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The file consists of lyrics of Ukrainian folk songs, a 1978 article from "Nasha doroha" on Ukrainian songs and their classification, and the text of Easter morning liturgy.

"Study on Ukrainian immigrant tombstones" discusses the ritual of building tombstones for the dead with a focus on the tombstones of the first generation of Ukrainian immigrants.

A collection of folksongs sung by the Shumka Ukrainian Dancers before a performance in Calgary Nov. 1985. bib., quest.

Diachronic study of three generations of the Greshcuk - Hladunewich family with regards to the knowledge of Ukrainian folk songs. A study to determine whether or not a knowlege of folksongs decreases in succeeding generations

2 brochures promoting the Ukrainian Festival of 1974 and 1975, and a brochure promoting the Pysanka Project (1975). All held in Vegreville.

"A Study on Ukrainian Embroidery Traditions among Ukrainian Canadians" describes the linear development of Ukrainian embroidery tradition in Edmonton, Canada. Includes: questionnaire and material list.

Compares how three generations of one family celebrate Ukrainian Easter. Bib.

"Ukrainian dumplings and Ukrainian Canadians' foodways" describes the folk cookery or foodways of Ukrainian-Canadians and in particular varenyky or pyrohy.

Explores the reasons for the shortage of boys in rural dance groups. quest.

Brochures from various functions of Ukrainian dance groups. Groups include: Shumka, Ensemble Dnipro, Cheremosh, Verkhovyna Ensemble ...

This paper discusses the Ukrainian customs and rites related to pregnancy and childbirth that are presently being done by Ukrainians and Ukrainian Canadians. Includes project proposal.

This file contains materials relating to Dr Medwidsky’s involvement with the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village (UCHV) and associated organizations. He was on the UHCV Advisory board for a number of years as well as the UHCV board of directors. He was also heavily involved with the Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society. In this file are reports and meetings from various organizations related to the UCHV on operations and financing as well as research and outreach. Communications with various government officials regarding the village are also contained in this file. The file also contains materials describing job and volunteer opportunities.

Ukrainian Costumes and embroidery patterns: Ukrainian Folk Costumes for Children; Ukrainian embroidery designs, Ukrainian folk dance, Folk Dress Ukrainian Arts, girl’s embroidery patterns, costume sketches (poltavski, Cossack), sketches and embroidery patterns from various regions in Ukraine. 11 photographs of a Hutsul vest on different stages of sewing and one image of women sewing said vest.

This file contains materials relating to Dr Medwidsky’s involvement and correspondence with numerous Ukrainian Community Organizations. The organizations in this file are primarily located in Alberta, though a number exist at the national level. The focus of these organizations include development and aid for the Ukrainian community as well as academic and educational development. Such organizations include the Shevchenko Scientific Society, the Ukrainian Free University, Alberta Ukrainian Dance Association, Ukrainian Professional and Business Club, Fort Edmonton Historical Foundation, Ukrainian Canadian Committee (now Ukrainian Canadian Congress), Ukrainian Pioneer’s Association, Ukrainian Canadian Writers’ Association “Slovo”, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, Ukrainian Canadian Social Services, Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society, and more. Documents contained are correspondence, minutes for meetings, financial documents, and newsletters and government briefs.

This file contains materials related to events with the Ukrainian community. The majority of documents are advertisements for, or invitations to events concerning Ukraine, the Canadian Ukrainian community, or religious occasions. Examples of events are Cheremosh Dancers, concerts, lectures and lecture series, exhibitions and exhibits, as well as banquets and feasts.