Czech-Americans in Transition
New Publication of the Czechoslovak Society of Arts and Sciences (SVU)
A book entitled Czech-Americans in Transition is scheduled for publication in
early 1999 by Eakin Press , Austin, Texas. This collection of essays, edited
by Clinton Machann of Texas A&M University, is based on a selection of
presentations made at the 1997 Annual Meeting and Conference of the SVU, held
July 12-13, 1997, at the Bell County Exposition Center in Belton, Texas, in
conjunction with the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Slavonic
Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (Slovanska podporujici jednota
statu Texas, SPJST)
Czech-Americans in Transition contains important new research on historical
and cultural topics and illustrates the continuing strength and vitality
of the Czech-American community, pointing toward a hopeful future for Czech
ethnicity in America and the development of stronger ties between the U.S. and
the Czech Republic.
Table of Contents
Preface by President, SVU
Introduction
1. Alexandr Vondra, "The Czech Ambassador's Address on the Occasion of the
100th Anniversary of the SPJST.".
2. Zdenek Lycka, "The Czech Republic and Czechs Abroad: Past, Present, and
Future."
3, Leonard D. Mikeska, "A Brief History of the SPJST."
4. Miloslav Rechcigl, Jr., "Bohemian and Moravian Pioneers in Colonial
America."
5, Peter Bisek, "The Czech-American Journalist: A Bridge Between the Old
Country and the New."
6. Daniel Hrna, "Genealogy: Building a Bridge to the Past."
7. Leo Baca, "Documenting Czech Immigrant Arrivals."
8. Joseph N. Rostinsky, "The Moravian Folk Song: An Important Means of
Preserving Czech Culture in Texas."
9. Robert Janak, "The Czech Heritage Society of Texas and Bridges to the
Czech Republic."
10. Clinton Machann, "A Short History of the Czech Educational Foundation of
Texas and Description of Its Current Projects."
11. Milada Polisenska, "Subject: Conversation with Czechoslovak President
(Reports on T. G. Masaryk in the American Diplomatic Correspondence in
Prague)."
12. Ludmila Dutkova, "Texas Czech: An Ethnolinguistic Study."
13. David Zdenek Chroust, "Toward a Biography of Thomas Capek 1861-1950):
Sources, Life Sketch, and Biographical Models."
Appendix: "Czech-Americans: A Selected Bibliography of Publications in
English," compiled by Miloslav Rechcigl, Jr.
The advance mail order price of Czech-Americans in Transition for SVU Members
is $16.00 per book (including shipping fees) and there is a 45% discount for
orders of 50 books or more. This price is almost 20 percent less than its
suggested retail price in bookstores next spring. To order, send a check along
with your name and address to Eakin Press, P.O. Drawer 90159, Austin, TX
78709-0159.
Inquires about SVU should be addressed to the Society's President Mila
Rechcigl, 1703 Mark Lane, Rockville, MD 2082, tel./FAX: (301) 8810-7222;
e-mail:rechcigl@aol.com
