Žilinský zjazd Zväzu slovenských múzeí z 20. decembra 1945
Žilina Congress of Slovak Museum Association dated December 20, 1945

Summary/Abstract: In the period 1945-1948 the Communist Party sought to use cultural institutions to promote its policies. Some cultural branches, such as theatre and film, were nationalized. Slovak museums did not awake state´s interest. The collection funds had not been assorted, classified and scientifically evaluated. It was not possible to prepare good-quality exhibitions. Association in this period focused on the nationalization of two major museums, Slovak Museum in Bratislava and Slovak National Museum in Turčiansky Svätý Martin. This objective was achieved in December 1948. The Association participated in the preparation of legal incorporation of museums into a museum law. This action pursued to ensure museums financially, materially and personally.

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