Oak from Caracui. Exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Academician Nicolae Corlăteanu
Tyragetia, serie nouă, vol. IX [XXIV], nr. 2, Istorie. Muzeologie Chișinău, 2015
Abstract
On 14 May 2015 at the National Museum of History of Moldova in the presence of an impressive number of scientists and people of culture there was opened the commemorative exhibition "Oak from Caracui" dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Academician Nicolae Corlăteanu, the founder of the Romanian linguistics in the Republic of Moldova and the renowned teacher, State Prize winner, Honored Scientist, holder of the Order of the Republic, author of more than 55 scientific papers and memories.
Most of the exhibits come from the Corlăteanu family archive. It is about 200 photographs, scientific papers, documents, awards, personal belongings, etc.
The exhibition is a chronicle of the life and works of the famous scientist, educator and cultural activist. It was conceived as homage to Academician N. Corlăteanu and is the first attempt to present his scientific and cultural heritage in an exhibition.
The National Museum of History of Moldova takes place among the most significant museum institutions of the Republic of Moldova, in terms of both its collection and scientific reputation.
