Turn of 1989 as the beginning of borderline associations in Warmia and Masuria. Case study on the example of Association of Lovers (currently Friends) of Vilnius and Vilnius Land Cover Image

Przełom 1989 roku początkiem Organizacji Kresowych na Warmii i Mazurach. Studium na przykładzie Towarzystwa Miłośników (obecnie Przyjaciół) Wilna i Ziemi Wileńskiej w Olsztynie
Turn of 1989 as the beginning of borderline associations in Warmia and Masuria. Case study on the example of Association of Lovers (currently Friends) of Vilnius and Vilnius Land

Author(s): Piotr Bojarski
Subject(s): History, Cultural history, Social history, Recent History (1900 till today), Transformation Period (1990 - 2010)
Published by: Instytut Północny im. W. Kętrzyńskiego
Keywords: organizacje kresowe; życie społeczne; Towarzystwo Miłośników Wilna i Ziemi Wileńskiej; Olsztyn; Kresy Wschodnie;

Summary/Abstract: The text presents the shaping process and initial activity of the Association of Lovers (currently: Friends) of Vilnius and Vilnius Land) in Olsztyn. This concept is presented in the light of the chronicle of the Association, documents and other materials found in private collections, mostly belonging to persons tied with the Association at various points of its functioning, as well as local press articles.

  • Issue Year: 308/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 240-252
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish