Monthly Archives: January 2014

In VEMU: Tulving archives reach Tartu

The first part of world-renowned academic, prof. Endel Tulving’s and his wife, Ruth Tulving’s archives have been received at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu. Their combined papers were contained in 42 full boxes.

Read more January 30, 2014

Seminar for Young Diaspora Researchers Once Again at the Estonian National Museum

Young diaspora researchers and their experienced colleagues met up in the Estonian National Museum in Tartu just a week into the new year on January 7th 2014 in order to watch Kristina Norman’s film „Common Ground“ and hear about the latest developments of VEMU – Museum of Estonians Abroad.

Read more January 15, 2014

Thoughts After Vilnius Seminar

Growing up in America, diversity was inescapable. I was taught to celebrate the melting pot of cultures that makes up America today without ever realizing that distinct and individual flavors can be lost in the melting process. My situation wasn’t helped by the fact that I was a fourth generation American mutt, only realizing my last name was distantly German, but potentially Slavic in origin. As far as I knew, my connections to the homeland were in Kentucky, not anywhere in Europe.

Read more January 6, 2014