Культурно-просвітницька праця Гарвардського інституту українських студій у другій половині ХХ ст. щодо збереження національної ідентичності (на матеріалах україномовної періодики діаспори США)

Abstract

The article shows the activity of one of the leading Ukrainian scientific institutions in the diaspora, in particular the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, in the sphere of preserving the national identity. The main source base of the study was Ukrainian-language publications of the Ukrainian diaspora in the United States. The main directions of cultural and educational activity of this institution are described i.e. activity of Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute, opening of three departments of Ukrainian studies in this prestigious university, scientific researches, publications presenting results of Ukrainian scientists and the ones about Ukraine, increase of library funds of Ukrainian, scientific conferences, book exhibitions, art exhibitions, cultural and entertainment events. The interaction of scientists from the USA and Canada in the field of Ukrainian studies, which resulted in the creation of the Standing Conference of Ukrainian Studies, is presented. The main topics of Harvard Ukrainian Studies in the study period are considered. The focus is on the first publications on the Holodomor, which were made at the Harvard Institute. The activities of the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute are useful as it brings the light to the Ukrainian problem or segment of a particular topic from the Ukrainians’ point of view.