Delovanje delavskega prosvetnega društva Svoboda - Vzajemnost v Mariboru od ustanovitve do leta 1941
Activity of Workers Cultural Society "Svoboda - Vzajemnost" in Maribor from its Foundation to 1941
Author(s): Dragan PotočnikSubject(s): Education, Cultural history, Social history, Culture and social structure , Social development, Sociology of Culture, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Inštitut za novejšo zgodovino
Keywords: culture; education; societies; worker's organisations; social democratic party; Slovenia;
Summary/Abstract: The Workers' Cultural Society Svoboda (Freedom) was a leading workers' cultural organisation in Maribor between the two World Wars. The society contributed greatly to the rise of popular education and culture. It was divided into several sections such as drama and recitals, sports, nature trips, chess, singing and tamburitsa. The society organised lectures on issues related to the workers' movement. In 1935, the Svoboda society was banned by the authorities because of its political activity. However, only a year later, the Vzajemnost (Solidarity) Society was founded in its stead. It organized lectures, discussions, cultural evenings, singing and theatrical performances, thereby contributing towards a greater general education and Marxist re-education. By dealing with the current socio-economic issues, it attracted workers as well as inteligentsia and students. Among those who collaborated with the Vzajemnost were several prominent Slovenian cultural workers, such as Bogo Teply, Ivan Favai, Jože Babič and Anton Tanc.
Journal: Prispevki za novejšo zgodovino (before 1960: Prispevki za zgodovino delavskega gibanja)
- Issue Year: 39/1999
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 91-102
- Page Count: 12
- Language: Slovenian