Hungarian Studies Newsletter, 1985 (13. évfolyam, 43-46. szám)
1985 / 45. szám
1 HUNGARIAN RESEARCH CENTER AMERICAN HUNGARIAN FOUNDATION 177 Somerset Street P.O. Box 1084 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08903 RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID New Brunswick, N.J. Permit No. 257 MISCELLANEOUS Ethnic studies at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Enikő Molnár Basa organized a Special Interest Group on Ethnic Resources at the Library in September 1983. The group enjoys the sponsorship of the professional associations of the Library and it holds monthly meetings. Most meetings feature a presentation of a staff member on some aspect of ethnic studies, others have discussions related to the exchange of research information. Problems discussed by Basa included conduct of research on Hungarian ethnic literature, as well as a survey of the materials available. Because of the extensive material which exists in newspapers, two meetings were devoted to discussions of the collection and preservation policies of the Library. Imre Jarmy, assoc, director of the Exchange and Gift Division, spoke about the microfilming projects for both, foreign and domestic papers, and participated in a panel with Elena Bradunas of the American Folklore Center (of the Library of Congress) and Marvin Kranz, a specialist in local history. The panel explored the role of newspapers further, and reported on the project the Library had undertaken some years earlier, to collect newspapers, yearbooks, almanacs, and memorial volumes. Criteria that apply to the collection of materials and means by which significant collections can be made available to the Library, were topics of concern. Lolita Silva of the Collections Development Office pointed out that the Library does not receive ethnic materials from publishers through the copyright deposits, since very few take the trouble of sending in the required registration copies. An on-going review of copyright materials submitted between 1959 and 1979 but not selected for the collections has yielded very little in the way of new acquisitions. The Special Interest Group is in touch with the American Language Association Round Table devoted to ethnic studies, and with the Round Table on Library Services to Ethnic and Linguistic Minorities of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. (Adapted from the Newsletter of the American Hungarian Educators Assoc.) □ Call for papers. The 18th National Convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies (128 Encina Commons, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305) will take place in New Orleans at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on November 20-23, 1986. Proposals for panels and papers should includecompleteaddresses forall participants and must be submitted by January 1, 1986, to the Program Committee Chair, c/o AASS, above address. D Who’s Who. The third revised edition of HUNGARIANS IN AMERICA, a biographical directory of professionals of Hungarian origin is under preparation by Desi K. Bognár, a former Fulbright professor. The volume will be dedicated to Bela Bartók and Joseph Pulitzer. Publication is forseen in 1986. Interested persons may want to write to Media Forum International, P.O. Box 8, Fleetwood, NY 10552. □ THE TORONTO-BASED RÁKÓCZI FOUNDATION announced the formation of two affiliated. corporate structu res: the non-profit Rákóczi Foundation International, Incorporatedand the commercial Rákóczi Press-International, Incorporated. Both of these corporations were registered under the corporate laws of the State of New Jersey. The foundation announced an international literary competition on the subject of “The spiritual legacy of Ferenc Rákóczi II.” Entries maybe in any language, and the first prize is $10,000. The deadline for submission of entries in March 31, 1986. The Foundation issued the first number of its newsletter, the Hungarian Heritage Review (June 1985). Interested persons may write to The Rákóczi Foundation, P.O. Box 67, Stn. “L” Toronto, Ont., Canada M6E 4Y4. □ VISITORS FROM HUNGARY. Arranged by the Educational and Cultural Affairs, USIA, Eva Forgács, curator of the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest, came for a 30-day visit to study institutions in her area of interest. D €njoy Q Transylvanian Feast PAUL KOVI’S TRANSYLVANIA CUISINE includes 300 varied and delightful recipes, essays on herbs and wines, explores the myths and culture of this region, explains the nature of Transylvania and its colorful food, recounts the history of Transylvania and the Hungarian, Romanian, Armenian, Saxon German, Jewish influences which make up the region and food. Savorthe. poetic facets of Transylvanian cuisine in essays such as "A Measure of Butter” or "Folk Poetry of the Wedding Feast.” As co-owner of The Four Seasons Restaurant, Paul Kovi is one of the most discriminating members of America’s Food establishment. Born in Hungary, Kovi first developed his love for food in his native land. As a graduate of the University of Kolozsvár in Transylvania, his degree in Economy and Agriculture laid the foundation for his future ventures. Published by Crown Publishers, Inc., includes two maps, eight woodcuts, four antique bookplates, 480 pages: $15.95 (add $2.00 for shipping and handling, 6% Sales Tax in New Jersey). Order from: Book Division American Hungarian Foundation 177 Somerset Street, P.O. Box 1084 New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903 8 NO. 45, AUTUMN 1985, HUNGARIAN STUDIES NEWSLETTER
