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The Odry region after World War II in life stories of its inhabitants
Kučerová, Lucie ; Mücke, Pavel (advisor) ; Kreisslová, Sandra (referee)
This Master's diploma thesis elaborates on the history of Odry region, particularly the period after World War II, when it underwent a significant transformation. The goal od the thesis is to do a thorough micro-historical research of the postwar history of the region with respect to the transformation of the formerly German areas into the reclaimed lands of the Czech nation. It is divided into several chapters. In the first chapter I evaluate the source base to the topic; I investigate various literature related to the transfer of the Germans and the frontier settlement (its regional provenance being taken into account), archival sources and narratives - memories of displaced Germans from the presently analyzed region and several examples of the recorded oral-history interviews. In other six chapters I elucidate the situation of the Odry region in particular periods: in 1938, during World War II, and in the era of the liberation, followed by the transfer of the German population and the process of a new habitation. The last chapter then discusses the postwar Odry region as a home both lost and obtained. The paper provides insight into the postwar transformation of the Odry region in the period after the World War II perusing primarily the memories of those who were directly involved. Key words the...
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Cultural Associations in Vlašim after 1945
Sedláčková, Lenka ; Mücke, Pavel (advisor) ; Franc, Martin (referee)
The main body of this work concerns cultural as in Vlašim after the second world war from 1945 to 1989. There are four specific groups that can be categorized as cultural associations; a nature group Mr. Vlasak group, Blaník Vlašim Choir and an amateur theatre group and friends of fine arts Vlašim. The first three clubs date comfortably within our choose era and they are important to deepen our knowledge of cultural societies of that time. To understand the history of these various cultural societies in Vlašim, it is necessary to broader our perspective. When we see these cultural groups in the context of the development of federal activities, we can see how the town was guided in its development. The majority of the research has been done using archival material from Museum Podblanicka, the Prague Regional Archive and also the Benešov State Archive. Added to this were other written historical accounts of the time as well as interviews conducted with knowledgable first hand sources. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Children and the War: the Year 1945 in the Memories of the Contemporaries from Beroun and Pilsen Regions
Slomková, Veronika ; Mücke, Pavel (advisor) ; Franc, Martin (referee)
The thesis called Children and the War: the Year 1945 in the Memories of the Contemporaries from Beroun and Pilsen Regions is focused on a crucial period of the Czechoslovakian history. It observes everyday life of "common people" during the Protectorate and it places emphasis mainly on the final stage of the war (e.g. Czech territory bombing by Ally air forces or Soviet and American soldiers coming). Currently recorded memories of the contemporaries are analysed and set into the wider historical context. Six respondents from Beroun and Pilsen regions spent the Protectorate years and the end of the war during their childhood, which was continuously disrupted by the Protectorate condition reality. These children had to act as adult people in especially tense situations (during air raid warning etc). In spite of the fact that their memories are related to the period of time seventy years ago, they are an important contribution to the never ending completing of a historiographical image of that time. We must take into consideration the fact that these memories were influenced by various factors such as propaganda, film or literature of course. An oral history fulfils its irreplaceable function in this situation: we are getting closer to the time, when it is not possible to record the personal memories...
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Presentation of the regime enemy in 1950s.
Hykešová, Marie ; Mücke, Pavel (advisor) ; Hlaváček, Jiří (referee)
1 ABSTRACT The main aim of my diploma work is to show the representation of the class fighting and the class enemy presented to inhabitants of the Czech Repub- lic in the first half of 1950's, particularly during the period of Stalinism. This reflection of the class fighting and the class enemy is a consequence of reading newspaper and poetry published in the defined period. This period is characterized by bipolar dividing of the world in two blocs: socialist and capitalist that declared different contradictory ideologies. This di- viding resulted from the Cold War and both blocs were mutually competing for the final victory of one regime. Socialist bloc described rivalrous capitalist bloc in an unsightly manner and it was knowingly spreading fear of its enemies either coming from the capitalist bloc or at least co-operating with it. So my work demonstrates describing the enemies of socialism and work- ing class and also features that were attributed and ascribed to them. The con- trast between these two blocs were often used for this description. The socialist bloc was the sphere of welfare and progress while the capitalist bloc was the sphere of evil and decay. There are also narrator's memories of the 1950's to sketch in the atmos- phere of the defined period. Selected narrators recall their lives in...
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The beginnings of television broadcasting in Czechoslovakia and the formation of its audience
Prchlíková, Lucie ; Mücke, Pavel (advisor) ; Hlaváček, Jiří (referee)
The author aims to focus the work on the formation of audiences from the early days of television. The key is to introduce readers to the beginnings of broadcasting from the perspective of the viewer, not just the overview of the history of television broadcasting in Czechoslovakia. The studied time period is mainly the 50s of 20th century with a brief insight into the interwar period. In the end the author compares the past with current state of television entertainment. The work is methodologically processed by archival research and professional literature in combination with the oral history method using real interviews with narrators. This leads to a comparison of officially available information about the beginnings of television broadcasting with the testimony of their direct audience.However, the result of the research is a mutual agreement in the field of television technology (first receivers), as well as in the sphere of program distribution, in the social area and also it presents how popular was the television in leisure activities of population in the 50s60s of 20th century.
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The Diamondway Buddhism in Czech Republic - the Past and the Present
Středa, Milan ; Mücke, Pavel (advisor) ; Krátká, Lenka (referee)
Diploma thesis "Diamond Way Buddhism in Czech Republic - History and Presence: look into the life of community in the region of Olomouc" deals with a relatively new social phenomenon - foundation and development of centers of Diamond Way Buddhism in Czech Republic. We will concentrate on one of these buddhist communities connected to meditation center in Olomouc. This thesis contributes to knowledge of this buddhist style, its history, presence and dailiness. It focuses on creation, functioning and activities of this community. This thesis uses two methods to reach its goal. The first is to investigate available historical sources to put this community into the context of Czech, European and world Buddhism. The second method is oral history by which we can gain knowledge about yet unpublished information about organization, dailiness, habits and activities of a community. This thesis is also trying to find out what influence has regular attendance of community activities and the practitioning of this style of Buddhism on its members, their opinions on world and society.
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Honors Righteous Among the Nations in the context of the Second World War: the life stories of the awarded
Kurovec, Antonín ; Mücke, Pavel (advisor) ; Hlaváček, Jiří (referee)
Diploma thesis Honors Righteous Among the Nations in the context of the Second World War: the life stories of the awarded deals with The Righteous Among the Nations Award, which is awarded to people of Jewish origin, who during the Second World War selflessly helped the Jewish people survive. The aim is to increase awareness of the aforementioned awards and especially bring specific fates of people who have received it. Examined and interpreted sub- themes that determine the specifics of how to obtain this award. These issues include the motivation to help others during everyday concealment, friendship etc. Individual interviews with bearers that bring unique and direct evidence are placed in the broader context of the Second World War, which focuses primarily on the issue of the final solution of the Jewish question. Examination of the Second World War is underpinned by a rich resource base that supports the overall character of the text.
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The life story of Věra Skálová Selnerová
Šraier, Petr ; Mücke, Pavel (advisor) ; Krátká, Lenka (referee)
This dissertation describes the life story of Věra Skálová Selnerová, a Czech actress who was born in 1921 in Prague. She grew up in Ústí nad Labem but in 1993, she and her family had to flee back to Prague. There she commenced her career as an actress - she worked with Andula Sedláčková and later on with Vlasta Burian. She also starred in several movies (Advokát chudých, Muži nestárnou, etc.). After the war she suspended her acting career and married General Jaroslav Selner, who fought on the Western and the Eastern Front. After February 1948, she and her husband were persecuted and together they left Prague. She worked as a clerk and a teacher. In the sixties, they returned to Prague and she began to work for Pragokoncert, but she had to leave this job in 1968 because of her political beliefs. Her husband died in 1973. After 1989, they were both rehabilitated. This thesis uses oral-history interviews, archival materials, scholarly literature and memoirs. Keywords: Věra Skálová Selnerová, theater, film, Protectorate, communism, persecution, everyday life. Abstract This dissertation describes the life story of Věra Skálová Selnerová, a Czech actress who was born in 1921 in Prague. She grew up in Ústí nad Labem but in 1993, she and her family had to flee back to Prague. There she commenced her...
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Václav Majer: Politician, 1945-1948
Brož, Jan ; Mücke, Pavel (advisor) ; Vaňous, Jaroslav (referee)
This diploma thesis is devoted to Václav Majer (January 22, 1904 - January 25, 1972) and his public work, particularly in the period of the Third Republic of Czechoslovakia. Václav Majer was a social democratic politician and he was a leader of the right wing within the Czechoslovak Social Democracy. The main issue which was being discussed inside the Social Democratic Party at that time was the question of cooperation between Social Democrats and Communists. Majer was a main proponent of independent policy of the Social Democratic Party. Sometimes it is hard to analyze the meaning and the course of various political affairs without knowing their roots. In that case, it is necessary to study the background of these events which in many cases lies at the previous period. This is the reason why this very essay actually starts right after the Munich Agreement was negotiated and signed. This thesis informs about Majer's road to exile and his political activities during the World War II. The main interest of this thesis lies in the era of the Third Republic and informs about Majer and his policy during this very period.
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