Identity Statement

Reference Code

HU OSA 206-2-9

Title

Ten Years of Freedom. 1956 in Hungarian Hisorical Thought

Date(s)

1999

Description Level

Series

Context

Name of creator(s)

Open Society Archives at Central European University

Content and Structure

Scope and Content (Abstract)

This exhibition in Galeria Centralis is unusual in the sense that instead of exploring a historical event such as 1956, it tries to present the fruits and efforts of such exploration done by various individuals and organizations, without any commentary or interpretation. The exhibition features all 1956-related scientific research work, monographs, studies, bibliographies and source listings by Hungarian authors that were published after 1989. The publications are categorized based on the most commonly occurring topics in the research of this era. The activities and history of individual research centers are also presented, when relevant and necessary.

Scope and Content (Narrative)

The exhibition functions as a reading and research room, where visitors can study the printed and electronic literature about the Revolution. The computer database, digitized photo collection, and Oral History Archives database created by the 1956 Institute (http://www.rev.hu) are available for use on the spot, as well as the Internet-based educational materials and forthcoming CD ROM produced by the Institute. The perusal of these materials are aided by documentaries made in 1956 and segments of films made after 1989 about the historiography of 1956. A few of the most important items in the Oral History Archives are also available for reading – only in copy, of course. Additionally, the exhibit features a computer database of sound documents and programs about 1956 in the Archives of Hungarian Radio. Segments from these broadcasts – including the programs of Radio Free Europe during the Revolution, which are currently being processed – can be listened to at the exhibition.
The exhibition was realized in collaboration with the 1956 Institute.
The exhibition was opened by Dr. Domokos Kosáry, President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, in the presence of Mr. Árpád Göncz, President of Hungary.
Open: January 28, 1999 - February 27, 1999

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling information

Following the processing of both the hard copy and digital (or digitized) records of the exhibition, they will be accessible for research at OSA's Research Room. The collection is to contain other materials as well, those that were assembled by the curators during the research period of the exhibition, and also the ones that document the exhibition itself.

Accruals

Not Expected

Conditions of Access and Use

Conditions governing access

Not restricted

Languages

English, Hungarian