Calvin Synod Herald, 1974 (74. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1974-08-01 / 8-9. szám
6 CALVIN SYNOD HERALD American Hungarian Studies Foundation: A Report on Two Decades of Educational Service Americans of Hungarian background devoted to enriching our educational scene founded the American Hungarian Studies Foundation in 1955. Having developed from small beginnings, the American Hungarian Studies Foundation now approaches the close of its second decade of development. First established with principal offices in Elmhurst, Illinois, on the campus of Elmhurst Colege; now since 1959 the foundation’s office, library, museum and research center are located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The objectives of the American Hungarian Studies Foundation briefly stated are: Furthering the understanding and appreciation of the Hungarian cultural and historical heritage in the United States of America. Support and promote publication, research and educational programs, academic studies of Hungarian culture, history, music, art, literature and language in American universities, colleges, and high schools. Erect and maintain Hungarian Heritage Center, Hungarian Research Center, the foundation’s library, manuscript and museum collection, which includes archival material about the role of Hungarians in America since 1776 and the contributions of the Hungarians and their descendants to American life. Total budgeted funds of the foundation since its founding in 1955 have amounted to over $500,000. Nearly all of this was donated by individuals and many gifts were received through churches. Bequests, corporate and foundation gifts provided a lesser amount for endowment funds which approach $100,- 000. Since 1955 the American Hungarian Studies Foundation has provided $263,250 in grants and direct support to aid Hungarian studies, academic programs, research, publications, educational programs and projects in the United States of America. GRANTS AND PROGRAMS: 1955-1973 Hungarian studies grants for colleges and universities ..............................................$ 78,650 Fellowships and scholarships ..................... 30,410 Research grants and related programs......... 29,020 Publications and book distribution ......... 47,250 Library collections ...................................... 14,390 Educational and cultural programs ......... 63,530 TOTAL GRANTS $263,250 Undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral fellowships and scholarships have been awarded by the foundation to students and scholars at the following institutions: University of Chicago, Elmhurst College, Northwestern University, Case Western Reserve University, Columbia University, Loyola University (Chicago), Rutgers University, University of Vermont, Princeton Theological Seminary, New York University, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Kodály Training Institute in Wellesley, Mass., and other universities. Grants and support for Hungarian studies and related academic and publication programs have been awarded by the foundation to these institutions: Rutgers University, Elmhurst College, University of Buffalo Foundation, Case Western Reserve University, Indiana University, Colgate University, State University of New York at Stony Brook, National Endowment for the Humanities and the Center for Applied Linguistics. Since the founding of the American Hungarian Studies Foundation, church bodies of the Hungarian Reformed tradition in the United States and their leaders have been represented on the foundation’s boards and council. The annual contributions of numerous congregations has been generous and has amounted to a total of over $1,500 annually. Many congregations regularly budget annual support of $100 to $300 or more to the foundation. You might ask, “Why should I be interested in the American Hungarian Studies Foundation?” and “Is its program worth doing?” The answer, first in part, may be found in the foundation’s record of the past nineteen years as evidenced by its use and stewardship of funds entrusted to it. Secondly, the answer also may be found in the lives and contributions of all those Hungarian-born immigrants, their sons and daughters, who have contributed to the culture, the humanities, the arts, the scientific, industrial, commercial and sports life of our nation since 1776 and to mankind. Thirdly, grounded in American history, we present here an American academic, research, cultural and educational program. Your interest is crucial. The foundation depends upon the gifts of individuals, churches, congregations, corporations and other foundations. Now, the foundation and its friends happily look forward to the launching of the foundation’s “Third Decade of Development” in 1976 — the year of the commemoration of the American Bicentennial — when all shall also seek to share the rich American experience and contributions of the Hungarian pioneers and immigrants as it forms a significant chapter and more in American history since 1776. Contributions, gifts of securities, property gifts, bequests, and endowments to the American Hungarian Studies Foundation are deductible for tax purposes or exempt from taxes within the limits provided by law. The foundation is chartered under the laws of the State of Illinois for non-profit. For additional information and for copies of the annual Bulletin of the foundation, correspondence may be addressed to: August J. Molnár, Executive Director, American Hungarian Studies Foundation, 177 Somerset Street, P.O. Box 1084, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903; or telephone inquiries to (201) 846-5777.
