate the serious interest in scholarship about the Ukrainian women’s movement that is to be found among non-Ukrainian circles. Each time I applied for a scholarship, I described my project in detail, and indicated the wealth of material in this area which had not yet been researched, particularly the unique character of Ukrainian women’s organizations and their role in the development of a repressed society. Four out of five requests for major scholarships from non-Ukrainian sources were granted.” In the introduction to her book, Dr. Bohachevsky- Chomiak expresses her appreciation for the financial support provided for her research work by the UNWLA, the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organiza tions and the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies. "For me,” continues the author, “a big revelation was the significance of the Ukrainian women activists in the capacity of leadership in what is generally referred to as ‘nationbuilding,’ especially in the areas of educa tion, economic self-reliance, health, publicity and art. What was accomplished by Ukrainian women 90, 70 and 50 years ago can serve as a model for nations on the path toward development, including contemporary Ukraine. I had the opportunity many times over to be convinced of this when speaking publicly at interna tional forums about the significance and activity of Ukrainian women. The positive response by third world women is apparent and heartening. “The role of women in Ukrainian history is so signif icant, that as I wrote about the accomplishments of women, I was also writing a complete history of con temporary Ukraine. Ukrainian women were not in search of labels nor were they adherents of any feminist ideol ogy. Rather, they were instrumental in helping their people, their nation to grow and develop, because they perceived this to be essential. And yet they were: Femi nists Despite Themselves.” FEMINISTS DESPITE THEMSELVES Women in Ukrainian Community Life 1884-1939 By Martha Bohachevsky-Chomiak Illustrated. Cover Design: Tanya Krawciw. 460 pp. Edmonton: Canadian Institute of Ukrain ian Studies. Distributed by: University of Toronto Press. $29.95 Distributed in the USA Ukrainian Academic Press Division of Libraries Unlimited, Inc. 6931 South Yosemite Street Englewood, CO 80112 Toll-free number: 1-800-237-6124 UKRAINIAN DISPLAY IN AKRON, OHIO In order to celebrate the Millenium of Christianity in Ukra ine, the Ukrainian National Women’s League, Branch 7, in Akron, Ohio sponsored a Ukrainian Heritage Exhibit at the Uni versity of Akron Library from June 13, 1988, to July 8, 1988. This display was organized by Mrs. Natalie Miahky. The display was diveded into three sections. The display on the first floor focused on the religious heritage, offering a Mother of God silver icon, a replica of a wooden church in Ukraine and embroidered vestments belonging to a priest. In addition, many pysanky were displayed, along with the legend of the pysanka, wood carvings and ceramics. The second floor display consisted of eight historical prints starting with pre-Christian Ukraine, the baptism of Ukra ine and ending with kozaks fighting against the Moslem East. These prints represented original works created by Peter Andrusiw. On the third floor the focus was on embroidery as seen in blouses, scarves and pillows. Dolls were dressed in costumes from the Hutzul, Yavoriw, Polissia, Volhynia, Poltava, Lemko and Uhryniw regions and were identified as such. Throughout the displays each article was identified and explained in English. Also, information was provided on pos ters about the history of the Ukraine, its language, population, size, religion, and political status for the edification of non- Ukrainians. Sincere thanks and appreciation are extended to all the women who donated their time and articles for this display. Oksana Zurawskyj
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