Abstract
This ressearch intends to investigate the condition that did possible the foundation of "D. Vital Centre" in 1921, as well as its political and cultural practicies between 1921 and 1945. The focal point of the ressearch will be Alceu Amoroso Lima, D. Vital Centre president for the years 1928 to 1945. His intense intelectual activity as well as his influence in the making of labour's legis…