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Valentin Otamanovsky name has been undeservedly forgotten for many years. He was known in Ukraine above all as a public figure. Foreigner historiographers started to investigate his public activity and scientific heritage early then Soviet scientists.Peter Mirchuk and Roman Mlinovetsky were the first Ukrainian historiographers in the USA who analyzed Otamanovsky's biography, beliefs and aspirations, his scientific papers. Thanks to their research, the name of Valentine Otamanovsky entered the most famous emigrant encyclopaedia.The purpose of this study – a historical overview of P. Mirchuk and R. Mlinovetsky researches, which showed Valentin D. Otamanovsky political activity. We also studied the other Diaspora historians works, which were dialled with Otamanovsky investigation.The historiography of the problem is sparse. Since the time of Ukrainian independence the participants of Otamanovsky in the national liberation movement 1917-1918 has been completely studied. Ukrainian and foreign historians didn't pay attention to him as a scientist. Valentin Otamanovsky was a specialist in the Right Bank Ukrainian cities history during the Middle Ages. Also he was a famous researcher of medicine and pharmacy history and local historian. In addition, Valentin Otamanovsky was highly qualified bibliographer, a talented writer, translator, teacher, educator.Some information about Otamanovsky social life were written in encyclopaedic articles which were published during the years of Ukrainian independence. But the main characteristics of his scientific have remained unstudied.Zoryana Savchuk dedicated the complex investigation of Valentin Otamanovsky activity in her scientific dissertation work. A professor of Kharkiv National Medical University Igor Robak researched the last years of Valentin Otamanovsky's life, which were closely connected with the history medical education in Kharkiv.The foreign historians paid more attention to Valentin Otamanovsky activity as a member of «Brotherhood of the state independence» organization an The Central Rada (The Central Council). The role of Otamanovsky in the process of the Central Rada creation was complexly analyzed. According to Roman Mlinovetsky, Valentin D. Otamanovsky was the founder of the first Ukrainian government in the twentieth century.Petro Mirchuk thought that the main role in the Central Rada foundation was played by Kharkiv well known lawyer and revolutionary figure Mykola Mikhnovsky. But it should be noted that Roman Mlinovetsky allegations were more convincing because he was a contemporary of the events. This author was the first who investigated Valentine Otamanovsky activity as the member of the «Brotherhood of the state independence» organization.Particular attention in this paper was given to Igor Fediv allegations refutations. This author named himself the main author of the famous work «The Son of Ukraine». After the Second World War this book was reprinted in Germany with his corrections. But Igor Fediv composed the text, but he was not a writer. Subsequently the truth was restored when American publication «Ukrainian nationalist» reprinted the text without I. Fedivs remarks. Modern readers received opportunity to read the real book, which was written by Valentin D. Otamanovsky in 1919.Valentin Otamanovsky revolutionary activity is well investigated in foreign historiography. Many interesting and truthful facts of his biography were presented by his best friend and colleague Roman Mlinovetsky. But R. Mlinovetsky couldn't continue his researches when their life ways were parted. Thus, the scientific activity of Valentin Otamanovsky has not received adequate attention by the foreign historians and it needs the further research. ; Рассмотрены исторические работы представителей украинской диаспоры в Канаде и США, а именно, работы Р. Млиновецкого и П. Мирчука. Проанализированы те работы, в которых рассматривается деятельность В. Д. Отамановского – выдающегося участника украинского освободительного движения 1917-1918 гг. Отображены интересные факты деятельности будущего ученого и организатора науки, определена его роль в создании Украинской Центральной Рады. ; Розглянуто історичні розвідки представників української діаспори у Канаді та США, зокрема, праці Р. Млиновецького та П. Мірчука. Проаналізовані ті роботи, які стосуються діяльності В. Д. Отамановського – видатного учасника українських визвольних змагань 1917-1918 рр. Відтворені цікаві факти діяльності майбутнього вченого і організатора науки, зокрема визначена його роль у створенні Української Центральної Ради.