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Příspěvek k pražským vysokoškolským kolejím v letech 1945–1951
A Contribution to the History of University Dormitories in Prague, 1945–1951

Author(s): Michal Továrek
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, History of Education
Published by: Univerzita Karlova v Praze, Nakladatelství Karolinum
Keywords: Student National Committee; Union of University Students; Interim Administration of Student Assets in Bohemia; National Administration of Student Assets in Bohemia; university dormitories and canteens

Summary/Abstract: This article first summarises the available sources and literature. Then it proceeds to outline the social problems of students in 1945 and the circumstances of foundation of the Union of University Students. It describes its activities especially in the social area (provision of accommodation to students). The author touches upon the political situation in the Union of University Students and describes its incorporation into the Revolutionary Union Movement. The core part of the contribution describes the foundation and development of the Interim Administration of Student Assets in Bohemia, an institution that came to be in charge of the various student dormitories, canteens, and other student services. In 1949, facilities operated by the Interim Administration were brought under national administration and a National Administration of Student Assets in Bohemia was formed. After the adoption of a new act on universities in 1950, this National Administration was dissolved and both university dormitories and canteens were integrated into universities.

  • Issue Year: 63/2023
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 159-195
  • Page Count: 37
  • Language: Czech
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