Fraternity-Testvériség, 1985 (63. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1985-04-01 / 2-3. szám
FRATERNITY Page 9 Photo by Halaszy In the Hungarian Heritage Room, Ethnic Rooms Program, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, this Hungarian Historical Wall Mural, 6 ft. by 17 feet was unveiled. Stephen (István) Juharos of Sedona, Arizona was commissioned to do this work. Mr. and Mrs. G. Zoltán Oláh of Southgate, Michigan underwrote the over $10,000 cost. The Olahs completed years of research throughout the USA and Hungary in order to develop the theme content of the mural. Much time and effort was spent to select those important Hungarian historical events which do justice to Hungary’s long, ceaseless and rich history, in its struggles for liberty and freedom. The mural deals with, to mention a few, Arpad; St. Stephen; Janos Hunyadi; the Arany Bulla, Hungary’s Magna Carta (since 1222); King Matthias Corvinus; Körösi Csorna Sándor; Sándor Petőfi; Louis Kossuth; Cardinal Mindszenty and the 1956 Freedom Fighters. The mural also depicts Hungary’s place in the world of arts, music, sports and science. The Ethnic Room Program has been in effect at the University since 1975. Fifteen nationalities have participated to date; eleven rooms are completed. The Hungarian Room interprets a folk theme with “Kalocsa” painted wall design, wood carved pillars, a..Szekely Kapu — donated by Mr. and Mrs. Geza Kogler. Further fund-raising or private donations will be required to complete the planned carved entry door. The room is used daily by the University for lecture classes. All of the Ethnic Rooms are located in Manoogian Hall. The mural can be seen at any time during school hours, provided there are no classes in the room. The room is #280. The viewer of this mural cannot help but feel overall the diverse, tragic and vibrant productive history of Hungary. The mural is thought-provoking; it is one that all Hungarians can be proud of! For further information contact G. Zoltán Oláh — 12612 Elaine Dr., Southgate, Michigan 48195. DONATIONS TO STUDENT AID FUND $150.00 Branches #84 & 62 $80.00 Through the efforts of Maria Z. Kovács $50.00 Steve & Eva Menyhárt, Sándor Cseh, Bela & Clara V. Csikesz, Mihály & Anna T. Csernak $25.00 In memory of John Gilanyi $100.00 were donated by Branch #52 and not #53 as erroneously printed in our previous issue;
