Folktales, Legends, and Stories
Legends... the real-life people who touch our lives forever.
“... a great
Man who we call a genius because he could do so many different things so
well.”
Rev. Jozef Murgaš "Radio's Forgotten Genius" Memorial Room
Rev. Jozef Murgaš Room Dedication | |
Updates: Father Jozef Murgaš Memorial Room | |
First Transmission of Sound over Land |
2005 Exhibit's Slide Show |
Father's Life Slide Show |
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at King's College 2005 |
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Forgotten Genius DVD and Video |
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Plaque Dedicated to the Memory of |
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listing of various dates & place Father Murgaš's Exhibit was displayed |
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Dr. Thomas M. Check's presentation on Reverend Jozef Murgaš | |
Father Jozef Murgaš Scholarship |
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Father Murgaš Presentation to the Carpatho-Rusyn Heritage Society
Thomas Check presented a program of Father Murgaš to the Carpatho-Rusyn Heritage Society of Wayne NJ. His hour-long presentation included the DVD “Radio’s Forgotten Genius” and a Power Point review of Father’s life, preparation, education and training in philosophy, art and science in Europe during the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Tom explained the transition of his life from Europe to the United States of America and his important scientific discoveries that spring from his genius totaling 17 U.S. patents. His scientific discovery made possible Wireless Telegraphy, the transmission of the human voice over land a reality.
A presentation was also given at University of Pittsburgh.
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Eastern Europeans Exhibit at the Schuylkill River Festival
The 4th annual Schuylkill River Festival was held on October 9, 2010 in Pottstown. The Festival showcased various heritages including Eastern European exhibits; St. John's Byzantine Catholic Church, Holy Trinity Church, and Slovak Heritage Society of NEPA. The Eastern European exhibits featured pottery, crafts, dishes, linens, history, and food. The homemade nut roll and bread were delicious. We displayed our "Reverend Joseph Murgaš: Radio's Forgotten Genius" exhibit.
The weather was sunny and extremely windy; often the exhibits were affected by the wind. The wind didn't prevent a sizeable turnout of visitors. We were pleased that people showed an interest in Father Murgaš. Descendents of Slovak immigrants were able to learn a bit about their ancestors homeland. A map of Slovakia was displayed at the Holy Trinity's booth. Click here to see photos of the Eastern European exhibits.
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Father Murgaš Exhibit at Wyoming Seminary Lower School
The students at WSLS (grades pre-k to 8) were able to visit the exhibit about Father Josef Murgaš, which was displayed in their library from March 17 to 24, 2010. The students and the faculty found the exhibit very interesting; they learned about Father Murgaš many accomplishments.
A paper guide, with various facts, allowed everyone to read a description of the exhibit.
To learn more about Father Murgaš click - Real-Life Legend: Rev. Jozef Murgaš