Legal Status and Activities of Lviv Scientific Societies (in the Years 1900-1939)

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to acquaint the reader with the activity of scientific institutions present in Lviv in early 20th century. The Society for the Promotion of Polish Science came into being in 1900. Its objective was to promote science in its broad sense, both in academic circles and elsewhere. Scientific Society, which evolved from the former, had a similar profile. Undoubtedly, the activities of these institutions positively influenced numerous fields of science, not only in Lviv but also elsewhere in the country and beyond.