The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1985 (12. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)

1985-07-01 / 7. szám

Hungarian tEtgljtlj üirthr ifímmüattmt

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: P.O. Box 637, Ligonier, PA 15658

WHAT IS THE

HUNGARIAN EIGHTH TRIBE?

Young Americans are becoming more and more consciencious of the right of every individual to his own cultural heritage. Since, except the native Indian, everybody else’s parents, grandparents or ancestors came from somewhere, bringing with them the treasure-chest of their particular national heritage, it is important to realize that the interaction of these different cultures is not just desirable, but essential, for creating the proper cultural environment in which the new nation of mixed backgrounds can freely unfold and prosper.

Therefore it is clear that American citizens of Hungarian descent have a definite obligation to this country. Namely to sort out, preserve and add their own cultural treasures to the treasure-chest of America. The 1980 Census officially shows almost

1,800,000 individuals, who claim to be of Hungarian ancestry.

First: What is in the name? The Hungarian Nation was composed of seven tribes wandering through southern east Asia, from the city of Ur on the Euphrates River, to the city of Arpad, on the Mediterranean Sea, then up north through southern part of Russia, where they built the city of Kiev. Finally, these tribes settled in the Carpathian Basin, and established a Christian Kingdom of Hungary. The descendants of these tribes that came to America were called the Eighth Tribe. The Eighth Hungarian Tribe Magazine was first published in the 1930’s, but it received no support and soon folded. It was reborn in 1974, and has since been trying to do the impossible — survive. The magazine is published primarily in English, and its goal is to acquaint our present and new generations with their Hungarian Heritage.

The Hungarian Eighth Tribe Foundation came into being in 1978; was officially established on August 22, 1981 at the Hungarian Heritage Conference in Ligonier, Pennsylvania and received its Charter on March 9, 1982 from the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a non-profit corporation. The purpose:

a) Foster the Hungarian Heritage in America.

b) Establish and maintain a Hungarian Cultural and Educational Institute in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.

c) Encourage contributions toward the establishment and maintenance of the Institute.

d) Publish a journal for the purpose of disseminating cultural, literary, and educational information.

The Eighth Hungarian Tribe magazine was brought forth by just a few and for this very purpose: to sort out and uphold the Hungarian heritage and hand it down to oncoming generations of Hungarian Americans.

e) Preserve historical materials relating to the Hungarian American Heritage.

The Institute would serve as an educational place, where seminars and conferences could be held on subjects concerning Hungarian Americans of all generations, also where art related exhibitions can be held.

Read the magazine and learn about the many Hungarians, who played major roles in the American history.

A knowledge of one’s heritage grounds a person with a sense of confidence and pride that what others have done, he can do also. It is our fervent hope that all people of Hungarian descent accept the responsibility of teaching their children about their great heritage.

ANY PERSON HAVING ANY TRACE OF HUNGARIAN BACKGROUND QUALIFIES TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HUNGARIAN EIGHTH TRIBE FAMILY!