This fonds consists of documents created, collected and/or received by Štefan Hreha after his arrival in Canada in 1936 reflecting his dedicated work as an editor for Kanadský Slovak, president of Branch 2 of the Canadian Slovak League in Montreal, and other activities as a writer and active member of the Slovak community in Canada.
It contains personal correspondence, articles, photographs and memorabilia as well as song lyrics, posters. It also contains documents relating to the Canadian Slovak League (CSL) including meeting minutes, Slovak publications, reports, invoices and budgets, press releases, reports, speeches and newspaper clippings.
This fonds contains 3 tracts and 1 periodical stamped "Archives: Ján Denďúr".
Hlas Slovenského Svedomia. Na okraj prúdov amerických Slovákov a v záujme utvorenia jednotnej fronty a pomoci pre obrodu oslobodeného Slovenska. Published by Skupina amerických Slovákov-národovcov. New York, N.Y., 5 March, 1945. 7 p. on folded leaf, 13.5 x 21.5 cm.
Memorandum predostreté slávnym zástupcom Spojených národov na konferencii vydržiavané v San Francisku 25. aprila 1945. Published by Skupina amerikánov slovenského pôvodu. New York, N.Y., 2 april, 1945. 2 p. 15 x 22 cm.
Ohlas k slovenskému národu. Published by Slovenského Revolučného Odboja. s.l., Nový rok, 1947. 3p. 14.5 x 20.5 cm.
Mladý Katolík. Vol. III, no. 5, march, 1951. / English translation:
Voice of Slovak Conscience. On the fringes of the American Slovak currents and in the interest of forming a united front and aid for the revival of liberated Slovakia. Published by the Group of American Slovaks-Nationals. New York, N.Y., 5 March, 1945. 7 p. on folded leaf, 13.5 x 21.5 cm.
Memorandum presented to the illustrious representatives of the United Nations at a conference held in San Francisco, April 25, 1945. Published by Group of Americans of Slovak origin. New York, N.Y., 2 April, 1945. 2 p. 15 x 22 cm.
Address to the Slovak Nation. Published by Slovak Revolutionary Resistance. s.l., New Year, 1947. 3p. 14.5 x 20.5 cm.
The fonds consists of records of the Canadian Slovak League, Branch 10 (Fort William, Ontario) and the Women's Branch (Fort William). It includes administration files and financial records.
This fonds consists of documents relating to professor Emanuel Böhm's literary career, work, interests and collection of reading material on various subjects, among others, St. Cyril and Methodius, religion, Hungarian history, Czechoslovak politics, Slovak stories and chronicles and the artist Gustáv Mallý. It contains books, periodicals, pamphlets, articles, a letter and a partial list of donors.
This fonds consists of documents relating to Andrej Potocký's life in Canada, involvement in the Canadian Slovak League (CSL) and Kanadský Slovák, including its administration, finances, events, membership, reorganization, incorporation, events, membership, donation to the Red Cross, Slovak personalities, history, culture, immigration and Church's action on Slovakia's right to independence. It contains constitutions, by-laws, pledges of loyalties, reports, receipts, chronologies, a proclamation, renewals of insurance certificates, forms, collection sheets for funds, insurance and fire policies, telegrams, memoranda, newspaper clippings, articles, agreements, a mandate, meetings' minutes, proceedings, Senate of Canada Bill no. 15: an Act to Incorporate Canadian Slovak League, a response guide, petitions, black and white photographs, ribbons, a colour photographs, twenty-five stamps, resolutions, pleas, a CSL Great Bazar ticket, a greeting card, a commemorative postcard, book excerpts, notes, flyers, a booklet, account of events, a plane ticket, a news release, accounts books, scrapbooks, a diploma, pamphlets, letters, texts, obituaries and lists. Some of the newspaper clippings were taken from the following newspapers: The Daily Times Journal, Fort William Times-Journal, Nová vlasť, The Chronicle Journal, Northwestern Ontario Catholic, Winnipeg Free Press, Daily Times, Jednota, Slovenskí jezuiti v Kanade, Port Arthur Daily Times, Ensign, Slovenskej Jednoty v Spojených štaroch a v Kanade, Slovák v Amerike, Macedonia Newspaper, The Plain Dealer, Kanadský Slovák, Zenska Jednota, The Globe and Mail, Slovenský Kurier, The Catholic world, Kalendár Jednota, Free Press Weekly Prairie Farmer, Čzeskoslenský svet, Labour, Times Journal, Svet v praze, Slovenskej Bratstvo, Slovák v Kanade, Toronto Daily Star and the Slovak World Congress (SWC) Bulletin.
This fonds consists of documents relating to Karol Murín's correspondence with various Slovak organizations and intellectuals in exile as well as documents on a variety of subjects, including charges of antisemitism , Karol (Charles) Murín's career and the Slovak Republic's economy. It contains letters, a list of participants, leaflets, notes, a speech, resolutions, articles, a comparative analysis of the Slovak Republic's economy, newspaper clippings, meetings' minutes, agendas, number 1, September 1952 issue of Bulletin, an album with 37 b&w and colour photographs of the Murín's wedding and wedding vow renewal.
This fonds contains information related to sensitive historical events, particularly the Second World War. Some individuals mentioned or depicted in these archives may have been involved, directly or indirectly, in war and collaboration with authoritarian regimes.
The fonds consists of handwritten notes, drafts, holograph and typed manuscripts, galley proofs, printed texts and newspaper clippings of L’udovít Kandra’s extensive literary production of novels, short stories and articles.
A large portion of the fonds also gathers the correspondence exchanged between Mr. Kandra and his family, his friends, other Slovak emigrants and members of various political and lobbying groups. Another significant portion of the fonds consists of administrative papers, correspondence and publications related to the Svetový Kongres Slovákov (Slovak World Congress) and to Slovenská Národná Rada v Zahraničí (Slovak National Council Abroad) including the Demokratický Blok (Slovak Democratic Block Abroad). A smaller portion of the fonds consists of various pieces of information collected by Mr. Kandra on topics related to Slovak political and social history since World War II. Some personal papers, memorabilia and a few photographs constitute the remainder of the fonds.
The L’udovít Kandra fonds constitutes the most complete collection of primary, secondary and tertiary sources for the study of this prolific Slovak emigrant author’s literary production. It contains most of his works published under the pen name of Peter Klas, a major portion of his articles, conference papers and other works published under his real name, L’udovít Kandra, as well as numerous critical reviews of his work. The correspondence portion of the fonds constitutes a unique source of information on L’udovít Kandra’s personal, professional and social life. It also provides us with a most interesting insight into the lives of his fellow countrymen living abroad, with a particular emphasis on Slovaks living in Canada. The fonds offers researchers a significant collection of papers and documents related to two major international Organizations (SKS and SNRvZ) devoted to the recognition, maintenance and growth of Slovak tradition and culture among the Slovak diaspora.
A certain portion of documents contained in the fonds originate from the 1939-1945 period, but the bulk of the material dates from the time of Kandra’s arrival in Canada in 1949 to the time of his death in 1993. Most documents are in good condition.
The Jozef A. Mikuš fonds includes materials documenting both his personal life and the documents collected by Dr. Mikuš throughout his career as a diplomat, jurist, political activist, immigrant, teacher, and participant in various nationalist and political organizations. This collection reflects Dr. Mikuš’ perspectives on a wide range of topics, offering insight into his involvement in the political history of his home country, Slovakia, the experiences of the Slovak people, and his engagement in the social and political life of the United States after World War II. The materials encompass a variety of subjects, including religion, economics, freedom of speech, education, political parties, arts and culture, notable politicians, nationalist writers, nuclear arms, and aid programs.
This fonds may contain information related to sensitive historical events, including the Second World War. Some individuals mentioned or depicted in these archives may have been involved, directly or indirectly, in contexts of war, and collaboration with authoritarian regimes.
The fonds has been divided in six series: Writings and publications, Correspondence, Personal files, Organizations, Periodicals, and Topical files.
The fonds consists of records documenting the work of Betty Curran Carter as a social worker and her research on child welfare and sexual abuse and includes papers, theses, and a copy of her book. The fonds also includes materials related to a BC Human Rights that she launched related to pay equity as well as her later interest and gay and lesbian rights.
Le fonds consiste en de la documentation collectée par l'artiste cj fleury et Mary Faught dans le cadre de la réalisation du projet Enclave. Le fonds comprend des documents textuels et des graphiques qui portent sur le déploiement du projet, son processus de création et sur sa réception auprès du public. Il inclut des descriptions du projet, des communications entre différentes parties prenantes, des communiqués et des coupures de presse.
Enclave est un monument public créé par cj fleury (artiste en arts visuels) en collaboration avec Mary Leigh Faught, (architecte paysagiste, AAPO, AAPC). L’œuvre est le résultat d’une commande pour la création d’un monument en hommage aux femmes violentées et assassinées par des hommes dans la région de la capitale nationale du Canada. Le projet a été lancé par Women’s Urgent Action, dont plusieurs membres travaillent en étroite collaboration avec les femmes victimes de violence dans les refuges et le système judiciaire. Le monument a été dévoilé le 6 décembre 1992, à l'occasion de la Journée nationale de commémoration et d'action contre la violence faite aux femmes.
Cj fleury et Mary Faught ont été invitées à présenter leur travail en lien avec le Monument des femmes contre la violence à la conférence nationale du Women’s Caucus for Art aux États-Unis, à la School for Studies in Art and Architecture de l’université Carleton, à l’université du Québec à Montréal, et au groupe de développement des arts du Conseil des arts de l’Ontario.
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The fonds consists of documentation collected by artist cj fleury and Mary Faught as part of the Enclave project. The fonds includes textual documents and graphic materials on the deployment of the project, its creative process and its reception by the public. It includes descriptions of the project, some communication between various stakeholders, press releases and press clippings.
Enclave is a public monument created by cj fleury (visual artist) and Mary Leigh Faught (landscape architect, AAPO, AAPC). The work is the result of a commission to create a monument to women abused and murdered by men in Canada's National Capital Region. The project was initiated by Women's Urgent Action, several of whose members work closely with abused women in shelters and the justice system. The monument was unveiled on December 6, 1992, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Cj fleury and Mry Faught were invited to present her work on the Women's Monument to Violence at the Women's Caucus for Art national conference in the U.S., at Carleton University's School for Studies in Art and Architecture, at the Université du Québec à Montréal, and at the Ontario Arts Council's Arts Development Group.
