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 collection consists of material personally collected by Dr. Staško. In the mid-seventies, Dr. Staško launched an appeal to his Slovak compatriots and friends from all over the world, to participate in the creation of the Slovak National Archives in the United States. In response to this request, some of Dr. Staško's contemporaries donated their personal papers and other collections related to Slovak history and culture. Dr. Staško's project of the American-based Slovak National Archives did not materialize for lack of physical and financial resources. However, as a result of Dr. Staško's initiative, important documents were collected from various sources.

The collection primarily consists of the personal papers of well know diplomats, politicians, professors, journalists, poets, and artists. It consists of correspondence, personal photographs, journals and memoirs, writing and poetry, as well as newspaper clippings, pamphlets and other collected materials.

The collection also includes the records of prominent Slovak organizations including the Slovak Action Committee, the Slovak League of America, and the Slovak World Congress.

These documents offer information on: the political history of Slovakia during its many regimes; the history and culture of the Slovak people living in Slovakia or abroad, especially in the United States and Canada. It provides important, and often unique information on Slovak political, cultural, and nationalist organizations aimed at the conservation and survival of the Slovak heritage.

This fonds may contain 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, collaboration with authoritarian regimes, or support for the Nazi regime.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

Young Catholic. Vol. III, no. 5, March, 1951.

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.

The Imrich Stolárik fonds is a collection of primary documents created and/or obtained by Imrich Stolárik over a lifetime of activities as engaged Slovak nationalist, a prolific writer and editor, an active member, senior officer and honorary life President of the Canadian Slovak League (CSL), a respected lobbyist on the Canadian political scene, and a pillar of Slovak life across Canada.

A major portion of the Imrich Stolárik fonds consists of documents personally created and/or collected by Mr. Stolárik, from the time of his arrival in Canada (1951) to the time of his death (2000). Many documents were produced created from the 1960s to 1990s. A proportionately smaller number of items date back to the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Mr. Stolárik has also gathered personal collections of material (correspondence, photographs, etc.) from several important figures within the Slovak-Canadian community: Andrej Kučera, Gabriel Kurdel, Juraj (George) Rondos, Peter Šuffák, Jozef Tapák, Jan Lukác, Karol Murgaš and Jozef Ferančik.

The fonds contains both administrative records from organizations in which Mr. Stolárik was involved and personal papers in multiple formats including textual records, photographs, negatives and objects.