Bethlen Almanac 1999 (Ligonier)

The American Hungarian Foundation celebrates 45th anniversary

In 1959, the Foundation funded and aided in initiating a program of Hungarian studies at Rutgers-The State University. Founded in 1954, the American Hungarian Foundation and its museum, library, archives and educational facilities are located at 300 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. Telephone: 732-846-5777. Inquiries may be addressed to the president of the Foundation: Prof. August J. Molnár.

With the help of these valuable persons, we look forward to accomplishing the cataloging process of the Bethlen Archives in a speedy and proficient way.

Prof. August J. Molnár

(Note: The Rev. Vasvary was employed by the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America as Controller from 1935-1956.)

The American Hungarian Foundation Celebrates 45th Anniversary

The 45lh Anniversary of the American Hungarian Foundation was celebrated on May 21-23 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with a gala Anniversary Ball at the Hyatt Regency Hotel and receptions in the Museum Courtyard of the Foundation. The weekend of celebration of anniversaries also commemorated the tenth year of the opening of the Museum, Library and Archives facility in New Brunswick. Some 400 guests attended the Anniversary Ball where two orchestras played. The György Lakatos orchestra from Hungary and the Steven Chubak orchestra provided the dance music.

On May 23, the Foundation’s Museum opened a dramatic exhibition, “The Hungarian Spark of America” which presents the contributions of Hungarians to American life since 1776 in the arts, science, music, business, Hollywood, and portrays the story of Hungarian immigrant settlements and institutions across America. The exhibition also has three video screens and will be open through January 31, 2000. The Museum, located at 300 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey, is open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Telephone: 732-846-5777.

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