Knygnešys Povilas Matulevičius: mitai ir tikrovė

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Sklaidos publikacijos / Dissemination publications
Document Type:
Žurnalų straipsniai / Journal articles
Language:
Lietuvių kalba / Lithuanian
Title:
Knygnešys Povilas Matulevičius: mitai ir tikrovė
Alternative Title:
Myths and truths about Povilas Matulevičius - a book smuggler (knygnešys)
Authors:
Birgelis, Sigitas
In the Journal:
Terra Jatwezenorum Jotvingių kraštas: jotvingių krašto istorijos paveldo metraštis, 2011, 3, 154-165, 471-472, 493-494
Subject Category:
LT
Kolektyvinė atmintis / Collective memory; Spauda / Press; 1795-1915. Lietuva Rusijos imperijos sudėtyje; 20 amžius; Lenkija (Poland); Lietuva (Lithuania); Rusija (Russia).
Summary / Abstract:

ENThere is a big erratic block near Punskas on the crossroad in Kreivėnai. It was placed there by the residents of the village to commemorate Povilas Matulevičius - a book smuggler from the Punskas region. There is also a stone cross near the Venslauskas family’s residence place which was built in 1956 and is called the Matulevičius’ Piramide. The author analyses the mysterious life and the activities of Povilas Matulevičius. He tries to determine which information is true and which is not. There are no doubts about Matulevičius’ activities in book smuggling as well as his masonry skills (the church stairs, holy water containers etc.). However, there are differences between local stories and facts. There are a lot of unanswered questions. The documents do not provide information about his birth date. There are not any notes about Povilas Matulevičius and his activities in Lithuanian Historiography. Vincas Markevičius, who was the most important book smuggler in the region, did not mention Povilas Matulevičius in his memoirs.

ISSN:
2080-7589
Subject:
Istorija / History
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2026-02-25 13:49:41
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