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Vanda Sruoga collection of copies of Balys Sruoga and Vincas Kreve materials, 1919-1969 (inclusive) 1943-1945 (bulk)

Extent:
0.4 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
Vanda Sruoga (1899-1997) was a Lithuanian historian and educator and the wife of prominent Lithuanian writer Balys Sruoga. Balys Sruoga (1896-1947) was a poet, playwright, critic, and literary theorist. In 1943, he was sent to Stutthof Concentration Camp. Vanda Sruoga collected Balys Sruoga's letters from the camp, as well as additional writing he produced during this time. She typed and translated some of the letters from German into Lithuanian and added her own notes. Vanda Sruoga also collected letters she received from Vincas Kreve, another prominent Lithuanian writer.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Juozas Prunskis letters of Lithuanian political and literary figures, 1941-1966 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.4 linear feet (1 box)
Abstract:
Juozas Prunskis (1907-2003) was a Lithuanian priest, journalist, and scholar. He was deeply involved in the cultural and political life of the Lithuanian community, writing and editing pieces for the Lithuanian daily, Draugas, and publishing articles about the Communist regime. This collection consists of correspondence from prominent Lithuanian political and literary figures.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Jurgis Saulys papers, 1896-1950 (inclusive) 1903-1935 (bulk)

Extent:
8 linear feet (8 boxes)
Abstract:
Jurgis Šaulys (1879-1948) was a Lithuanian civic leader, an economist, a signatory of the Lithuanian Declaration of Independence in 1918, and later, a diplomat. He had a great interest in many subjects and was involved with political and literary organizations. Much of his correspondence in this collection is with prominent Lithuanian scholars and literary and political figures.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]

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Vincas Maciunas collection of Lithuanian authors' manuscripts, circa 1970s (inclusive)

Extent:
0.8 linear_foot (2 boxes)
Abstract:
Vincas Maciunas (1909-2003) was a Lithuanian-born author and specialist in Lithuanian literature. This collection contains manuscripts of prose and poetry manuscripts which he appears to have collected from a number of 20th century Lithuanian authors including: Kazys Almenas, Pulgis Andruisis, Kazimieras Barenas, Aloyzas Baronas, Kazys Bradunas, Liudas Dovydenas, Atanas Gustaitis, Jurgis Jankus, Kleopas Jurgelionis, Marius Katiliskis, Henrikas Nagys, Alfonsas Nyka-Niliunas, Petronele Orintaite, Kostas Ostrauskas, Henrikas Radauskas, Mykolas Vaitkis, Vidunas, and Leonardas Zitkevieius.

Held at: University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts [Contact Us]