- National
- Czech & Slovak
- Museum & Library
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Slovo
- VOLUME 6, NUMBER 1 - SUMMER 2005
- FROM THE PUBLISHER
- CONTRIBUTORS
- FEATURES
- White Gold: The Story of the Bohemian Porcelain Industry
- Porcelain scholar and collector James D. Henderson recounts the fascinating history
- of the ceramic ware that has charmed producers and purchasers for centuries.
- Bohemian Garnets: The Legendary Eye of Fire
- NCSML curator Edith Blanchard relates the myths and traditions surrounding the famed Bohemian "pyrope," with illustrations from the Czech Republic’s most extensive garnet collection.
- Statistical Snapshot: Land and Resources
- Portraits of the Czech Republic and Slovakia as the two countries have taken their place among European nations a dozen years after the Velvet Divorce.
- Preserving Slovakia’s Natural Resources: Environmental Challenges in a Changing Land
- A trio of Slovak public health scientists considers threats to that country’s air, land and water, along with efforts to protect these resources, in a time of growth and transition.
- The National Parks of Slovakia: Journey through a Natural Masterpiece
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist Ginger Molitor describes the jewels of the land that captivated her during her tour of duty as a Peace Corps volunteer in Slovakia.
- Museum Scrapbook: Gifts from the Land
- From gemstone jewelry to wood carvings and Modra ceramics, the NCSML collection offers abundant examples of items hand-crafted from materials provided by the rich natural environment of the Czech and Slovak lands.
- REVIEWS
- Historical Atlas of Central Europe
- Reviewed by Gregory C. Ference
- The Bohemian Garnet, Carbunculus Granatus Zrnako
- Reviewed by Joe Muench
- MUSEUM EVENTS
- VOLUME 6, NUMBER 2 - WINTER 2005 | 06
- FROM THE PUBLISHER
- CONTRIBUTORS
- FEATURES
- Language, Culture and National Identity: A History of Czech and Slovak Literature
- Slavic linguist and literary historian Miluše Šašková-Pierce surveys the evolution of the Czech and Slovak languages and their maturation as voices of world-class literature.
- Káva a Knihy Keeps Czecho-Slovak Literary Flame Burning
- Now in its eighth year, the NCSML’s book group continues to nurture its members’ passion for Czech and Slovak literature and heritage.
- Modern Slovak Literature: A Critical Reassessment
- Slovak literary scholar Peter Petro considers the role of Slovak language and literature in creating a cultural and political identity during the nation’s tumultuous history.
- Bozena Nemcová’s Babicka: Awakening Love of Czech Culture through the Grandmother’s Tale
- Inspired by her Bohemian-born grandparents, Margaret Hermánek Peaslee remembers the author whose life and work stirred love of country during a time of foreign domination.
- The Beloved Broucci: Fireflies Light the Way for Czech Children’s Literature
- Children’s literature specialist Sandra J. Williams explores the magical celebration of Czech folk life that has captivated generations of children and adults.
- Museum Scrapbook: Love of Language
- From devotional books to the communist-era underground samizdat literature, the NCSML’s collection of Czech and Slovak literary works underscores the close connections between language, literature and national identity.
- REVIEWS
- The Czechs & the Lands of the Bohemian Crown
- Reviewed by Owen V. Johnson
- Prague, Between History and Dreams
- Reviewed by Cynthia Paces
- Slovak Tales For Young and Old
- Reviewed by Marlene Anne Florang
- MUSEUM EVENTS
