Artifacts are assembled into a special series for logistical purposes. Items include ethnic pop art and souvenir objects, as well as occasional vernacular culture artifacts.
This series assembles the variety of information on Ukrainian Brazilian culture that has been assembled by Andriy Nahachewsky after May 2010, when he returned to Canada.
This file contains promotional materials created by the UCBC, including the "Bulletin" publication.
Materials in this series span (1946 - 1972, 1965-1968, 1987, 1990 - 1994, 2005 - 2017).
This series contains files from projects planned and executed by UCBC. The bulk of the materials in this series are from the "Catholic Action" project that ran from 1950-1952.
Other materials in this series span (2002-2004, 2018-2020)
This series has a strong focus on church architecture, with many photo essays documenting the current form of dozens of particular churches, their interiors, exteriors, and churchyards. A second strong focus is on icons, holy pictures, and religious art. A great many of the approximately 240 Ukrainian churches in Brazil were built after the 1960s, and many have been (re)painted since that time. Numerous local and international iconographers and painters have been engaged to paint them, many with strong personal styles and diverse skill levels. Numerous other holy pictures are displayed in houses, public facilities, museums, and in the artists’ studios. During the fieldwork, an explicit research interest developed in the various iconographers and painters, with dedicated interviews in several cases. This series also assembles historic information and participant observation of religious life from parishioners’ perspectives. Video recordings include church services and holiday celebrations. This series overlaps closely with the series on Calendar and Life Cycle celebrations, and with the series on organized life.
This series contains correspondence sent to and from the UCBC National to various organizations and individuals. There are also materials that were sent out from UCBC National to local branches and members.
Materials in this series span (1939 - 2001, 2003-2006, 2009, 2010).
This extensive series captures scenes from cemeteries, most of them adjacent to specific Ukrainian churches. Many photographs document individual grave markers, potentially useful for research on the historical changes in funerary material culture and in genealogical studies.
This series includes materials from national conferences hosted by UCBC. Files contain correspondence, agendas and minutes, programs, reports, promotional materials and financial documents at times.
Materials in this series span (1967 - 1998, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010)
This series contains documentation of organized community life in Ukrainian Brazilian communities. One subseries is organized to focus on secular organizations, including SUBraz, TPUK, various dance groups, choirs, and an agricultural cooperative. A second subseries is devoted to religious organizations, with a focus on Eparchial centres, convents, seminaries, and other institutions organized within the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Brazil. A smaller portion of this subseries documents the Ukrainian Orthodox church and its resources. Commercial Activities are also included in this series, recording evidence of Ukrainian-oriented stores, private enterprises, and products for sale.
This series contains reports that were written by the organization about their activities or specific projects.
Materials in this series span (1986 - 2006, 2008, 2015).
This series contains documentation of organized community life in Ukrainian Brazilian communities. One subseries is organized to focus on secular organizations, including SUBraz, TPUK, various dance groups, choirs, and an agricultural cooperative. A second subseries is devoted to religious organizations, with a focus on Eparchial centres, convents, seminaries, and other institutions organized within the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Brazil. A smaller portion of this subseries documents the Ukrainian Orthodox church and its resources. Commercial Activities are also included in this series, recording evidence of Ukrainian-oriented stores, private enterprises, and products for sale.
This series contains financial records for the UCBC National spanning (1977-1986, 2000-2010).
Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of CanadaThis series collects information from interviews and other sources about the Ukrainian language in Brazil. Numerous researchers and publications are dedicated to the retention and promotion of the Ukrainian language in Brazil, as well as linguistic connections with 19th century dialects and influences from Portuguese. This series includes a copy of the important linguistic field recordings of Dr. Wolodymyr Kulczynskyj. Audio examples of current language use can be found in the approximately 300 interview recordings throughout this collection.
This series contains agendas and minutes from National UCBC executive meetings from 1986-1995. Other materials in this series span (1977, 2002-2010). Files contain related correspondence, minutes, promos and financial documents at times. These files also often include related correspondences and financial reports; some reports in Ukrainian
Ukrainian Catholic Brotherhood of CanadaThis series contains materials associated with agriculture, agricultural practices, and tools, including contemporary agriculture, as well as remnants and remembrances of practices from the past. The idea of agriculture is treated broadly here, and this series includes related traditional activities and crafts such as animal husbandry, textile making, lumbering, hunting, stonework, shoemaking, barrel making, and others. Information specifically about plants and animals is collected in a special subseries.