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» P.A.T.H. Finders » Articles & Literature

The Archives is where we post the work of our associate family historians and other scholars.

This includes previously published and unpublished articles, annotations and translations of other larger pieces (including historical essays and biographies of noteworthy Czech, Polish, Slovak, and Ukrainian emigrants). Occaisionally, there will also be a review of some particular useful resource that should help further the general understanding of contemporary genealogical research in these countries.

Under the heading "Travel" you will also find stories from the road, based on our own experience, as well as episodes submitted by our clients and friends to assist others with their travel planning.

TOPICS :

  1. Annotations (Czech & English)
  2. Biographies
  3. Emmigration
  4. Historical Events
  5. List - Names & Places
  6. Sources
  7. Transliteration & Transcription
  8. Travel

1.Annotations (Czech & English)

Social Structures in Bohemia. Regional comparison of Economy and Society of Estates and Manors, 16th – 19th century
by Tomáš Biskup review of the work by Markus Cerman – Herman Zeitlhoffer
- 2003-05-10

Annotations (Czech & English)
Source: Markus Cerman – Herman Zeitlhoffer: Social Structures in Bohemia. Regional comparison of Economy and Society of Estates and Manors, 16th – 19th century, Vienna-Munich 2002, 317 pp.

List of Jewish settlement districts on the territory of the former South-Bohemian Region
by Tomáš Biskup - review of work by Jiří Fiedler
- 2003-05-10

Annotations (Czech & English)
Source: Jihočeský sborník historický 71, 2002, str. 234-240

Children in the Storm of Revolution
by Tomáš Biskup review of historical work by Vojta Beneš
- 2003-05-10

Annotations (Czech & English)
Source: Vojta Beneš: Children in the Storm of Revolution, Prague 1947, 259 pp

Moravian and Silesian Land and Duties Registers
by Jan Pařez review of work by Jan Řezníček
- 2003-05-10

Annotations (Czech & English)
Source: Archival administration of the Ministry of Interior of Czech Republic, Prague 2002. 588 pp. Indices included.

2.Biographies

Who Was F. J. Malina? - An Artist, A Scientist, An Engineer?
by Vít Havránek
- 2009-03-24

Biographies
Source: From the Catalogue "Enter 3 (cubed) - International Festival for Art, Science and New Technologies

3.Emmigration

The Second Trial: The passage by sea
by Josef Polišenský
- 2003-12-09

Emmigration
Source: Translated from the original text by J.V. Polišensky 'Obecné problemy dějin Českého vystěhovalctví do Americky 1848', 1914. Úvod do Ameriky I, Prague, 1992, Chapter 2.

The Way From Home to Sea
by Josef Polišensky
- 2003-04-01

Emmigration
Source: Translated from the original text by J.V. Polišensky “Obecné problemy dějin Českého vystěhovalctví do Americky 1848 – 1914. Úvod do Ameriky I” Prague, 1992, Chapter 1.

4.Historical Events

The Battle at Slavkov
by Marie Zahnova
- 2005-04-19

Historical Events
Source: From an article written by Marie Zahn on the event of the 200th anniversary of Napoleons' famous victory.

The Garden Party
by Tomáš Biskup
- 2003-12-09

Historical Events
Source: Telgrams, transcription of Voska's phone call, lists and secondary materials are stored in: Archive of the Presidential Office - administration of president's household Receprions with the president TGM 3.7.1928 and i. Number 721 i. number 721 Trips of American Czechs and Slovaks to ČSR (GP 3.7. 1928), sign. D 8362/32

5.List - Names & Places

Czech-Americans Invited to July 3, 1928 Garden Party at Prague Castle
by Tomáš Biskup
- 2003-12-09

List - Names & Places
Source: The source of this list was the Archive of the Presidential Office of the Czech Republic.

6.Sources

Place of Origin Locator
by Thomas Zahn
- 2005-04-19

Sources
Source: Prepared by Thomas Zahn for Ondra Chalupka Dec. 1, 2004

The Oath of a Midwife in Bohemia - 1766
by Jan Pařez
- 2003-12-09

Sources
Source: Jan Pařez is the currator of munuscripts at the Strahov Library in Prague, author of the "Handy Czech-English Genealogical Dictionary" and "Genealogical Sources in Bohemia" (chapters I to VII published in the CGSI Quarterly "Nase rodina"). He is also Manager of Research Services for P.A.T.H. FINDERS Intl.

Emigration documents of Bohemian people in the archival fund České místodržtelství (Elench)
by Tomáš Biskup & Jan Pařez
- 2003-12-09

Sources
Source: State Central Archive - Dept. 1

Register of Serfs According to Their Confession 1651
by Jan Pařez
- 2003-05-10

Sources
Source: An article by Jan Pařez

7.Transliteration & Transcription

National Costume of the Pilzen Region
by Marie Zahn
- 2007-12-30

Transliteration & Transcription
Source: From an article that was to be published in “The Great Book About National Costumes”, found in Novina from the 1930’s in Prague under the name “Šijeme kroje

Development of Writing in Bohemia
by Jan Pařez
- 2003-04-01

Transliteration & Transcription
Source: From an article by Jan Pařez

8.Travel

DRIVING THE CZECH ROADS!
by Thomas Zahn
- 2008-03-19

Travel
Source: Whether you are thinking about renting a car, to drive about the Czech Republic independently, or taking a group tour, where you put yourself in the hands of others, you may wish to first consider the risks.

A Note From The Owners
by Stan & Jan Donda
- 2008-02-01

Travel
Source: Stan & Jan Donda are an American couple. Stan was born here and emigrated to the US as a 17 year old in 1968.

The End of The Line
by Tom Zahn
- 2007-12-30

Travel
Source: This is a page from my daily journal after a day in Benešov. To be sure, the desire to visit the waiting room that was built by Ceasar Franz Ferdinand for his personal guests. The article I hope captures some of the confusion and frustration that a ride on the Czech Railway is bound to deliver.

An American family takes on Prague’s castles and history
by Laura Stanley
- 2007-08-01

Travel
Source: Travel & Leisure Family - Sept. 2007

Bicycling in Bohemia (with help from České Dráhy)
by Justin Wuycheck
- 2007-02-03

Travel
Source: From Justin Wuycheck's personal experience using Czech Railway's Bicycle Rental services in South Bohemia. Justin spends his Summers teaching English in Lozerre Provence in the South of France, where he dreams of "The Tour", and occasionally visits us here in Prague. While not working, he is either cooking or riding.

The Inspector-General Tickets Me on Tram 22, Prague
by Sandra Maresh Doe
- 2006-07-04

Travel
Source: Sandra Maresh Doe received her B.A. from Doane College in Nebraska, M.A. from the University of Denver and doctorate of education from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. Sandra's career as English Professor at Metro spans more than 42 years. She has visited the Czech Republic at least twice, most recently as part of the Czech Academy of Sciences (SVU) symposium in České Buďejovice.

Oh The People You’ll Meet ….
by Tom Zahn
- 2005-05-29

Travel
Source: A true story! Based on the experiences of one client who really was "from the nobility..."

Out and About in the Czech Republic & Slovakia
by Tom Zahn
- 2003-12-09

Travel
Source: From the travels of Tom Zahn