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I am offering a unique lot of seven vintage Ukrainian diaspora booklets, cultural outlines, and cultural ephemera. Most of these items were printed by the vibrant Ukrainian immigrant community in New York City during the mid-to-late 20th century. They serve as exceptional archival pieces of diaspora history, folk art, and preservation efforts.
What’s Included in the Lot:
“Школа Кобзарського Мистецтва в Нью Йорку – Альбом 1978" (School of Kobzar Art in New York – 1978 Album): A fantastic, large-format historical softcover ledger commemorating traditional bandura/kobzar music schools in New York. Features striking red and black traditional folk graphics on the cover.
“Нарис Української Культури" (Outline of Ukrainian Culture) by Volodymyr Yaniv: Published in New York (1961/1985) by the Ukrainian School Council. It is a foundational educational text covering Ukrainian customs, architecture, music, and theater for diaspora youth.
“Вісник Карпатського Союзу в З.С.А." (Bulletin of the Carpathian Alliance in the USA): A rare émigré publication/newsletter focusing on the cultural heritage of the Carpathian-Ukrainian region.
“Українські Народні Звичаї в Сучасному Побуті" (Ukrainian Folk Customs in Contemporary Life): A booklet outlining the preservation of historical traditions within modern mid-century diaspora households. Features mid-century woodcut style religious/cultural cover graphics.
“Arka Department Store" Promotional Booklets / Catalogues (3 Pieces): Three original bright red promotional brochures for the iconic "Arka" Department Store once located at 48 East 7th Street in the heart of Manhattan's Ukrainian East Village. Features beautiful illustrations of Pysanky (Easter eggs) and folk costumes."Українські Казки" (Ukrainian Tales) &
“Українські Чари" (Ukrainian Charms): Two beautifully illustrated folk-art style paper booklets celebrating traditional folklore, fairy tales, and historical mythology.Condition: All items are in good vintage condition with minor edge wear, minor cover scuffs, and age-toning typical for paper ephemera of this era. Text blocks are clean and fully intact.
