Ante Glavičić. Čuvar i promotor graditeljske baštine Senja i okolice
Ante Glavičić. Guardian and Promoter of the Building Heritage of Senj and the Surroundings

Summary/Abstract: Ante Glavičić, one of the greatest people from Senj, belongs to the class of those who gave their hometown expert knowledge, enthusiasm, persistence and all their energy in the struggles for the recognition, preservation and affirmation of all kinds of cultural heritage. This applies especially to construction, the most present thing in the daily life of the people of Senj and visitors to the town. Alongside biographical information about the family of Professor Glavičić, the paper provides an overview of Ante Glavičić’s scientific and research interest and opus, which includes areas of cultural activity important for the town of Senj. These are: museological activity, conservation activity, archaeological and other field research in Senj, Podgorje, Velebit, Lika and Velika Kapela, professional-scientific and other journalism (published in Senjski zbornik nos. 1-30 and in archaeological journals), the history of Senj and its surroundings since the settlement of the Croats, the settlement of the Bunjevci people, the bombing of the town in the Second World War, the history of the Independent State of Croatia and the national liberation struggle, the labour movement and ethnography, social life and activities such as literacy, printing, literature, literary and humorous literature, folklore, music, firefighting, sports, etc. The activity of Professor Glavičić as the leader of the Senj Museum Society and the Senj Town Museum and the founder and lifelong editor-in-chief of the Senjski zbornik is especially highlighted. With his journalistic work, he created a scientific platform for further research for future generations. He incorporated knowledge, communication skills, the art of avoiding dangers from the political spectrum, persuasiveness and persistence in fundraising and all other abilities into the inherited material and intangible wealth of Senj.

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