Abstract
The research discusses continuous effort of a pedagogue, economist and journalist Jānis Stiprais (1870–1946) in his pursuit to obtain education and his versatile pedagogical activities in Tomsk (Russia), Tukums, Valka and Riga, as well as the contribution he made in such areas as journalism, folklore and social work. J. Stiprais shared his knowledge of economics gained at Riga Polytechnic Institute (RPI) with the students at the University of Latvia (UL), Latvia People’s University and Vilis Olavs Commercial School; in the first half of the 20th century he was the principal of educational institutions in Tukums, Valka and Riga, he also was one of the signatories of the Memorandum of the Central Council of Latvia on 17 March 1944. In the recognition of J. Stiprais merit for Latvia, he was honoured with the highest award of the Republic of Latvia – the Order of the Three Stars.
Highlights
Many representatives of the Latvian intelligentsia, including a number of prominent pedagogues, came from Piebalga
Memories about the pedagogue are carefully retained at his Alma Mater
His books and newspaper articles, as well as the articles dedicated to his personality and heritage published in the periodicals have been preserved in the Latvian libraries, whereas his personal file of a pedagogue, a personal file of a lecturer of the University of Latvia (UL), a passport of a citizen of the Republic of Latvia and other documents are stored in the State Historical Archive of Latvia of the Latvian National Archives
Summary
The research discusses continuous effort of a pedagogue, economist and journalist Jānis Stiprais (1870–1946) in his pursuit to obtain education and his versatile pedagogical activities in Tomsk (Russia), Tukums, Valka and Riga, as well as the contribution he made in such areas as journalism, folklore and social work. Stiprais shared his knowledge of economics gained at Riga Polytechnic Institute (RPI) with the students at the University of Latvia (UL), Latvia People’s University and Vilis Olavs Commercial School; in the first half of the 20th century he was the principal of educational institutions in Tukums, Valka and Riga, he was one of the signatories of the Memorandum of the Central Council of Latvia on 17 March 1944. Stiprais merit for Latvia, he was honoured with the highest award of the Republic of Latvia – the Order of the Three Stars
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