The Eighth Tribe, 1975 (2. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1975-11-01 / 11. szám
Page 4 THE EIGHTH TRIBE November, 1975 1832 Charles Nagy, a well-known Hungarian mathematician and astronomer, paid a visit to America. He established connections between the Hungarian Academy of Sciences and the American Philosophical Society, founded by Benjamin Franklin, and earned the friendship of President Jackson. Nagy returned to Hungary but remained a great admirer of the United States. 1833 Charles Krajtsir immigrated to America and became a teacher of modem languages at the University of Virginia. 1836 The Hungarian nobleman Michael Eötvös settled in the United States. He went back to Hungary in the wake of initial disappointments but returned again with his family in 1854. 1837 Samuel Ludwigh, a Hungarian lawyer, arrived in America. He lived in Baltimore and Philadelphia. Ludwigh switched from law to journalism, becoming the editor of a German newspaper in Philadelphia. In 1849, he wrote an article entitled “Hungary and Hungarian Sketches” for the New York Tribune. A few years later he became publisher and editor of an English-language periodical called The Torch. 1840 Augustus Haraszty, father of the California wine industry, came to America as a traveler in 1840. He met the president at the White House and made the acquaintance of several prominent American figures including Daniel Webster. He appeared at social events dressed in the resplendent attire of a Hungarian nobleman and became the sensation of Washington. Haraszty’s life story made a fascinating reading and entertainment for all. He was so impressed by America that he returned in 1842 as a settler with his whole family. In 1844, Haraszty’s account of his American journey was published in Hungary and aroused considerable interest. It was a practical account of daily life in the United States. Haraszty roamed aU over the New Land. He founded in Wisconsin the town of Haraszty, which is now Sauk City. He tried his hand at different enterprises. He was a builder, storekeeper, steamboat and ferry owner, leader of the Wisconsin Historical Society, etc. Eventually, he left for California in a covered wagon. In 1850, he arrived in San Diego, where he became-, sheriff. He served in the legislature at Sacramento and was coin melter, refiner, and banker. He is best Colonel Michael de Kovats remembered for laying the foundations of the California wine industry. He established the first great wine plantations with grapevines imported from Hungary’s great wine district of Tokay. His wines became popular in the United States under that name. He also wrote a valuable book entitled Grape Culture, Wines and Wine making. Attila Kelemen, a Hungarian tailor, made a fortune with his “miracle drug” called Tincturus Papricus, which was nothing but a mixture of paprika and whiskey. It was supposed to be extremely effective against cholera. His fame and wealth entabled him to obtain a job as a physician and to become the owner of a hospital and a pharmacy in New York. '\y\y\yxy\y\y\y\y\/xy\y\\ The Cleveland-based Arpad Academy of Arts and Sciennces has been formed to identify and recognize the most outstanding Hungarian people in Arts and Sciences, from all over the world. Until currently, the Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences has been rather inactive. Dr. I. S. Tuba has been asked to change the situation, and have accepted the role of chairman of that department. He is soliciting your help in nominating outstanding Hungarians for consideration to membership in the Department of Engineering and Natural Sciences. Please send to him the names, addresses and short description of achievements of those who in your belief are qualified for membership in this select organization. Naturally, the goal is not just to recognize these people in Hungarian circles, but also to let the world know how much contribution is made by Hungarians. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Dr. I. S. Tuba 7125 Saltsburg Road Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235
