1 15 1 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d1c5d2a257f37f7db52ddd151f64c022.pdf 0b582e628976e0696d1bf0b1f68a61f3 PDF Text Text THE POLISH ROOM WILKES COLLEGE POLISH ROOM COMMITTEE EUGENE S. FARLEY LIBRARY SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET �Wyoming Historical and Geological Society 69 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET WILKES-BARRE, PA. LIFE Czittfiaate of dl/lzrnljvidiiji THE POLISH AMERICAN HISTORICAL COMMISSION ST. MARY’S COLLEGE ORCHARD LAKE, MICHIGAN Th}£fsl^certn Polish Room Commlttei^a member in good standing ACTIVE MEMBER V_2?_?^_,_?__92?_ni_ittee for Polish Room Director. Date Dues Paid- June 1.964 For year ending DSC • 1_9_62 LB I. Treasurer Theme of the Polish Room ZAKOPANE, a city in the Tatra Mts. in southern Poland Zakopane is a year-round resort,famous for mountain climbing in the sum­ mer and skiing in the winter. It offersxa variety of landscape spine treecovered mountains, steep cliffs, clear lakes, magnificent granite rocks, picturesque valleys and caves, wild rocky gorges, noisy waterfalls, flowery meadows, everlasting snow, and beauty everywhere. The area is a skier’s paradise, offering nearly 75 miles of ski trails, including ski runs totaling some 20 miles in length. It hosted the world championships of the International Skiing Ped. in 1929, 1939, and 1962. The houses of Zakopane are similar to Swiss chalets with their steep, sloping roofs and decorative carvings. Peasants houses,as well as villas, have a distinct style of carving Using local patterns,they repeat the same motifs in gateways gables, doors, and beams. It is a mecca for lovers of Podhale folk culture. Besides its distinctive music and dances, Zakopane is also noted as a center for lovely leather and wooden handicrafts of all kinds. The mountaineers or "Gorals" wear a most attractive costume, which consists of sleeveless sheepskin jackets, trousers of off-white, handwoven, woolen cloth embroidered in red and blue, and black hats with wide brims. Their hero is Janosik, a Polish RobinHood, whose great physical power, agility, and untamed-eagle-like beauty, have become legendary. ;;i ifai te ' ■ 'LL i 1. li/i/MI liiriliilWtli/ii.'l." WwwMtawl’i; 'Ev’Wiililliyiiil-ijii'iijiH L — }?iWi 'i ;(> �Presentation of an original poem by Alfred S. Groh was given by the author in special appreciation to Leigh Allen, for his untiring devotion of efforts and creative talents to the decor of the Wilkes Arts Center It read; 1941-1968 Until The Eugene Shedden Farley Library was completed in 1968, Kirby Hall (formerly the residence of the late Fred Morgan Kirby, co-founder of the F. W. Woolworth Company) served as the library. In 1947, there were but 6,000 volumes available to Wilkes students; at the time of the move, some 90,000 volumes were transferred from Kirby Hall to the new library, which can hold some 350,000 volumes. Periodicals number 850. andto the Parley Library"in Build me a house and let it stand, A house of virtue in the land. Build me a place and let it hold, The days of my life as they unfold. Let it keep from this time hence, Some images of magnificence. Let there be when we are gone, A source of strength to build upon. The Eugene Shedden Farley Library Formally Dedicated November First Nineteen Hundred Sixty-eight THE EUGENE SHEDDEN FARLEY LIBRARY "may all who study in these halls gain vision to inspire, conviction to sustain, and wisdom to guide �. : . .-j-C'.'C-.xxv The^special collection rooms are a distinctive attraction of the Eugene Shedden Farley Library. Wyoming THE ELEANOR COATES FARLEY ROOM Wilkes I I 2^0^ Named for the late wife of the Wilkes President, the Eleanor Coates Farley Room ! becomes a formal music drawing room and ; is highlighted with silver embossed wall­ paper with a handpainted Chinese floral motif. Its soft blues, beiges and silver are complemented by Georgian woodwork and an imported hook-styled rug, handmade in Puerto Rico. The piano, an antique, came from Weckesser Hall. The book collection reflects her interests — fine arts, music, poetry, human relations and her love of life. In effect, the room is Eleanor Farley. "My heart dances on the shimmering sea, The sun-flecked pathway from here to there. My feet skip over the sky to where The sky stoops low to the tremulous sea, And if you can't find me, it is there I will be, Where bright blue sky meets iridescent sea." Eleanor C. Farley From FAIR-LEA, a Book of Her Poems �THE ADMIRAL HAROLD R. STARK ROOM r Admiral Harold R. Stark, U.S.N. Retired, joined the Board of Trustees of the College following his return from Europe at the end of the Second World War. He served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees from June, 1960 until July, 1964 and under his dedicated leadership, the pace of development was accelerated. The floor is carpeted in Navy blue and gold; a gold eagle emblem and a border of one wide and three narrow stripes conveys Admiral Stark's military rank. Walnut paneled walls and leaded glass bookcases will hold his favorite books and mementos. The desk which he used while Chief of Naval Operations will enhance the graceful bay window area. Admiral Stark became Chief of Naval Operations in 1939 and became Commander of European Naval Forces in 1942. During World War II, he acted as liaison between Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. His service during the war years was rewarded by the Distinguished Service Medals of both the Army and the Navy. �•MIM FURNITURE Wyoming THE GILBERT S. 10 chairs Wilkes McClintock COffiffilttei ROOM Daf? Dues Paid_ ’ 1 • • Mrs. ’Jose] 2.. Irene Les5. Mrs.- Thom; 4. John Malii 5- Mrs,, .Zofi; 6. Dr. & Firs 7. Mr h.,Mary. 8. Mrs i-.'Mary.' 9. Mrs Vine 10.Mrs.' Jose Bookca.se — Fl; ART . Oil portrait Two sea seen Painting S Painting, of. Wood-cut pri' Black Madonn. Paintings ' an Zakopane:, oar Striped.;.k'ili 2 Goral- ’jack 1 child's..G6 2 Krakowiak Po I < «, 11 . P (BOOKS: The late Attorney Gilbert S. McClintock, who preceded Admiral Stark as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Wilkes College, lived his life in Wilkes-Barre, although his forebears settled in Northumberland County in 1795. He was a staunch friend and advisor of the College and was foremost among those of his era in civic work and leadership. Indeed, during the latter years of his life, his intimates referred to him as "Mr. Wilkes-Barre," and respected him as such. Throughout his life, he was prominently identified with commercial, financial, cultural and philanthropic enterprises. The bulk of his estate was bequeathed to Wilkes College, together with all prints, books, paintings and manuscripts regarding the history of Pennsylvania. Many of these have been placed in the McClintock Room of the library, located on the third floor, West. The room typifies that of a country gentleman. The rug is a modern German copy of an oriental rug. Ex Libri s by 2 boxes of b Song books-F Art Book Car Art Book ( a Let the Blac Palls - oymo Pan Tadeusz M. Gurie H. Sienkiewi .Under the Sh Journey Into Krakow - Zos •Tho Arts of Sienkiewicz Tribute to D �APPENDIX OF DONORS OR DONATIONS. •; * . \( not mentioned previously) FURNITURE., 10 chairs g ft 200 l. Mrs. -Joseph Lester . 2.,Irene Lester Stefanski * • . ’ 5. Mrs.- Thomas Butkiewicz • 4. John Malinows.ki 5. Mrs. .Zofia Malinowski 6. Dr. & Mrs. Albert Cooper, Colltte, & Albert,Jr 7. Mrh... Mary. Makowski ' ' :.’£‘ ’ ’ • ■ 8. Mrsi.^Mary.1-'Kot-Kocyan 9. Mrs., Vincent Znaniecki 10. Hrs. ^Jppejjh Skuzinski " ..-4 Bookcase - Mary Koons ART i ft Fl H ; Oil portrait of - .Boleslaw Chrobry by Dzierzkowski - Mr. &■ Mrs Joseph LesTci Two sea scenes - Halla Rushin. Painting. - S.-’Mizwa & .Dr. Mallek , .Barre Mrs.. Kocyan Painting of’a*street scene by I. Lorentowicz ive - Artis Mrs. Kocyan Wood-cut print of Chopin by S. Mrozewski Mrs. Kocyan Black Madonna -..n Dallas G Paintings■and drawings for annual KF Balls by Frances Kovaleski Richard Rutkowski L, :;.st Unknow Sophie Yurko Lee Peters S. Hellersperk ■ ikes - Bar r e H. Mosier A rtis Zakopane:, carved -palate - Sophie Yurkowski Striped...kilim;2 sets of .dolls - Mrs. Richard Stefanski 2 Goral- jackets - Mrs., Marion-. Colemap ■ 1 child' s . Gbral. jacket - Mrs. Celia Hickey 2 Krakowiak vests ;carved Zakopane plate;wycinanki - Jule Znaniecki carved cane (laska) Polish Ce/<2-H<a_ BOOKS: > ft ;i : of the Susq • from Nanti Artist - 18 Ex__Libris by Mrozewski (1000 copies) - S. Mizwa 2 boxes of books - Mr. & Mrs. Pucylowski < . * i ■ Song books-Frorn Tatras to Baltics - M. Abraham '59/ Art Book (artist Wyspianski) -Dr. Lydia Kopernik Art Book ( artist Malczewski) - Jule Znaniecki Let the Blackbird‘Sing;Panteon Polskj - KFoundation Palls - oymonolewicz Pan Tadeusz -Mrs,.Pietkiewicz M. Curie - Dr. C.C. Croblewski H. Sienkiewicz' JPotdp „y - Mrs. T. Schwartz .Under the Shadow of the Almighty - Sister M.Leonisse;Helen Zabiegalski Journey Into Another World - Arthur & Marion Coleman Krakow - Zosia Hellersperk M ■The Arts of Poland since. 1945 - Orchard Lake Sienkiewicz’s With Fire & Sword -1898; fhe trumpeter of Krakow -C. Sawitfq Tribute to Dr..Mizwa & Copernicus - Kosciuszko Foundation , s COLLEC t'.’s Prine ip inted in T. hing. ter Gap an ng s Treaty delphia, ] is John Hall -ondon 17' i - Philad 90. srles Cist *esi Scent s>f his fev I x came to t ; a royal Pat �Wyoming ’ .!l®s.brbre. pR'- ^ndsy' APR'L5St iwnrbiFMrYFMT wn vpr.rhrrp ph., rttndhy. . hpptt iPESDEN' likes C siEfflitra re Dues Paid- lersperk of Shavertown Contributes. siye Bench for. Wilkes College Polish Room^K’ 13 ■ ii^h'ghboni and friends of Stefan Hellersperk, Shavertown, who hal ;P7^>nmed c. multi tudo of services for the entire Back Mountain ’Ivigion, fegion,' were among the firstrtiiWncv+a/l to learn of the project he started back i fol^t'u'lV.'^nvKAV nrtd •vtnh.i/v'k r\-f / ;Ja>November and which culminated with the addition of thi« ’, .?J<dp»j<<und bench of hts craftsmanship to the Polish Room at Wilke*. SlW i\W H I1 ha o: jj ■■ Room ut Wilkes College h>s been SsSaHcetl . e beautiful pieces, constructed and carved iiV-'/’■ . •.-rsperk of Dallas Township. The table and .• been added to another table and six other pl constructed by Hellersperk and are. the gil tie Women's Committee for a Polish Room; Hr i. iwo-lnch birch from which to carve ills fhx all with a natural, highly polished finish i'LFASEPRLN Heileroperk explains that he made a number of adaptations to ths orl< .-a! blueprints of the big bench and adds that his work 1* tailar original plan. His carv-,, follow* u. more flowing ; j., Construction, is of heavy ,.r: parking, nearty three lT& rnches thick at id the lumber was Plans — !brOU|f?.t here Irptn New York C. ha i »-e> —■ I 7^ ■ Slate. One gets the feeling of ’Viewing a cathedral piece when 7 77. 7bfienoA I looking at the seven-foot long fiewkccise. - / /. oo. tro 'bench which also Is quite com|modlous in width. Hellersperk |says that the construction and carving are of no particular pe­ 3 zf-t), o~o riod but do represent about every period in Polish history. It's an­ - $ JO. O~Z) other example of, tradition steeped irt tlkS -'-pouragff/.pr freedom-loving Vatu.^ ion ’*1 - v'er BO J AC r I RAPIDS �3,1937 - rr' 2,195- - Wyomina Hi Dec.1,19’5-3 - ^eFov. ?,19E9- 7r« Cct. 9,1951 - Li -F" LADER i SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2002 s»e Oves Paid. fl SCHUBERT'S SERENADE from Dumas. With You in Spanish Eyes; Medley: Guantanamera. Quando Quanuu. Watermelon Man; Medley: Lahaina Luna, Adventures In Paradise. A Song Of Old Hawaii: Medley Sweet Caroline. Bad. Bad Lerov Brown. Love Boat Theme. Maiden s Prayer. Medley. My Sweet Gypsy Ruse. Tie A Yellow Ribbon; Stranger On The Shore; La Bamba; This Is The LasrTime HI Cry C>erYou;*Se Fue,’ Schi^rert's Serenade •i' Yc-rgia Brown, Darktown Strutters' . B:,und rne Reef, Song Of The Islands, ■ a.sette '.1004-0 $10 CD(1004-CD) $13 Cassette (1007-C) $10 ' CD(1007-CD)SI 3 CUT HERE ■ J -\SE PRINT SHIPPING & HANDLING State Zip For Orders Totaling $15.99 or under $16.00 to $30.99 $31.00 to $40.99 $41.00 to $50.99 $51.00 to $75.99 $76.00 to $100.99 $101.00 to $150.00 ADD $2.95 $3.95 $4.95 $5.95 ’■ $7.50 $8.25 $11.00 Please allow 4 - 6 weeks lor delivery ’ -Lie ( May 19,1953 June 8,1953 - G; Nov. 6,1953 - Ci Feb. 7,1954 - F Mar. 27,1955Oct.22, 1955 Nov.13,1955 - A Dec. 3,1955 -"J May 17,1956 - " July ,1956 Oct.27,1956 - E May 1957 - 1 Ccjr. 31,1957 - 3 Arril 26,1953-3 1959 - I Aug.4-9,1959- -■ Jan.17,I960 Feb.2Ot19cO Sept, i960 Cct. i960 Cct. 7,1961 Oct. 16,1961-•cv. 1961 May 2, 1962 Feb. 28,1965Sept. 1963 Apr. 1964 - Cct. 5,1964 Nov.4, 1964 1965 Feb Anril 1965 Nev. 1,1965 Nov .29,1965 “ - Ear.27,1966Cct. 3,1966 Dec. 10,19cbApr.7, 1963 Feb.15,1975 Feb.13,1975 Mar.31,1975 Aug. 15, 1973 CCt.7,1975 - �Coniine mt LADER 1 SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2002 not noiv look back on the success which is their achievement. * cn </) ui. to ll .O'. Ac ■ ’i al w p Kir, ’ Street Donald , as in St .ck,M :b e by . b 'dona'’ v .. < ■J f /'• Ik’ "V« IX * ♦ Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent C. McIntosh, President of Barnard College, New York; Harry D. Gideonse. President of Brooklyn College; R H Heindel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., President of Fordham University. New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley. Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American International College. Springfield, Mass.; Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J Theobald, President ot Queens Col­ lege, Flushing. N. Y.; Margaret Clapp, President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S. Muski? with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken for his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. i As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — EdJ Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary’ of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club; Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken > of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. 1 1 i, b tl nw I* tii foi th; Jos Va: me larg p.&xn Amo tribe Natk nine the ? Dr. even �not now look back on the. success which is their achievement. * * t Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent C. McIntosh, President of Barnard College. New York; Harry D. Gideonse President of Brooklyn College; R. H. Heindel. Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev Laurence J. McGinley. S. J., President of Fordham University, New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines. Presi­ dent of American International College. Springfield. Mass.; Harold W. Dodds. President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J Theobald. President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp. President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S Muskie with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken "for his many years oj service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. < As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.» Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain Dr Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. �not now look back on the success which is their achievement. tW ifff9 ' nil / ? 6# )<&& co H <f) a (f) if) Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent C. McIntosh, President of Barnard College. New York; Harry D. Gideonse. President of Brooklyn College; R H. Helndel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., President of Fordham University. New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley. Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines Presi­ dent of American Internationa! College, Springfield, Mass.; Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp. President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram frcm Governor Edmund S. Muskie with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken for his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. <As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.» Miss Iza Mikuszewska. Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain <Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion. our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. i t i i 13 b :.l m W’t he pc tir foi Jos Vai &~ll-. Hot) " that larg* 1767 ’ / nam yu Amo tribu N i: nine the I Dr. even �Commemtary arcs • s.;7.Snanisc Con.^..Glowacki,-: ■?res .7 .Ina .ecki V.inaniecl— Aecxtal-Luz .Co .’..ar Fin.Bond C .ano Recital- attendance 1400 19:57 o-xsr el _reia Ziov Chouin ao: 100 -1000 .^it Sch.winn^-Slack) nd now look back on the .success which is their achievement. ♦ (f) (L{^ AT<^7- J-:';.,.. :-/2 . a a,. Abodes- ^ter e-cv-iA 3obol-Ferf Cc 10,19c^' 7, 1968 1972 .18,1975 Au-. 15, ■ Oct .7,l>-7: Phoaas Michalak,violinists Millen. Concert,Carnegie Hs .Andrzej lachleda, tenor - C< liter for the s by Mrs rresentation of Illa’s won: 'Treadv/ Copernicus Anniv. Dinner a ’’Copernicus” ,a talk by Fro Bus trip to n.I. - MF Borne ■hosted Bolish Craft ixhibi from omitnoni riolin Concert-1 eter Siaae^l- kos-pianc,at 190 ♦ ♦ ’ Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent C. McIntosh. President of Barnard College, New York; Harry D. Gideonse. President of Brooklyn College; R H Heindel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York, Rev. Laurence J McGinley, S. J.. President of Fordham University, New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American Internationa'. College, Springfield. Muss.: Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y,; Margaret Clapp. President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S. Muskie with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken for his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. (As most of our readers undoubtedly know. Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.» Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club; Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain (Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. �GLowac acs alle ren Lecture 5,1951 “ F.oy Batoncy Concert(lst Ouir. rxano attendance • Chopin Sch.winner-Black) ron 100 1000. 32.05- 215.^ 118.8 ’ -Lecture by Edmund Zawacki £.50 19,1953 - Fashion Clinic by Melania Hellersperk Ch. Jule Grove Theater,Kuangola-"I Am A Camera1 20.8 6.34 Cooking Deconst. , J,C.Cafeteria 220. ov 6,1953 ■ 100. ’eb 7,1954 ■ Felix Labunski, composer 258.80 Felicia Vlodek,Col.Sop. - Jule 2.,ch. 500 27,1955 Cct.22, 1955 - "The Forefathers" by Mickiewicz An Evening of Miekiewicz by Alexander - 171.2 "Jaselka"'iativity Play-tr.by V.Piszczekjdir.by Karie Dec. 3,1955 - 5^9-5 History" - Gym - Melania & Jule Znu^tt/ah May 17,1956 ■ Iren T.C,C.Pavilion - Ch. Viola Schwartz July ,1956 - Sumner Dance ryo.V.C,C.~ Ch. Helen Cooper Oct.27,1956 - Bal Masque 1957 - Dan Pollock-piano concert at the. Gym Cc£.31,1957 - Irene Lorentowicz,artist - Csterhout- Ch. Vic Work L Jule Zi ■1,000 April 26,1953-Iurek Lazowski’s Ballet"Ban Twardov/ski"-Irem-Ch.Jule 2.-244 1959 - Dedication 1 unveiling of Plaque Aug.4-9,1959- A.C.P.C.C. Convention -Kell 'J.,Jule Z.,« Mildred;5th-2ecepticn at McClintock Hall; 7th- Mrs. Eleanor Farley-Moods of Chopin"; 8th- Dinner Dance at Sterling. Jule Bus Trip to Phil., Academy of Music-"Slas: Lecture by Mrs. Coleman- Pol. ?.ooEi,Parri .tr. Feted "kiss Poland",K.Kalinowski,Col.U.E Paderewski Memorial Program -Mrs. •?’. koodruff Irem-"Kaziowsze" - Heception-JulerZi Zt Mildred Adam Kapuscinski -concert pianist-Gym- Ch.-Lorraine D''4.p.uvr^t:i Cct. 18,19c: S.Mrozev/ski’s 10 day Exhibit of woodcuts £t paintings-Jule 1 Vic,Vert :;Cv. 1961 Intern. Fashion Show-authentic costumes (1 Card rarty) May 2, 1962 Poznan Choir -Item ;2eception -Jule 8c Melania He Prosper;? 7eb. 28,196: Fezed Col. Alice Gritsavage ,Foothills Manor,Shickshinny-Jule Z-nn-i-ez. Sept. 1963 Hosted Farm Touth Exchange delegates to Poland -1 week Anr. 1964 Paul Gorka’s Art Exhibit ac the Polish Pm.,Parrish -all ;fay 17, 196' .1 of Leaves"-Gym-Ethnic tables; Jule and Melania -405»75"370 Cct. 5,1964 of K.F. Trip to -oland-at Jyo.V.C.C, - Kell W. & Mary G. lides Lev.4, 1964 of their 6 months in Poland-Sandra Virtue, a F.Z.B.stud. ? eb. 4 I.F.T.E. students going to Poland -1 week here Hosted April 196 Stefan Hero, violinist-Center for the I erf. *‘rts -Jule Zt coffee ias Party-honored Mrs. L-ocyan-Pres.15 yrs.-4pc.s iov*29,19b5 terlin service - Jule, Kell, Zc Vi "The MasSc of ■arriors"- »‘-arta K.Rhodes- Sterling Thomas Michalak,violinist 1 Debbie Sobol-Perf. Arts Center Cc Killen. Concert,Carnegie Hall:Stokowski,A.Panufnik*s Sacr Sinfon Center for the Perf. Arts^!968't’a'rley Andrzej Bachleda,tenor .nr. 7, 1968 Coleman -Dr. -arley,Dr. i.oc by Presentation of Illa’s wo ay 1972 with Pol. L'nion read' Copernicus Anniv. Dinner eb.18,1973 '.'.alter Placek of .. ae tne lx ora: "Copernicus",a talk by Hr eb.13,1975 .see- tier.. Bus trip to K.x. - 21F Home Musicale-Peter *-aas Hecention -Hosted Polish Craft zxhibi from Snithonian-and Au-. 15, 1' kos-pianc,at C.I.A. Violin Concert-Jeter Haas^lCct.7,1973 Jan.17,1?6O Feb.20,i960 Sept, i960 Cct, i960 - not note look back on the success which is their achievement. Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent ____ C. McIntosh. rnaioeni President or of Barnard College, New York: Harry Harry D D. Gideonse, Gideonse, President of Brooklyn College. R H Heindel, Dean of C!n11otra nf “d Sciences. University of Bu7of t.h« theJDollege of Arts ,~ and falo; Buell G. Gallagher, Presideent of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J.. President of Fordham University. New York’ Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount. Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American International College, SpringfieldMass.: Harold W. Dodds. President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp. President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram frem Governor Edmund S. Muski? with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken ior his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. 1 As most of our readers undoubtedly know. Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.) Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent th? following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain (Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P M 1 t t 1 1. 0 U ER w< b< UG tfc fOl tht Jos Vai mei inst ter; cn thai larg< ram AU'.O tribu Natx nine the » Dr even �Commemtary 1974 ov.17,1974 L975 Themeeb.6,1975- ecepticn following rnxlharnonic veneery;v«. Bertha F-l/s.Is­ ernons t rat ion of Pisanki 'ey 3. iurkov;s«i- and r.rs. Lalonick FTA,Fly.visited Fol. Rm.-lecture by i<ary Glowacki Bus Trip to Phil.-toured hist.hemes in Germantown & Fair«c 1st. Sec Museum- Pulaski statue in the courtyard oun- rin to Latin.Casino,Cherry —ill,N.J.-Liberace ’ine Arts Fiesta- displayed 2 booths-wycinanki & pisanki "An Afternoon in the Tatras"-N.H.S.; Reception- Colonial Inn- Reception at KF Some. (410+5=15) Philharmonic with T.pjichalakf-deception, Tibi,Ch. eb.S,1975 - ^•us to Franklin Inst.,Phil.-to see Fol. Gov. Exhibit eb.16,1975 • Kujawiaki from Alliance -FAC -.at N.H.S. ar. 1,1975- W.V,W. students of American Cult.Class at Fol. Rm.-V.Nork & ^-.Glowacki Welcomed 10 Fol.Jr, Champions Wrestlers -gave each 35,bought their lunch,took them shopping-fruit; theater tickets-"Sting",;they won! Apr.29,1975 Ch. 16 Frog.Dir.,Ed Martel, taped Mary G, in Fol. Rm. Lay 6,1975 - Taped S.Iurkowski making pisanki at her home. lisanki by S. lurkowski lay 12,1975 • Fine Arts Fiesta - Public Sq.;demonstration o •lay 16,1975- - Cur Trip to Poland via Czech Airlines ay22-June 2 C^elocallstudenisr.off to S&Emer Sessions in Poland ^-•^.1975- Teachers in the 3 wk. Ethnic Heritage Studies Inst.under Dr. Clem uly 28,1975 not now look back on the success which is their achievement. Ch. Cele Sawicki ________ A Salute to Polish Women" Al?"7~4r. IcrsrC E>r<oc , ra _ Bus Trip to N.I.-Dan Pollock’s All-Chopin Concert at Alice Tully ^al Valletta, at Fol. Rm. -with Jule, Vic Nork, and Bertha,lectures. Bishop Hoban students,with teacher G.Zionkowski,and Rev. J.McCaghan u O.' a e 6,1975 Hell Q‘ tin -‘sed v '*■ ill at Fol. Rm. - Jule & Bertha Hist. Soc. trip to N.I.-Terrytown-Sleepy Hollow-VanCortland. 11,1975- Paul Checinski’s Piano Concert at N.H.S.- FAC 474. 12,1975- -Bus Trip to Scranton- Bobby Vinton Cct.2J1,1975 - Lecture by Stan Cuba on Pulaski at W.C. ;reception at Sterling I.ov .11,1975 - Holiday Fair at Ccurthouse-Christmas tree;red roses on table. Dec.5-7,1975-Chorus sangat Koledy Market TWCA- with Vicki Schwartz ,Nini, 3c Jube (Stacia,C Dec. 6-4 P.M. Flea Nov.30,1975 - live on TV-'WVIA-"Carol’§'*Frog.- our Chorus taped! Dec.22,1975 r97o-~Theme-”"?oles1 Contributions to America" ran.20,1976 - Slide/lecture on Poland by d”ule at ?i Beta Gamma ,1976 - Philharmonic ConcertReception - Bertha & Mildred 10,1976 -Two Original -^eadings-Hosciuszko 1 Pulaski',nose. C: Jefferson'by Lorraine. D 6 - Slide/lecture on Poland at Holy Family Church by Jule Znwwcfe 976-WYCINANKI CCNTEST-Luz.Co.School Dist.children ,5th gr.-othgr.;93 Wycinanki bocks distributed;31 awards out of 750 entrees;.? 10 L45 priit’5^ - Slide/lecturefef Early Polish Settlersin the valley-1 their contribut3^*5 by Jule; slides made from old prints; 34 copies sent to KF-4o5O value - Pisanki classes started at rolish L’nion by Sophie lurkowski larch .19 /o *— Organized the Jr. ^osciuszko Association - Bernard -vanofski,L .y 2,1976- KF’s 50th Anniversary; 14 attended 1’.7.Ball i--a;1 - Bus Trip to Phil. ;3ICENTEN2’IAL Tour -Hose, home,etc. 'laye4. /976- Fine Atrs Fiesta-Fisanki 1 .iycinanki Booths;Wycin.winners*cl: 1-2.? - Attended Perspektywa,Everhart Museum, Scranton 27, 1976-Attended Ferspektywa,Fenn Museum,Harrisburg;arranged for delivery tovV.C ,1976 - 4 area adults off to rLF Summer Sessions in Poland-Bertha 1- Bernie 1,1976- Premiere of Perspektywa Display(52 panels-4’x3‘)at Conyngham;2eceutiori 9-12,1976- Folk F'estival-Zakopane/iheme;vzyc. on burlap 26,1976- Slide/lecture of ^arly *oles -rr.Kosc. Ass. Tour of St. Stanislaus Medical Center tended Pres.2.Capin’s Inauguration at >. Cvooe sume of 6 wk.KF Summer Course on Roland CV .15 Fair- Christmas tree; children1 s-v/rapp S I £ I i Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from:: JMillicent _____ C. .McIntosh, President of Barnard College, New XT™ York; Yc.L; Harry D. Gideonse, President of Brooklyn College; R. H. Heindel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., President of Fordham University, New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American International College, Springfield, Mass.; Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp, President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S. Muskie with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken 'for his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. (As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.) Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain (Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. t t 1 11 b ti m W( be po tir for thf Jos Vai mei inst bers thai largi nine the J Dr. even �Commemtary T. - Dottie,, 1- Mildred Je. ■»* affle-afghan donated by Caro =rs from Tunkhan.i Lontrcse ork,B.Pagoda,J.Bnaniecki; Re at ‘.0. -same ;nae ne at Czestochowa Ben ic _I ns t it _. Prog. f o r 29 edit course-lectures i4 c Inst. Pro ~.-49.._teac awiakx at ■‘■••ri.o.nch;Tour;Peddler s 1977- Bus trip to Czestochowa;Mas tland Home 1977 - Tour of Historical Museum & June 5-19,1977- Tour of Poland June - 1977 - Perspectives Conference,has Folk Fest ival-Krakow.. Sjj .-3__ Kawiamia; "Chorus entertained with Folk Songs Slides of Poland - H. Crmanowski Get,1977- Szymanowski-by Bertha Dot. 1977 Holiday Fair- Christmas P’ree; Table display-Dr.x-ouernik;Chorus-Sun. Dec.2-^,197' t- (3-z^-S. — 1978 Philharm decMedia eption by Diane Gayeski,U.of Md. -at Stark Ball Feb.17,1978 Lecture onic on News ?eb.l971978 Sponsored Polish Touth Conf.with Polish Union;panel discussion;dis­ A-or.9,1978 plays; lecture by Rev. Chrobob;lower level of Farley -Gibrary Lecture/slides of Fol -Culture A Zarly Fol ish-Se-t-tlers-at the Histori 3ocT- M.Glowacki,Jule iloroski,& J.Znaniecki; Refreshments by them al Participated in the 200th Annjy. of_ .<iyp.....Na£sacr.e-vzreath laid by Helen Gasowski Sept.10 - Chorus sang at Pi Beta Gamma’ J.Bros 3 attended i<F Summer Session in Poland:H.Zaleski,J.Drap dis1978 i- Folk Festival- "The, Polish American Z:cper±ence"-lc54. 1#-1 play of documents and photos;Kawiarnia;Chorus sang on F 3 off to Poland -Bertha,Stacia,& Clemy Sl^sk. performance at Irem; cooperated in promoting both Rzeszow & Sla - Hpl-iday Fair-Christmas; table display by Dr. nopernilc-hand-crafted ov.1,197' ec.8-10, Nativity scene figures i- small tree-ornaments of eggs;Chorus-Sun. 1. A non-credit continuing ed.course 'wo Pol. Cultural Exper.at .11. c. ept.of Lang, I Lit.-cn 10 Tuesdays ii ol. Cjviliz. & Cult .-with '■ • • et.faculty member. ^member of our com ;he Pol. Pm.-by kiss C»Tyburs.<i -/■ ?/.C.Drama students at CPA; Opening ! - Tvtcj one-act plays by. krozek Night- reception caption bl4 nd pi.qni.st from Marsaw at 1,1979-Concert-Edwirt_Ksiia. karskx uule at the Sterling- J Film"A Tour of_pQland”from Al Serzan, by i-. Heiss rxl 1/1 < Perspectives Media Conference - 2 delegates-Berth ne 9,1979 I-.atusz Dancers-Irem'I-h,, 1 , ,n season depleted , . . reasants"-4_yolunes-eac Zolk-Fes.tival; theme "The lay ~^"background; Eavfinr nia; Chorus—sun. in appropriate table dis; tients . c t .3t ans^LacLical_ Cent er-Cho.rus_. 1979 .ng the 2( Prepared material for w: Fulaski’s death- in the Boston c 10 r e the Sterling-dollsDottie Straw Craft Workshop at 197 .rvard -lecture aAnthropologist Peter Fugue •979 Polish Pm.; reception lour of Barbara’s Floral Shop - Christmas Shop Chorus_sang at PAC '.igilia Dinnerat St.Joseph's,Hudson • Fair; Christmas tre.e; table by Bala; Chorus- Sun. sang Kolendy for patients at Sei.Stans. Medical Center not now look back achievement. success which is their Letters and telegrams received from Millicent in similar vein have been C. McIntosh, President of Barnard College, New ___ York . Harry D. Gideonse, President of Brooklyn — College ,L ---- R. H. Heindel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., President of Fordham University, New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American International College, Springfield, Mass.; Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp, President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S. Muskie with the following message; My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken "for his many years- of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. (As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.) Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain (Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. 1 ) t t 1 ii bi ti m W( be po tir for ths Jos Vai mei inst bers ttax larg< nam nine the : Dr even �Commemtary A-r- hw^.- >ansxi,new president, fab , — 4 ^^ -'x vouaxvxjuew [J£et>xacuu , - -----------------------------. . . 7he - honored the Hostages in Iran with wit a colorful window oi Fowler, Dick,and walker's bbore. r*- T ,l , . ’ n , ar.+-a .-..osted a .reception for tne N.L.Pa. Symphony unnsr -.nichalak aau ^uesuS following one web.performance. - Sorin; Card Part ired J.^nauiecki,past ires - 3d''c:ri -Luaiv. Oelo omed ;.uests-Ann in hospital. i.elania H.main speaker. service received by Jule. fcheir holiday xtecipes ie story of the Valley Toles o Joe. .'s Cookbook. • Loaned e items to Hist.ooc. for their exhibit1“To Week a hew Life": not now look back on the success which is their achievement. The inmiyratitHX in Luz.Co.-1^70-1920.- and the Folk Art Lxhibit"I-iade wit.ii Love". $300 to .0. Bldg. Fund - Ann resigned as Pres. -wo— July Pd-Sordoni Art Gallery—Polish Cultural Expo:jy?.Kopernik,Ch. -Troj-ek Dance Circle from from Balt.,Ed. perf.at OEA -Two xolish films: “Ashes & Diamonds"; "Knife in .vater" - Chopin Concert- Lisa Robak pr Ttes, -ouiiimer Garden Party at Loretta ' s ;Hala„t___ -Theme of our Folk Festival Booth at Kingston Armory:"rolish Composers & Folk 1 .usic"-Ohopin,Paderewski,Loniuszko,Szymanowski;their portraits on back wall;a spinet,music stand,violin,records,song books,music sheets. On small tables:samovar,wine sets,crystal vases,dolls,etc. Eawiarnia-Polish food; On Sun. Chorus san;; Polish Folk Songs. - Slides d Display of aula's 3rd Visit to ioland. ;200 to Shrine,Czest - Slides of Comm.'s Activities from i960 to I960 jT^Scholarships to U. “ Lecture by Julian Kulski,autnor of "Dying be Live" at CPA;Reception. - Our Polish Christmas tree at 6th consecutive holiday Jair at Court­ house.On Jun.,Chorus sang Koledy. j?200 to Poland-medicine & food - KF Ball-Loretta ./ilski,Ch.;proceeds-.,'1600.Pres.Capin presented Comm. with a plaque in recognition of our cultural^ ed.programs and serces to the College and Community the past pO yrs ♦ >$200-Pope' s Guest House,Italy 1961 April 5 arty 3 screens,9 projectors-1,000 yrs.of culture & histo blish Pnoenix" presented at CP.n-afternoon performance,J.A.Ch 19' Blossom Festival: loaned Hist. j>oc. bridal portraits d Lay 1-3' albums for their "Something 01J,Somethin; New" exhibition,also an old crocheted wedding doily. - .rts Fiesta:guided tours of Polish Room io sp A_ay 3 — Chorus sang Gun. r,ass au . 6tans 1 -ed. 0 errber “ ” 17- 0’iorus sang Polish Folk -3 Lake ;iaria Benedycinski,Uh. Aur._2- Gar.en -arty at Feddock's,Harvey Oct.21-23- Theme of' our Folk Festival Booth at Hngs ton Armory:"Arts & Graf of the Tatras";Background-diorama of 3 mt.pe aks by Rosemary Luksha, Loon with Twardowski and stars on right sidef;standup figure of Janosik; left wall-display of large,carved plates-rand canes(ciupagas). -^Polish jq-j at the Y";Polish lunch planned by Loretta wilski followe NOV ijy ao slide-lecture citlfi-lfffilmre and disnlay display by Jule, Jule including the part played the YECA in .1 ..II . by holiday Fair at the Courthouse-Ohristnias tree| Chorus on bun. )qc . - > at the St.Stans ked.;and at Little Flower Nursing Home Chorus ^c"'l Beta Ga mm a; Dec.20 Dec.13>1300; Dr. Juszczal E.V Ball ,'A'jC ? 1 V I u fl b fl ■ i Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent C. McIntosh, President of Barnard College, New York; Harry D. Gideonse, President of Brooklyn College; R. H. Heindel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., President of Fordham University, New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American International College, Springfield, Mass.; Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp, President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S. Muskie with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken "for his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. (As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.) Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain (Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. 1 1 t k I ii b< tl m W( be po tir for the Jos Vai mei inst bers �Commemtary olis a i<ooiii Ac ^ivi^ 1-33 11 sh. I-hoenix a-t th® CPA,Wilkes Golles; -,'V xv' eY?nln?- P^owin^;reception;Proceeds of 1J75O to Pola wa0aoxic nBiiar 'services "Ox 0,Luzerne; report on Phoenix;hale R.reburn S,Pagoda;$900 profit .for H.C. Scholars jjtlu.;? at Lucyla Davis‘ ,Harvey‘ s Lake' L*<soc »_<uction— purebased. Krakow wedding Kiliin-$225",,( J™*Lose *an Day at doscov*s 6tore,nilkes-Darro- very elegant display larg® araa— of articles owned by Melania tiellersperk L rt/^ssay Contest-Luz.G. ochoolGtudeats,gr.6 through college -i-b-Otaei“Aujf xole or Pol-Am who has contributed to the American via of i*ifsu(or event) Curie,Kopernik,Jamestown,Pulaski,etc, Judged by ^*0.Art Dept.- 20 awards Jet♦21—24— irolk festival Booth-11 Polish Artists and Paintings: 30 orig­ inals and prints,3 watercolors by Lee Peters;Sketching by Dorsey Koeyan and Rosemary Luksha*Corn#-Malania d.,Jule ,B*Pagoda,Mari Kocyau,Halen Loughlin IloVw- Dinner meeting at Hotel Sterling;i<ary Koons died :iov.28—Chorus sang at PAG* s Vigilia; Dec*5*at Holy Trinity Gath*V., Dec.- 6te at Pol. Rm. Christmas Party, 12th at St. Stans Hed.Center, at Little Flows rl4 th at Pi Beta Gamma Dec. 26- £F Ball- Lucyle Davis,Gh.;Gold, balloons;celebrated w»C<£s 50ta Annivjcarved plates to Pres. Capin & John Chwalek and a plaque to the collage L 1983 Feb. 8-Westmoreland Club Dinner Mtg., Reading by Jnle noroski-’Tapestries from the Polish Pavilion’, 1938 NY World's £air Exhibit, now at Le Moyne College NY. Mar. 8-Four scholarships awarded at 8500.00 each. Apr.12-Talk given by Pres H. Ruchin on ’Australia’; Apr.2L-Card Party, Christine Wydick, Ch. J. Znaniecki presented Slides of Poland, May 10-Nuangola Inn Dinner Mtg T 17 ---polishCrafts Display by H. Loughlin, M Weiss,;C. Kovalich and J • Znaniecki. July 31-Gerden Party at J. Noroski - 5110 Profit. Aug. 6-Pocono Playhouse, "Tey're Playing Our Song". Sept. -wyo. Vail. Ctry. Club Dinner Mtg., Reading by J. Noroski on 300th Ann. of Sobiesk±;s Victory at Vienna in 1683". Oct.11-"Polish Day at Boscov's. Two-case display by H. Rushin including china, silver, crystal, wooden articles, dills, nutria fur jacket and Polish paintings. $60.00 Profit. Assisting were M. Benedykcinski, M. Kocyan, J. Znaniecki, H. Reese, Z. Horbacezewski. Wycinanki demonstration by H. Z. Grebski. 0ct.20-24-Eighth Folk Fest, at Kingston Armory. Theme "Folk Dances". Eight reproductions of Z. Stryjenska's paintings of Poland’s Regional Dances. ^8fe^8s4oIinS!!"BlAcf8Fdof£?S covered tables display. Profit $400.00/ Nov. 8-The Station Dinner Mtg. Wilkes Coll. Woodwind Ensemble performed. Carved wooden boxes from Poland were presented to each. Four scholarship recipi ents were: Mary Ann Figler, Larksville;Kay Kon, Larksville;Lorraine > ungvarski, Wilkes-Barre;Marionetta Perioski Hazleton. Dec.2,3,4-Luz. Cty. Courthouse Holiday Fair. Tree donated by Dr. Rushin, set up and trimmed by J. Znaniecki, M. Haydock, a. Conser, and Mary Bunsick Taken down by K. and D. Kon, J. Z. and J. DeMira, and M. Kocyan. Dec • 5-Genetti’s CastleFondo Christmas Party. Kolendy by Chorus. Reading by J. not now look back on the success which is their achievement. ♦ I ♦ » • Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent C. McIntosh, President of Barnard College, New York; Harry D. Gideonse, President of Brooklyn College; R. H. Heindel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., President of Fordham University, New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American International College, Springfield, Mass.; Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp, President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S. Muskie with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken for his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. (As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.) Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain (Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. 1 1 t t I 11 b ti m w< be po tir for ths Jos Vai mei bers on thai �Commemtary Novoski on "A Polish Christman". Dec. - Chorus Programs included: Pol. Amer, congress, St. Stan’s Med. Ctr., Little Flower Manor, and Pi Beta Gamma. Dec.30-K.F. Ball. H. Loughlin, ch.Scholarship proceeds $1500.00. Co-Ch. Laney Kelley. Honored guests Dr. and Mrs. A. Juszczak. Flowers presented to Mrs J. Grosek on 90th Birthday. Mrs. not now look hack on the success which is their achievement. * ♦ ♦ ■ Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent C. McIntosh, President of Barnard College, New York; Harry D. Gideonse, President of Brooklyn College; R. H. Heindel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., President of Fordham University, New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American International College, Springfield, Mass.; Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp, President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S. Muskie with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken for his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. (As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.) Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain (Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. �Gommemtary Iren 1958 - Irem .9 1941 - Irem 1949 A Hight in Old -----The Dreams of Kosciuszko" - K.F. - Pres.V.2. Polish Ballet - Felix Sadowski; Ch. V.Z, Witold Malcu2ynski -All, Chopin Piano Recital Exn. Si 108. 100. 52.05 35.89 Profit $ 200.46 : 1000. 215.45 .118.86 79.40 20.83 220. 125.59 500. C. Polish Room Con. _Programs: Oct. ty Concert Mrs. A.(1st Coleman Nov. 9, 5, 1951 1951 -- Lecture Roy Eaton K.F.Chopiny Sch. winner) Oct. 15, 1952 - Lecture ty Edmund ZawacEi <? iky 19 1955 - Fashion Clinic - Melania Hellersperk June 8, 1955 - Grove Theatre,Nuangola”I Am a Camera"-<h. J.Z. 6.34 100. Near.6, 1955 - Cooking Dem. -W.C. cafet., 0 258.80 Feb. 7, 1954 - Felix Labunski, composer 27. 1955 - Felicia Vlodek,Col.Sop. - Jule Z. ,ch. Forefathers ty Mickiewic: ider Janta - P.A.C )ct. 22, 1955 The An Evening of Micki?’ tr;’ ty . Oov. 15, 1955 Lec.d,xai^o - .'.u.ulvity -- -------- -ty Marie 547.59 Iky 17, 1956 - Fashions in Histoiy - Melania & Jule Z. Oct. 31, 1957 -Irene Lorent owicz,artist -Osterhout -Ch. Vic.N 145. 1356 - Summer Dance - Irem T. C.C. Pavilion - Ch. V. Schwartz 1C877.30 1958 - Yurek Lazowski’s Ballet "Pan Twardowski”-Ch.J.Z.2441. April 26, 1959Lydia 1958 Prochnicka’s 3 pltys- Coughlin - P.A.C. Jan. 1 1959 Dedication & Unveiling . 9, 1959 - A.C.P.C.C. ConventionofatPlacque r.'illces;reception-McClintock Iia.ll - Mrs. Eleanor Farley "Moods of Chopin" Nell, ^±, Jule Aug 7 — Di nner—Dance Mildred Aug 3 1956 Bal Masque Vyo. V. C.C. ;ch. H. Cooper 1956 - Eus trip Phil. -Acadeny of Music - " Slask" - Jule & Mildred Oct 27, 1930 17, - Lecture ty Mrs. Coleman - Pol. Room Feb. 20, 1960 - Feted " Miss Poland" -M.Malinowski-Col. U. Eng.^st^at Pol. Room 1960 _ - Paderewski Memorial Program - Mrs. H. Woodruff Sept I960 - Mazowsze - Irem - reception-Jule,Mildred Oct. 7, 1961 Oct. , - Adam Kapuscinski, concert pianist - Lorraine Oct. 18, 1261 - S. Mrozewski’s 10 day exhibit -prints of woodcuts;paintings,etc. Nov. 1961 Int. Fashion Show- authentic costumes; in conjunction with card party Jule & Melania "• May 2, 1962 - - Poznan Choir and reception - Irem ited^Col. Alice Gritsavage- Foothills Manor - Jit Feb. 28 1963 L'e' ‘.ed slide lecture of Poland’s’History-Dr. E. Kusiliewicz -« 1963 Sept. 1963^ irm Youth Eschange- delegates to Poland 1 wk. ’Nov. 2, 1964* - Hosted Sy *1?, 1964 - . Paul Gorka’s —c. u MelunSff 405.75 370.05 Illustrated slides of K.F. Trip to Poland - Nell & Mary - W.V. C.‘C. Nov. tf- 1964 - Illustrated slides of 6 months in Poland - Sandra Virtue 1965 - Hosted 4 I.F.Y.E. students going to Poland Feb. 1285 - Stefan Hero, violinist,Center-for the Perf. Arts - Jule X. fi I** 1. Nov. 1, 1965 — - Christmas Party honoring Jars. Kocyan, Pres. 15 yrs. 1965 -- IllustrAed slides |EKndia - CaroKKalinowski , Sinf onia Sacra, Nov. 29 ,’ 1965 Dec.10 - Millenium Concert,Cargegie Hall-Stokowski;Andrzej Panufnlk — Mar.27- Book Review The Mask; of Warriors -Marta K.Rhodes-Sterling - Millenium Film - Sterling Apr7|968-Andrzej Baohl.da-tenor-Center for the Performing Arts not now look back on the success which is their achievement. * a * ’ Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent C. McIntosh, President of Barnard College, New York; Harry D. Gideonse, President of Brooklyn College; R. H. Heindel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., President of Fordham University, New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American International College, Springfield, Mass.; Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp, President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S. Muskie with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken ior his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. (As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.) Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain (Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. 1 1 t t T ii bi th m w< be po tir for ths Jos Vai mei inst bers that largi ram tribu Natic nine the i Dr. even �The Kosciuszko Foundation 15 East 65th Street New York 21, N. Y. The Kosciuss Monthly News Letter 15 East 65th Street (Published monthly except July and August) Vol. X. No. 4 (94; Edited by STEPHEN P. MIZWA December, 1955 Monthly . Qaal: 70,000 fC. ty. MesnbeM, By 7960 ? late Atfc' □ precede he Board i his life bears se '95. He »or of 11 >g thor rship. life, | Wilkf :h. THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION enjoys a reputation far beyond the meager resources with which, from the very beginning, it has been trying to do a job that calls for much greater means. The general effect of its activities has been the impression that it has millions of dollars at its disposal — or hundreds of thousands of supporters. A year ago the Foundation had only 1,000 members who were making, for the most part, modest annual contributions. In connection with the 30th anni­ versary we made an effort to double this number. On October 1, 1955 the Foundation had 1829 members of all categories (as announced in another column of this issue of the News Letter) and as we go to press we are actually approaching the figure of 2,000 or double the number of a year ago. Thanks, first of all, to the effort of our members who volunteered to serve on The Committee of 100. All this shows that there are people in every community who are or may be interested in the Foundation and the cultural work it is trying to do — if they are personally approached and the purposes of the Foundation are explained to them. In the sympathetic atmosphere of the 30th anniversary celebration a five-year cultural plan was launched with the goal of 10,000 Kosciuszko Foundation members by 1960. This goal can be reached if all of us, who are genuinely interested in this unique institution in America, are willing to do a little missionary work. Kosciuszko fought for the freedom of all of us — of all Americans — and any American, regardless of national origin, can be approached with the idea of enrolling as a K.F. member. Results of a recent membership campaign in Buffalo proved this point. But to Americans of Polish ancestry, of whom there are supposed to be over 6,000,CCO, this institution should be of primary interest. Following are a few steps that may prove helpful in reaching our goal: 1. The first step is an IF — IF all of the cur­ rently enrolled members renew their membership, preferably above the Subscribing Member category (see an item To Our Subscribing Members in an­ other column). 2. The Foundation has just published a revised illustrated brochure, which is being mailed here­ with with a membership application card. Please give it to some friend who is not a K.F. member as yet and try to enroll him or her as a member. Be sure to put your own name and address on the b'ack 'oflhe card so that we may know who recommended the new member. Additional brochures and membership cards will be mailed on request. How many? There may also be opportunities to include K.F. brochures when mailing other materials. For, ex­ ample, Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Po­ lish Arts Club of Buffalo, requested 1,003 to be mailed to members of the various Polish Cultural or Arts Clubs in America receiving the Post Convention Bul­ letin. We hope for some results from the ranks of these cultural clubs. Mrs. John J. Gostomski of Milwaukee, President of Polanki, has asked for 600 to be mailed locally with the Mickiewicz Program. 3. The Committee of 100 will be continued and we shall continue the 30th anniversary membership campaign to the end of the current budget year, till June 30, 1956. 4. Anyone who enrolls at least 10 new K.F. mem­ bers by June 30, 1956 will receive the Kosciuszko such as Foundation 30th Anniversary Citation were awarded to the 30 leading members of the Com­ mittee of 100 on October 15th. 5. Anyone who enrolls at least 50 new K.F. mem­ bers with the total membership fees of at least $250.00 will receive a special Citation, especially designed by an artist in each case and mounted on a plaque — such as Mrs. Jarzebowska and Mrs. Adrianowska re­ ceived on October 15th. What to give to close friends and relatives for Christmas is always a perplexing problem — some­ thing that would not cost much more than $5.00 or $10.00 and yet something that would be different and be appreciated. Why not present them with a K.F. membership for a year? — after discreetly finding out that they are not K.F. members as yet. If such memberships are distinctly marked as Christmas gifts, an appropriate notice to this effect will be THE TRUSTEES and officers of the Kosciuszko Foundation desire to express to you and yours, their best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. • (Published monthly Vol. XIV, No. 5 [135] Edited by STEPHEN I *7he 35th Atutui&u 'bl 1 MR. CHARLES NOSAL, Chairman of the Trustee Committee on Membership, in the November New; Letter outlined plans for the celebration of the ko­ sciuszko Foundation’s 35th Anniversary coinciding with the Members Day Program on Saturday. October 15, 1960. Instead of holding a banquet, which is cost­ ly in money to the participants and effort on the part of the committee on arrangements, it was felt that it would be much more appropriate if we doubled the present K.F. roster of membership of around 1,750 to 3,500 (thirty-five hundred) and brought up the income from memberships and donations to $35,003.00 for the current program of the Foundation’s activities. We can reach these modest goals, as indicated in the September News Letter article, if some of our more active members enroll in the Committee of 100, each enrolling at least one new K.F. member; if seme members of the Com­ mittee of 100 join a Mem­ ber a Month Club (that is enrolling 12 new K.F. mem­ bers in the course of the year); if at least a few members of the Committee of 100 enroll 35 new K.F. A massive table in the Polish Ro members for the 35th An­ Barre, Pa. — built and ca Mr. Stefan Hellesperk niversary; if some of our present K. F. members (especially Subscribing and Associate Members) graduate into a higher category of membership: fin­ ally if some of our K.F. members, who have already generously contributed in the past, add enough to make at least $1,000.00 and go on the Benefactors Plaque; — IF all these things happen, we can easily 1 reach and perhaps even surpass the indicated goals. 1 Some of the IFS are already being turned into positive » action: some of our kw �they will be receiving co remind them of their ire a member of the ComChristmas gift memberships will cowards the K.F. Citation mentioned above. n addition, a silver cup (the gift of one of ■ustees) will be awarded on Members Day in October, 1956 to that member of the Committee of 100 who will have enrolled the largest number of new K.F. members as a crowning feature of the Foundation's 30th anniversary. Every K.F. member is eligible to compete for this silver cup, and new members enrolled prior to Octo­ ber 1, 1955 will be counted. However, in order to give the competitors a common denominator, member­ ships will be computed on the basis of $10,00 mem­ bership fee as a unit. Thus, two Associate Members at $5.00 each will be counted as one member, but one Sustaining Member at $100.00 will be counted as 10 members. The reason for such computation is obvious; 50 Active Members at $10.00, for example, bring to the Foundation greater support than 100 Subscribing Members at $2.00. And so we are launching on a more ambitious pro­ gram with the hope of rendering greater service. The Foundation must have more members, with a greater joint support. Can we have your cooperation in this expanding program ?—S.P.M. eMaui Many, MewibenA 2)aed A CONTEST GAVE THE ANSWER le late At io preced; the Boar* •d his lift shears se 795. He isor of u ngtho* ership.I AS A DEVICE to establish facts,, but at the same time to see public opinion expressed in estimating the number of those who support the Kosciuszko Foundation by way of annual membership, we initiated a “guessing game” and invited the public to give us an answer to the question: How many mem­ bers in good standing the Kosciuszko Foundation. had as of October 1st this year. A great many answers with a great variety of guesses came in response to this query. Over 80% of these guesses brought figures which run far above the real number of members in all categories, ranging from 5,000 to over 1,000,000 members. Only a little over 10% of the answers represent guesses which fall into the realm of reality and even understate­ ment. As of October 1, 1955 we counted 1829 members divided into the following categories: 493 Subscribing Members at $2.00; 730 Associate Members at $5.00; 488 Active Members at $10.00; 110 Supporting Mem­ bers at $25.00; and 8 Sustaining Members at $100.00 per annum. The total amount of membership fees received during the past year ending October 1st was $13,066.00. By further breaking down the membership figures we find that included among the 1829 members are Page Two only 66 organizations with the total L $1’dlng. 57 membership fees for the past yeai. an come individual donations, totalling $7420.0 ’ . . Instituclose to figure out the annual budge ° of tion, which, in many instances, where it _ service, give assistance and initiate lmP everyjects for the common good and gratificat nt one of us, is hampered in its potential by the very scarcity of the support it is lecei However, within the limitations of its budget, the Foundation has given ample proof of a wise efficient policy and administration, since the of its activities impresses public opinion to a p° • where — as demonstrated by this contest the ya majority takes simply for granted that the Founda io enjoys mass support; while in reality it subsists on y as a result of individual help, given by a limited num­ ber of enlightened and forward thinking friends. Yet the goal to be set for the Foundation’s further development and the role it should play in American and Polish cultural life must be based on the hope that mass participation and support can be, and will be obtained. — Alexander Janta. THE FOLLOWING participants in the guessing game were announced as winners: Mr. Witold Jastrzebski, of Chicago, Ill (first prize of $100.00 for sending in the closest figure of 1817; which, incidentally, is the year of Kosciuszko’s death); Mrs. Richard Jenczka of Buffalo, N. Y. (second prize of $50.00 for her guess of 1849 members); and Mr. Waclaw Szukiewicz of New York (temporarily in Buffalo), third prize of $25.00' for his entry of 1800. In addition ten participants, who had the next closest figures, have each received a prize in the form of the first book of Poland’s Mil­ lennium Series of the Kosciuszko Foundation, “Czartoryski and European Unity” by Marian Kukiel. — A. J. Va Out JWemb&iA WHEN the Kosciuszko Foundation bought and moved into its own “home” in 1945 and the annual member­ ship schedule was introduced, the most modest mem­ bership fee — that of Subscribing Member — was set at $2.C0. It was then felt that this category of mem bership would serve mainly as an introduction and was intended primarily for students. However nil membKS have been receiving our Monthly New Since then the cost of paper, composition, printing bookkeeptmg etc. have gone up - ocean Z g’ double size bulletin has been published 2 a? discovered that $2.00 does not quite cover all th- We penses involved. At their recent meeting th JVh eX’ tion’s Board of Trustees decided to -the Foundathe Monthly News Letter only to Sub^u® sendinS hers who are actually students an/to^1 sentang Members untU their current m°eXsMp. expires. The other categories of membership are not affected. The Foundation will be happy to welcome new Sub­ scribing Members and to renew present members in this category who wish to "subscribe” for the purposes of the Foundation and thus help support its efforts in the cultural field, but the Monthly News Letter will not be mailed to them for reasons stated above. We do hope, however, that with the expiration of their current membership the Subscribing Members will enroll in a higher category and thus will con­ tinue to receive the Monthly News Letter which will reflect an expanding program of the Kosciuszko Foundation and a wider scope of Polish cultural activities in America. — S.P.M. 'Wilted. Arud CallecjeA And 7/fniueMitieA, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY presidents are busy people and make important engagements months ahead. Hence, it was impossible for many of those invited to attend the testimonial dinner — and they sent greetings and best wishes either by telegram or letter, personal or official. Space does not permit to quote in extenso all the messages that were received, and we shall restrict our­ selves to four colleges and universities with which Dr. MacCracken has been closely connected — New York University, his Alma Mater; Yale University and Smith College, where he taught English before as­ suming the presidency of Vassar; and of course, Vassar College: As a steadfast alumnus of New York University and the distinguished son of a former Chancellor of this institution, Henry Noble MacCracken has en­ deared himself indelibly to us and we accordingly rejoice at his investiture with the first medal of the Kosciuszko Foundation in recognition of his out­ standing service to Polish and American culture. The record of Doctor MacCracken as a college president marks him as one of the foremost Amer­ ican educators of the century, added to which is his most effective service in such collateral posts as the leadership for the past thirty years of the influential Foundation over which you now have the honor to preside. We therefore gladly join with you and your associates and friends in saluting him proudly and gratefully on this occasion, and in wishing him God­ speed on his continued course of high service that .knows no temporal or geographical bounds. (—) Henry T. Heald Chancellor, New York University * * * THE PRESIDENT, FELLOWS AND FACULTY OF YALE UNIVERSITY Regret that they are unable . . . to be present . . . and to pay their respects to a distinguished col­ league and friend, Henry Noble MacCracken. They .take advantage of this opportunity to offer their con­ gratulations both to the Kosciuszko to Dr. MacCracken and their be; continued welfare of a great cause. Given under the Seal of the Univ ♦ • ♦ Though I have not had many oppe and get to know President MacCra variably found him one of the mos stimulating of companions. Since he College before becoming President therefore gained here the acquain education of young women which m the most distinguished educators of I as one of those with the greatest du vival value (how many college prt generation, or this one, could survive I in so arduous a position?), it would for the President of Smith College to the dinner, even if only as a silent remarkable achievement of President Being unable to attend the dinner College Board of Trustees meeting), I a to send to President MacCracken, throx offices, my congratulations upon the oc well merited recognition of his service and my very best wishes for the years tc (—) Benjamin F. V President, Smit ♦ ♦ ♦ THE TRUSTEES AND FACUL'. Of VASSAR COLLEGE send cordial greetings to THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATK upon the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of its establishment and to HENRY NOBLE MACCRACKEN Former President of the Foundation anc College who is being honored for distingux ice in the advancement of friendly undersL tween two great peoples. (—) Sarah Gibson film President, Vassar * * * The Kosciuszko Foundation’s nearest neighbor (Park Avenue and 68th Street) i College. Dr. George N. Shuster, Presiden College, writes (to Dr. MacCracken, interc the editor): No one with whom I have worked has greater confidence or given a more profitable of intelligence. But I really do wish to say a word about u do for the Kosciuszko Foundation. That ou fellow citizens are becoming increasingly ax the great cultural traditions which are enshx their history and literature is almost entirely the efforts of those who serve your Founda know also that if it had not been for the enc ment that you have so tirelessly given. the �> total of $1,146.00 in year. By adding 57 57.420.00, we can come oudget of this Institu. where it could be of dtiate important pro­ gratification of everypotential development >ort it is receiving. ms of its budget, the □roof of a wise and tion. since the effect e opinion to a point, is contest — the vast I that the Foundation ?ality it subsists only en by a limited numhinking friends. Foundation’s further Id play in American based on the hope □rt can be, and will the guessing game Witold Jastrzebski, 00 for sending in ncidtntally, is the Richard Jenczka 0.00 for her guess Szukiewicz of New d prize of $25.00 ten participants, ve each received of Poland’s Milundation, “Czarn Kukiel. — A. J. ght and moved. tmuai member■ modest memiber — was set egory of memroduction and However, all fonthly News. ion. printing, :casionally a I — and we r all the exthe Foundanue sending ibing Memother Subn emb ership expires. other categories of membership are not affected. The Foundation will be happy to welcome new Sub­ scribing Members and to renew present members in this category who wish to “subscribe” for the purposes of the Foundation and thus help support its efforts in the cultural field, but the Monthly News Letter will not be mailed to them for reasons stated above. We do hope, however, that with the expiration of their current membership the Subscribing Members will enroll in a higher category and thus will con­ tinue to receive the Monthly News Letter which will reflect an expanding program of the Kosciuszko Foundation and a wider scope of Polish cultural activities in America. — S.P.M. tynatn Co-lle^eT And. fyniuesiAitied. COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY presidents are busy people and make important engagements months ahead. Hence, it was impossible for many of those invited to attend the testimonial dinner — and they sent greetings and best wishes either by telegram or letter, personal or official. Space does not permit to quote in extenso all the messages that were received, and we shall restrict our­ selves to four colleges and universities with which Dr. MacCracken has been closely connected — New York University, his Alma Mater; Yale University and Smith College, where he taught English before assuming the presidency of Vassar; and of course Vassar College: As a steadfast alumnus of New York University and the distinguished son of a former Chancellor of this institution, Henry Noble MacCracken has en­ deared himself indelibly to us and we accordingly rejoice at his investiture with the first medal of the Kosciuszko Foundation in recognition of his out­ standing service to Polish and American culture. The record of Doctor MacCracken as a college president marks him as one of the foremost Amer­ ican educators of the century, added to which is his most effective service in such collateral posts as the leadership for the past thirty years of the influential Foundation over which you now have the honor to preside. 1We therefore gladly join with you and your associates; and friends in saluting him proudly and gratefullyi on this occasion, and in wishing him Godspeed on his continued course of high service that .knows no temporal or geographical bounds. (—) Henry T. Heald Chancellor, New York University THE PRESIDENT, FELLOWS AND FACULTY OF YALE UNIVERSITY Regret that they are unable . . . to be present . . . and to pay their respects to a distinguished col­ league and friend, Henry Noble MacCracken. They take advantage of this opportunity to offer their con- gratulations both to the Kosciuszko Foundation and to Dr. MacCracken and their best wishes for the continued welfare of a great cause. Given under the Seal of the University etc. Though I have not had many opportunities to meet and get to know President MacCracken, I have in­ variably found him one of the most delightful and stimulating of companions. Since he taught at Smith College before becoming President of Vassar, and therefore gained here the acquaintance with the education of young women which made him one of the most distinguished educators of his time, as well as one of those with the greatest durability or sur­ vival value (how many college presidents of his generation, or this one, could survive thirty one years in so arduous a position?), it would be most fitting for the President of Smith College to be present at the dinner, even if only as a silent witness to the remarkable achievement of President MacCracken. Being unable to attend the dinner (due to Smith College Board of Trustees meeting), I am most happy to send to President MacCracken, through your good offices, my congratulations upon the occasion of this well merited recognition of his services of the past and my very best wishes for the years to come. (—) Benjamin F. Wright President, Smith College THE TRUSTEES AND FACULTY VASSAR COLLEGE send cordial greetings to THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION upon the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of its establishment and to HENRY NOBLE MACCRACKEN Former President of the Foundation and of Vassar College who is being honored for distinguished service in the advancement of friendly understanding between two great peoples. (—) Sarah Gibson Blanding President, Vassar College The Kosciuszko Foundation’s nearest academic neighbor (Park Avenue and 68th Street) is Hunter College. Dr. George N. Shuster, President of the College, writes (to Dr. MacCracken, intercepted by the editor): No one with whom I have work°d has inspired greater confidence or given a more profitable example of intelligence. But I really do wish to say a word about what you do for the Kosciuszko Foundation. That our Polish fellow citizens are becoming increasingly aware of the great cultural traditions which are enshrined in their history and literature is almost entirely due to the efforts of those who serve your Foundation. I know also that if it had not been for the encourage­ ment that you have so tirelessly given, they could Page Three The Koscius 15 East 65th Street Monthly (Published monthly Vol. XIV [135] Edited by STEPHEN J 35th &wu4j&u MR. CHARLES NOSAL, Chairman of the Trustee; Committee on Membership, in the November News Letter outlined plans for the celebration of the ko­ sciuszko Foundation’s 35th Anniversary — coinciding with the Members Day Program on Saturday, October 15, 1960. Instead of holding a banquet, which is cost­ ly in money to the participants and effort on the part of the committee on arrangements, it was felt that it would be much more appropriate if we doubled the present K.F. roster of membership of around 1,750 to 3,500 (thirty-five hundred) and brought up the income from memberships and donations to $35,009.00 for the current program of the Foundation’s activities. We can reach these modest goals, as indicated in the September News Letter article, if some of our more active members enroll in the Committee of 100, each enrolling at least one new K.F. member; if seme members of the Com­ mittee of 100 join a Mem­ ber a Month Club (that is enrolling 12 new K.F. mem­ bers in the course of the year); if at least a few members of the Committee of 100 enroll 35 new K.F. A massive table in the Polish Ro members for the 35th An­ Pa. — built and ca Stefan Hellesperk i niversary; if some of our present K. F. members (especially Subscribing and Associate Members'! graduate into a higher category of membership: fin­ ally if some of our K.F. members, who have already generously contributed in the past, add enough to make at least $1,000.00 and go on the Benefactors Plaque; — IF all these things happen, we can easily reach and perhaps even surpass the indicated goals. Some of the IFS are already being turned into positive action: some of our kf �., election as Chairman of the Board in Wyoming Valley as may be seen Dr'•. Kocyan’s net now look back on the success which is their achievement. * * * Letters and telegrams in similar vein have been received from: Millicent C. McIntosh, President of Barnard College, New York; Harry D. Gideonse, President of Brooklyn College; R. H. Heindel, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Buf­ falo; Buell G. Gallagher, President of the College of the City of New York; Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S. J., President of Fordham University, New York; Roswell G. Ham, President of Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, Mass.; Admiral John F. Hines, Presi­ dent of American International College, Springfield, Mass.; Harold W. Dodds, President of Princeton Uni­ versity; John J. Theobald, President of Queens Col­ lege, Flushing, N. Y.; Margaret Clapp, President of Wellesley College, Wellesley, Mass. There have also been receivd many telegrams and letters with congratulations and best wishes from non-academic centers. Among them was a telegram from Governor Edmund S. Muskie with the following message: My heartiest congratulations to Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken "for his many years of service in behalf of the Kosciuszko Foundation. As Governor of Maine I salute you. (As most of our readers undoubtedly know, Governor Muskie is of Polish descent. — Ed.) Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Secretary of the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, sent the following message on behalf of the Club: Our deepest respect to the dedicated Captain (Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken) of this fine institution representing many years of love and devotion to bring it to the splendid flowering on its 30th anniversary. For the many heart-warming messages received from K.F. members and friends may we express to them on behalf of Dr. MacCracken and the Founda­ tion, our sincere thanks. — S.P.M. K. F. Trustees present at the last annual meeting which ccincidec with the 30th anniversary celebration. L. to r.: Anthony J. Stonina, Dr. Anthony S. Mallek, Joseph F. Le­ ster, Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken (retiring Chairman of Board). Prof. Edmund 1. Zawacki (Recording Secretary), Stephen P. Mizwa (President), Frank ,N. Piasecki (newly ejected Vice-Chairman of the Board),'Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan (newly elected Chairman of the Board), Gen. Joseph E. Barzynski. Page Four 2>n. Koctfan Gltaihman 0^ tyiank 7V. fco-osid PialecJzi. Vice-GkatomtiSL THE OFFICERS of ths Foundation, in the revised set-up, are: Chairman of the Board, two Vice-Chair­ men of the Board, President who is charge of ad­ ministration and carries out the policies adopted by the Board of Trustees, Treasurer who is in charge of and supervises the financial operations (the most important being the problem of investments) and Recording Secretary. It is generally agreed that it would be extremely difficut to find another Henry Noble MacCracken, with both the prestige in the American aca­ demic centers and the deep personal interest in the Kosciuszko Foundation and its aims and pur­ poses that have characterized Dr. MacCracken, But, fortunately, the Foundation has among its Trustees — and in the wide mem­ bership outside the Board — many men and women who have been ardent sup­ porters of and tireless workers for the Foundation from the very beginning. And in the forefront among these, second to none, is Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., in Wyoming Valley, whence come many Kosciuszko Foundation members and generous supporters of this unique institution. In fact, more names of Founder Mem­ bers and Benefactors from that locality are engraved on the Kosciuszko Foundation Benefactors Plaque than from any other community of this or even much larger size. For example, we do not find a single name from such a metropolis as Buffalo or Cleveland. Among the nine Founder Members (who have con­ tributed at least $5,000 each, including the Polish National Alliance of the U.S. of N.A ) three out of nine come from Wyoming Valley, namely: The Lesters, the Malinowskis and Miss Mary R. Koons. Dr. Kocyan’s interest in the Kosciuszko Foundation even antedates this organization and goes back tothe grass roots of our efforts to arouse interest in the program of cultural relations between Poland and the United States. And his interest and generous sup­ port — including those of Mrs. Kocyan and of theirfriends — have never waned. It was, therefore, with­ out hesitation that the Board of Trustees unanimous­ ly elected Dr. Kocyan as their Chairman. WeI1 Editorial in Wilkes-Barre Times Leader of editorial in from II1C f 1955 under J - the title: October 20, FOUNDATION chairman nation of Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan to the chairman. 7«,p hoard of the Kosciuszko Foundation, with ^headquarters in New York, was not at all surprising view of his qualification and record of service to This organization and others. As a charter member of the Foundation, as well a member of its board of directors, vice chairman and acting chairman, Dr. Kocyan was the logical choice to succeed Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken who received the Medal of Recognition for Distinguished Service upon his retirement. An outstanding member of the medical profession, Dr. Kocyan has served his country and community with no less distinction through his extracurricular activities. With his background, it is understate­ ment to say the affairs of the Kosciuszko Foundation are in unusually skilled hands. In the period ahead, the Foundation faces a chal­ lenge that can only be met by the resourcefulness Dr. Kocyan is in a position to furnish. Greater Wilkes-Barre is flattered that Americans of Polish descent again have turned to it for leader­ ship, this time in the cultural realm. Since Dr. Kocyan was advanced from vice-chair.manship to chairmanship one vacancy of vice-chair­ manship occurred. The Trustees felt that this vacancy should be filled by a younger man and Mr. Frank N. Piasecki (an aeronautical engineer and helicopter designer and builder of international fame) was unanimously chosen for that post. The other of­ ficers were reelected for their respective posts: Gen. William H. Draper, Jr., Vice-Chairman; Stephen P. Mizwa, President; Edward C. Smith, Vice-President of City Bank Farmers Trust Co., Treasurer; Professor Edmund I. Zawacki, head of the Slavic Department In the University of Wisconsin, Recording Secretary. The Foundation is in good hands and is starting the second SO-year period with confidence. The Trustees have fastened the flag on another mast and the ship is sailing on. — S.P.M. Mont Palillt Malicr MuUcIcmA /Ind J1P Pecandintfl THE KARLOWICZ Concerto for violin and orfound its way to a Colosseum LP record „. Paul Affelder, in reviewing it in the igh Fidelity Magazine for August 1955 (p. 49), says; for Ch°PirL the music of Poland has, on perform.suffered neglect at the hands of Western •dicatpe ^7undeservedly so, as this record inthan .Mleczysiaw Karlowicz (1876-1909) was a more ordinarily gifted composer, to judge from his Violin Concerto, an exceptionally melodious work . . . After hearing it, one wonders why it isn’t in the repertoire of some of our own concert violinists; it would be a refreshing relief from the usual run of works for violin and orchestra that we are compelled to listen to season after season. It is a pity that its composer’s life was cut so short (by a mountain avalanche when he was only thirty-three)”. We agree with every word of Mr. Affelder’s. It is also a pity that the recording of this Concerto is so poor from the point of view of technical repro­ duction. The record we bought for the Foundation had such unbearable surface noise that we had to return it in exchange for Chopin’s Concerto No. 1, played by Artur Rubinstein, which is superb (RCA Victor LM-1810) and perhaps the best of about a dozen recordings of this Concerto now available. Incidentally, among the best recordings of Chopin’s Concerto No. 2 are: Also Rubinstein’s (RCA Victor LM-1046) and Malcuzynski’s (Columbia 3ML-4135 and Angel 35030). JOSEF HOFMANN was featured in the High Fidelity Magazine for September 1955 by Harold Schonberg, who regards this “inimitable keyboard genius” as “the greatest pianist he ever heard.” Hofmann gave his Golden Jubilee Concert at the Metropolitan Opera House on November 28, 1937. Most of the pieces he then played (primarily Chopin) are being pressed by Columbia on LP record (ML-4929). This will be a col­ lector’s item (there was no high fidelity recording in 1937) and will give a good idea of the artistry of Josef Hofmann. His last New York appearance was in Carnegie Hall, early in 1946, when he was 70. Now he lives in retirement on the Pacific Coast. LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI is always in the news. Is he of Polish descent? How about the legend that his name was Stokes and he changed it to ’ski, like Pa­ derewski, for professional reasons? Oliver Daniel (in the Hi-Fi Music at Home magazine for SeptemberOctober 1955) addresses himself to the problem of solving these questions once for all and for this pur­ pose had a personal interview with the Maestro. Stokowski, “a young Pole from England” arrived in New York fifty years ago to become an organist in St. Bartholomew’s Church (then on Fifth Avenue, now at Park Avenue and 50th Street). Now, in an interview, “he stated emphatically that his full name is Leopold Boleslawowicz Stanislaw Antoni Stokow­ ski, and that he was named after his grandfather, a distinguished gentleman from Lublin” (Poland, not Dublin, Ireland). The biographical sketch in the last issue of Who’s Who in America gives the same combination of Polish names and states that he was born in London, England, in April 1887. His father’s name was Josef Boleslaw Kopernicus Stokowski. Mother’s name is not given. CHOPIN’S Krakowiak, Rondo, for piano and or­ chestra was recently brought out on 12-inch LP re­ cord by VOX (PL-9030) with Orazio Frugoni, pianist. and Pro Musica Orchestra of Vienna, Hans Swarowsky conducting. It is a fairly good recording, better than the shortened version pressed on a 10-inch record by Page Five �Dr. Kocyan’s election as Chairman of the Board "was well received in Wyoming Valley as may be seen from the editorial in Wilkes-Barre Times Leader of October 20, 1955 under the title: th? Foundation, in the revised tn of the Board, two Vice-ChairPresident who is charge of adrries out th? policies adopted by >es. Treasurer who is in charge e financial operations (the most > problem of investments) and reed that it would be extremely (her Henry Noble MacCracken, ocyan (left) and Mr. Piasecki he very beginning. And in se, second to none, is Dr. es-Barre, Pa., in Wyoming ay Kosciuszko Foundation upporters of this unique names of Founder Memthat locality are engraved ition Benefactors Plaque mity of this or even much we do not find a single 5 as Buffalo or Cleveland. lembers (who have conh, including the Polish >. of N.A ) three out of ley, namely: The Lesters, ry R. Koons. Kosciuszko Foundation tion and goes back to o arouse interest in the etween Poland and the est and generous sup- Kocyan and of theirt was, therefore, with! Trustees unanimous-hairman. FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN Elevation of Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan to the chairman­ ship of the board of the Kosciuszko Foundation, with headquarters in New York, was not at all surprising in view of his qualification and record of service to this organization and others. As a charter member of the Foundation, as well ■as a member of its board of directors, vice chairman and acting chairman, Dr. Kocyan was the logical choice to succeed Dr. Henry Noble MacCracken who received the Medal of Recognition for Distinguished Service upon his retirement. An outstanding member of the medical profession, Dr. Kocyan has served his country and community with no less distinction through his extracurricular activities. With his background, it is understate­ ment to say the affairs of the Kosciuszko Foundation are in unusually skilled hands. In the period ahead, the Foundation faces a chal­ lenge that can only be met by the resourcefulness Dr. Kocyan is in a position to furnish. Greater Wilkes-Barre is flattered that Americans of Polish descent again have turned to it for leader­ ship, this time in the cultural realm. Since Dr. Kocyan was advanced from vice-chair­ manship to chairmanship one vacancy of vice-chair­ manship occurred. The Trustees felt that this vacancy should be filled by a younger man and Mr. Frank N. Piasecki (an aeronautical engineer and helicopter designer and builder of international fame) was unanimously chosen for that post. The other of­ ficers were reelected for their respective posts: Gen. William H. Draper, Jr., Vice-Chairman; Stephen P. ZMizwa, President; Edward C. Smith, Vice-President of City Bank Farmers Trust Co., Treasurer; Professor Edmund I. Zawacki, head of the Slavic Department in the University of Wisconsin, Recording Secretary. The Foundation is in good hands and is starting Ihe second 30-year period with confidence. The ’Trustees have fastened the flag on another mast and the ship is sailing on. — S.P.M. Aliotd PalidJt Malic., Attd j£P PezandUncjA THE KARLOWICZ Concerto for violin and or-chestra found its way to a Colosseum LP record (CRLP-190). Paul Affelder, in reviewing it in the High Fidelity Magazine for August 1955 (p. 49), says: “Except for Chopin, the music of Poland has, on the vhole, suffered neglect at the hands of Western performers — undeservedly so, as this record in­ dicates. Mieczyslaw Karlowicz (1876-1909) was a more than ordinarily gifted composer, to judge from his Violin Concerto, an exceptic)nally . it isn’t in the After hearing it, one wonders why violinists; H repertoire of some of our own. co usual run of would be a refreshing relief from compelled works for violin and orchestra tha & that to listen to season after season. mountain its composer’s life was cut so short (oy avalanche when he was only thirty . >s it We agree with every word of Mr._ Concerto is is also a pity that the recording technicai reproso poor from the point of view o Foundation duction. The record we bought for the t0 had such unbearable surface noise No x return it in exchange for Chopin’s Concerto No.^ played by Artur Rubinstein, whichi is> supe Victor LM-1810) and perhaps the best a dozen recordings of this Concerto no, rh nin>s Incidentally, among the best recordings o , Concerto No. 2 are: Also Rubinstein’s (RCA Victor LM-1046) and Malcuzynski’s (Columbia 3ML-413o Angel 35030). JOSEF HOFMANN was featured in the High Fidelity Magazine for Sentember 1955 by Harold Schonberg, who regards this “inimitable keyboard genius” as “the greatest pianist he ever heard.” Hofmann gave his Golden Jubilee Concert at the Metropolitan Opera House on November 28, 1937. Most of the pieces he then played (primarily Chopin) are being pressed by Columbia on LP record (ML-4929). This will be a col­ lector’s item (there was no high fidelity recording in 1937) and will give a good idea of the artistry of Josef Hofmann. His last New York appearance was in Carnegie Hall, early in 1946, when he was 70. Now he lives in retirement on the Pacific Coast. LEOPOLD STOKOWSKI is always in the news. Is he of Polish descent? How about the legend that his name was Stokes and he changed it to ’ski, like Pa­ derewski, for professional reasons? Oliver Daniel (in the Hi-Fi Music at Home magazine for SeptemberOctober 1955) addresses himself to the problem of solving these questions once for all and for this pur­ pose had a personal interview with the Maestro. Stokowski, “a young Pole from England” arrived in New York fifty years ago to become an organist in St. Bartholomew’s Church (then on Fifth Avenue now at Park Avenue and 50th Street). Now, in an interview, “he stated emphatically that his full name is Leopold Bolesiawowicz Stanislaw Antoni Stokow ski, and that he was named after his grandfather a distinguished gentleman from Lublin” (Poland not Dublin, Ireland). The biographical sketch in’ the last issue of Who’s Who in America gives the same combination of Polish names and states that he w7< born in London, England, in Anril 1887 His father^ name was Joset Boleslaw Kopernlcus Stokowski Mother’s name is not given. owski. CHOPIN’S Krakowiak, Rondo, for piano and chestra was recently brought out on 12-inch ip 7’ cord by VOX (PL-9030) with Orazio Frugoni Xi.' and Pro Musica Orchestra of Vienna a ’ pianist> conducting. It is a fairly good recording, bettaSn the shortened version pressed on a 10-inch record by Page Five The Koscius: 15 East 65th Street Monthly j (Published monthly Vol. XIV, No. 5 [135] Edited by STEPHEN I 35th Anniu&H co 3 ' 1(5 I 0i ‘■I if: ♦ ■3 b MR. CHARLES NOSAL, Chairman of the Trustee; Committee on Membership, in the November News Letter outlined plans for the celebration of the ko­ sciuszko Foundation’s 35th Anniversary — coinciding with the Members Day Program on Saturday, October 15, 1960. Instead of holding a banquet, which is cost­ ly in money to the participants and effort on the part of the committee on arrangements, it was felt that it would be much more appropriate if we doubled the present K.F. roster of membership of around 1,750 to 3,500 (thirty-five hundred) and brought up the income from memberships and donations to $35,009.00 for the current program of the Foundation’s activities. We can reach these modest goals, as indicated in the September News Letter article, if some of our more active members enroll in the Committee of 100, each enrolling at least one new K.F. member; if seme members of the Com­ mittee of 100 join a Mem­ ber a Month Club (that is enrolling 12 new K.F. mem­ bers in the course of the year); if at least a few members of the Committee of 100 enroll 35 new K.F. A massive table in the Polish Roi members for the 35th An­ Barre, Pa. — built and cai Mr. Stefan Hellesperk < niversary; if some of our present K. F. members (especially Subscribing and Associate Members' graduate into a higher category of membership: fin­ ally if some of our K.F. members, who have already generously contributed in the past, add enough tn make at least $1,000.00 and go on the Benefactors Plaque; — IF all these things happen, we can easily reach and perhaps even surpass the indicated goals. Some of the IFS are already being turned into positive action: some of our kf �^f^ratulations and best wishes for continued suc­ cess The next 50 years will be easier. ~EUGENE H. KONSTANTYNOWICZ of Detroit Mich a K.F. member and fervent supporter of the Founda" the same company in 1950. Added on the same record of this new version are Chopin’s Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante, and the Variations on “La Ci Darem La Mano” which Chopin composed before he was 20 and concerning which Schumann wrote the famous prophecy: "Hats off, gentlemen! A genius.” ZocbiG, 7o- (9m. Re: Memhe/iA PuMf>iam THZ OTHER day a group of our members, young men and young women from within the metro­ politan area of New Yerk, met in the Kosciuszko Foundation and discussed plans of arranging a series of programs and functions that would be of special interest to them and other K.F. members of their age group. Many possibilities were considered: lectures on various aspects of Polish culture, concerts of Polish music, panel discussions on- problems of special interest to them — some kind of program at least once a month. A Program Committee was elected comprising the following members: Charles Nosal, Dr. Ed­ ward Surowiec, Bernard Wielewinski and the Misses Janina Kremen, Frances Kurdziel, Lila Renkis and Emilia Zacharewicz. This being a Christmas season, the members present felt that they would like to learn and sing some Polish carols (kolendy). Therefore, while the Program Committee is working out a program for the balance of the current winter season it was unanimously agreed that the first function in the series of programs is to be A CHRISTMAS PROGRAM to take place on Tuesday, December 20, 1955 at 8:00 P.M. in the Kosciuszko Foundation House. In our membership files we only have names, addresses and an indication of membership category depending upon the amount of annual contribution, but we have no way of knowing to which age group a given member belongs and therefore cannot send a separate inivitation. | Therefore, may this announcement serve as an invitation extended to all our young members (wherever they may be) to this Christmas Pro­ gram. We presume that “young” includes all those who are and those who feel young. Two questions have arisen: (1) Can you bring friends? (2) What will be the admission charge? Answer: (1) Yes, if they are K.F. members or are interested in enrolling as K.F. members. (2) No admission charge but some modest con­ tribution will be expected from each member present to cover expenses as the Program Com­ mittee is planning for an after-program tea. S.P.M. Page Six Personalia And MiScellanea IGNATIUS NURKIEWICZ, a prominent industrialist, leader in civic and philanthropic activities and K. . member, is moving his Siop Fire plant fr0™ pi‘re lyn to New Jersey, near New Brunswick. Stop is one of the leading American firms in the produc­ tion of fire exstinguishers and the new plant, when completed, will increase the output 500%. ' WOMEN’S CLUB FOR THE POLISH ROOM at Wilkes College (in which Mrs. Joseph J. Kocyan, wife of our Chairman of the Board, is very active) spon­ sored the dramatic presentation of Mickiewicz’s Forefathers’ Eve, October 22nd at Wilkes College. The production was directed by Mr. Alfred S. Groh, director of theatre at Wilkes. Our own Mr. Janta, whose adaptation of some scenes from part III of Fore­ fathers’ Eve was used, attended the performance and came back with a vivid account of yet another in­ teresting stage experiment in bringing Mickiewicz to the attention of an American audience. FRIENDS OF HELENA MORSZTYN, on the initiative and under the management of Mrs. Kazimiera Adrian-Adrianowska, presented a comedy in 3 acts Szkarlatne Rose (Scarlet Roses) in Central High School, New York, November 6th for the benefit of Helena Morsztyn scholarship for a pianist under the auspices of the Foundation. Mrs. Adrianowska played the leading role opposite Wladyslaw Astrow. The only two other actors were: Janusz K!§bukowski and Lila Sarnowska. With only 3 weeks for rehearsals all the actors did very well. As we go to press the financial results are not known. RICHARD SZEWCZYNSKI of Holyoke, Mass., a K.F. member and son of a former Trustee, Mr. W. J. Szewczynski, married Miss Amelia W. Sklarski of South Hadley Falls, Mass. The wedding took place Novem­ ber 19th in Mater Dolorosa Church in Holyoke. Until his marriage Richard made his home with his mother, Mrs. Maria Szewczynska, at 59 George Street, Holyoke. MADELAINE CHAMBERS (originally Alicia Chemerys) a K.F. member and a recent presentee at the K.F. Ball,, was engaged by the Metropolitan Opera for the current winter season. She was a winner of the annual Metropolitan Opera Auditions last spring. To our knowledge, she is the first American girl of Polish ancestry to make the Metropolitan Opera. Congratulations and best wishes! Miss Chambers, soprano and a native New Yorker, attended New York University, Columbia University and Juilliard School of Music. She won a Fulbright Scholarship for further study in Italy, and made her debut at the Teatro Nuovo in Milan. In this country, she has sung with the New York City Opera and the Central City Opera in Colorado. LUDWIK KOWALSKI, a K.F. member, celebrated his golden jubilee as artists’ impressario with a pro­ gram appropriate to the occasion in Central High School (New York), Sunday, October 16th. We missed it due to our own 30th Anniversary celebration and its afterglow but extend to Mr. Kowalski our belated lions efforts, recently celebrated his Silver Jubilee as announcer and director of Polish radio programs in Detroit. Being very popular - as a result of al ways being helpful in civic, cultural and philanthrope efforts — practically the entire Polish American com munity of Metropolitan Detroit joined in paying him tribute. We remember with pleasure the occasion of meeting him and his associate, Jan Marian Kreutl seme years ago and of being interviewed on their’ program which is being conducted on a verv hiZh plane. May we join other friend. outside of Detroit in thousands extending of ourhisconemfiniiand best wishes for continued fruitful activities inJULJUSZ Library Science OSTROMECKI, during the K.F. school scholar year at 1953 54”?^ u- recently appointed chief librarian in Hackensack N J. - covering the entire Bergen County library serv' ice. Mr. Ostromecki is a war refu-ee and vL J" had to start from scratch in the fleid of hls™hOs“n profession. REV. CHAPLIN (COLONEL) ANE WAK of Chicopee Falls, Mass., flo1 author. For a good many years in the American Army and upon a book American Ambassadors to Lou of St. Bernadette and of G. I. Visito in 1945-1945. Exposition Press, 1955 The book may be purchased direc! Nowak whose address is: 471 East Falls, Mass. PRIVATE DANIEL J. KIJ of Lacka^ a U.S. Government sponsored Europ us a postcard from Rapperswil, Sw. should be of interest to all K.F. mem "True, Kosciuszko’s heart no longer in this beautiful ‘town of the roses’, r famous Polish national museum mor shade of its former greatness. Never thrilling to view an unfurled Polish : the breeze from the XIII century cast approached. Though only one displ a weathered monument attests it in t can feel ‘noch ist Polen nicht verloi Polska nie zgingla). ^ho-Se QdJho- Ate Making 7lie fCoSciuS^lea tyoundation PaSSi MemL*erslti/pA, and ^bonaiionS fpr (9ctab&Lr 1955 DURING tir0 month of October the following contributions were received in the form of memberships and dona­ tions, new and renewed, for the Foundation’s current program of activities during the fiscal year from July 1, 1955 to June 30, 1956: NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND DONATIONS $100.00 Polonia of Rhode Island 25.00 Edward Serzysko, New York Marion M. Baran, 10.00 Stamford, Ohio Miss Emma A. Danilewicz, 10.00 New York 10.00 Miss June Efel, New York Miss Regina Gryckiewicz, 10.00 Bridgeport, Conn. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Gu10.00 towski, Nichols, Conn. Mrs. Antonia Kaminsky, 10.00 Stamford, Conn. ■Joseph Kmiec, 10.00 Central Falls, R. I. Chester S. Kryspin, 10.00 Stamford, Conn. 10.00 John Kubiak, Brooklyn Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kurpaski, 10.00 Ludlow, Mass. Henry Lisowski, Cos Cob, Conn. 10.00 Mi. and Mrs. Francis J. Na10.00 hui-ski, St. Paul, Minn. Richard A. Nawrocki, 10.00 Milwaukee Rev- Andrew T. F. Nowak, 10.00 Chicopee, Mass. 10.00 Pyka’New York Mis Albina K. Serafin, 10.00 A^.l mford- Conn. Anthony j. stonina, Chicopee, Mass. A Wnlinko. Herbert A. Holinko, In memory of Mrs. Aniela Cincinnati, Ohio 10.00 Rucki Mrs. E. Jackiewicz, Detr In memory of Mrs. Katherine 10.00 Miss Helen Janora, New Webster . .. 10.00 Miss Renee Janoski, Ne' Adam Styka, New York . Mi-, and Mrs. Antoni Trojanow- 10.00 Witold Jastrzebski, Chics ski, Bridgeport, Conn. Felix Jendryck, New Y01 Mr. and Mrs. J. Kasincl Dr. Pauline H. Wisniewski, 10.00 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Pittsburgh Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Klos Rev. Albert Augustyn, 5.00 Fairfield, Conn Kingston, Pa. Miss Evelyn Kohanski, Miss Katherine Biczysko, 5.00 Chicopee, Mass. Nanticoke, Pa Miss Genevieve Kolodziej, Robert J. Bye, 5.00 New York Springfield, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kop Dr. and Mrs. Albert Cooper, 5.00 Kingston, Pa Wilkes-Barre, Pa Mr. and Mrs. John Kopick Dr. and Mrs. S. N. Dombroski, 5.00 Kingston, Pa Lee Park, Pa. Mr and Mrs. Sylwester Mrs. M. Durjasz, Brooklyn, N.Y. 5.00 zlowski, Detroit Miss Marie Fanucci, 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krako' Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Miss Wanda Flis, Kingston, Pa. 5.00 Swoyerville, Pa Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mr. and Mrs. H. Foster, 5.00 vitsky, Edwardsville, Pa. Stratford, Conn. Mrs. Ann Lesko. Kingston, Miss Angeline Furgala, 5.00 Rev. A. Lewandowski, Depew, N. Y. Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Gallizzi, Swoyerville, Pa 5.00 Miss Dolores Mancino, Pittston, Pa Troy, N. Y. Rev. Roman L. Gizara, 5.00 Miss Theresa Mickiewicz, Sheatown, Pa. . New York Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Gra­ 5.00 S. Nieciecki, New York bowski, Nanticoke, Pa. Bowden Northrup. Miss Czeslawa Grycewicz, 5.00 Wilkes n* New Brunswick, N. J. Dr. and Miss Mary Gryczka, 5.00 WilldH Kingston,, Pa. 5.00 Victor Gryczka, Kingston, Pa. Rev. J. Sj Rev. J. J. . Miss Irena Heppner, 5.00 Alexander Hempstead, N. Y Brooklyn Dr. and Mrs. J. Herchold, 5.00 No. Bergen, N. J �nt industrialist, ivities and K.F. nt from Brookick. Stop Fire in the produc­ er- plant, when ,ISH ROOM at J. Kocyan, wife ■y active) sponof Mickiewicz’s :es College. The Jfred S. Groh, own Mr. Janta, part HI of Foreerformance and yet another in3 Mickiewicz to •n the initiative Its. Kazimiera tedy in 3 acts Central High the benefit of nist under the .nowska played ;row. The only iwski and Lila learsals all the s the financial e, Mass., a K.F, Ztr. W. J. Szewirski of South. place NovemJolyoke. Until th his mother, treet, Holyoke. Alicia Chemesentee at the politan Opera s a winner of as last spring. erican girl of olitan Opera. ss Chambers, led New York iUiard School ip for further t the Teatro sung with the ! City Opera r. celebrated with a pro’entral High We missed Oration and our belated congratulations and best wishes for continued suc­ cess. The next 50 years will be easier. EUGENE H. KONSTANTYNOWICZ of Detroit, Mich., a K.F. member and fervent supporter of the Founda­ tion s efforts, recently celebrated his Silver Jubilee as announcer and director of Polish radio programs in Detroit. Being very popular — as a result of al­ ways being helpful in civic, cultural and philanthropic efforts — practically the entire Polish American com­ munity of Metropolitan Detroit joined in paying him tribute. We remember with pleasure the occasion of meeting him and his associate, Jan Marian Kreutz, seme years ago and of being interviewed on their program which is being conducted on a very high plane. May we join thousands of his other friends ■outside of Detroit in extending our congratulations and best wishes for continued fruitful activities. JULJUSZ OSTROMECKI, K.F. scholar at Columbia in Library Science during the school year 1953-54, was recently appointed chief librarian in Hackensack, N. J. — covering the entire Bergen County library serv­ ice. Mr. Ostromecki is a war refugee and virtually had to start from scratch in the field of his chosen profession. fyJlto. DURING month of October the following contributions were received in the form of memberships and dona­ tions, new and renewed, for the Foundation’s current program of activities during the fiscal year from July 1, 1955 to June 30, 1956: NEW MEMBERSHIPS AND DONATIONS Polonia of Rhode Island $100.00 Edward Serzysko, New York 25.00 Marion M. Baran, Stamford, Ohio .......... 10.00 Miss Emma A. Danilewicz, New York . . 10.00 Miss June Efel, New York . 10.00 Miss Regina Gryckiswicz, Bridgeport, Conn. 10.00 Dr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Gutowski, Nichols, Conn. 10.00 Mrs. Antonia Kaminsky, Stamford, Conn. 10.00 Joseph Kmiec, Central Falls, R. I. . . 10.00 Chestei- S. Kryspin, Stamford, Conn. 10.00 John Kubiak, Brooklyn 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kurpaski, Ludlow, Mass. 10.00 Henry Lisowski, Cos Cob, Conn. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Nahurski, St. Paul, Minn. 10.00 Richard A. Nawrocki, Milwaukee 10.00 Rev. Andrew T. F. Nowak, Chicopee, Mass. 10.00 Dr. William Pyka, New York 10.00 Mrs. Albina K. Serafin, Stamford, Conn. 10.00 Anthony J. Stonina, Chicopee, Mass. REV. CHAPLIN (COLONEL) ANDREW T. F. NO­ WAK of Chicopee Falls, Mass., flowered out as an author. For a good many years he was chaplain in the American Army and upon retirement wrote a book American Ambassadors to Lourdes — The story of St. Bernadette and of G. I. Visitors to the Shrine in 1945-1946. Exposition Press, 1955. 514 pp. $5.00. The book may be purchased directly from Father Nowak whose address is: 471 East Street, Chicopee Falls, Mass. PRIVATE DANIEL J. KIJ of Lackawanna, N. Y. on a U.S. Government sponsored European tour, sends us a postcard from Rapperswil, Switzerland which should be of interest to all K.F. members. It reads: “True, Kosciuszko’s heart no longer finds a haven in this beautiful ‘town of the roses’, nor is the oncefamous Polish national museum more than just a shade of its former greatness. Nevertheless, it was thrilling to view an unfurled Polish flag waving in the breeze from the XIII century castle tower as we approached. Though only one display room and a weathered monument attests it in these Alps, one can feel ‘noch ist Polen nicht verloren’” (Jeszcze Polska nie zgin?Ia). S.P.M. Making ^Jke. PgAaMz and ^anatlGnA {pb (9ctab^.^r 1955 In memory of Mrs. Aniela Rucki . 10.00 In memory of Mrs. Katherine Webster................................... 10.00 Adam Styka, New York 10.09 Mr. and Mrs. Antoni Trojanowski, Bridgeport, Conn. 10.00 Dr. Pauline H. Wisniewski, Pittsburgh 10.00 Rev. Albert Augustyn, Kingston, Pa. .. 5.00 Miss Katherine Biczysko, Nanticoke, Pa. 5.00 Robert J. Bye, Springfield, Mass......................5.00 Dr. and Mrs. Albert Cooper, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 5.00 Dr. and Mrs. S. N. Dombroski, Lee Park, Pa. 5.00 Mrs. M. Durjasz, Brooklyn, N.Y. 5.00 Miss Marie Fanucci, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 5.00 Miss Wanda Flis, Kingston, Pa. 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. H. Foster, Stratford, Conn. .... 5.00 Miss Angeline Furgala, Depew, N. Y. 5.00 Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Gallizzi, Pittston, Pa. ........................... 5.00 Rev. Roman L. Gizara, Sheatown, Pa. ......... 5.00 Mi-, and Mrs. Joseph J. Gra­ bowski, Nanticoke, Pa. . 5.00 Miss Czeslawa Grycewicz, New Brunswick, N. J. 5.00 Miss Mary Gryczka, Kingston,, Pa. 5.00 Victor Gryczka, Kingston, Pa. 5.00 Miss Irena Heppner, Hempstead, N. Y. 5.00 Dr. and Mrs. J. Herchold, No. Bergen, N. J. ... 5.00 Herbert A. Holinko, Cincinnati, Ohio Mrs. E. Jackiewicz, Detroit . . Miss Helen Janora, New York Miss Renee Janoski, New York Witold Jastrzebski, Chicago . Felix Jendryck, New York Mr. and Mrs. J. Kasinchak, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. . . Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Klosiewicz, Fairfield, Conn. Miss Evelyn Kohanski, Chicopee, Mass. ......... Miss Genevieve Kolodziej, New York ..................... Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kopiecki,, Kingston, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. John Kopicki, Kingston, Pa. ....................... Mr and Mrs. Sylwester Ko­ zlowski, Detroit Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krakowski,, Swoyerville, Pa. Mi-, and Mrs. Michael Kra­ vitsky, Edwardsville, Pa. . Mrs. Ann Lesko, Kingston, Pa. Rev. A. Lewandowski, Swoyerville, Pa. ...................... Miss Dolores Mancino, Troy, N. Y. ................... Miss Theresa Mickiewicz, New York S. Nieciecki, New York Bowden Northrup, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dr. and Mrs. T. Nowirski, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. . .... Rev. J. B. Pilny, Plains, Pa. . . Rev. J. J. Podkul, Plymouth, Pa. Alexander Poncet De Sandom, Brooklyn . . . 5.00 5.00 5.0Q 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Page Seven Tte Kosciuss 15 East 65th Street • Monthly } (Published monthly Vol. XIV, No. 5 [135] Edited by STEPHEN I 35th ’Atu'tiu&u MR. CHARLES NOSAL, Chairman of the Trustee Committee on Membership, in the November New. Letter outlined plans for the celebration of the Kosciuszko Foundation’s 35th Anniversary — coinciding with the Members Day Program on Saturday, October 15, 1960. Instead of holding a banquet, which is cost­ ly in money to the participants and effort on the part of the committee on arrangements, it was felt that it would be much more appropriate if we doubled the present K.F. roster of membership of around 1,750 to 3,500 (thirty-five hundred) and brought up the income from memberships and donations to $35,003.00 for the current program of the Foundation’s activities. We can reach these modest goals, as indicated in the September News Letter article, if some of our more active members enroll in the Committee of 100, each enrolling at least one new K.F. member; if seme members of the Com­ mittee of 100 join a Mem­ ber a Month Club (that is enrolling 12 new K.F. mem­ bers in the course of the year); if at least a few members of the Committee of 100 enroll 35 new K.F. A massive table in the Polish Rc members for the 35th An­ Barre, Pa. — built and ca Mr. Stefan Hellesperk niversary; if some of our present K. F. members (especially Subscribing and Associate Members' graduate into a higher category of membership: fin­ ally if some of our K.F. members, who have already generously contributed in the past, add enough to make at least $1,000.00 and go on the Benefactors Plaque; — IF all these things happen, we can easily reach and perhaps even surpass the indicated goals. Some of the IFS are already being turned into positive action: some of our K.F. �Mrs. Elizabeth Rosa, Brooklyn Stanislaw J. Rozmytowicz, Detroit M1/..and M*8- Andrew Rushin Alden, Pa. Dr and Mrs. Joseph E. Rushin Nanticoke, Pa............. Mr. & Mrs. William E. Rushin Glen Lyon, Pa...... Mr. and Mrs. R. Ryczer.............. Bridgeport, Conn....... , Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Seleski Pringle, Pa............................. ’ Charles Oginski Skorzewski, Jackson Heights, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Songaila, Kingston, Pa. . Walter A. Uliase, Esq., Camden, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Urbanski, Wyoming, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Wasting, 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 Detroit 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wienieck, Baltimore ______ 5.00 Mrs. Frank Wisniewski, Edwardsville, Pa...................... 5.00 Rev. J. Wrublewski, Glen Lvon, Pa........................ 5.00 John Zalewski, Kingston, Pa..... 5.00 Miss Theresa Zawila, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 5.00 Zdzislaw Zwichorowski, Caracas, Venezuela . 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Z. de Chetnick Chelmicki, E. Chatham, N. Y. 3.00 Mrs. J. Wrzochalska, Watervliet, N. Y. _ 3.00 30 Subscribing Memberships at $2.00 each ............. 60.00 1 donation at $1.00 ................ 1.00 e late / 0 prece the Bo; ■d his J ?bears 795.1 sor o ng tb ershi «. lif Wi ch. RENEWED MEMBERSHIPS AND DONATIONS Dr. A. S. Mallek, Pittsburgh .....150.00 Gen. William H. Draper, Jr., Mexico . ...... .......................... 100.00 Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 100.00 Polish Falcons of America, Pittsburgh ......................... 100.00 Wenczel Tile Co., Trenton, N. J. 100.00 Mme. Jan De Chelminski, Rye, N. Y................................. 25.00 East Side Federation of Polish Societies, Erie, Pa.................... 25.00 Most Rev. Leon Grochowski, Scranton, Pa. ............. 25.00 Mrs. Charles V. Hickox, New York .............. 25.00 Polish Peoples Home Ass’n., Cleveland 25.00 Dr. R. J. Sadowski, Dearborn, Mich. ............... ... 25.00 Trenton, N. J. Polish Business and Professional Men’s Club 25.00 Dr. Henry S. Urbaniak, Trenton, N. J. 25.00 Mr. and Mrs. L. Nowinski, Miami Springs, Fla. 20.00 Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. Reynolds, Alexandria, Va. 20.00 Mrs. William H. Conyngham, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 15.00 Miss Wladzia Aszurkiewicz, Brooklyn . 10.00 Dr. Edward A. Bogdan, Amsterdam, N. Y.................... 10.00 Page Eight Dr. M. J. Brozyna, E. Rutherford, N. J............. 10.00 Frank W. de Herget, Jackson Heights ,N. Y. 10.00 Dr. B. L. Dunicz, Brooklyn 10.00 Miss Kazimiera Eblowska, Brooklyn ........ ...................... 10.00 Rev. Alexander W. Fronczak, Wallington, N. J..................... 10.00 Miss Sophie Golen, Scarsdale, N. Y. . 10.00 Casimir Z. Greenley, Wilmette, Ill............................. 10.00 Prof. Maria S. Gutowska, Amherst, Mass. ........... 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Stefan Jasinski, Philadelphia 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Anthony A. Karkosza, Glen Head, N. Y. 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kilanski, Brooklyn 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Waclaw Komorowski, Brooklyn ............. 10.00 Witold W. Kosicki, Jr., Trenton, N. J. ......... 19.00 Mi's. Maria Linke, Jamaica, N. Y. 10.00 Dr. Karol Liszniewski, Cincinnatti, Ohio 10.00 Leon Mitkiewicz, New York 10.00 Fred J. Olbrych, Amsterdam, N. Y. ... 10.00 Dr. Stella Partyka, Amsterdam, N. Y. 10.00 Stanley Petner, Sayreville, N. J. 10.00 Polish Library, Inc., Buffalo 10.00 Polish Women’s Alliance of America, Council No. 2., Pittsburgh............................... 10.00 Polish Women’s Citizens Club of Ludlow, Mass. ................... 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. Lester John Skowronek, Tenafly, N. J........... 10.00 Dr. Sigmund J. Sluszka, Floral Park, N. Y.................... 10.00 Mrs. Liliana Arlen-Smoleniec, New York . 10.00 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Stybel, Plainfield, N. J........................ 10.00 Dr. John J. Symanski, Passaic, N. J............................ 10.00 Prof. Alexander Turyn, Urbana, Ill............................ 10.00 United Societies of Maspeth, N. Y. 10.00 Dr. Edmond M. Walence, Springfield, Mass. . . 10.00 Mrs. Katherine White, New York ........................ 10.00 S. Zardecki, Belvidere, N. J. 10.00 Dr. and Mrs. Walter Zarski, South River, N. J. ... 10.00 Miss Phyllis Ziemian, Indian Orchard, Mass. 10.0.0 Carl Buczek, Lackawanna, N. Y. 7.00 Mrs. Frank Buczek, Lackawanna,, N. Y.................. 7.00 Mrs. Genowefa Kokerniak, Watervliet, N. Y...................... 6.00 Col. Benjamin T. Anuskewicz (USA Ret.), Great Neck, N. J. 5.00 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Aszuk, Wilkes-Barre, Pa...................... 5.00 Thaddeus J. Buczynski, Chicopee Falls, Mass............... 5.00 Roman V. Ceglowski, Esq., Hamtramck, Mich.................. 5.00 Mrs. Catherine Chomicka, New York ■ 2/Lt. Richard T. Cieciuch, USAR, Jersey City, N. J..................... Miss Elizabeth C. Czajkowski, New York Mrs. S. Falk, Detroit Miss Jeanette I. Gutzwa, New York ............. Miss Lucille E. Jasinski, Royal Oak, Mich.............. Miss Ann Jaslowski, Linden, N. J. . Edward J. Karski, Irvington, N. J. Miss Jadwiga Kilinska, New York................ Kdlko Polek Charity Organiza­ tion, Buffalo Mr. and Mrs. Frank Koronkiewicz, Nanticoke, Pa................ Atty, and Mrs. John S. Lacz, Paterson, N. J. Atty, and Mrs. Alexander Laf­ fey, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. . ... Dr. Joseph Lukaszewski, Syracuse, N. Y. Mi'S. Anita C. Mackin, Waterloo, N. Y. Dr. Edward L. Makowski, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Miss Jane Masztal, Willimansett, Mass. Mrs. Zofia Michalowska, Jamaica, N. Y. Miss Dorothea Mickiewicz, New York Mrs. Victor Nef, Ontario, Canada Rev. Peter Nowak, Amsterdam, N. Y. Dr. T. S. Pierzynski, Chicago Mrs. Victoria Pietkiewicz, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dr. John S. Poczabut, Stamford, Conn. . Dr. Irene S. Pyszkowski, Brooklyn Dr. P. E. Ringawa, Nanticoke, Pa. . . B. Sielski, Gary, Ind. Mi's. Marja Stepan, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. . Walter F. Szetela, Chicopee Tow. Kr. Jana Ill-go Sobieskiego, Oddz. 210, PNS, Cam­ bria Heights, N. Y. . Miss Stasia Uss, Brooklyn Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Walence, Springfield, Mass. .. D. P. Wojcicki, Amsterdam, N. Y. . . Victor A. Wojciechowski, Trenton, N. J. Dr. B. Wroblewski, Camden, N. J. Prof. Francis I. Zajaczek, Detroit ..................... Miss Halina A. Zytkiewicz, Holyoke, Mass. 14 Subscribing Memberships at $2.00 each............................ 5-00 5.00 5.00' 5.00 5.00 Th.e Koscius 5.00 15 East 65th Street 5.00- Monthly 5.005.00- (Published monthly 5.00 Vol. XIV, No. 5 [135] 5.00 5.00 VZte 35th 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 ■ •• • 5.00 5.00 5.00- 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 28.00 Total for October, 1955 . Previously listed ........ . $2,125.00 7,301.00 Total from July 1, to October 31, 1955 . $9,426.00 Edited by STEPHEN I a 0 •ii ?! MR. CHARLES NOSAL, Chairman of the Trustee Committee on Membership, in the November New: Letter outlined plans for the celebration of the kosciuszko Foundation’s 35th Anniversary — coinciding with the Members Day Program on Saturday, October 15, 1960. Instead of holding a banquet, which is cost­ ly in money to the participants and effort on the part of the committee on arrangements, it was felt that it would be much more appropriate if we doubled the present K.F. roster of membership of around 1,750 to 3,500 (thirty-five hundred) and brought up the income from memberships and donations to $35,003.00 for the current program of the Foundation’s activities. We can reach these modest goals, as indicated in the September News Letter article, if some of our more active members enroll in the Committee of 100, each enrolling at least one new K.F. member; if seme members of the Com­ mittee of 100 join a Mem­ ber a Month Club (that is enrolling 12 new K.F. mem­ bers in the course of the year); if at least a few members of the Committee of 100 enroll 35 new K.F. A massive table in the Polish Rc members for the 35th An­ Barre, Pa. — built and ca Mr. Stefan Hellesperk niversary; if some of our present K. F. members (especially Subscribing and Associate Members' graduate into a higher category of membership: fin­ ally if some of our K.F. members, who have already generously contributed in the past, add enough to make at least $1,000.00 and go on the Benefactors Plaque; — IF all these things happen, we can easily reach and perhaps even surpass the indicated goals. Some of the IFS are already being turned into positive action: some of our K.F. - �Commemtary jlid.es of Polish rtoom activities Prologue - These are our hoots: The Kosciuszko Foundation 15 East 65th Street In Memorial! New York 21, N. Y. Within two weeks of each other, two lifelong frit closely associated with The Kosciuszko Foundation p ed away. The first, Mrs. Joseph Kocyan, wife of Tru and former Chairman of the K.F. Board of Trustees, i died on February 8th. ' second was Mrs. Stepher Mizwa, wife of the Foun iof the K.F., who pas, away on February 22nd. Monthly News Letter (Published monthly except July and August) Vol. XIV, No. 5 [135] Mted Ry STEPHEN P. MIZWA J a n u a r y. <1960 ^Jke 35lh TLnvuW Ji Oc Pel Oct Oct ov b oep Uov elate A o precei the Boa •d his 11 tbears j 795. H sor o| ng th| ?rshi|; ov. .-eb. pri ov. ov. I A Witt ch.j Mrs. Kazimiera Adrianowska, Woodside, N. Y. MR. CHARLES NOSAL, Chairman of the Trustees Wincenty Bienkowski, Albany, N. Y. Committee on Membership, in the November News Dr. Raymond Dziejma, Brooklyn, N. Y. Letter outlined plans for the celebration of the Ko­ Miss Frances X. Gates, Brooklyn, N. Y. sciuszko Foundation’s 35th Anniversary — coinciding Mrs. August Gavin, Tucson, Arizona. with the Members Day Program on Saturday, October _^iss Marv Glowacka. Wilkes-Barre, Pa 15, 1960. Instead of holding a banquet, which is cost­ Alexander J. Gregorowicz, Jr., Cambridge, ly in money to the participants and effort on the Lt. Stanley J. Grivers, Rehoboth, Mass. part of the committee on arrangements, it was felt Mrs. Stefan Hellersperk, West Dallas., Pa. that it would be much more appropriate if we doubled Mrs. Matylda Zurowska -Hudak... Havert□wr the present K.F. roster of membership of around 1,750 Mrs. Casimir Jarzebowski, New York to 3,500 (thirty-five hundred) and brought up the Woke, Mass. income from memberships and donations to $35,000.00 for the current program of the Foundation’s activities. We can reach these ■KingstQJL-Pa. modest goals, as indicated M^ary—Makmuska,— in the September News lyilkcs Barre., Pa. Letter article, if some of William Mendrzycki, Car­ our more active members negie, Pa. enroll in the Committee of Miss Iza Mikuszewska, Buf­ 100, each enrolling at least falo, N. Y. one new K.F. member; if Mrs. Stephen P. Mizwa, seme members of the Com­ New York mittee of 100 join a Mem­ Antoni Najda, East Orange, ber a Month Club (that is N. J. enrolling 12 new K.F. mem­ Charles Nosal, Stamford, bers in the course of the Conn.. year); if at least a few Miss Eugenia Olinkiewicz, members of the Committee <«b.. in the Peh.b •• WMJ.W"R“Brooklyn, N. Y. of 100 enroll 35 new K.F. A massive Barre, Pa. — built and carved in Polish style by Mrs. Charles W. Poliwczak, members for the 35th An­ Mr. Stefan Hellesperk of West Dallas, Pa. Springfield, Mass. niversary; if some of our present K. F. members Mrs. John Skowronek, New York (especially Subscribing and Associate Members) Mrs. Marie Sokolowska, Minneapolis, Minn. graduate into a higher category of membership; fin­ Mrs. Lydia Tabor, Forest Hills, N. Y. ally if some of our K.F. members, who have already Rev. Joseph A. Tamiiowski, Monessen, Pa. generously contributed in the past, add enough to Michael Trespasz, Chicopee, Mass. make at least $1,000.00 and go on the Benefactors Miss Helena Turlinski, Pleasantville, N .J. Plaque; — IF all these things happen, we can easily Miss Halina Urban, Bayonne, N. J. reach and perhaps even surpass the indicated goals. Bernard Wielewinski, Phoenix, Arizona Some of the IFS are already being turned into positive Michael Wrotniak, New York action: some of our K.F. members are graduating in­ Boleslaw Zawadzki, Hollis, N. Y. to a higher category, we have some new Benefactors, Mrs. Stefan S. Ziemian, Ludlow, Mass. and quite a few K.F. members are joining the Com­ * * • mittee of 100. So far the following have enrolled one THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION 27th ANNUAL or more K.F. members during the 35th anniversary BALL, FEBRUARY 27, 1960 year: I 1 ■» MRS. JOSEPH KOCYAJ Mrs. Joseph J. Kocya wife of Trustee and form Chairman of the Board i The Kosciuszko Foundation Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan, die on February 8. 1972, i; Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania She was born in Warsaw Poland, the former Marit Sophia Nestorowicz, a daughter of the late Stefan Mrs. Joseph Kocyan and Melania Nestorowicz. The family came to this country settling in Toledo, Ohio, where her mother was a newspaper correspondent for the Ameryka Echo. The family later resided in Buffalo, New York, where her mother was an editor of Everybody’s Daily, another Pol­ ish American newspaper. Her father, a chemist, was the author of a book Travel Notes, an account of the family’s travels in the Southwestern United States. This book is available from the Kosciuszko Foundation. Mrs. Kocyan and her husband were married in Toledo and moved to the Wilkes Barre area, in which Dr. Kocyan began the practice of medicine. A past president of the Polish Room Committee of Wilkes College, which she was instrumental in founding. she was also a member of the Luzerne County Medical Society Auxiliary, the Wilkes Barre general Hospital Auxiliary, the Polish Women’s Alliance, and The Kos­ ciuszko Foundation. Far more, she was the moving spirit of a score of initiatives to improve the cultural image of Polish Americans. Though small in stature, she was a veritable dynamo, a bundle of energy that found time to assist and advise all those who came to her seeking aid. We mourn our loss, one of the truly re­ markable women of our times. Surviving in addition to her husband are three daugh­ ters, Mrs. Stefan Hellersperk, of Dallas, Pennsylvania; Mrs. Joseph McCoy, of Philadelphia, Penn; and Mrs. Leo Filar, of Newark, Delaware; four grandchildren: two great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Nestorowicz. of Buffalo, New York. MRS. STEPHEN P. MIZWA Katherine Mizwa was born in c-hj------ �Commemtary olid.es of Polish rioom activities Prologue - These are our boots: ~ PeJiAG-ttalia, iPttd MiAcellas'iea ^llte tyamilq, TWO KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION BALLS were held last November — in Boston, in the Statler Ballroom, on Friday the 13th under the auspices of the Massa­ chusetts Federation of Polish Women’s Clubs and under the Chairmanship of Mrs. Joseph Kazanowski; and in Holyoke, Mass., in Roger Smith Hotel, Satur­ day the 27th, arranged by K.F. members in Western Massachusetts, under the Chairmanship of Edward S. E Oc Jc Fe Se Oc 0 i'.O’. ov e late A o precei the Boa id his E •bears! sor ot ng Will ch. J. ..uv ?eb .ov 'ov bpth_in_the_pageant and in the beautifullv_printed Souvenir-Journal, jointly with a Modjeska Exhibit_in the main_Bostoja_Library_a±_Copley-Square. This was ±heir 8th Biennial K.F. Ball, inspired 16 years ago by Mrs. Joseph Kazanowski, again acting as Chairman of \the Ball. All reports indicate that the Boston Ball was one of the best — well organized and well attemjfld. The Holyoke Ball, of necessity, had to be on a settler scale as there is no large ballroom in a hot^Kkthat part of the State. Roger Smith ballroor^^^one of the largest — and, in the opinion of the present writer who was there, it was solidly packed and gave all appearances of success. Here we would like to present a bouquet to the management of Roger Smith Hotel. As _ the, tired guests w.ereleaving the Ballroom at 2:00 AJM. or there­ abouts, on the floor , below excellent coffee, and tasty fresh doughnuts were served to the-dep.arting-guests free of charge, “on the house.” Never saw anything like it. A beautiful setup, courteous service, and one could drink as many cups of coffee and eat as many doughnuts as one wished. Maybe this is Yankee in­ genuity, but it is good investment in creating good wili. P.S. Just as we were going to press a check for $1,000.00 was personally delivered by Mr. Jack Midura as net proceeds from the Holyoke Ball. Thanks and congratulations to Mr. Berestka, Chairman of the Ball, and his various assistants and auxiliary com­ mittees! Mr. Midura also showed us a text of the fine speech Dr. Eugene J. Nicgorski gave on his (Midura’s) Polish hour of the Holyoke Radio Station. Dr. Nic­ gorski incidentally announced the Committee selected for the 10th annual K.F. Ball to be held at Roger Smith Hotel the day after Thanksgiving, November 25th, 1960. The selected Committee comprises the following: Walter A. Pickunka (Selectman of Town of Hatfield), Chairman. Mrs. Stefan S. Ziemian of Ludlow, Secretary. Mrs. Stanley Filipek, Ass’t Secretary. Edward F. Grabowski of So. Hadley Falls, re-elected Treasurer. Miss Janice Golota, re-elected Chairman of the Press. The selected 1960 Committee is planning to have a larger Souvenir Ball Journal, with some ads to help augment the net income for the K.F. Scholar­ ship Fund. Page Two The Wilkes-Barre K.F. Ball is scheduled for the day after Christmas, after we have gone to press with this issue of the News Letter. The 27th annual K.F. Ball in New York will be held in Hotel Astor on February 19th. DR. ROBERT A. SOLARSKI, one of our Younger Members K.F. Group, opened his office for the gen­ eral practice of dentistry at 420 Merrick Road, Massa­ pequa, N. Y. Bob graduated last June from N.Y.U. Dental Colelge. MISS PHYLLIS IRENE KOSTECKI, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Kostecki of Brooklyn, N. Y. and Glenwilde Lake, N. J. was engaged to Mr. Stanley Kupiszewski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kupiszewski of Winter Haven, Florida and Chicago, Ill. Phyllis was graduated from Brooklyn Friends School, attended Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pa. and is now completing her education courses, for teach­ ing, at St. John’s University. She made her debut at the Kosciuszko Foundation Ball' at the WsISoff^ Astoria in 1957. Stanley is a Korean veteran, whereupon he gra­ duated from Western Michigan Ur--??.J-ity in 1957, where he was a member of the track -u.-m and vicepresident of the Residence Halls Association. He is currently Secretary-Treasurer of S.J.S. Enter­ prises Co., a Florida and Illinois C<.. uno is a mem­ ber of the Board of Trustees of Volusia Manor School in Volusia County, Florida. A June wedding is planned. Of interest to our Younger Members may be the fact that Stanley and Phyllis met for the first time at the last Kosciuszko Foundation Ball held at the Waldorf on December 27, 1958. They met, they danced, they became acquainted, they fell in love with each other, and now they are engaged to be married. As simple as that. flaoJeA. Received M. K. Dziewanowski: COMMUNIST PARTY OF PO­ LAND — AN OUTLINE OF HISTORY. 369 pp. Har­ vard University Press, Cambridge, Mass. 1959. $7.50. Frank Gibney: THE FROZEN REVOLUTION — PO­ LAND, A STUDY IN COMMUNIST DECAY. 269 pp. Farrar, Straus and Cudahy ,New York. 1959. $4.75. Titus Komarnicki: REBIRTH OF THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND — A STUDY IN THE DIPLOMATIC HIS­ TORY OF EUROPE, 1914-1920. 776 pp . Heinemann, London. 1957. Kazimierz Wierzyhski: POEZJE ZEBRANE. 592 pp. Wydawnictwo “Wiadomosci” (London) i Polskiego Instytutu Naukowego (New York). 1959. Czeslaw M. Zbieranski: O NARODZINACH LOTNICTWA POLSKIEGO. 132 pp. Author-publisher, New York, 1958. $2.50. May be obtained from the author — 346 East 87th St., New York 28, N. Y. Unless otherwise noted, the above books — if still available — may be procured in book stores or from the Polish Book Importing Co., 38 Union Square, New York City. r- J /•eZ>jn Memorial^ Within two weeks of each other, two lifelong frit closely associated with The Kosciuszko Foundation p; ed away. The first, Mrs. Joseph Kocyan, wife of Tru and former Chairman of the K.F. Board of Trustees, \ died on Febniary 8th. ' second was Mrs. Stepher. Mizwa, wife of the Foun lof the K.F., who pas; away on February 22nd. MRS. JOSEPH KOCYAJ Mrs. Joseph J. Kocya wife of Trustee and form Chairman of the Board < The Kosciuszko Foundation Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan, die on February 8, 1972, i; Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania She was born in Warsaw Poland, the former Marit Sophia Nestorowicz, a daughter of the late Stefan Mrs. Joseph Kocyan and Melania Nestorowicz. The family came to this country settling in Toledo, Ohio, where her mother was a newspaper correspondent for the Ameryka Echo. The family later resided in Buffalo, New York, where her mother was an editor of Everybody’s Daily, another Pol­ ish American newspaper. Her father, a chemist, was the author of a book Travel Notes, an account of the family’s travels in the Southwestern United States. This book is available from the Kosciuszko Foundation. Mrs. Kocyan and her husband were married in Toledo and moved to the Wilkes Barre area, in which Dr. Kocyan began the practice of medicine. A past president of the Polish Room Committee of Wilkes College, which she was instrumental in founding. she was also a member of the Luzerne County Medical Society Auxiliary, the Wilkes Barre general Hospital Auxiliary, the Polish Women’s Alliance, and The Kos­ ciuszko Foundation. Far more, she was the moving spirit of a score of initiatives to improve the cultural image of Polish Americans. Though small in stature, she was a veritable dynamo, a bundle of energy that found time to assist and advise all those who came to her seeking aid. We mourn our loss, one of the truly re­ markable women of our times. Surviving in addition to her husband are three daugh­ ters, Mrs. Stefan Hellersperk, of Dallas, Pennsylvania: Mrs. Joseph McCoy, of Philadelphia, Penn; and Mrs. Leo Filar, of Newark. Delaware; four grandchildren: two great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Nestorowicz. of Buffalo, New York. MRS. STEPHEN P. MIZWA Katherine Mizwa was bom in ------ �r. The Kosciuszko Foundation Commemtary Slides of Polish Room Act 1. Prologue - These The Beginning: I New York, N.Y. 10021. F 15 East 65th Street Monthly News Letter (Published monthly except July and August) Vol. XXVI No 6 (255) Edited by EUGENE KUSIELEWICZ February, 1972 Meet Our New Trustees MITCHELL P. KOBELINSKI Boa \ * -•1 Mr. Kobelinski was born in Chicago, where he currently resides with his wife Gen and three children. He attended local Chicago schools and worked his way through Loyola University as a shoe salesman, jewelry salesman and musician. At Loyola he received his Bachelor of Philosophy degree and his Juris Doctorate. After eight years in banking, he became active as a builder and developer, being responsible for the formation of the Parkway Development Company, which in turn was responsible for the erection of Parkway Towers, a multi-million dollar development. In 1964, he was one of the principal organizers of the Parkway Bank, whose present assets have ex­ ceeded the $40,000,000.00 mark. He is presently Vice Chairman of the Board, Trust Officer and General Counsel of the Parkway Bank. In addi­ tion he is a Director and General Counsel of the Mr. Raymond Wardynski First State Bank of Chi­ cago, which he also helped establish. Mr. Kobelinski is active in the Chicago Pol­ ish American Community. A Past President of the Advocates Society of Chicago, he has served in various capacities in the Polish American Con­ gress. Presently, he is President of the Illinois Division of the Congress. RAYMOND WARDYNSKI Raymond Wardynski helps widen the Founda­ tion’s ties with Buffalo, one of America’s larger Polish American Communities. He secured his formal schooling in Buffalo, where he received his B.S. in Business Administration from the Uni­ versity of Buffalo. Mr. Wardynski is Vice Presi­ dent of Frank Wardynski and Sons, one of Amer­ ica’s largest specialists and producers of Polish sausage. Active in civic and community affairs, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of Canisius High School, the Advisory Board of the Bank of Buffalo, the Ambassadors of St. Joseph’s Intercommunity Hospital, the Professional and Businessmen’s Associa­ tion, the Buffalo Athletic Club and numerous so­ cial and fraternal organ­ izations. Mr. Wardynski is mar­ ried to the former Sue M. Jackowski. They re­ side in Williamsville, New York together with their three children. co a Q. CD NEW TRUSTEES STILL SOUGHT The addition of Mr. Kobelinski and Mr. WarMr. Mitchell Kobelinski dynski will better enable the Foundation to serve the Chicago and Buffalo areas. However, there are still a number of major Polish American centers which still have no representation on the Board of Trustees. Such major centers are the cities of Boston, Pitts­ burgh, Milwaukee and Minneapolis. Should any of our members have any suggestions for Trustees from these areas or should they know of pros­ pective candidates from other areas, we earnestly request that they send their suggestions to the Foundation. New York City. I the Irem -i-emple. " i’r erman of N.Y.and tr emonies-the religic Fielania made a beat local KF org.and /i May,1938 - fne Bud with vine in the t1 Dorothy James was of the org. in 195. You know what ha Katyn isassacre,Holo During that peri April 1941 - Felix Dec.,1945- Helena h Nov.,1949 - Jit.Kai 1400 at During this peri artists and others, This may surpris group! A July,1947 letter from Dr. F. a room at J.C.similar to tne jitl.Roomi letter stated "J.O. is now offering 5 Hist., & Culture." Ine men's Committee they passed the torch to us women, ale It was in Feb.,1950 that a group c Kocyan formed the w.C.Polish Doom Com. interests expanded, it was a great lea favorite expression of praise was " Yo Oct., 1951 - Our first cultural pro; Gym by hrs. Coleman, a wonderful Yankee perpetuating Poland's Lit. Nov.,1951-je sponsored the first KF a Black, in Concert at the Gym. Procee Dec.,1951- our first KF Ball; Ch. was Sterling; tickets-5 • “included phampagne W '£* sbor99'' ordered from N.Y, No Ball . — Oct.,1952- another Cultural Progran ?Did you know the second KF Chopin Scho A film "Moonlight Sonata" -pianist Fa< Dec.,1952- 2nd KF Ball- Ch. Lorraine of dancers by Lee Peters; huge mural of R. Rutkowski. Dolls made by Firs. Ruth we 1953 was a busy year! hay - Fasnion Clinic- by Melania:buy clc June - In those days summer theater mean at Nuangola. Our first was T Am a Came Andy Rushin’s Forest Inn. (Forerunner of Nov.- Cooking Demonstrationst «.C. 0afet Cook book Projec^recipes from members ; Plans for the Polish Room & Furniture *«** we contfiAA �Oho/ jn Memoriam: Two Great Ladies PeM. Within two weeks ot each other, two lifelong friends closely associated with The Kosciuszko Foundation pass­ ed away. The first, Mrs. Joseph Kocyan. wife of Trustee and former Chairman of the K.F. Board of Trustees, who died on February 8th. The second was Mrs. Stephen P. Mizwa, wife of the Founder of the K.F., who passed away on February 22nd. MRS. JOSEPH KOCYAN c c € ch Dr e late A o piece 5 he Boa f d his 1U bears Lg 795. sor o ? 10th Hotel tn. I960. Mowing. Walter A. field*, < Stefar ig t •rshi = lift Wi ch. Mrs. Joseph J. Kocyan, wife of Trustee and former Chairman of the Board of The Kosciuszko Foundation, Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan, died on February 8, 1972, in Wilkes Barre. Pennsylvania. She was born in Warsaw. Poland, the former Marie Sophia Nestorowicz, a daughter of the late Stefan Mrs. Joseph Kocyan and Melania Nestorowicz. The family came to this country settling in Toledo. Ohio, where her mother was a newspaper correspondent for the Ameryka Echo. The family later resided in Buffalo, New York, where her mother was an editor of Everybody’s Daily, another Pol­ ish American newspaper. Her father, a chemist, was the author of a book Travel Notes, an account of the family’s travels in the Southwestern United States. This book is available from the Kosciuszko Foundation. Mrs. Kocyan and her husband were married in Toledo and moved to the Wilkes Barre area, in which Dr. Kocyan began the practice of medicine. A past president of the Polish Room Committee of Wilkes College, which she was instrumental in founding, she was also a member of the Luzerne County Medical Society Auxiliary, the Wilkes Barre general Hospital Auxiliary, the Polish Women's Alliance, and The Kos­ ciuszko Foundation. Far more, she was the moving spirit of a score of initiatives to improve the cultural image of Polish Americans. Though small in stature, she was a veritable dynamo, a bundle of energy that found time to assist and advise all those who came to her seeking aid. We mourn our loss, one of the truly re­ markable women of our times. Surviving in addition to her husband are three daugh­ ters, Mrs. Stefan Hellersperk, of Dallas. Pennsylvania: Mrs. Joseph McCoy, of Philadelphia, Penn; and Mis. Leo Filar, of Newark, Delaware; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, John Nestorowicz, of Buffalo, New York. MRS. STEPHEN P. MIZWA Katherine Mizwa was bom in Chicopee, Massachusetts, on November 13, 1894, to ApoIonia Kaminska Twarog and Daniel Twarog, who had come to America from Poland about 1888 and 1887, respectively. One of nine children, she attended Chicopee public elementary and junior high schools and was the first girl of Polish ancestry to be graduated from Chicopee High School. She entered Teacher’s College, Westfield Page Two tup Fund Fage Two new xork City. Normal School, now called State College at Westfield. Massachusetts, and was graduated in 1916 She became a grade school teacher in the Chicope? public school system and also taught an evening Amer­ icanization class for Polish immigrants, helping as an Interpreter for people having medical, legal and other problems. Her other activities included playing the organ with the Lutnia Choir at her church, the Holy Mother of the Rosary Polish National Catholic Church. giving piano lessons, sometimes playing piano In local theatres for the then silent movies. She also served as a Girl Scout leader. Miss Twarog married Stephen Paul Mizwa in Sep­ tember 1922. They first lived in Chicopee, then Des Moines, Iowa, where Mr. Mizwa taught, at Drake Uni­ versity. For a short time they lived in Forest Hills. New York, and then, from 1929 through 1946 they resided in Scarsdale, New York, except for a year or so when Mr. Mizwa acted as President of Alliance College, Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Mizwa was active as a volunteer in various or­ ganizations besides The Kosciuszko Foundation. She was a loving and responsible mother, “doing" for her family, yet found time for her flower gardens, drawing, painting, sewing, working for the Girl Scouts, for Polish War Relief. Bundles for Britain, the Red Cross, the Cancer Society, and giving help and encouragement to troubled friends and neighbours and various persons arriving from Poland. About 1944, she took courses with the Child Education Foundation, New York, doing some of her practice teach­ ing at the Lexington School for the Deaf, in New York. From 1946 until July, 1970, Mr. and Mrs. Mizwa lived and worked actively in the Kosciuszko Foundation. Be­ coming quite ill, Mrs. Mizwa spent the past year and one half at a nursing home in Houston, Texas, very near her son, Tad, and his family. Death came February 22, 1972. The funeral, a Re­ quiem High Mass, took place in the church where Mrs. Mizwa used to play the or­ gan, where she was married, and where her children were christened. Burial was in the nearby parish cemetery. Immediate survivors are a son Tad S. Mizwa. his wife Mary, their children Michelle, John, Mike and Steve, all of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Helen Mizwa Reynolds, her husband War­ ren, their sons, Stephen and Kirk, of Washington, D.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Anthony Kielb, Mrs. Frank Kochanski, and Mrs. Frank Curylo, Mrs. Stephen P. Mizwa all of Massachusetts, and a brother Adam Twarog, of Dumont, New Jersey The family requests that any contributions friends may care to make in memory of Mrs. Stephen Mizwa should be made to the Stephen P. Mizwa Memorial Scho­ larship Fund of the Kosciuszko Foundation. sAJM —1— - -f® tn© Iroia People Xt t »ant •.(Krs. 61 with vine in t Dorothy in in cn let AH d ere wo; aicuzynsk »tten?Ud. rtod, well writi but to t-fc •or. j* .HOOW faring 5 to us women, eli - that a ^roup < OllBh Koofii Com. was a great les praise was “ Yc st cultural pro a wonderful Yenke )land‘a Lit. > sponsored the first KF lack Concert at the Gym. Frocei uec.,1951- our first KF Bal. wai t>t er line-; tickets ~ o.-includ ed p h a m p a ? *n< res- ordered from N.Y. No Ball I9P>2- another another ’Cultural Frogran hopin Scho pianist Fa __ Ch. Lorraine aancers by Lee Peters; huge mural of Nutkowski. Polls made by Mrs. Nuth w< 195j was a busy year! - Fasn fon Clinic- oy Melania:buy cl( s - In those days summer theater meat t Nuangola. Our first wap "I Am A Came ndy Hushin*s Forest Inn. (Forerunner of ov.- Cooking uemonstrationat rf.C. Cafet ook Book Frojecirecipes from members ; Ians £or the Polish Noom & �THE GILBERT FL The late A vho precd f the Boa ved his Ij >rebears' i 1795. F| ivisor of nong th! adershij his life' 4r. Wil' such. Commemtary Slides of Polish Room .-ictivities - 50th Anniversary- 1950-1980 1. Prologue - lhese are our Roots! xhe Beginning: Lay, 193?- Fhe first hosciuszko Foundation Ball & Pageant took place at the Irem xemple."The Coronation of ueen Jadwiga71 was directed by D, Asherman of N.Y.and the costumes obtained there. In 15^4 there were two ceremonies-the religious one at ..awel Castle and the public one at Krakow q Melania made a beautiful,regal Queen Jadwiga. Mary G. was Pres, of thi local KF org.and Vine was Ch. of the Ball. It was a mixed group then. hay,1958 - The 2nd KF Ball& Pageant at the Irem was "The Dreams of kosciuszk with Vine in the title role.(Mrs. Stefanski still calls him Kosciuszko) Dorothy James was Usa and Irene Lester represented Poland. Vine was Pres. of the org. in 1958. You know what happened in 1959,WWII: Hitler's invasion of Poland,the W Katyn Massacre,Holocaust devastation, and the Soviet Take-over. ;ed1 During that period we gave benefits for the Polish >*ar Victims: April 1941 - Felix Sadowski's Ballet at the irem Temple,Ch. V.Znaniecki Dec.,1945- Helena Morsztyn in an All-Chopin Concert at the Irem T.(Father-Co Nov.,1949 - ivit .Malcuzynski,Paderewski ' s protege, at the irem-magnificent; 1400 attended. During this period, the KF spent thousands of dollars bringing these artists and others,as well as writers,educators,etc. to the U.S. & helping This may surprise you , but this organization started out as a men * s LI group! A July,1947 letter from Dp. Farley to Ch. Paul Selecky " offered a room at W.C.similar to the Ntl.Rooms at the U.of Pitt". A Sept.,1947 letter stated "W.C. is now offering 5 courses in the Pol. Lang., Liter., te Hist., & Culture." The men's Committee's goal to raise 35,000 failed, so they passed the torch to us women, along with $ 2,000. It was in Feb.,1950 that a group of women under the guidance of Farie Kocyan formed the W.C.Polish Room Com. We worked hard and succeeded. As our 5r interests expanded, it was a great learning experience. Dr. Kocyan's favorite expression of praise was " You ladies are wonderful." Oct., 1951 - Our first cultural program began with a lecture at the Gym by mrs. Coleman, a wonderful Yankee friend, who devoted her life to perpetuating Poland's Lit. irr Nov.,1951-^e sponsored the first KF Chopin Scholarship winner,Roy Laton, lie a Black, in Concert at the Gym. Proceeds of 31,000 was given to W.C. Dec.,1951- our first KF Ball; Ch. was Jule Z.;held at the Stark Ballroom, Sterling;tickets-$5»-included phampagne punch;Very formal- no gowns in 5ed! J.B. stores- ordered from N.Y. No Ball pictures! Dr. & Firs, Mizwa attended. 2m.: — Oct.,1952- another Cultural Program by Dr. Rd Zawacki,from the KF; it-’ fDid you know the second KF Chopin Scholarship winner,1952, was Van Cliburn? A film "Moonlight Sonata" -pianist Paderewski. KF BallCh. Lorraine D.;theme-Polish Dances,paintings Dec., 1952- 2nd ‘ I of dancers by Lee Peters; huge mural of shiny red & silver wycinanki by R. Rutkowski. Dolls . made by Firs. Ruth were sold vaar> 1953 was a hnetr busy y ear!I Tf£> May - Fasnion Clinic- by Melania:buy clothes to fit your figure! In the Gym. June - In those days summer theater meant weekly visits to the Grove Theater at Nuangola. Our first was "I Am A Camera";ffollowed by dinner dance at Andy Rushin's Forest Inn. (Forerunner of our Pocono Playhouse trips) Nov.- Cooking Demonstrationat W.C. Cafeteria by Lottie Stocks & Cook Book Pro.jec^recipes from members ; 500 books sold; 3588 profit. iw Plans for the Polish Room & Furniture started! Upon Dr. Mizwa's advice, we contacted Stefan Mrozewski,world-renowned wood designer. After meeting with us, he drew up plans,cost- 3485. tse He designed our beautiful Lx Libris,presented to the Room by Dr. Mizwa?ap 000 1. copies for 3100. After the furniture designs were shown to several furniture manufacturers, Mathieu's Surn. Custom Designers of Phil, agreed s to make the first 8 chairs. These were paid through the generosity of members:Lucy Butkiewicz Groblewski, Anna Lester, Irene Lester Stefanski John Malinowski, Dr.Albert & Helen Cooper, Mary Makowski's friends, Kocyan: in memory of Dr.'s mother, Jule Kocikoski Znaniecki,Olivia Twardowski As prices increased, Stefan hellersperk cameto the rescue. A portion o( the painting, Area and adjacent lot alitie College. lithogr FIREPLACK WALL Centre Mantle Left of Mantle 2. .Uf Board he r <? Left and Right of Right Bookcase I On Left of Right Bookcase �HIE GILBERT XL -2^Bec.,1955 KF Ball- Jean PiekarskiCh.; f able"Twardowski"decorations depicted him"on the moon"& other -tncidents by Stefan h. ;4KFi)ebs-^osia G.,Cooky h., Boris G.B. and Jane P.; ^954 ' Feb.- Concert at the Gym at 4 - Felix Labunski,composer £>ec. - KF Ball- Melania / 19^ ^^-Nov.-An Evening of Mickiewicz by Alex. Janta ' Ear. -Felicia Vlodek.col.sop.octave above high C(husband murdered by Russ. i she -Warsaw Ins. & concentration camps) directed by Al Gpoh x7' jM^ct. - Mickiewicz1 Forefathers" Centennial Observance)—Lorraine B$$500 to w. ^nec.- Jaselka Nativity rlay-Rydel1 s "Polish Bethlehem" tr. by Vi P.;directed^ by Earie; costumes -Hala & I- St. Mary's Ch. ^Dec. KF Ball - Ann G. -Theme-Pan Tadeusz",Mickiewicz's epic poem;2 large scenes in water color by R.Rutkowski: one depicted a banquet scene at a Polish castle, the other- a village meeting in a busy square in front of a church. Individual figures by Stefan. Stefan completed the 7 ft. bench weighing 450 lbs. 7Z77 1956 f * Now the bookcase made by Stefan is added to the Polish Room at Parrish Hall J Mary ^-oons donated 4?500 towards it. /pushing figures into wasp-waists!/ May- Pageant-Fashions in Histor.yat the (mi; from coal & the xndians(Jule & Nini),early colonists,Civil uar costumes^Gibson girl H.iuoughlin, Suffragette I H.Gasowski,Car duster Aosh N.,Annette Evans'tennis dress by Jule- what a time nelania & I had going to Phil. & places for these costumes;narration by C.Lord, Lorraine, & Basia. $550 profit. And -no pictures! For social variety,our Swingers held 2 additional dances: in July a Summer k ■^ance at the Irem T. Pavilion-Viola S. ch; in Oct. a Bal Masque at the Wyo. V.C.C. with Helen Cooper, ch. ^Bec.KF Ball - Nell,ch. 1957- Mar r • Now.the beautiful oval table made by Stefan is added to the Pol. Rm. at Farr Mar.- This marked the first big Card Party at the Gym- 8 P.M.-Mildred & Jule (only 2 hrs. to set up our tables,chairs,kitchen,etc)$800 May- All-Chopin Concert by Ban pollock, KF Chopin Scholarship Oct.- SIide,lecture,^demonstration by Irene Lprentowicz,art>e ^wSWepresented, these drawings to the Nant. G. S. troops are now dispUsyetPa the Mill Mem. library. (Her lecture -at Osterhout-AP.M.for childrentEove of Mol.too greatshe returned.J /^Dec. KF Ball - Jeanette B.ch (Both Mizwas & Farleys attended) 4 The late A vho preceh f the Boa' ved his Ij: jrebears• i 1795. F; ivisor oL nong thf adershii his lifJ Ir. Wil such.' 1958 Stefan made the fireside table & 2 chairs; placed in Catlin Hall. <y5<) April - Yurek -^azowski's Ballet "Pan Twardowski"-lrem T.-Jule & H. Cooper; — profit-$l,000;Tickets & Patrons! Here’s the ticket com,.‘Nork,Veronica,Ann Gr^ ____ £r KFBall-.Gloria Suda,Ch.-at the Westmoreland 1959 / / Spring ^ard Party-Jeanette,Weiss,&Jule-Fashion Show introduced Summer Garden party-Tibi’s iarzl Fall-Bedication & Unveiling of the Pol. Rm. plaqqfPCread it)-$564. Silver sajriQzar was presented by the Reympnt(Nell -Pres.ZMade in warsaw ; at turn of 18th c.;of ureek design Aug.4-9 - ACPCC Conv.-at 'W.C, -at our invitation^ Highlights: slides by ( A.Janta of Wawel treasures,including huge Biblical tapestries made in Brusse Tusse f They were stored in ^anada since 1940.; books of poetry by V^, Janda-autogran 18 paintings & sculpture by Steve Poleskie; Musicale by concert pianist, Mrs. Parley"Moods of Chopin";Our reception at McClintock for all;J.Lester's Garden Party & Mushroom Hunt-will never forget it! _____ ^Bec. KF Ball-Rosemary Kopicki 196O_ Jan.-our UM rst Chartered bus trip-to Phil.-Slask-at Academy of nusic A portion of the paw area and adjacent loc College. rBEFUCE WALL Centre Mantle On Left of Right Bookcase �THE GILBERT Mt A portion ot the p« lnting«, prints, litho gr of whici area and adjacent localities . College, -2eb. at the Gym- Pelix Labunski,composer -4 P.E» ^ec«- 3rd KF Ball -helania, Ch. FBEFj^E^WALL Centre Mantle Left ol Mantle Right of Mantle Origu ;k b >n sft ;s The late A vho prece' *. f the Boa.'* ved his 1 ! <' jrebears ■ 11795. E ivisor of nong thM adershir his life Ir. Wil! such.! On Left of Right Bookcase .or �THE GILBERT Me portion oi area and rFeb* ,1960 - Lecture on folklore- l-.rs. Coleman at xarrish Hall Par.- Card Farty-friarge D.,ch;Prizes:cashrn.sweater w.mink,nat Oct - Paderewski hemorial Prog- Mrs. Woodruff Oct - Steg.Gold Medal Band & John Sauer -at Irem -"Tribute to Paderewski Garden Party at Lester's '—Dec. KE Ball - Kosh W.,ch. 1%?1 Gard Party - Stacia & Leona; & Eashion *^how Oct. - Piano Concert - A. Kapuscinski—Lorraine,Ch.;(Interned by Ger.& Russ escaped to U.S. in -yt. Oc t. -hazowsze _________ -Irem _ Reception-Jule &Mil (f >O Nov -Mrozewski1s 10 day exhibit of Woodcuts & Paintings-Parrish ^all-V&J KI1 Ball- Mildred W.,ch. ' ,_____ k ‘ _ . „. _____ 2ZDec________ t __ ‘ ____ ____ ____ ____ ”” / 1962 ' s” 7^7 hay Card Party & Intern, fashion Show(Kath.Flood1 s)-Olivia,^h.Jule,^11 Garden Party Rutkowski ' s *—Dec.KFBall - Mary ftarmilowicz,uh.;initiated Patrons ;gold paper ornaments Feb. -Poznan ohoir- reception-Jule & Mil x Card Party &Kusicale-W. C. Women' s Chorus;nrs. Eugene Falchek,ch. ^Z-T^Sept .-Tribute to Alice Grit savag __ e,. ret .Col, of Nurses at Foothill Manor,Shick Oct.-Lecture •Lecture on Poland by Dr Dr. a. Kusielewicz(illustrated> Dec. Ch ristmas Chr istmas Party at G; Gym- Anita Janerick x-Dec.KF Ball - Jule 5.- "white Christmas"sprayed holly trees w.mini lights /44/ 1964 <-~x7 Mar.- Card Party & Millinery - Ruth D. & Vic N. >—-y^pApr.- Hosted 4 Intern.Farm Youth Exchto Poland-1 wk.crash course taught by ;Mary G.,Hrs. Horbaczewski,Hala, Claire Smith,H.Sypniewski.(Apr.28-for 6 mon Hay- Paul Gorka's Exhibit at Parrish Halljhis prizewinning "Pieta" CxixS) Cct.- Festival of Leaves -(forerunner of Folk festival at Armory) Gym; J4 rlfchnic tables-we gave each JilO for expenses; warsawnRm.-babka & kawa & UN,G.S. ,4-H,Pa.Game; Painting exhibit ( f jr? Com.slide-Goraptapestry from Mrs.Stef.;chunk of coal on table:J.Teleszyo, Fel.Perlick, Ottie Chwalek Dec.KFBall- Hala - Theme- Szopka Puppets; street scene in Krakow; szopkalarge castle with 2 white towers ;puppets on red carpeted stage. 1.9.25 , rj feb.-Sandra Virtue's slides of the 4-H 6 months in roland Apr.- Another group of 4 4-H students to be coached before their 6 mon. in Poland. Cancelled by Communists I Aug. - Mrs. f'arley died! Oct. - Stephen Hero °oncert-Jt& H.Koons;reception-lowep^ level of Fine Arts Profit- <>551 Dec.Christmas Party - Honored Hrs. E0Cyan with 4 pc. silver tea service *-Dec.KB'Ball Oh. - Marge D. - Old world i'hemefred tapers,sheaves of wheat / 1966 - Poland's Millenium Mar. - Lecture at Sterling by Marta ^orwin-Rhodes,author of "Mask of warrior! (publisher of Perspectives since 1971) Oct.- Violin Concert by Thos. “ichalak; piano-Debbie Sobol^(conductor of N• L.Pa. Symphony since 19 rf----- Z ZT .jAmerice Oec. 10 VPiillenium Concert ,Carne^i^H^lTfPbus^trip toNTj.;Stokowski,Symphor KF sponsored - -----------------------z^Dec. KF Ball- Millenium theme;Olivia,ch.;husbands of past ch. wore red ribbons with gold medallians;city coat-of-arms on mirrorsChristmas.bellsAfter Polonaise,Ball chairmen were introduced as each couple aSncej-trom 1951 on. 1967 (z- Dec .KFBall-St a c i a —----- ^96b Apr. - Andrzej Bachleda- tenor at Perf Arts ^enter Centre Mantle Left of Mantle of Mantle Left of Right ;ng- . print*, liihogr litiv'4, of whiel �' GILBERT pamimus, prints, Hthogr lAvent torahUe*, many of whicl 196B Nov i.ov.— Dedication of Farley Library; Polish Koom,on the 2nd floor, has become a reality1 Design in bhe -^akopanski style of the xatra mountaineers. On the floor is a blue flowered sazurskiv^fugXwool)-£1200. On the wall 1 is a tan kilim with allover^>atterri>i'loB<i4t. In the niches are Jan Stykafe Kosciuszko and Pulaski. Stefan’s giftwas the carved pedestal on which rests Benda's Mask of Jesus .donated by Mrs. Kocyan. in 195:5 • Benda/nade masks from 191c> until 1948 when he died. He was the world's foremost authority on paper-mache masks ./{prices:Oberon's-;1200,Kuria-^2,000 01d Above "the°?ireSHa3aLS?Heyngg°§ ’ c. FIREPLACE WALL Centre Mantle eagle,symbol of PolandSAfhe 2 sets of wooden dolls are gifts of Mrs. Stefans On either side of the fireplace are 2 lithographs by T.Lewicki-Sievemakers and Harvesting. Next to ^osciuszko is a small print of his resting place. To the right of the fireplace is a 16th c. map of Roland ,executed by Abraham ftrtelius,royal geographer to King Philip II of Spain. On the left of the bookcase is iH8- an original oil painting by Joseph Brodowski"Farmer and Horses",donated by nary Koons. On the right hangs a large portrait of Anthony Mroz,one of the better known Tatra bagpipers. The otner large Polish kilim is a N. Baltic scene. To its right is a colorful wycinanki made by Irene Dorentowicz. Above it is a handmade Polish linen embroidery of the Patron of roland,the Blessed sother,a °f OTch ______ student ''7^^1322. id ar. - Dental Soc. was one of the first org. to tour our room Apr. - Lecture by hrs. Coleman on her book,a transl.of Nesterowicz1s ""Travel Notes"through Arkansas,Louisiana,&Texas; imagine her delight to discover he was Mrs. Kocyan's father. ______ A^Dec. KF Ball - Ann U. -presented Mrs. Kocyan with roses / y// 1971 - Dr. Mizwa died ;Mrs. Kocyan ill; Jule became -t'res. Nov. - Dr. -E. Kusielewicz presented a lecture-film on Poland-at Perf arts C >-Dec.KF Ball - Mary Novitsky,ch. F72e€ ••" ' 1972 --- C?-****, Board Meeting at my home -Nell appointed VP ZzZe. oxghz Feb. - Mrs. Kocyan died Dr. Kocyan, May - Memorial for Mrs. ^0cyan;^Dr. Farley,Dale Buehler,Vi P./Mary G .and marie m. read poems of Kazmiera Illakowicz. Her works were presented to w'.C. in memory of hrs. K. By Mrs. Coleman. "Illa", a friend of Emily Dicken translated her poems into Polish. The Com. established a Scholarship at W.C. in her memory- for students of Polish descent. CFLOOD/ June 23 - Faced with the great disaster of rlurricane Agnes we met the challenge to replace and restore our stock of books and objects of art. June -Bd. Meeting -here-Dr. Kocyan a guest- unveiled picture of i-irs. Kocyan for the Polish 4’ Sept.- Garden Party at Cele's; helped to brighten -Vbe day for *lood victims ^Mx^Jgec. KF Ball- Cele S. ' The late A vho prece1 f the Boa ved his 1, irebears | i 1795. E ivisor oh nong th) adershij1 his life 1r. Wilf such. - Pc yan d ted . Feb.13 Lecture by Prof. Walter Placek on Copernicus, ^ebl8 Copernicus 500 Birthday Banquetr-with Pol.ttW^^Founder of modern astron omy);guest speaker-mrnest Cuneo ; Qat^TreadwayJ Mar. - kstzrBus i'rip to N.Y.-KF Homej Musicale-Pet er Haas^ ;reception Aug.lp-^osted Polish drafts ^xhibit^from Smithsonian;reception -Cunningham Oct. -Violin Concert Peter haas-Perf.Arts Center- Ch.Tina N. & Bertha >x-Dec.Ki? Ball- Jule Noroski;theme-Copernicus; first Ball at Genetti s ^rand Ballroom; introduced VThe Poets";Jule hosted com. at a Cocktail Party preceding the ^allprivate^parties at homes. Left and Right of Right Book case On Left of Right Bookcase �THE GILBERT XL A portion of the painting# ( | area and adjacent loc.ahtio, College. ■ The late A vho prece! f the Boa ved his 1> * jrebears 1 i 1795. H ivisor o» nong th adershi; his lift Ir. Will such.I ' ' ~ Feb. - Hosted the first reception for the ILF. PA. Philharmonic ■ ymphony Lar. - Introduced Polish Pisanki^Sopni^eYurkowski, Anna Deionic k,&- Anna Gacek to our valley. Prior to this theft^rainians laid claim to thisart. •<Lrs. Gacek taught °ophie the Polish arr forms- demonstrated at our meeting. £4- - / Apr.- Visiting groups to the rolish Room included *->t. Mary’s PTA of xly. apr.- Bus trip to Aatin Casino,Cherry Will, N.J.- Aiberace Nay - Had 2 Display Booths at the Fine Apts Fiesta-<fli^Be °quare-Pisanki y with Gophie demonstrating & introduced ..ycinanki^-from A. Gacek. / <Apy«-Helen Mosier displayed her paintings Dov. -Presented "An Afternoon in the Tatras" at N.H.S.; with Bachleda, tenor; reception at Oolonial Inn Organized Chorus-Bertha,conductor <PPec.KF Ball - Lucy S. Ch.-hosted Pre-Ball Deception at Genetti's for Com. _____ Theme- Chopin (musical notes) (25th Anniv.-^ilve^) 1973 - Theme- "A Salute to Polish '"omen" -readings at our meetingsVi'eb.- Bus trip to N.Y.-Jan bollock's All-Chopin Concert,Alice fully Hall Deception at KF Feb.- Hosted Philh. deception Feb. - Bus trip to Franklin Inst.,Phil.- Polish Gov. Exhibit Lar.-Students of Amer. Cult, classes,Wyo.V.v/. visit the Pm. Apr.- Welcomed 10 Pol. Jr. Champions Wrestlers to the ^alley-#5each ; bought them lunch;shopping-fruit!;theater-movies;they won! Nay - Our story made TV- Ch.16—^d nartel taped Napy G. in the iXm.; 1 wk. later he taped Sophie x. making risanki at her home Nay - Pisanki -Booth at Fine -Arts Fiesta,Public Sq.jSophie demonstrated July - 5 local students we recommended attend KF Summer Sessions in Boland July- Polish Culture presented to 40 teachers ati the Pol. Hm. -5wks.Ethnic Heritage Studies Inst, under Ur,C.Valletta -Jule,Vic bertha;lunch Oct. - Presented our heritage to Bishop rioban students ,teacher G.Zionkowski and Dev. NcCaghan Oct*— Bus trip to Scranton -Bobby Vinton Tiov. - Lecture by Stan Cuba,KF assistant to ^res., on Pulaski Dec.5-7-first Holiday Fair at Courthouse ;Christmas tree with handmade ornnaBfi8f9s WOT • ,jg^nSO6flgi§SmSlbigeS:2&§F8S 1 §aPgoS. .. iZDec.KF Ball-Barbara U.;Salute to Polish _j£unan;presented roses to, mei Compiled Brochures of the Polish Hoorn .2^4 1976 - Bicentennial +ear; theme-"Poles * Contributions to America" d Feb.- Philharmonic Reception F'eb.- Lorraine’s Headings of her 2 original scripts: "1Yosc. & Pulaski "Xkosc. & Jefferson Feb.-Nay - Introduced a new art form to LusflftGo^schoolchildegn-Wycinanki Contest5th-8th ur.; 93 Jycinanki books distributed;31 awards out of Lar - Slide-lecture of £arly Polish °ettlers in Wyo. *. & their contribut Glossy prints & slides made; 54- prints sent to KF- value-5850. Mar. -Pisanki classes started at Pol. Union- Sophie Y. Marv Organized the Jr. Kosciuszko Assoc.- Bern. Evanofskibrese Apr. ■ KF _ ’_s , ___ ______ _ 50th Anniv.14 attended the N.Y. Ball Lay - Bus trip to Phil..bicentennial z w Kosc. home Tour,t including Lay 21- Fine Arts Fiesta;2 booths- Pisanki and v/ycinanki; wycinanki winners displayed; awards given July- 4 area adults attending KF Summer Sessions in Poland- Bertha & Bernie nug. ~ Perspektywa Display of 52 panels at Conyngham;reception Sept.9-12 - First Folk Festival at Armory ;theme-Zakopane room; wycinanki painted on burlap panels^ Cnorus sang Oct.- Tour of St. ^tans. Led. Center }Z£.t. - -Attended Pres. Capin’s Inauguration at W.C. —9.U.*~ Bertha gave a resume of their KF Summer Session in Poland Decj—p-5t;Hp1iday Jair at Courthouse -tree & wrapped Christmas boxes .candy I'liorus sang cane tree ^Jec.KE gal^-^an white eagle(made by K.Luksha) lit hour FIREPLACE WALL ntr« Mantle On Left of Right Bookcase r r inl» �i III' GILBERT Me - 2“ The HP Ball Invitation List was read off by Dottie at the Polish Boom following the Bd. Meeting. Names were eliminated j.nmvc ones wadded. Thanks, Dottie. Mr Sail Ch. i<arie requests all to be patrons or sponsors of this year's Hall. Also - she needs a Patron Ch. <’e can all help by getting one prof, or bus. can or bank- to be a sponsor! She has only 52. to work with -for expenses. Patron Cqeu,^jllaggnda£orm letters to them,if you prefer. rhe late A vho prece' f the Boa ved his 1 nebears 11795. E ivisor of nong th adershii his life lr. Wili such. I The j:all Folk Festival at Kingston Armory was crowded every day from Sept.15-16 -eople took advantage of this opportunity to enjoy multi-ethnic displays, food and entertainment,and- in particular,to learn about their own heritage. For who wants to be a rootless sort of thing?! It is not our purpose to live in the past, but to draw from that past. PolAmericans have unlimited capacities for diversity as displayed in their 4 booth Curs was again spectacularly unique.with its 4 seasons. Pictures were taken and notes copied by attendees who lavished praise on our efforts. To those who undertook this project,we extend our sincere appreciation- Hertha, Melania, Helen Loughlin, Janet Son -helping to set it up, and Mrs. Horbaczewski -for her artistic assistance. Thanks again,Dottie ,a£drMtldred, for the coffee urni,. Cur Kawiarnia (Coffee Shop) introduced 2 new entrees - golinnbki and klopsi. Again, our coffee and varied desserts were in great demand. By Sun. we were alf sold out. Cur supplies were replenished,however, by a few energetic,dedicated members and their families who saved the day by baking on Sunday corning! Thank to Jule Noroski, Jean Piekarski, Marie, H. Gasowski, Ann Niznik,& yours truly. Food credits: Bigos- Melania and Jule; klopsi- Anita; gol<?>bki and klopsi-«Iule. Desserts (besides those listed aboveO : Bertha, Dottie, Loretta, Melania, Helen Crmanowski, H. Loughlin, A. Maslow, Olivia-paid 511 for 6 doz. fingerrolls. (All told- 14 donors!) Background credits: Huge summer flowers by Janine Zanecki and NiniZ. Smith,L Bertha; leaumn leaves- Jule Sc Bertha; winter snowflakes- Bertha;signs-Jule. 3 tables-F.Frank, H. Loughlin, L Jule; easel- Susan Price;mums- Bertha & Jean V Dr. Kopernik -Christmas tree, Nativity figures, Polish eagle, pisanki,- and the most unusual attraction of all— the round baked bread molded into figureswith its legend. Other contributors: Stacia, Mrs. Horbaczewski - To our wonderful men- Vine. Stefan H., and Al Serzan- a million thanks! ~..re denend on ticke/sales to nay for our 2 booths what we owe the 'Travel Agency that sponsors the Festival: 190 tickets1.50 =• for 2. booths -J2o5 .r'290 Food Booth: 2 bboths G $20 - 40 2 tables G 55 - 10 10% of net proceeds -__ 10 __ 60 $550 sent 260 5 90 3al. •<’e entreat those who neither worked nor sold tickets to to help pay this bal 52 tickets are outstanding. Have you made your returns? Sorry, the list of money donors is incomplete as of now. Thankyou who donated. As you know, Mildred's sister and her husband are both in the hospital. Cur sympathy is extended to Helen Crmanowski who recently lost her sister. Cur best wishes go to Marcy Sedor who is convalescing at home. Good news— Congratulations to Susan and 2d Price- it's a 9 lb. 12 oz. baby boy Congratulations, Grandma Loughlin! Centre Mantle belt of Mantle Right of Mantle ft and Right of �/ /J -ilkes College Polish Soon October Bulletin - 1979 How appropriate that our first fall meeting should be at the St. Stanislaus Medical Center on Tues., Oct. 9,/ust two days after Pone John 1-aul Il's memor­ able visit to the U.S, terminated. The Chorus hopes to share its songs of joy and_love with the patients and staff at xna 6 F.K., followed by a beef dinner—<5* ^ast__..ed. 8 of our members -Bertha, J.Smocharski, F.Frank, C. Kowalich,Del -amanski, H.Crmanowski,H. Selecky,and I had the priviledge of participating in the joyous welcome accorded our Pontiff at Fhila. The service was lovely,meaningful, and.moving. It was truly a very beautiful and special day! r ’ ”1............... ’ BdV MeetiiZ looF olace' at’ W Polish’ aT.-CttVUV at- noon. Comxng -vents: !• ^ulaski Com. Ball-Sat..honoring Pulaski’s 200th Anniv. of his death at Savannah 2. Tues.,Cct .23- Craft woekshop-making straw articles;instruction by Shirley,The Village Craft Shoppe,at 6:30 at the Sterling. For service and materials-32.75• 3. Sun. ,Mov.4- 3 F . M. - at W. C. - a lecture on Archaelogy by *~eter Bogucki,Harvard grad student,who spent the last 3 summers in Poland at a site near Biskupin. Beception at the Faculty House. As co-sponsors,we are obliged to pay 320 to­ ward the honorarium fee of ,$100.-to the Jr. Kosciuszko Assoc. 4. Tues.,13- from 6 to 7- before our regular meeting, we are invited to visit Barbara's Floral Shoo,Sheatown-Cuening of her new Santa Claus Boom.10;$ disc. on purchases and a Door Prize. Dinner Meeting- Viiietge^-lan or NjiiL . Ame-rieen—Lagion-.Ma-dey $ 5« Dec. 2- FAC 'Vigilia at St. Joseph's Church,Wyo. 6. Dec. 3- Polish Boom Christmas Party at Castleflondo,Gus Genetti's 7• DeC.29-K.F.Baliat Gus Genetti's Correspondence: From1. ACFCC -sponsored Music Festival "Warsaw Autumn Trip"-Sept.13-28- 31222 2. ACFCC - Treas. H.Zygmunt sent notice-1978 8c 1979 dues unpaid. June 10 3. ACFCC Convention took place Aug.14-19 at Marquette U.,Milwaukee,Wise. 4. Dale Buehler,W.C.librarian, for the book "The History of the Education of Polish Immigrants in the U.S, by J.Miaso in memory of Barbara Urbanski's dad, Henry Wytanis. 5. Krakow Festival at Alliance C., Cambridge Surings-Cctober 14-includes demon­ strations of pisanki,wycinanki,pierogi-making,50 min. crash course learning Polish,lecture on spas, lecture on WWII-commemorationfthe Kujawiaki Dancers. 6. Two KF Concerts: Cct.26- Fri., 7:J0 - flute 8c guitar;Bolotowsky & ^arpienia. Jan. 25 - " " - violin,harp, 8c piano-Lachert, Jaslar,Marko 7. ->5C checkireceived from 2d Bialogowicz Sept.14- for disc, on tickets -Matusz Jun 8. Pres. Capin - acknowledging Alpha Campaign with a 1979 gold emblem for our Farley plaque. 9. Bequest from Pres, of ACFCC for a resume of our activities -falln^978-lg79^for (The measure of our progress is reflected in our Activities.) * 1 10. Copernicus Soc.-the book-John Paul II-The Pone from Poland-rwith apologies for its delay. 11. H. Kowalczyk,Phil., seeking information on Galician towns of Podkamien,Brem­ bo wla, Bogatin, and Skalat. Cid Business: 1. Dottie's report: The American and the Polish flags have arrived! They look beautiful in the Polish Boom. Setail cost- 3313; our cost- 3250. 2. Marie's Sumner Garden Party- $170. 3. Bus Trip to Pocono Playhouse-^Ijo.20 4. Ann Maslow,Ch. Dominating Com.,has postponed it until next month. 5. Chorus has resumed- with 4 new members,who add greatly :o it. Dew Business: 1. Call from C.Montz, Boston Store, for materials on Pulaski for a window displayone day's notice: There you will see cur rece.tly purchased flags and other �GILBERT XL A portion of the painting®* area and adjacent locnUUr* College. rhe late Aj vho prece' f the Boa ved his 1S jrebears ’ 1 1795. E ivisor ol nong thj adershif his life lr. Wil; such. 1977 i?eb.26,1977 - - hilharmonic Reception at Iren T. - Dottie i-ildred • •arch,1977 - Shrine at Czestochowa Benefit .\af f le-af ghan donated by Carol ^awicki April 16,1977-Bthnic Instit.Prog.for 29 teachers from Tunkhan.i-ontrose at .<.C.; 3 credit course-lectures by V.1’ork,B.Pagoda, J.Znaniecki; Refreshment*. -‘•pril 25,1977--thnic Inst.Frog.-49 teachers under Dr.Fahmy at -.C. -same ypr.30,1977- --ujawiaki at L.H.S.- -AC *-ay 15,1977- Lus trip to Czestochowaji-ass;Lunch;Tour;meddler’s Village --ay lo,1977 - Tour of Historical i-useum C bwetland Heme June 5-19,1977- Tour of Poland June - 1977 - Perspectives Conference, •ash. - delegate B.Pagoda Sept ,29-Oct.2- Folk Festival-Krakow Sn.-St. 4ary’s Ch. & Sukiennice by R.Luksha; Kawiarnia; Chorus entertained with Folk Songs Dot. 1977 - Slides of Poland - H. Crmanowski Get,1977- Szymanowski by Bertha Dec.2-4,1977- Holiday Fair- Christmas J-ree; Table display-Dr.^ouernik;Chorus-Sun. 1978 Feb.17,1978 - Philharmonic deception Feb.1911978 - Lecture on News Media by Diane Gayeski,U.of l.d. -at Stark ^all Apr.9,1973 - Sponsored Polish Youth Conf.with Polish Unionjpanel discussion;dis­ plays; lecture by Rev. Chrobot?-;lower level of Farley Library I-ay 18,1978 - Lecture/slides of Pol.Culture u Early Polish Settlers-at the Histori Soc.- ri.Glowacki,Jule Noroski,& J.Znaniecki; Refreshments by them al July 1,1978 - Participated in the 200th Anniv. of Ayo. Massacre-wreath laid by Helen Gasowski Sept,10 - Chorus sang at Pi Beta Gamma’s 50th Anniv, July,19785 attended KF Summer Session in Poland:H.Zaleski,J.Drapiewski,J.Bros Sept.1^-17,’78- Folk Festival- "The Polish American Experience"-1854-1978,a dis­ play of documents and photos;Kawiarnia;Chorus sang on Fri. Sept.,1978 - 5 off to Poland -Bertha,Stacia,& Clemy Nov.1,1978 - Slask performance at Irem; cooperated in promoting both Rzeszow & Sla Dec,8-10, ’78 - Holiday Fair-Christmas; table display by Dr. Kopernik-hand-crafted Nativity scene figures & small tree-ornaments of eggs;Chorus-Sun. 1979 -Two Pol. Cultural Exper.at W.C.: 1. A non-credit continuing ed.course, Fol. Cjvjliz. 8c Cult.-with W.C. Dept.of Lang. 8c Lit.-on 10 Tuesdays in the Pol. Rm.-by kiss C.Tyburski,ret.faculty member emember of our com. Feb.25-25,’79 - Two one-act plays by Krozek by W.C.Drama students at CPA; Opening Night- reception April 1,1979-Concert-Bdwin Kowalik,blind pianist from Warsaw atCFA-.?35O.;Reception at the Sterling- J.Fiekarski 8c Jule April 17,’79 - Film"A Tour of Poland"from Al Serzan, by Weiss June 9,1979 - Perspectives i-edia Conference - 2 delegates-Bertha 1- Jule June 16,’79 - Matusz Dancers-IremSept.13-16Folk Festival;theme "The Peasants"-4 volumes-each season depicted in appropriate table display Sc background;Kawaarnia;Chorus-Bun. Cct.9tt1979 - St.Stans.Medical Center-Chorus sang for patients Oct.1979 - Prepared material for window display marking the 200th Anniv. of Pulaski’s death- in the Boston Store. Cct.23,1979 - Straw Craft Workshop at the Sterling-dolls- Dottie Breck Nov.4,1979 - Anthropoligist Peter Bugucki of narvard -lecture at W.C.;tour of Polish Rm.; reception Nov.13- Tour of Barbara’s Floral Shop - Christmas Shop Dec.2,1979 - Chorus sang at PAC Wigilia Dinnerat St.Joseph’s,Hudson Dec.7-9,*79 - Holiday Fair; Christmas tree; table by Hala; Chorus- Sun. Dec.lo,1979 - Chorus sang Kolendy for patients at Sfet Stans. Medical Center At �VUE GILBERT Me * paintings, nt lot. 4.1 it!«’ t L/ The late A vho prec« f the Boa! ved his nebears | 11795. H ivisor of nong thj adershij his life Ir. Will such.J view of 197 As we say Goodbye to our .-■>IL Ve, ■ AH HI \f .■<. .RY Y./n, I wish to thank ;ou for your cooperation, •mtnu.,9 '• , end cr< j.ativil.r, all of whies made it a truly "special year". If you were unable to attend meetings,the sbimulatinm/ypionthly programs reached you through our bulletins and the news articles. A brief summary shows a wide and varied range of our accomplishments: Feb.6- N.Y.bus trip to hearj^an PollockK,Lincoln Center;KF reception. Feb. 8- Philharmonic Post-Rec ept ioh ,Irera Temple , t* *»•'t ch. Feb.11 - Colonial Inn dinner Meeting-JTibi ’ s Reading Mde.Curie;Al Serzan. r.ll— olisb Room Meeting: M. Glowacki's Reading t>ueen Jadwiga; >50 to Shrine of Czestochowa; became A0PCC members; 5 oooks in memory of: Victoria Nitch Galzka-Christmas Tradition^, proertteJ YukoPeter Drapiewski -Traditional Polish "Songs, and to w c. m'Ask hrs. Viola .ojnarski - Vistula Wyo. Valley West students at Polish, km.-lecture by M.G. &V.N. , <T Jimeal’s : Olivia's Reading i.arcella Sembrich,colorat.soprano ; 'Artr-.i'T1st Bicentennial Meeting of othnic Groups, ..eckesser Hall-n.H. Apr. 15- PAC Swieconka, St. Joseph's, Hudson Apr. 14— 18 - Kiuigs Ethnic Art exhibit,Kings,7 to 9,wycinanki-Harie M. Apr.24—. eet'Y.’ivbQtr^e. briefed Ed Martel^Ch.16 Prog.Dir/it Polish Rm, Apr.27- Card Party,Dining Commons,Ann Urbanski,Ch. Apr.29-50- Greeted 10 Polish Jr.Champion wrestlers->5 to eachTat Pol.R Ray 6- R. Glowacki taned on TV by Ed Martel at Polish Rm. Ray 6- Last luncheon with Earia kocyan at Scholarship Luncheon,Fine Arts, . May 15- Newberry Est.Meeting- Readingby Marie i-ieszkowski-Raria Zakrze 5 May 16 - Arts Fiesta,Public S< . - Pisanki by Sophie Yurkowski ^ETlune 9 - Frip to Poland- Tibi, H. Ormanowski, J. Klimek, me. Alay^-2*-krTune 19-met with Clem Valletta,Kings,planned Heritage Stud. Prog. June 50- met witn Clem V. & camera-filmed Nanticoke priest,principal, e < July 7-Met with 5 KF Summer Students to Poland -6 wk. program * July 26- 11A.M.Pol.Rm.-Ethnic Heritage Stud. Inst.- Bertha ,Vicki N., and I lectured; Melania hosted luncheon. July 25- Pocono Playhouse- "Boyfrmend"& Village Squire- Mildred,Ch. Aug. 20- Pocono Playnouse-;,You Never Know"&Mo-nom-0-nack- Mildred,Ch. Aug. 25- Garden Party at Ann Urbanski's, Harveys Lake Sept.6- Chorus Rehearsals began at Bertha's; Sept.9-Bd. Meeting Oct.4- Victor Greene's Evaluation of ethnic Course - at Kingb-Bertha&I Oct. 5- Bishop Hoban students tour Polish Rm.- Bertha & I-GregZionkowsfci I f r Qct.ll- Hist.Soc. Trip to Tarry town, N.Y.-SleepyHollowy Van Cortland, etc. c^^’Oct.15-25th Anniv. Dinner Meeting-Irem T.C.C.Awards to founders, directors,&offmcers; Chorus sang special selectionsjRm.Brochures. Oct.25 - Bus -Scranton-CYC-Bobby Vinton -mildred,Ch. Oct. 27- Pol.ikm.received Certif. of Official endorsement -Luz.Co.Bic.Com 525 check for Marie Kocyan Scholarship from Carolyn Leyko in memory of Zosia Hellersperk Michalski Bd. sent flowers to Bd. member Vicki Pork,hospitalized. u __ Checks for >200 each from Olivia <2 me for last two chairs in Rm i.ov.ll - Stan Cuba,KF asst.,arrived at IP.E.-presented award to Mrs. Dudeck for photo entry of her needlework in Feb.;I rec'd 525 & K presented it to Rm;Bd. members feted Stan at Sterling dinner. o:50 P.K.^r. Konernik,Ch. of Christmas Display at Courthouse, i -tructed members in inakipg ^ree decoration , . '.Idhrary. At 8P.M.Lecture By S.Cuoa on PULaSKI, Father of Am.Cavalry.His banners made by the Moravian nuns, first to have symbol US. f .v.xh .Longfellow wro^e a ooem Pula ski' s Banner its Consecration J Refreshments followed-allace.ch. Nov.50- Flea Market at Y btacia ^ed^dck,ch. ,Vicki Schwartz & me. /A LL Centre Mantle Left of Mantle Right of Mantle Left and Right of Right Bookcase On Left of Right Bookcase ��I'Hb'. GILBERT NL o£ -';.o tollo ilkoo ColLog '/50 to 'ola vaniny. phowine lief •orvicoa t i.Of C,LuZ01 K.return LougnllnJ. D.i 3 od j; ’90Q p Lc.'t -Lara ylo jo vic* ,iicirvay's Lako* renaaod Krakow ..odil <Jr.Lose _____ 9 otors, -.'ilKOo-Jarro legant display of articles owned by Lelonia tiellorspork - g.s. tast-£uz.O. Jchool^tudeuto,.r.o through college or iol—Ak who has contributed to the American Ja t) Curie, Ko pern il:, Jamestown, Pulao ----- -_t Loot,- 20 ewards Folk Festival Bo6th-“Iolish Artists and ialnt □ and prluts»5 watercolors by Loe Peters 5 Gkatchinp; by Dorsey an and dosonary Luksha.Coa*-’.elania xI.,Julo J. ,B.--agoda ,?<ari jn.^ilen Loughlin eating at Hotel sterling ;:\ary fi-oons died □ang at ?AC1 n Jigilia; Dec.5-31 Holy Trinity Oath.'. Pol. ?jk. Uhristsss Party, 12th at dt» otana Led.Cantor Slowarl4th at Pi Beta Goutna Lucylo Davis,Ch.;Gold balloonsjcaleorated w jearved pistes to Pres. Capin & John Cbyelek th5 college noon at ho OV ov The late A vho prece f the Boa ved his 1 jrebears I i 1795. H ivisor oi nong th* adershij his life Ir. Will such.| 1281 Feb. 8-Westmoreland Club Dinner Mtg Reading by Jnle noroski-’Tapestries from the Polish Pavilion’, 1938 NY World’s £air Exhibit, now at Le Moyne College NY. Mar. 8-Four scholarships awarded at 15500.00 each. Apr.12-Talk given by Pres. H. Ruchin on ’Australia’j Apr.2L-Card Party, Christine Wydick, Ch. May 10-Nuangola Inn Dinner Mtg., J. Znaniecki presented Slides of Poland PolishCrafts Display by H. Loughlin, M. Weiss,;C. Kovalich and J Znaniecki. July 31-Garden Party at J. Noroski - 8110 Profit. Aug. 6-Pocono Playhouse, "Tey’re Playing Our Song”. Sept. -wyo. Vail. Ctry. Club Dinner Mtg., Reading by J. Noroski on 300th Ann of Sobieski;s Victory at Vienna in 1683"» Oct.11-’’Polish Day at Boscov’s. Two-case display by H. Rushin including china silver, crystal, wooden articles, dills, nutria fur jacket and Polish paintings. SoO.OO Profit. Assisting were M. Benedykcinski, M. Kocyan, J. Znaniecki, H. Reese, Z. Horbacezewski. Wycinanki demonstration by H Z. Grebski. Cct.20-2L-Zighth Folk Fest, at Kingston Armory. Theme "Folk Dances". Eight reproductions of Z. Stryjenska’s raintings of Poland’s Regional Dances SFs^tdW^3 covered tables display. Profit $400.00/ Nov. 8-The Station Dinner Mtg. Wilkes Coll. Woodwind Ensemble performed Carved wooden boxes from Poland were presented to each Four scholarship recipl ents were: Mary Ann Figler, Larksville;Kay Kon, Larksville;Lorraine ungvarski, wilkes-Barre;Marionetta Perloski Hazleton. Dec.2,5,4-Luz. Cty. Courthouse Holiday Fair. Tree donated by jr. Rushin, set up and trimmed by J. Znaniecki, M. Haydock, a. Conser, and Mary Bunsick. Taken down by k. and D. Kon, J. Z, and J. DeMira, and M. Kocyan. Dec. 5-Genetti‘s castlcFondo Christinas Party. Kolendy by chorus. Reading by J Centre Mantle ft of Mantle On Left of Kight �THE GILBERT A portion of P* area and adjacent 1 tints, lithogr many of whicl College. FIREPLACE WAIX Moroski on "A Polish Christmas". . Dec. - Chorus Programs included: Pol. Amer, congress, St. b an • •» Little Flower Manor, and Pi Beta Gamma. rh Nancv Dec.JO-h.F. Ball. H. Loughlin, uh.Scholarship proceeds U1500.00. Lo-Ch. Nancy Kelley, Honored guests Dr. and Hrs. A. Juszczak. flower p Mrs. J. Grosek on 90th Birthday. Centre Mantlr Left and Right of Right Bookcase Lithoft Engrav On Left of R‘gt l Bookcase The late A vho prece* f the Boa ved his 1 irebears f l 1795. F ivisor of nong th; adershif his lift Ir. Wih such.| r_eat Ime prints United r n>a �Noroski on "A Polish Christmas”. Dec. - Chorus Programs included: Pol. Amer, congress, St. Stan’s wed. Ctr., Little Flower Manor, and Pi Beta Gamma. Dec. .JO-K.F. Ball. h. Loughlin, Ch.Scholarship proceeds 500.00. uo-Ch. Nancy Kelley. Honored guests Dr. and Mrs. A. Juszczak. Flowers presented to Mrs. J. Grosek on 90th Birthday. �TH I'. htho&r Noroski on ”A Polish Christman" ( Dec. - Chorus Programs included: Pol. Amer. Congress, St. Stan s Me Little Flower Manor, and Pi Beta Gamma. r, Manrv Dec.30-K.F. Ball. h. Loughlin, ch.Scholarship proceeds &1500.00. co-Ch. Nan y Kelley. Honored guests Dr. and Mrs. A. Juszczak. Mowers presen Mrs. J. crosek on 90th Birthday Right Left and EUght ol Right Bookcase Bookcase The late A vho prece1 f the Boa ved his 1; . ’rehears! I 1795. P y ivisor of < | nong th! adershij his life Ir. Wih such. I nts xited rma �11 fjc> r) rx-s S Noroski on "A Polish Christman". Doc. - Chorus Programs included: Pol. Amer, congress, St, Stan's Med. Ctr., Little Elower Manor, and Pi Beta Gamma. Dec.30-K.F. Ball. H. Loughlin, ch.Scholarship proceeds ^1500.00. Go-Ch. Nancy Kelley. Honored guests Dr. and Mrs. A. Juszczak. Elowers presented to Hrs. J. Grosek on 90th Birthday. �128Q Ann Urbanski,new president, installed. —Honored the upstages in Iran witn a colorful window display in the window of Fowler, Jick,nnd /alker' s Store.-Dr.Kopernik, Ch. 6—tiosbod a doc apt ion for tne N« 3* Pa. Jymohony under .Michalak and guc-s 9 following tne Feb.performance. t^ril- aprinr Card Farty ~.:9-X~ “ >Oth Annfry. Celebration,Dinner Party -honored J.<unaniecki ,past Pres. “• ’ ■ tin welcomed guests-Ann in hospital. Melania H.main speaker. Coffee &. tea service received by 3‘uie. - Contributed the story of the Galley Polos and their Holiday Recipes to tne list. Joe.1s Cookbook. - Loaned o items to riist.aoc. for their exhibit1"jo Seek a Lew Life1: The xnmigraiitsiM in Luz.Co.-1870-1920.- and tne Folk Art Lxhibit"Lade with love". 5300 to W.C. Bldg. Fund June - Ann resigned as Pres. - \ - Jul” ■-.c-'-orioni Art Gallery-Polish Cultural s<no: r.hop ?rrdk,-3... Dance Circle from iron -i»lt.,i . psrf.at C_ -i..G -olisa films:"Ashes &. Diamonds"; "knife in ./ater ’ - Chopin Concert- Lisa -tobak Au.,. -su-iner Linden Party at Loretta's;Hala presided Sept.-Theme of our Folk festival Booth at Kingston Armory:"Polish Composers & Folk -:usic"-Chopin,Paderewski,Noniuszko,Szymanowski;their portraits on back wall;a spinet,music stand,violin,records,song books,music sneets. On small tables:samovar,wine sets,crystal vases,dolls,etc. Kawiarnia-nolish food; On Sun. Chorus sang Polish Folk oongs. Sent.- Slides & display of Jule's 3rd Visit to Upland. $200 to Shrine,Czest Oct. - Slides of Conn.’s Activities from 1950 to 19o0 ;2 Scholarships to W* noy. - Leetby Julian Aulski,author_of "Dying We Live" at CPAjHeception. Dec. - Our -olisn Chrz.s~as tree at 6th consecutive Holiday J'air at Court­ house. On ~un., J—onus sangKbledy. l$200 to Poland-medicine & food - KF Ball-Loretta ilski,Ch.;proceeds->»1600.Pres .Capin. presented Comm. with a plaque in recognition of our cultural*! ed.programs and ser­ vices to tne College and Community the past 30 yrs.$200-?ope's Guest 1931 ’■ House, Italy April 5- Card Party 3 screens,9-projectors-!,000 yrs.of culture & histo 1 • !>- "The Poldrsh Phhe=iix:I• presented at CPA-afternoon performance,J.6.Un Lay 1-3- Cherry Blosser .estival: loaned Hist.Soc. bridal portraits x albums for ~neir "Sometning-Old,Sometning New\exhibition, also an old crocheted wedding doily. Nay 14- 17---*rts Fiesta;guided tours of Polish Boom i.ay 3 - Chorus sang Jun. . ass at Vets.Hosp. " 17- Chorus sang Polish Folk Songs at St.Stans Led. Center Aug.>2- Garden Party ar -addock's,Harvey's Lake;Laria Benedycinski,Ch. Oct.22-25- ‘Phene of cur Folk Festival Booth at Kingston Armory:"Arts 1 Craf of the Tatras":Background-diorama of 3 mt.peaks by Rosemary Luksha, Noon with Twardowski and“stars on right side;standup figure of Janosik; left wall—display of large,carved platesTand canes(ciupagas). Jov. 5 -Polish Day at the Y”;Polish lunch planned by Loretta ^ilski followe by a slide-lecture and disnlay by Jule, including the oart played by tne T-.3-. ic II -J.vII. Dec.4,5,6-loliiay ;air an the Courthouse-Christmas tree| Chorus on Sun. Lee.Ip- Chorus sang ao the St.Stans Led.;and at Little Flower hursing Home Dec.lp-at Pi reua Gamma; Dec.20— at Vets Hospital Dec. - K? Ball at Genetti's;Maria Benedycinski,Ch., 51300; Dr. Juszczak att Taken down by K. and D. Kon, J. Z. and J. De^ira, and M. Kocyan. ,)a=. 5-CecS«i'3 uastleFondo Christnas Party. KoienUy by chorus. Reading by d. �THE GILBERT XL and taollc ;-??li.3f • OHtla irt'. ou?,nl in ooq ep c at ______ >ilXas caption; iToc-j-;-.is of .,-750 to iJola ort on ifioanixjc .• oda;.’.?OU profit for i of the paHiiutgf*, prints, lithogr diacent localities, many of whirl turn FIREPLACE WALI ---------- ........ M’ukow -^ddiQy r-illci-DK17-.( Jv*.^oac y -ay a: i,ogoav 1 n o&ore, .llkoG-zarro- v.-.cy olavaut display □ Larr^ arsa- of articles owns J by r elania uellorsperk J.-u. ,^vb/Coatoat-x,j2..J• .School~tu-i-snto,.■ r.o through college • Any xolo or . ol-A... duo aus contributed to the ^itericcn la -uif3l’(or event) Curio,..cptmi :,J.ul^ski,3tc . d-iei by i.J.Art Dept.- 20 awards ~~ /oik ..’-estival Bootn.-" j olish /irtiata and Taint lags: . 50 orig­ inals and prints,3 watercolors by Lea Peters;Sketching by Dorsey r.ocyan and Rosoaary ^uksna.Gom.-Dolaaia H.,Jula z.ji;>.-agoda,/ari Dinner Dieting at .total dterlinvp-.ary -^oono died ■ov.26—Ghorus san*. at PAu * s .fi-^ilia; uec*5~*at Holy Trinity Gath.^ ’•3C.- cca 3G rol» at.. Uhristaas -'arty, 12th at Zt. ctana hed»Uenter a 1= ilowarl4th at ri Beta Gamma -3C 11— Lucyla Davis,Ch.;Gold balloonsjcelaorated. 5»Gta Aouiv;plstss to Pres. Capin a John Chwalek and a pkrue to rhe college eov.- 1983 Feb. 8-Westmoreland Club Dinner Mtg., Reading by Jnle noroski-’Tapestries the Polish Pavilion', 1938 NY World's £air Exhibit, now at Le Moyne College ny. Mar. 8-Four scholarships awarded at I55OO.OO each. Apr.12-Talk given by Pres. H. Ruchin on ’Australia'} Apr.24-Card Party, Christine Wydick, Ch* May 10-Nuangola Inn Dinner Mtg., J. Znaniecki presented Slides of Poland PoLrshCrafts Display by H. Loughlin, M. Weiss,;C. Kovalich and J. July 31 -Garden Party at J. Noroski - $110 Profit. Aug. 6-Pocono Playhouse, "Tey're Playing Our Song” Sept. -wyo. Vail. Ctry. Club Dinner Mtg., Reading by J. Noroski on 300th Ann of Sobieski;s Victory at Vienna in 1683"* Oct. 11-’'Polish Day at Boscov's. Two-case display by H. Rushin including china silver, crystal, wooden articles, dills, nutria fur jacket and Polish ra-= ^t-1 ngs- $50.00 Profit. Assisting were M. Benedykcinski, M. Kocyan, •J. Znaniecki, H. Reese, Z. Horbacezewski. Wycinanki demonstration by H The late A vho prece f the Boa ved his L irebears : , i 1795. h ivisor oi nong th.* adershij his life ir. Wil' such. Oct.20-2__Eighth Folk Fest, at Kingston Armory. Theme ’’Folk Dances”. Light reproductions of Z. Stryjenska's paintings of Poland’s Regional Dances 35? 8Sl’8Sai5Sdditfi§8Tfi§Ho?anS“mB^c£8)MlSS cove-ed tables display. Profit $400.00/ Nov. 8-‘~r- Station Dinner Mtg. Wilkes Coll. Woodwind Ensemble performed* Carved r-°-en b3xes from Poland were presented to each. Four scholarship recipi e: Mary Ann Figler, Larksville;Kay Kon, Larksville;Lorraine i, .vilkes-B3rre; Marionetta Perloski, Hazleton. Dec.2,J Cty, Courthouse Holiday Fair. Tree donated by Dr. Rushin, set rimmed by j. Znaniecki, M. Haydock, A. Conser, and Mary Bunsick wn by k. and D. Kon, J. Z. and j. DeMira, and M. Kocyan. 5-Genetti's CastleFondo Christinas Party. Kolendy by chorus. Reading by J Dec Left and Rig Right Bookcase On Left of Right Bookcase �-> - .7.0oilsa aoo.l Activities 1962 Apr of too Pol ioh x-noenix at the CPA,wilks8 Uolleg a; tornoon -md o venln- -phowin^ reception; Proceeds of ’>750 "to Pola via catholic Hell^f orvtces ^pr.15 J hulas it ..of Jjuuotiu,; report on I'hoaaixjHala R.return Z~Gh.. : »l.ou-<nlin& B.io ,oda; J900 profit for J.C, Scholars Jul-/ 25 u«r at Lucyla Davie ’ ,liarvey1 s J-ake «..uc tlou- pure no s»od drukow •;> adding Kilim- >22 5-Q Jr♦uosc » •.ct ___________ X at Uoscov* 9 ctors, .LUos-Barro- very elegant display ia lar^e area- of articles owned by i-elsnia uellorapork £ J.<6. oct. 1“~ ossay CoQtost-^Uo.C. Jchool^Undents,<r.b through college -.heBa: 'Any Polo or lol-Am who nas contributed to the American Ja f ^ifou(or event) Curie,uopernikjJaueatown,Pulaski,etc. ud-xed oy w.J.Art Doot,- 20 awards Get **— Polk festival 3ooth-"Poliah Artiota and Paintings: 50 orig— nsls and prints,5 watercolors by Loe Peters;sketching by Dorsey □cyan and doseaary Luksha •Coau-.delania d.,Jula 4.,B»Pagoda,Hari ocyan,Halen Loughlin Nov.- Dinner meeting at hotel sterling;?ary Koons died Nov*28—Chorus sang st PAG*s Jigilia; Dvc.p-at Holy Trinity Oath.1., Dec.-• bin at Pol. Ac. Christmas Party, 12th at dt. btans hied.Center, 2a at Little :Tlowarl4th at P± Beta Gamma Dec. 26- kKJ Ball— Lucyle Davis,Qh»;Gold balloonsjceleoratad J.C.J-s 50th Annivjoarved. plates to Pres. Capin & John Chwalek and a pincue to the collate The late A vho piece) f the Boa ved his 1 arebears I 11795. H ivisor o| nong th; idershij his life Ir. Wil such.| 19J2 Feb. 8-Westmareland Club Dinner Mtg., Reading by Jule noroski-’Tapestries from the Polish Pavilion’, 1938 NY World’s £air Exhibit, now at Le Moyne College NY. Mar. 8-Four scholarships awarded at $500.00 each. Apr.12-Talk given by Pres. H. Ruchin on ’Australia’; Apr.24-Card Party, Christine Wydick, Ch. May 10-Nuangola Inn Dinaer Mtg., J. Znaniecki presented Elides of Poland, PolishCrafts Display by H. Loughlin, M. Weiss,;C. Kovalich and J. Znaniecki. July 31-Garden Party at J. Noroski - $110 Profit. Aug. 6-Pocono Playhouse, "Tey’re Playing Our Song”. Sept. -wyo. Vail. Ctry. Club Dinner Mtg., Reading by J. Noroski on 300th Ann. of Sobieski;s Victory at Vienna in 1683". Oct.11-’’Polish lay at Boscov’s. Two-case display by H. Rushin including china, silver, crystal, wooden articles, dills, nutria fur jacket and Polish paintings. SoO.OO Profit. Assisting were M. Benedykcinski, M. Kocyan, j. Znaniecki, H. Reese, Z. Horbacezewski. Wycinanki demonstration by H. Z. Grebski. Cct.20-2u-£ighch Folk Fest, at Kingston Armory. Theme "Folk Dances”. Eight reproductions of z. Stryjenska’s paintings of Poland’s Regional Dances. 5-1 3Hr5§Hiddgtff?l ^s?e^ggaKfB^!?”BiAc£8grd^?S covered tables display. Profit $400.00/ Nov. 8-fbe Station Dinner Mtg. Wilkes Coll, woodwind Ensemble performed. Carved woosen boxes from Poland were presented to each. Four scholarship recipi ents were: Mary Ann Figler, Larksville;Hay Kon, Larksville;Lorraine iingvarski, wilkes-Barre;Marionetta Perloski, Hazleton. Dec.2,3,4-lnz. Sty. Courthouse Holiday Fair. Tree donated by Dr. Rushin, set up and trimmed by j, Znaniecki, M. Haydock, a. Conser, and Mary Bunsick. Taken down by k. and D. Kon,» J. Z.. and j, J DeMira, and M. Kocyan. Dec. 5-Genetti’s UastleFondo Christmas Party. Kolendy by Chorus. Reading by d. �THE GILBERT McCLINTOCK COLLECTION A portion of the paintings, prints, lithographs, etc. concerned with the area and adjacent localities, many of which are hung elsewhere in Wilkes College. FIREPLACE WALL Centre Mantle Left of Mantle The Susquehanna Valley Edmund D. Lewis - 1872 1. Machine for Portage over Rapids Henry Gaugain 2, Still Hunting on the Susquehanna George Catlin Painting Currier and Ives Lithograph (Rare Print) Page 2 OIL PAINTINGS Right of Mantle 1. 2, Landscape View of the Susquehanna and Wyoming Valley from Nanticoke E. A. Christie, Artist - 1870 Nazareth, Pennsylvania Boarding School for Young Gentlemen Original lithograph by Gustave Grunewald. (Mr. McClintock's great grandfather graduated from here in 1894 or 1895) /iew of Wilkes-Barre \merican Primitive - Artist Unknown Earliest View of Mauch Chunk George Lehman - 1829 One of a set of aquatints. Sarly View of Wilkes-Barre American Primitive - Artist Unknown The Toll House on Dallas Turnpike in liuzerne Narrows pirca 1875 - Artist Unknown MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION Left and Right of Right Bookcase 1. Mother and Child La Farge 2a. Turkey Hill on the Susquehanna View of Bethlehem One of Butler's Principal Settlements. Lithograph printed in London. Bridges Whistler, b. View of the Susquehanna Lithographs by E. Van Bion Engraved by I. Hill. On Left of Right Bookcase Etching. Delaware Water Gap and Colonial Glass Works Colored Etching Forest on the Lehigh Bodmer. One of his few Eastern prints made when he came to the United States in 1832 from Germany. William Penn's Treaty with the Indians, Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania Engraving by John Hall Published in London 1775 ■•r 5. Advertisement - Philadelphia, April 12th, 1790. Printed by Charles Cist of Philadelphia b. Tobyhanna Forest Scene, Allegheny Mountains Bodmer. One of his few Eastern prints made when he came to the United States in 1832 with a royal Patron. 7. Nazareth �A portion of the paintings, prints, lithographs, etc. concerned with the area and adjacent localities, many of which are hung elsewhere in Wilkes College. FIREPLACE WALL Centre Mantle Left of Mantle The Susquehanna Valley Edmund D. Lewis - 1872 1. Machine for Portage over Rapids Henry Gaugain 2. Still Hunting on the Susquehanna George Catlin Painting Currier and Ives Lithograph (Rare Print) Page 2 OIL PAINTINGS Right of Mantle 1. 2. Landscape View of the Susquehanna and Wyoming Valley from Nanticoke E. A. Christie, Artist - 1870 Nazareth, Pennsylvania Boarding School for Young Gentlemen Original lithograph by Gustave Grunewald. (Mr. McClintock's great grandfather graduated from here in 1894 or 1895) /iew of Wilkes-Barre American Primitive - Artist Unknown Earliest View of Mauch Chunk George Lehman - 1829 One of a set of aquatints. Sarly View of Wilkes-Barre American Primitive - Artist Unknown Che Toll House on Dallas Turnpike in laizerne Narrows Jirca 1875 - Artist Unknown MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION Left and Right of Right Bookcase 1. Mother and Child La Farge 2a. Turkey Hill on the Susquehanna b. On Left of Right Bookcase View of Bethlehem One of Butler's Principal Settlements. Lithograph printed in London. Bridges Whistler. View of the Susquehanna Lithographs by E. Van Bion Engraved by I. Hill. Etching. Delaware Water Gap and Colonial Glass Works Colored Etching Forest on the Lehigh Bodmer. One of his few Eastern prints made when he came to the United States in 1832 from Germany. William Penn's Treaty with the Indians, Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania Engraving by John Hall Published in London 1775 5. Advertisement - Philadelphia, April 12th, 1790. Printed by Charles Cist of Philadelphia 6. Tobyhanna Forest Scene, Allegheny Mountains Bodmer. One of his few Eastern prints made when he came to the United States in 1832 with a royal Patron. 7. Nazareth Lithograph by Neuhauser, 1830 I ■■■ �Page 2 OIL PAINTINGS Landscape View of the Susquehanna and Wyoming Valley from Nanticoke E. A. Christie, Artist - 1870 View of Wilkes-Barre American Primitive - Artist Unknown The Toll House on Dallas Turnpike in Luzerne Narrows Circa 1875 - Artist Unknown Early View of Wilkes-Barre American Primitive - Artist Unknown MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION 1. View of Bethlehem One of Butler's Principal Settlements. Lithograph printed in London. 2. Bridges Whistler, Etching. 3, Delaware Water Gap and Colonial Glass Works Colored Etching 4. William Penn's Treaty with the Indians, Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania Engraving by John Hall Published in London 1775 5. Advertisement - Philadelphia, April 12th, 1790. Printed by Charles Cist of Philadelphia Tobyhanna Forest Scene, Allegheny Mountains Bodmier. One of his few Eastern prints made when he came to the United States in 1832 with a royal Patron. �MARTS ALCOVE Wyomin The furniture, made by Stefan Hellersperk of Dallas township, is based on designs which were inspired by the splendid carvings of the Zakopane area in Poland, ~ Wilkes Corneil 11 Date Dues Pai^ k POLISH ROOM A portion of the third floor between the Polish and McClintock Rooms has been dedicated to Dr. Arnaud C. Marts whose great faith and trust in young people are unending. His deep concern for the development of Wyoming Valley and its people has been one of everlasting devotion. His recognition for the need of higher education in the depressed coal regions led to the establishment of Bucknell Junior College in 1933. Throughout his years in the presidency of Bucknell University he encouraged every effort to strengthen the young Junior College from which Wilkes emerged. Dr. Marts' staunch financial and moral support of Wilkes College is deeply appreciated. This Room is dedicated to the memory of settlers from Poland who since 185& have made their homes in Wyoming Valley By their efforts they contributed to the development of its major industries mining and farming By their sense of fair play they encouraged the principle of collective bargaining Through their homes, schools, and churches they have proclaimed their faith and love of country This plaque is erected by their descendants so that their sons and daughters, together with the sons and daughters of those from other lands may take courage from their lives and deeds, and forever be reminded in these halls of Wilkes College that opportunity, wisdom, and justice are for all Americans Presented by ■Women's Committee for the Polish Room at Wilkes College Room designed by Stefan Mrozewskl Furniture Made and Carved by Stefan H. Hellersperk �ena oi anomer reading room-a. ; place which brings—Polish. hisand culture to life. f ~Many years in the making, Stefan Hellersperk's meticu­ lously carved and^ crafted fur­ niture had at last found a fitting home and a suitable setting. • The tremendously heavy 1 pieces were intended from the 3 beginning to grace such a room. I They would dwarf anything sless spacious than the new li­ brary. c Stefan started work on them 1 years ago. ■- It was a labor of love as well tor oi wiixes college t heatre. Charles B. Waller, chairman of the Board of Trustees pre­ sided. Miss Annette Evans, chair­ man of the Library Committee and a member of the Board of Trustees, spoke briefly, taking off her academic cap with a “I am permitted to do this,” and smoothing back her hair. Paul A. Wender, president of Student Government, not yet entitled to wear a hood, but in academic garb, spoke with sin­ cerity, and drew spontaneous applause from the audience. somewhere, and the less of it there is within, the more there must be without.” Dr. Seymour received an hon­ orary degree, Doctor of Hu­ mane Letters; Mr. Fred M. Hechinger, speaker at the Board of Trustees dinner pro­ gram, the degree of Humane Letters. Dr. Farley, hooded by Dr. Charles Reif and Dr. Hugo Mailey, both long-time mem­ bers of the Wilkes faculty, re­ ceived the degree of Doctor of Science. The passing of the keys to the library was reminiscent of a best man’s fumbling with the wedding ring, searching through pocket after pocket. Dr. Farley found in his grasp the keys to Carl Hedden’s home. Taking part in this closing ceremony were James O. Lacy, Carl T. Hedden, and Charles B. Waller. Imperturbable as always, Dr. Farley handed back the house key, saying that even if he had held the Library key for one brief moment, he would have been obliged to surrender it to the librarian. The academic processioned formed again, and one of the most beautiful first of Novem­ bers on record was at an end. 1 I? P j; H 01 pire SuipBOj qip* p jo xoq b si aiaqi JI 11 iissop saqiop aq; in 3 -Xjoiuiai oSubjjs b jo ps oj uiaqj sqaduii louil < 3uuoqq3iau jo Apjes aq' AjajBS aqi JOJ Xjqiqisuoc ™ y -uiiidsB jo asop {bib. ion ouioipam aqi oi qunp sb ‘unSjoqs b pBOj pin? s as ■pt l West Dallas resident Stefan Hellersperk’s meticulously carved Polish Eagle now hangs in the newly dedicated Wilkes College library. �,, h4>v'. 7/V4-S- The- D«-lla=> toct ... .a different drummer By Hix OOM icated to of land 5&~ omes in ley ntributed to ijor industries aing iey encouraged e bargaining d churches they have faith f by their ^the^5 ro^Oand deeds, nde1^ ^at ;OJleSe‘e ,d )ustl Vari-colored hoods relieved the somberness of academic cap and gown as the Wilkes College faculty streamed into the gymnasium late Saturday afternoon for a formal convoca­ tion. . Guests had attended open' house in the new Wilkes Li­ brary, named for President Eugene Shedden Farley. They had visited the Eleanor Farley room, where Mrs. Far­ ley’s portrait by Nicholas Cortiglia, looks with eternal youth and ageless wisdom upon a world which she left some years ago. Her music is strewn on a small rosewood melodeon. Lit­ tle songbirds flit, from branch to branch on the exquisite wall­ paper which forms the back­ ground for her treasures. Here, Miss Annette Evans, who was later to take a part in the Convocation, was hostess. And here, special friends of Eleanor gathered. Outside the room, at the end of a long vista, hangs a por­ trait of Dr. Farley himself, con­ ceived at the height of his strength and youthful vigor. Across the hall is the room dedicated to Admiral Stark, with its specially designed rug, white navy stars against a background of navy blue, and his decorations displayed in a glass case. Admiral Stark’s portrait is here. Back through the long read­ ing room, the guests mounted the stairs and found at the far end of another reading room-a. place which brings: Polish his­ tory and culture. IQ-life. Many years in the making, Stefan Hellersperk’s meticu­ lously carved and crafted furniture hadat last found a fitting home and a suitable setting. 1 The tremendously heavy 1 pieces were intended from the beginning to grace such a room. (They would dwarf anything less spacious than the new li­ brary. Stefan started work on them years ago. It was a labor of love as well as a commission, for Mr. Hellersperk is a native of Poland, a prisoner during World War II. He and liis wife Melanie live in West Dallas. Here it was that Stefan fashioned his master­ pieces. i The DALI AS POST carried pictures of the first pieces, ex­ ecuted in traditional style, a table and a massive bench. The night before the new Wilkes Library opened, Stefan put the finishing touches to the Polish Eagle which hangs above the mantelpiece in the PoLsh Room. It is a gift from ius mother. downed faculty members were already crowding the side­ walks at the gymnasium far down Franklin Street, by the time visitors from the library arrived. Here were no unkempt stu­ dents bearing placards and screaming their disapproval of the world as it is. Students were there, but in orderly silence, as Clifford E. Balshaw, another Back Moun­ tain resident, played the open­ ing notes of the selection by George Frederic Handel, and the academic procession filed into the hall. Dignitaries of the college and of the community were heard. The University of Scranton lent its weight to the occasion as its president, the Very Rev. Aloysius C. Galvin, gave the invocation. The Wilkes College Madrigal Choir sang two selections. Eleanor Farley was present, in the reading of two of her poems by Alfred S. Groh, direc­ tor of Wiikes College Theatre. Charles B. Waller, chairman of the Board of Trustees pre­ sided. Miss Annette Evans, chair­ man of the Library Committee and a member of the Board of Trustees, spoke briefly, taking off her academic cap with a “I am permitted to do this,” and smoothing back her hair. Paul A. Wender, president of Student Government, not yet entitled to wear a hood, but in academic garb, spoke with sin­ cerity, and drew spontaneous applause from the audience. The main address was given by Dr. Thaddeus Seymour, Dean of Dartmouth College, whose services were obtained after much spade work on the part of another Dallas resident, Livingston Clewell, who handles public relations for Wj’^kas, and is himself a Dartmo ath grad­ uate. Dr. Seynour’s topi^ was “Of Peaceful Men and Violent Ideas.” He said tfcat he had first hand knowk-ige ’’•tuderd revolt, “picketed, ‘1 •' and marched or qi afying for several oak leaf clusters. “I think I understand the • style of the would-be revolu­ tionaries who have so successs’ fully exploited the generous r •. instincts of the academic com- 1 munity,” he continued. “I am sure it is no saprise that I am utterly intolerant of the violent and coercive tactics . with which young radicals have 'J' , disrupted campus after cam- . pus. But it may be a surprise that I sympathize very much with the causes which they pro­ claim. “We’re marching to a dif­ ferent drummer. Our steps take us to your new library, a sym­ bol of rational processes, and I find its doors open, not blocked by barricades.” He urged students not to lose their unique gift, impatience . . . but with an understanding of the possible. And not to lose their sense of humor. Edmund Burke said it 200 years ago: “Society cannot ex­ ist unless a controlling power upon will and appetite be placed somewhere, and the less of it there is within, the more there must be without.” Dr. Seymour received an hon­ orary degree, Doctor of Hu­ mane Letters; Mr. Fred M. Hechinger, speaker at the Board of Trustees dinner pro­ gram, the degree of Humane Letters. Dr. Farley, hooded by Dr. Charles Reif and Dr. Hugo Mailey, both long-time mem­ bers of the Wilkes faculty, re­ ceived the degree of Doctor of Science. The passing of the keys to the library was reminiscent of a best man’s fumbling with the wedding ring, searching through pocket after pocket. Dr. Farley found in his grasp . the keys to Carl Hedden’s home. Taking part in this closing ceremony were James 0. Lacy, Carl T. Hedden, and Charles B. Waller. Imperturbable as always, Dr. Farley handed back the house �Eleanor gathered. Outside the room, at the end of a long vista, hangs a por­ trait of Dr. Farley himself, con­ ceived at the height of his strength and youthful vigor. Across the hall is the room dedicated to Admiral Stark, with its specially designed rug, white navy stars against a background of navy blue, and his decorations displayed in a glass case. Admiral Stark’s portrait is here. Back through the long read­ ing room, the guests mounted the stairs and found at the far end of another reading room -a. place which brings. .Polish. his­ tory and culture to life. Many years in the making, Stefan Hellersperk’s meticu­ lously carved and crafted furniture had at last found a fitting home and a suitable setting. The tremendously heavy pieces were intended from the beginning to grace such a room. They would dwarf anything less spacious than the new li­ brary. Stefan started work on them years ago. It was a labor of love as well tain resident, played the open­ ing notes of the selection by George Frederic Handel, and the academic procession filed into the hall. Dignitaries of the college and of the community were heard. The University of Scranton lent its weight to the occasion as its president, the Very Rev. Aloysius C. Galvin, gave the invocation. The Wilkes College Madrigal Choir sang two selections. Eleanor Farley was present, in the reading of two of her poems by Alfred S. Groh, direc­ tor of Wilkes College Theatre. Charles B. Waller, chairman of the Board of Trustees pre­ sided. Miss Annette Evans, chair­ man of the Library Committee and a member of the Board of Trustees, spoke briefly, taking off her academic cap with a “I am permitted to do this,” and smoothing back her hair. Paul A. Wender, president of Student Government, not yet entitled to wear a hood, but in academic garb, spoke with sin­ cerity, and drew spontaneous applause from the audience. DOM rated to of land & lines in ley WHO U1C ... claim. “We’re marching to a dif­ ferent drummer. Our steps take us to your new library, a sym­ bol of rational processes, and I find its doors open, not blocked by barricades.” He urged students not to lose their unique gift, impatience . . . but with an understanding of the possible. And not to lose their sense of humor. Edmund Burke said it 200 years ago: “Society cannot ex­ ist unless a controlling power upon will and appetite be placed somewhere, and the less of it there is within, the more there must be without.” Dr. Seymour received an hon­ orary degree, Doctor of Hu­ mane Letters; Mr. Fred M. Hechinger, speaker at the Board of Trustees dinner pro­ gram, the degree of Humane Letters. Dr. Farley, hooded by Dr. Charles Reif and Dr. Hugo Mailey, both long-time mem­ bers of the Wilkes faculty, re­ ceived the degree of Doctor of Science. The passing of the keys to the library was reminiscent of a best man's fumbling with the wedding ring, searching through pocket after pocket. Dr. Farley found in his grasp the keys to Carl Hedden’s home. Taking part in this closing ceremony were James 0. Lacy, Carl T. Hedden, and Charles B. Waller. Imperturbable as always, Dr. Farley handed back the house key, saying that even if he had held the Library key for one brief moment, he would have been obliged to surrender it to the librarian. The academic processional formed again, and one of the most beautiful first of Novem­ bers on record was at an end. ntributed to ijor industries ling ley encouraged e bargaining i churches they have faith fry their h/ther *itb re„ other r°„d deeds. jVes nded that iJ justice West Dallas resident Stefan Hellersperk s meticulously carved Polish Eagle now hangs in the newly dedicated Wilkes College library. ui �In 1935 Wilkes College had its beginning as Bucknell Jr. College, a 2 yr. curriculum. In 194-7 when it became Wilkes College, Dr. Farley invited community groups representing the cultures of different countries of the world to establish rooms similar to the International Rooms at the Univ, of Pittsburgh. Wilkes Commit Date Dues P; Fypi!i!7)$ '' gathedrai of Learning,Pittsburgh,Pa 19 International Rooms ’ Priceless features of this English Ha 1 ver< salvaged from the debris of the rouse of Commons after 1941 bombing. Polish- 16th century-The Golden Age of Polish architecture is the rich settingfCopernicus Scottish- The sturdiness and dignity of early zZ- c* Scottish architecture characterizes this classroom. �In 1933 Wilkes College had its beginning as Bucknell Jr. College, a 2 yr. curriculum. In 1947 when it became Wilkes College, Dr. Farley invited community groups representing the cultures of different countries of the world to establish rooms similar to the International Rooms at the Univ, of Pittsburgh. Wilke Date Dues Cathedral of Learning,Pi11sburgh,Pa 19 International Rooms B English- Priceless features of this English Hall were salvaged from the debris of the House of Commons after 1941 bombing. Polish- 16th century-The Golden Age of Polish architecture is the rich setting*Copernicus qJ-UDu • Scottish- The.sturdiness and dignity of early 7/. Ce Scottish architecture characterizes this classroom. �German—Selected walnut has been used with fine effect in the German Renaissance setting. ■irish- Modeled after a 16th century Irish . chape], this stone classroom heids a replica of the famous "Book of Kells". Norwegian - amber pine,painted wall panels which swing open,a slate fireplace. P ’ L2 K 7 2 Tench- elegance and dignity of the Empire period: talian- The serenity of a 15th century Tnsna i �I: . . nas Deen used with fine effect m the German Renaissance setting. Swedish- structural simplicity, dignity, and bright decorative effects. French- elegance and dignity of the Empire period: crystal chandeliers,Gobelin tapestry,gold leaf carvings. Irish- Modeled after a 16th century Irish chape ., this stone classroom he&ds a replica of the famous "Book of Kells". Norwegian - amber pine,painted wall panels which swing open,a slate fireplace. pdne±S Italian- The serenity of a 15th century Tuscan monastery is the mood of this classroom. �Wyomir j; 1 ' r 1' vh 1; M I ji i J Wilkes Co in ill It 1 ■ Date Dues Pa. Czechoslovak -Milk white walls and miraculous trees decorate this classroom. Lithuanian - Folk ornaments,linen covered walls,and a fresco of the "The Two Kings" give national character. aO!hX';j;< Romanian - A magnificent mosaic executed in Bucharest highlights this classroom. Russian- The original jeweled icon,Our Lady of Vladimir,hangs in this classroom. Hungarian- Folk motifs-painted on 70 ceilingjspanels, carved on door, chairs, and wall panels- decorate this classroom. - --- - �Greek - As Greek as the sunny porticos of Athens where Plato and Aristotle taught. Chinese -The benign spirit of Kung-Fu-Tze, China's great teacher Confucius,dominates. Syria-Lebanon- This jewel box of a room is an original interior, once the library in a palatial home in Damascus. American - This early New England kitchen­ living room is equipped with a secret loft. Valley American Poles-the only ones to take advantage of the offer A group of men,including Dr. Kocyan,Jos.Lester,John Stets,and others organized with Paul Selecky as Ch.(He later became Judge). In Sept.,194? courses in the Polish language,literature,history,and culture were started at W.C. by Dr. and hrs. Arthur Coleman. In 1950 a group of women,headed by Mrs. Kocyan,replaced the men and __ on their endeavor. carried In 1951 plans were started for the Polish Hoorn,acquiring one piece of furniture at a time. In 4 years the room assigned to the Com?>fv^v^verflowing;the extra pieces were housed in Catlin Hall. The acquisition of Parrish Bldg, (the former Glen Alden Bldg.) seemed the answer to the growing college, including a room for the Polish Hoorn Com. and its furniture. In 1968 our dreams were fulfilled with the dedication of the Farley Library ;the Polish Room is on the second floor. This room iisth its fur­ niture of Polish design is but a symbol of our cultural contributions to the community. We dedicate ourselves to bring our proud heritage to them by presenting the best of programs and books. It is a small beginning which must grow;we must keep pace with chang­ ing times and demands. In our v^ins runs the blood of a people who coped with the insecurity of their borders and learned spirit- �Greek - As Greek as the sunny porticos of Athens where Plato and Aristotle taught. Chinese -The benign spirit of Kung-Fu-Tze China‘s great teacher Confucius,dominates Syria-Lebanon- This jewel box of a room is an original interior, once the library in a palatial home in Damascus. American - This early New England kitchen­ living room is equipped with a secret loft. Valley American Poles-the only ones to take advantage of the offer A group of men,including Dr. Kocyan,Jos.Lester,John Stets,and others organized with Paul Selecky as Ch.(He later became Judge). In Sept.,1947 language,literature,history,and culture were started courses in the TPolish ' at W.C. by Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Coleman. In 1950 a group of women,headed by Mrs. Kocyan,replaced the men and carried on their endeavor. In 1951 plans were started for the Polish Room,acquiring one piece of ,§v<b'vSrfurniture at a time. In 4 years the room assigned to the Com^fv^§L ComOver ­ flowing; the extra pieces were housed in Catlin Hall.. The acquisition of Parrish Bldg, (the former Glen Alden Bldg.) seemed the answer to the growinj college, including a room for the Polish Room Com. and its furniture. In 1968 our dreams were fulfilled with the dedication of the Farley Library ;the Polish Room is on the second floor. This room with its fur­ niture of Polish design is but a symbol of our cultural contributions to the community. We dedicate ourselves to bring our proud heritage to them by presenting the best of programs and books. It is a small beginning which must grow;we must keep pace with chang­ ing times and demands. In our VSins runs the blood of a people who coped for many centuries with the insecurity of their borders and learned spiritually to face that type of an existence and survive. �— WILKES Wyom COLLEGE — THE BEACON Beacon Serving the College since 1944 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1955 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA WILKES NOW SLAVIC CENTER Wilkes Commit j Date Dues P. Recently a group of Polish wo­ men of Wyoming Valley donated more than 100 books to the Wilkes College Library. This group is es­ tablishing a Slavic center at Wilkes, and has already begun this center with conitribuftions to the Polish Room in Sturdevant Hall. This room contains books, articles of national embroidery, and other items pertaining to Slav­ ic culture. Volumes by Reymont and Sien­ kiewicz, two of Poland's greater-t poets, are to be found in this col­ lection, as well as such interesting studies of Polish life as: “Great Men and Women of Poland,” by Mizwa; Paul Super’s “Twenty Years with the Poles;” and “I saw Poland Betrayed,” iby Lane. The College is indeed grateful to the interested group which made this worthy contribution to the lib­ rary. Mickiewicz Books at Kirby The library is celebrating the Centennial of the Polish poet, Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855), by exhibit­ ing books by and about the poet. Under glass cover in the lobby are pictures of his hometwon and il­ lustrations of his most famous epic, “Pan Tadeusz”. Stefan and Irena Lrozew, Paris, France - 1951 PLANS STARTED In 1953 the late Stefan Mrozewski of California was engaged to design the room and furniture. a leading wood engraver, native country Capital assimulating strations for Francois rote* ime to America with family ited works has been ighout America since 1952. in the International works cover a wide range Is, Mozaics, Ceramics and His prints and other works and Foundations both in uninterrupted tradition g his creations in y. His prints are armth and color to the specially noteworthy. with primeral power in ing for design and , we find him a master The University of San Francisco presents THE,ART OF STEFAN MROZEWSKI November 12-December 10 1975 the possibilities of the as explored to the limit play a thorough understanding ■ �Wyom THE BEACON Beacon Serving the College since 1944 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1955 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA y/llkes Co men! t Date Dues P> WILKES NOW SLAVIC CENTER Recently a group of Polish ■wo­ men of Wyoming Valley donated more than 100 books to the Wilkes College Library. This group is es­ tablishing a Slavic center at Wilkes, and has already begun this center wiitih Contriiburtaons I to the Polish Room in, Sturdevant Hall. This room .contains books, articles of national etmbroidlery, and other items pertaining to Slav­ ic culture. Volumes by Reymont and Sien­ kiewicz, ifrwo of Poland’s greatest poets, are to be found in this col­ lection, as (well as such interesting studies of Polish life as: “Great Men and Women of Poland,” by Mizwa; Paul Super’s “Twenty Years -with rtihe Poles/’ and “I saw Poland Betrayed,” by Lane. • The College is indeed grateful to the interested group which made this worthy contribution to .the lib­ rary. Mickiewicz Books at Kirby The library is celebrating the Centennial of the Polish poet, Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855), by exhibit­ ing books by and about the poet. Under glass cover in the lobby are pictures of his hometwon and il­ lustrations of his most famous epic, “Pan Tadeusz”. Stefan and Irena Mrozewrski Paris, France - 1951 PLANS STARTED In 1953 the late Stefan Mrozewski of California, a leading wood engraver was engaged to design the room and furniture 1 native country Capital assimulating strations for Francois rote. rme to America with family '.ted works has been ighout America since 1952» >e in the International works cover a wide range ils, Mozaics, Ceramics and His prints and other works and Foundations both in uninterrupted tradition g his creations in y. His prints are armth and color to the specially noteworthy. with primeral power in ing for design and * we find him a master The University of San Francisco presents THE. ART OF STEFAN MROZEWSKI November 12-December 10 x975 nucnarest nigniign the possibilities of the as explored to the limit play a thorough understanding ' . . ‘*4 F*. * �Wyoi THE BEACON Beacon Serving the College since 1944 WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA Wilke Date Dues WILKES NOW SLAVIC CENTER 1 Recently a group of Polish wo­ men of Wyoming Valley donated ■ more than 100 (books to the Wilkes College Library. This group is es­ tablishing a Slavic center at Wilkes, and has already begun this center with Contributions I to the Polish Room in. Sturdevant Hall. This room coni tains books, Lanfaioles of national embroidlery, “*faaitnimg_toSlav- Stefan Mrozewski was born in 1894 in Czestochowa, Poland He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw and Krakow, and late went to Pans where his art soon gained international recognition. Returning to Poland shortly before the outbreak of World War II, he spent the war years in his native country actively participating in the Polish underground movement. Mrozewski left Poland in 1945 and spent the next three years in France and Holland, emigrating to the United States in 1951. Acclaimed as one of the leading world graphic artists, Mrozewski won many distinctions at international exhibits, and received numerous na­ tional and international prizes. Besides illustrating books by Dante, Cervantes, Dostoyevsky, Rilke, Villon, Schvob, and others, Mrozewski’s subjects include religious themes, landscapes, and portraits. Among the well-known personages who sat for him were G. B. Shaw, G. K. Chesterton, Chamberlain and others. . The present exhibit of Mrozewski’s artistic achievements includes only 200 out of over 3,500 items. They include, however, several woo. cu s which the artist completed shortly before his death, an are, exhibited here for the first time. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1955 Mickiewicz Books at Kirby The library is celebrating the Centennial of the Polish poet, Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855), by exhibit­ ing books by and about the poet. Under glass cover in the lobby are pictures of his hometwon and il­ lustrations of his most famous epic, “Pan Tadeusz”. Stefan and Irena Mrozewski Paris, France - 1951 PLANS STARTED In 1953 the late Stefan Mrozewski of California, a leading wood engraver, was engaged to design the room and furniture. FAN MROZEWSKI Born in Czestochowa? Poland, 18947:30 P.M. Ope 8:00 p.m. Add Gained considerable recognition for his work in native country Vid Soci 1929» moved to Paris - spent 3 years in the Art Capital as simulating ideas and making studies for his series of illustrations for Francois Villon - he also produced 21 blocks for Don Quixote* 1932, established residence in Amsterdam. He came to America with family in 1952. Mrozewski’s one-man show of his collected works has been exhibited throughout Europe since 1929 and throughout America since 1952. Among many honors awarded him was the first prize in the International Woodcut Exhibition held in Warsaw in 193% His works oover a wide range and include Engravings, Paintings, Frescos, Murals, Mozaics, Ceramics and especially wood engravings in which he excells. His prints and other works are included in many collections of Art Museums and Foundations both in Europe and America* Poland more than any other country can claim an uninterrupted tradition in the art of Wood engraving* The Rare Book Room of the Gleason Library at The University of San Francisco will host another exhibit of Stefan Mrozewski’s graphic illustrations in February and March. That exhibit will feature his interpretation of books of Cervantes, Dante, Dostoyevsky, and others. For further information about this or any other Bicentennial Project at the University of San Francisco, please call The Public Information Office at 666-6276. Mrs. Irene Mrozewski 1^12 Sunset Walnut CreekLoop ,Calif. 94-595 There is a deep rooted native strength underlying his creations in composition displays, versatility and originality. His prints are characterized by a silvery quality which gives warmth and color to the subject. Treatment of texture and pattern are especially noteworthy. His combination of a sense of oriental splendor with primeral power in the Parsefal series accentuates Mrozewski’s feeling for design and decoration. In the prints as in the Don Quixote, we find him a master of narrative interpretation. Mrozewski’s prints are splendid illustrations of the possibilities of the wood engraving technique. He is an artist who has explored to the limit every turn and twiwt of the graver, each cut display a thorough understanding of the tools and their use. �Wyo THE BEACON Beacon Serving the College since 1944 VILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA like Date Dues WILKES NOW SLAVIC CENTER Recently a group of Polish wo­ men of Wyoming Valley donated ‘more .than 100 books to the Wilkes I College Library. This group is esI tablishing a Slavic center- at Wilkes, and has already begun 1 this center.' with Contributions I to the Polish Room in Sturdevant Hall. This room contains books, of national embroidery, ‘ ’ to Slav- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1955 Mickiewicz Books at Kirby The library is celebrating the Centennial of the Polish poet, Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855), by exhibit­ ing books by and about the poet. Under' glass cover in the lobby are pictures of his hometwon and il­ lustrations of his most famous epic, “Pan Tadeusz”. PLANS STARTED In 1953 the late Stefan Mrozewski of California, a leading wood engraver, was engaged to design the room and furniture. “fan Mrozewski was born in i8oa in . u led at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw Ind Kmkowand to' . to ans where his art soon gained international recognition IT mg to Poland shortly before the outbreak of World War II, he t the war years in his native country actively participating in’the >h underground movement. Mrozewski left Poland in 1945 and t the next three years in France and Holland, emigrating to the ed States in 1951. claimed as one of the leading world graphic artists, Mrozewski won y distinctions at international exhibits, and received numerous na­ il and international prizes. isides illustrating books by Dante, Cervantes, Dostoyevsky, Rilke, m, Schvob, and others, Mrozewski’s subjects include religious Les, landscapes, and portraits. Among the well-known personages sat for him were G. B. Shaw, G. K. Chesterton, Chamberlain and Stefan , Paris, PROGRAM 12 NOVEMBER 1975 7:30 p.m. Opening: University Center, 3rd Floor 8:00 p.m. Address: William Mclnnes, S.J. President, University of San Francisco Video Presentation: Stefan Mrozewski’s artistic interpre­ tation of Dante’s “The Divine Comedy” Narrators: Stephanie Kern & David Welsh Social Hour □e present exhibit of Mrozewski’s artistic achievements includes only out of over 3,5oo items. They include, however, several woodcuts h the artist completed shortly before his death, and a , bited here for the first time. Rare Book Room of the Gleason Library at The University of San Francisco will another exhibit of Stefan Mrozewski’s graphic illustrations in February and 1 J hat exhibit will feature his interpretation of books of Cervantes, Dante, fyevsky, and others. For further information about this or any other Bicentennial 'fb'' University of San Francisco, please call The Public Information Office at i<rs. Irene Mrozewski 1312 ounset Loop walnut Creek,Calif • 9^595 Exhibit and Layout / Irena Mrozewska Transparencies / Adam & Maria Skoczowski Printing / The Oldstyle Press Keepsake / Joseph and Krysten Krajewski USF Bicentennial Steering Committee: Steven Cory / Richard Palomba Judith Wainwright / Rev. Andrew Woznicki �THE BEACON wye Beacon Serving the College since 1944 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1955 LKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA ILKES NOW SLAVIC CENTER /Hike Date Dues i Recently a group of Polish wo■ m »n of Wyoming Valley donated | mire than 100 books to the Wilkes O liege Library. This group is esU blishing a Slavic center at V ilkes, and has already begun ' tl is center wiitih Contributions I to 11> e 'Polish Room in Sturdevant P all. This room eonrtiains books, national embroidlery, Slav- Mickiewicz Books at Kirby The library is celebrating the Centennial of the Polish poet, Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855), by exhibit­ ing books by and about the poet. Under glass cover in the lobby are pictures of his hometwon and il­ lustrations of his most famous epic, “Pan Tadeusz”. Stefan and Irena Paris, France - 1951 PLANS STARTED In 1953 the late Stefan Mrozewski of California, a leading wood engraver, was engaged to design the room and furniture. -■d at the A^demy’ofHne Arts in w2 C“St°*Owa- Polan<l- He FAN : raip rh:¥art - MROZEWSKI g to Poland shortly before the outbreak of World War II, he the war years in his native country actively participating in’the 1 underground movement. Mrozewski left Poland in 1945 and the next three years in France and Holland, emigrating to the d States in 1951. laimed as one of the leading world graphic artists, Mrozewski won distinctions at international exhibits, and received numerous na- and international prizes. ides illustrating books by Dante, Cervantes, Dostoyevsky, Rilke, Schvob, and others, Mrozewski’s subjects include religious s landscapes, and portraits. Among the well-known personages U for him were G. B. Shaw, G. K. Chesterton, Chamberlain an i present exhibit of Mrozewski’s artistic '“tX's UPof over 3,5OO items. They includey howe,,er - e before, the artist completed shortly beforehisdeath. ted here for the first time. >. Born in Czestochowa, Poland, 189^ 7:30 P.M. Opc Gained considerable recognition for his work in native country 8:oop.m. Add Vid 1929, moved to Paris - spent 3 years in the Art Capital as simulating ideas and making studies for his series of illustrations for Francois Villon - he also produced 21 blocks for Don Quixote# 1932, established residence in Amsterdam. He came to America with family in 1952. Mrozewski’s one-man show of his collected works has been exhibited throughout Europe since 1929 and throughout America since 1952. Soci Among many honors awarded him was the first prize in the International Woodcut Exhibition held in Warsaw in 1933* His works cover a wide range and include Engravings, Paintings, Frescos, Murals, Mozaics, Ceramics and especially wood engravings in which he excells. His prints and other works are included in many collections of Art Museums and Foundations both in Europe and America. Poland more than any other country can claim an uninterrupted tradition in the art of Wood engraving# Room of the Gleason Library at The University of San Francisco will ier exhibit of Stefan Mrozewski’s graphic illustrations in February and hat exhibit will feature his interpretation of books of Cervantes, Dante, k y, and others. For further information about this or any other Bicentennial the University of San Francisco, please call The Public Information Office at hrs. Irene Mrozewski walnut Greek, Calif • 9^-595 1512 ounset Loop There is a deep rooted native strength underlying his creations in composition displays, versatility and originality. His prints are characterized by a silvery tjuality which gives warmth and color to the subject. Treatment of texture and pattern are especially noteworthy. His combination of a sense of oriental splendor with primeral power in the Parsefal series accentuates Mrozewski’s feeling for design and decoration. In the prints as in the Don Quixote, we find him a master of narrative interpretation. Mrozewski’s prints are splendid illustrations of the possibilities of the wood engraving technique. He is an artist who has explored to the limit every turn and twiwt of the graver, each cut display a thorough understanding of the tools and their use. �S college A STCOWT weekly W WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-B/ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1961 Internationally Noted Artist Presents Wood Cut Exhibition by David Stout : Side Of S3-3 A painting on the reversefor $250• Mrozewski was purchased f —W nerica with family cs has been aerica since 1952* | II A display ol over 130 woodcuts by Stefan Mrozewski, one of 1 the world's leading wood block engravers, will last until next I Friday in the Polish Room of Parrish Hall. These prints have been loaned for display by the artist himself. Mrozewski has exhibited throughout Europe and America for more than 30 years and has won innumerable prizes and awards in over 15 countries. His works on display here cover a wide range of Polish lore and classical subjects. The majority are black and white, but there are several tinted works. Of them all, the artist's favorite is "Apocalipse." The furniture in the Polish Room^---------------------------- hsb was designed by Mrozewski and made by Stefan Hellersperk of Dal­ las, Pennsylvania. The exhibit is free and open to the students and the public from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Mrozewski was born in 1894 in Poland and was educated there. Moving to Paris in 1929, he spent three years at the French capital producing 21 blocks for the illus­ tration of “Don Quixote”. In 1952 he moved to America and only this year completed, for the “Divine Comedy”, 110 illustrations that he s started in 1928. | A critic has said: “Mrozewski’s S prints are splendid illustrations of 5 the possibilities of the wood enMay 5, 1953 graving technique. He is an artist Q who has explored to the limit every turn and twist of the graver, each n cut displays a thorough understanding of the tools and their use.” Joseph Kocyan 137 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania ' International •ver a wide range ics, Ceramics and nts and other works dations both in Dear Marie The wood cut that you had made for the library bookplate is delightful. Mrs. Vujica is hanging the original in the Library and she will of course insert the book plate in the books given to us by your group. opted tradition I cannot adequately express my gratitude for the gifts which you are making to the College and to the Library and for your constant help. ^tlons prints color Best wishes to you tera^ esi^3 hi® ‘ ROOM th® w President ----------------- - ---------- Mrozewski’s Ex Libris for our books was purchased by Dr. Mizwa ($100. for 1,000) ESF/bvh �student WEEKLY COLLEGE COLLEGE, WILKES-B; EBIDAY, NOVEMBERV1961 ^tionally Noted Artist 'Ik xif _ _i f« i ndcuts by Stefan Mrozewski, one of I engravers, will last until next I -h Hall. These prints have himself. >. k '"’’urope and America AX^ '^able prizes and ”V here cover ------ ' side of glasS -TZ on. the reverse 50A painting oh ^sei for America with family •ks has been jnerica since 1952. Mrs. Joseph Kocyan 137 South Franklin Streep Wilkes-Barre, Pennsyly? e International over a wide range ales, Ceramics and ints and other works ndations both in Dear Marie The wood cut tha book plate is delightful. 1 original in the Library ar book plate in the books gi-\ rupted tradition " nations m II I cannot adequately c. gifts which you are making to Library and for your constant 1. ^-1 td col°r y notewort^L Best -wishes to you ?*hiT^,naster Presider i Mrozewski’s Ex Libris for our books was purchased by Dr. Mizwa ($100. for 1,000) ESF/bvh �WILKES COLLEGE student WEEKLY WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-B/ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 19611 Internationally Noted Artist Presents Wood Cut Exhibition I by David Stout side of the Teve^sefor $250,urchased for yirozewsK-1- I A display of over 130 woodcuts by Stefan Mrozewski, one of I fee world's leading wood block engravers, will last until next Friday in the Polish Room of Parrish Hall. These prints have ' been loaned for display by the artist himself. Mrozewski has exhibited throughout Europe and America or more than 30 years and has won innumerable prizes and wards in over 15 countries. His works on display here cover ™ m r9nge Polish lore and classical subjects. The majority thPTr. x1and wliite, but there are several tinted works. Of The aFtisfs favorite is "Apocalipse." wasdlXed \v P°lish Roomf “-------------------------1 made by Stefan jL?t0Zewski and las, and open to ths <=«■ j^ibit 1S gla! free the public from 2 pm toTn ** “5 trom 7 p.m. until'9 p.m ® and Mrozewski was born in 1894 ;n Poland and was educaua T Moving to Paris in 1929, he spVnt three years at the French caStal . producing 21 blocks for the lus­ tration of “Don Quixote”. In 1952 he moved to America and only this year completed, for the “Divine Comedy”, 110 illustrations that he started in 1928. <S; A critic has said: “Mrozewski’s S prints are splendid illustrations of I the possibilities of the wood en-l graving technique. He is an artist May 5, 1953 3^2 who has explored to the limit every turn and twist of the graver, each Ofe cut displays a thorough understanding of the tools and their use.” bseph Kocyan 137 South Franklin Street Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Dear Marie rks The wood cut that you had made for the library book plate is delightful. Mrs. Vujica is hanging the original in the Library and she will of course insert the book plate in the books given to us by your group. I cannot adequately express my gratitude for the gifts which you are making to the College and to the Library and for your constant help. Best wishes to you FOR THE POUSOOOM ' ------- ------ - Mrozewski’s Ex Libris for our books was purchased by Dr. Mizwa ($100. for 1,000) President ESF/bvh �In 1955-1954 the first 9 chairs were custom made by Mathieu's of Phila. Plaques on the backs of them indicate the donors: Mrs. Joseph Lester, Irene Lester Stefanski, John Malinowski, Mrs.Emil Malinowski, Mary Makowski, Mrs. C.C. Groblewski,Jule Znaniecki, and Olivia Skuzinski. (Ave .-ii>180£each) Stefan Hellersperk of ballas completed the furniture. Using heavy bircn,3 thick, his first work was the 7 ft. bench,weighing 450 lbs. <5780. /7_£< xy aear Mrs Kocyan, Wilke COffiml I am enclosing bill for the eight atm chairs which we made for you, estimated @ J140.00 each. As the work progressed on the chairsll could see that we were going to lose money on the job. However, I did not tell this to our workmen, as I did not want them to slight the work in any way so no details were neglected,in order to make a perfect job. Now, at the final accounting it is much worse of a loss that I anticipated. The cost of each chair was #171.27. You see this makes us lose #250.GO on the entire jab. The design is unusual, the birch is so hard that all the handling by the cabinetmakers, carvers and the weight of each chair increased the time required beyond anything we had figured. In the hall outside the room are the fireside table -45500.- and 2 fireside chairs-S5OO. Bronze plaques on their backs identify the donors: Dr. and Mrs. Albert Cooper, and Dr. J.J. Kocyan. The large oval table with carvings 0187. /?5'7 z deep required 9 wks. to complete ¥2 Stefan made & donated the pedestal, on which rests Benda's "Mask of Jesus",donated by M.Kocyan in 1956. arie Locyan,founder &lst Pres, of the Polish On the table is a silver tea urn or samovar of Greek Room -1950-1970 design made in Warsaw in the early 1700's. A priceless antique, it is a gift of the Heymont Club. nazwa: >■ van runzurski-recznie wie(a)zan 7 lhe handsome bookcase was Stefan's next monumental wel, chlopskiej 100j y task,2^Mary Koons donated i$500 toward the cost-iUlOO. WyiniMr: 5.55 x 21? rn/726 a1/ <7ko n.WCa: Mrpr zAlr T.o-t-4-o. _ m a __ jI . �Plaques on the backs of them indicate the donors: Mrs. Joseph Lester, Irene Lester Stefanski, John Malinowski, Mrs.Emil Malinowski, Mar^ Makowski Mrs. C.C. Groblewski,Jule Znaniecki, and Olivia Skuzinski. (Ave.-#180aeach) Wy< Stefan Hellersperk of Dallas completed the furniture. Using heavy birch,3 thick, his first work was the 7 ft. bench,weighing 450 lbs. ^>780. \qjtf My dear Mrs Kocyan, Wilke Comnii I am enclosing bill for the eight atm chairs which we made for you, estimated 3 #140.00 each. As the work progressed on the chairsll could see that we were going to lose money on the job. However, I did not tell this to our workmen, as I did not want them to slight the work in any way so no details were neglected,in order to make a perfect job. Date Dues: Now, iat' the ‘ "_________ -final accounting it is much worse of a loss 4-u«4that I-r anticipated. • - t The cost of each chair was #171.27. You «« see this makes us lose #250.00 on the entire jab. The design is unusual, the birch is so all the handling by the cabinetmakers, hard car that carvers and the weight of each chair increased the required beyond anything we had figured —) time In the hall outside the room are the fireside table -#$00.- and 2 fireside chairs-#500. Bronze plaques on their backs identify the donors: Dr. and Mrs. Albert Cooper, and Dr. J.J. Kocyan. /yjfy' The large oval table with carvings #1187. /757 deep required 9 wks. to complete. ^7*2 '•'"••"I WjJ‘W Stefan made & donated the pedestal, on which rests Benda’s "Mask of Jesus",donated by M.Kocyan in 1956 arie ocyan,founder &lst Pres, of the Polish On the table is a silver tea urn or samovar of Greek design made in Warsaw in the early 1700's. A priceless Room -1950-1970 antique, it is a gift of the Reymont Club. iwzwa: uywan mazurski-recznie wie(a)zanv z The handsome bookcase was Stefan's next monumental t ask Mary Koons donated #500 toward the cost-#1100. welny chlopskiej 100# Wymiar: 5-35 x 217 m/726 m1/ Vykonawca: Mreczek Lette - N.A.Szmyt The Mazurski rug-100# wool-was made by Deslcwca: tpol zielnia P.L.i A."TKanina" Lette Mreczek- N.A.Szmyt, Poland 2 “ikeelajkach K/Mragowa 11 x 7 -cost ?1200 �- " o£30pn n e s x; e r 7 Irene Lester Stefanski, John Malinowski, Mrs.Emil Malinowski, Mary Makowski Mrs. C.C. Groblewski,Jule Znaniecki, and Olivia Skuzinski. (Ave.-$180£each) Stefan Hellersperk of Dallas completed the furniture. Using heavy birch,5" thick, his first work was the 7 ft. bench,weighing 450 lbs. $780. ■My ciear £rs~h.ocyan, I am enclosing bill for the eight atm chairs which we made for you, estimated @ $140.00 each. As the work progressed on the chairsil could see that we were going to lose money on the job. However, I did not tell this to our workmen, as I did not want them to slight the work in any way so no details were neglected,in order to make a perfect job. Wilk Date Dues Now, at the final accounting it is much worse of a loss that I anticipated. The cost of each chair was $171.27. You see this makes us lose $250.00 on the entire jab. The design is unusual, the birch is so hard that all the handling by the cabinetmakers, carvers and the weight of each chair increased the time required beyond anything we had figured. In the hall outside the room are the fireside table -$500.- and 2 fireside chairs-$500. Bronze plaques on their backs identify the donors: Dr. and Mrs. Albert Cooper, and Dr. J.J. Kocyan. infix' The large oval table with carvings #1187. /W7 deep required 9 wks. to complete Stefan made & donated the pedestal, on which rests Benda's "Mask of Jesus",donated by M.Kocyan in 1956. I Marie Kocyan,founder &lst Pres, of the Polish On the table is a silver tea urn or samovar of Greek Room -1950-1970 y 1700's a priceless design made in Warsaw in the early antique, it is a gift Qr>4--i«no -i-h e-ift of the Reymbnt Revmont Club. Club The handsome bookcase was Stefan's next monumental ivazwa: uywan mazurski-recznie wie(a)zanv z task^Mary Koons donated $500 toward the cost-$1100. welny chlopskiej 100# Wymiar: 3.55 x 217 m/726 mx/ Wykonawca: Mreczek Lette - N.A.Szmyt i The Mazurski rug-100# wool-was made by Deslawca: Spoldzielnia P.L.i A."TKanina" ' Lette Mreczek- N.A.Szmyt, Poland i w nikeelajkach K/Mragowa 11 x 7 -cost $1200 ....... Gena: 1 �In 1955-1954 the first 8 chairs were custom made by Mathieu’s of Phila. Plaques on the backs of them indicate the donors: Mrs. Joseph Lester, ki, Mrs.Emil Irene Lester Stefanski, John Malinowski, Mrs..Emil Malinowski, Mary Makowski Mo Mrs. C.C. Groblewski,Jule Znaniecki, ;and Olivia Skuzinski. (Ave.-$180£each) ' ;iik Stefan Hellersperk of Dallas completed the furniture. Using heavy birch,5" thick, his first work was the 7 ft. bench,weighing 450 lbs. $780. liiyaear Krs^nocyan, I am enclosing bill for the eight atm chairs which we made for you, estimated @ $140.00 each. As the work progressed on the chairsli could see that we were going to lose money on the job. However, I did not tell this to our workmen, as I did not want them to slight the work in any way so no details were neglected,in order to make a perfect job. Date Dues Now, 1at the final“ accounting it is much worse of a loss -1---- ’ that "* I ‘ anticipated. The cost of each chair was $171.27. You see this makes us lose $250.GO on the entire jab. The design is au so hard that _ is unusual, _ -----, ~the --- birch xa all the handling by the cabinetmakers, carvers and the weight of each chair increased the time required beyond anything we had figured. ■T -$$00.- and 2 fireside In the hall outside the room are the fireside table the donors: Dr. and chairs-$500. Bronze plaques on their backs identify Mrs. Albert Cooper, and Dr. J.J. Kocyan. The large oval table with carvings $1187. /757 deep required 9 wks. to complete ' ^^7^2 R ra P 6 o 5 7 • <£’ soszasq Stefan made & donated the pedestal, on which rests Benda's "Mask of Jesus",donated by M.Kocyan in 1956 larie Kocyan,founder &lst Pres, of the Polish On the table is a silver tea urn or samovar of Greek Room -1950-1970 design made in Warsaw in the early 1700's. A priceless antique, it is a gift of the Reymont Club. wazwa: Dywan mazurski-recznie wie(a)zany z ±ne handsome bookcase was Stefan’s next monumental t ask Mary Koons donated $500 toward the cost-$1100 welny chlopskiej 100$ Wymiar: 3.55 x 217 m/726 m2/ L------ —Wykonawca: MreczPk T.ettP - i\T ________ * �end At the far anotheras a commission, for Mr. Bel THE POLISH ROOM plica of a 12th c.eagle,th Lft of his mother The Polish Room on the second level brings to the library an authentic air of old Poland. A table, carved in pine, chairs to match and a bookcase, create the atmosphere of a peasant's living room. Made by Stefan Hellersperk, Dallas Township, the designs were inspired by the splendid carvings of the Zakopane area, Poland. The room honors the immigrants of Polish origin whose ethnic background has contributed so much to Wyoming Valley. Funds making the Polish Room possible were raised by the Wilkes College Polish Room Committee. Imported tapestries grace the walls; Polish motif lends reality to the beamed ceiling and a multi-colored rug focuses attention on the floor — a deep slate grey. Among art creations throughout the room is a 16th century map of Poland executed by Abraham Ortelius, royal geographer to King Phillip II of Spain. Two sets of wooden dolls in native attire rest on the fireplace mantle, above which hangs a carved wooden eagle, also a Hellersperk creation. iq won wth Street �l- d;-ld >d the lirsb 8 chairs were custom made by Mathieu’s of Phila Plaques on the backs of them indicate the donors: Mrs. Joseph Lester Irene Lester Stefanski, • — •----> ------ 1_4 Mrs. C.C. Groblewski,Ju] Stefan thick ?llorsperk of ■first work ARNAUD C. MARTS ALCOVE A portion of the third floor between the Polish and McClintock Rooms has been dedicated to Dr. Arnaud C. Marts whose great faith and trust in young people are unending. His deep concern for the development of Wyoming Valley and its people has been one of everlasting devotion. His recognition for the need of higher education in the depressed coal regions led to the establishment of Bucknell Junior College in 1933. Throughout his years in the presidency of Bucknell University he encouraged every effort to strengthen the young Junior College from which Wilkes emerged. ne nail outside the room ar; r s-H 500• Bronze p1aq u c on •' ira 11bort Ooopor, and Jr J. Ji Dr. Marts' staunch financial and moral support of Wilkes College is deeply appreciated. '’’he l.Lcr.e oval table with carv E o O o <8 £ V f ?de donated the pedestal ■Mask of Jesus",donated by is a silver tea urn ursouiuvoi On the ;.z••ole ';e : Warsaw in the early 1700 's. A priceless Aesirn —Revmont Club. ■ Room , bookcase was Stefan’s next monuments ,--------------- A 4-in a nriR-h-^HOO . �•_r Mr. Hr1'a com®*"”' ‘°r �PIa195^-1?54 the firs Plaques on the backs . n nSt?r Stefansk. Mrs. u.C. Groblewski,. Stefan Hellersperk of thick, nis first work Date Dl In the hall outside the room chairs-$500. Bronze plaques o Mrs. Albert Cooper, and hr. J The large oval table with car $118?. 1*12'I i Jtel'an made & donated the Pe£est ■jecia'n "Sask of Jesus",donated Were °USt0? “ade by Mthieu-S of Phila �At the far end another reading roanca. as a commission, for Mr. Helplace which brings Polish his­ lersperk. is a native of Poland, tory and culture to lifea prisoner during World War II. Many years in the making; He and his wife Melanie live in Stefan -Hellersperk’s meticu- West Dallas. Here it was that Stefan fashioned his master nitarg had at last found a fitting.. pieces. The DALLAS POST carried home and- a suitable setting. ■ •The .^.tremendously ;heavy pictures of the first pieces, ex­ pieces were intended from the ecuted in traditional style, a beginning to grace such a room., table and a massive bench. They .would dwarf anything., The night before the new less spacious than'the new li- Wilkes Library opened, Stefan put £inishinS touches to the Stefan started work on them Polish Eagle which hangs years'.ago./above the mantelpiece in the ■./It was a labor of love as'well / , Polish Room. It is a. gift from mother. -' AZ­ IRENA LORENTOWICZ Stefan's hand-carved replica of a 12th c.eagle,th symbol of Poland,is — -- • a gift of his mother. PAINTINGS DRAWINGS MARCH 22-25, 1956 GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL ROSE ROOM 118 West 57th Street New York City �a conumo——, ... end ^-another reading roortea. as lersperk is a native of Poland, place which brings Polish his­ a prisoner during World War II. tory and culture to life . Z' Many years in the. makings He and his wife Melanie live in West Dallas. Here it was that Stefan .Hellersperk’s . meticu­ Stefan fashioned his masterlously carved and crafted fur­ ‘eces. niture foundsetting.-. a fitting.,- pieces. home had and-at a last suitable The DALLAS POST carried ** £ ■i.* .The.-.^tremendously?*; heavy.£• pictures of the first pieces, ex­ pieces. vjrere .intended from the : ecuted in traditional style, a beginning to grace such a room., table and a massive bench. They^jWwM.vdwarf^MythingZ; The night before the new less spacious'thmi'.the,:-mbw'li~7 Wilkes Library opened, Stefan put the finishing touches to the Stefan:started workon'them.52 Polish Eagle which hangs years^go^|^^^^^f^|^.B above the mantelpiece in the g/It was a labor of love.as’ wellPolish Room. It is a, gift from ' '■L^^his mother.." ’ ' _____ _ IRENA LORENTOWICZ is represented in the following museums: NATIONAL POLISH ART COLLECTION, Warsaw MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, Paris JEU DE PAUME, Paris ACADEMIE NATIONAL DE MUSIQUE ET DE DANSE, Paris ARCHIVES NATIONAL DE DANSE, Paris CATHOLIC MUSEUM OF CHICAGO in the following Churches: (murals, stained glass) ST. BRON1SLAWA CHURCH, Chicago, III. HOLY TRINITY RECTORY, Chicago, III. ST. MICHAEL CHURCH, Kalida, O. ST. ANNE CHURCH, Bethlehem, Pa. ST. ANDREW CHURCH, Calumet City, ill. ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH, Easton, Pa. ST. JOHN'S RECTORY, Lambertsville, M. J ST. JOSEPH RECTORY, Easton, Pa. murals: Lenard Restaurant, Chicago, ?i:, Old Warsaw Restaurant, (As; r AWARDS First Prize, Academie of Fine Arts, Warsaw First Prize, Warsaw Salon, Warsaw First Prize, Grand Paris Opera for Ballet Gold Medal, Paris International Exhibition, 1937 Second Prize, Salon d'Automne, Paris Honorable Mention, Salon des Tuileries BOOKS: Honor Book, N.Y. Herald Tribune, Spring Book Festival, (9 Cry Baby Dolls - Roy) Junior Literary Guild Selection (The Hand in the Pictures, (Lippincot) Book of the Year (Tales of Faraway Folk, Harper Bros.) Thursday, Mar Weekdays: i �'^na end -sj-another readin? ronrnra- as a conumo^.—, place which brings Polish his­ lersperk is a native of Poland, tory and culture to life- .. / ‘ a prisoner during World War II. Many years in; the. making; He and his wife Melanie live in Stefan .Hellersperk’s . meticu­ West Dallas. Here it was that lously carved and crafted fur-. Stefan fashioned his master­ nitijrg had at last found a fitting.. pieces. The DALLAS POST carried home and-a suitable, setting.;. ^...The. ^tremendously heavy:; pictures of-the first pieces, ex­ ! nieces, v^ere .intended from the ! ecuted in traditional style, a ‘ ‘ to grace such a room.. table and a massive bench. 'H dwarf . anything The night before the new opened, vjucigh Stefan '■»xi;the;?new'li~^ Wilkes WLLMea XLibrary jIULcUJ' vpciicu, ^^.^zArZ'^ii.nuLthe finishing .touches to the LQr^tOV71q ,O|S THE POLISH LITERARY & ARTS CLUB "ZIELONY BALONIK" -T. ANNE CHURcS ST. ANDREW Kalida- ol CHuI'ch'Pa- JANE FRancfq iJI Calu™et City m ST. JOHN'S RECTCipv i CHANTAL Church p ST. JOSEPH RECTORY LFambertsvil'e, N. J H' °Ston' Pa- d Warsaw Restaurant, Dallas, Tex. First Prize, Academie of AWARDS Fine Arts, Warsaw First Prize, Warsaw Salon, Warsaw First Prize, Grand Paris Opera for Ballet sets Gold Medal, Paris International Exhibition, 1937 Second Prize, Salon d'Automne, Paris Honorable Mention, Salon des Tuileries BOOKS: requests the honor of your presence at the opening of an exhibition of paintings and drawings by IRENA LORENTOWICZ Mr. Jan Lechon will discuss Miss Lorentowicz' art THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 1956 at 8:30 p.m. GREAT NORTHERN HOTEL - Rose Room 118 West 57th Street, New York City Honor Book. N.Y. Herold Tribune, Spring Book Festival, Thursday, March 22, through Sunday, March 25th, 1956 Ko^Yeora- jraway Folk, Harper Bros.) Weekdays: 11—11 p.m., Sunday: 11—7 p.m. ,is a gift of his mother it •3 £'O 50 o <09o ~2 o �!? end -e*-another reading roomea. as a conniLwaiv.., — place which brings Polish his­ lersperk is a native of Poland, tory and culture to life. . •' a prisoner during World War II. Many years Tn7 the s making; He and his wife Melanie live in Stefan -Hellersperk’s . meticu­ West Dallas. Here it was that lously carved and crafted fur­ Stefan fashioned his master­ niture had at last found a fitting... pieces. home and-a suitable setting., f.,- The DALLAS POST carried .•iv.The- ^tremendously • heav/^ pictures of-the first pieces, ex; pieces, wereintended from the ecuted in traditional style, a beginning to grace such a room... table and a massive bench. Theyu would dwarf _;anythingy The night before the new less spacious'than'.the T1“'v '11'—-•««”---- T --------------- ’ Stefan . started work years\agd;^;^.;-?,^: i f it was a labor of lov IRENA LORENTOWICZ ^^represented in the following JEU DE PAUME, Paris ACADEMIE NATIONAL DE MLJSini ie ct nr ARCHIVES NATIONAL DE! DANSE p ¥ DE DANSE' Paris CATHOLIC MUSEUM OF CHICAGO Gained glass) ■ - Easton, Pa. ■ ST. JOSEPH mura 1$ : omw^0^0"*- ‘Ch!“W- III Old Warsaw Restaurant, Dallas, Tex. AWARDS Honorable Mention, Salon des Tuileries BOOKS: (9°Cry BBa°by DNolI-Xi6 Festival, (bppTnc«)rary GU"d Se'eC"'°" ,The H°"d I" 'he PWures, Book Of the Year (Tales of Faraway Folk, Harper Bros.) MW STTsTan s Hema-carved rsDlica o~p a i « -i symbol of Poiand,ls ^h c eagle,th 5: mr tig %8 £'O >p o LLJ vo82 s t •'li It i; �end -st-another reading roonea. place which brings Polish his­ tory and culture to life. . / Many years in the.makings Stefan -Hellersperk’s . meticu­ lously carved and crafted furnityig had at last found a fitting.. home and-a suitable settingi;.|i •-J..,.The- ;<^tremendously'•^heavy-^ " pieces, ^rere ,intended from the ' beginning to grace such a room.. They^ should dwarf ^anything; less spacious than; the '; years’-ago;^;^.;?,:,-??'^ corruiiiooivr**, -— lersperk is a native of Poland, a prisoner during World War II. He and his wife Melanie live in West Dallas. Here it was that Stefan fashioned his master­ pieces. The DALLAS POST carried pictures of the first pieces, ex­ ecuted in traditional style, a table and a massive bench. The night before the new T<u>.rxT-x;-rmonp<L Stefan : rs r Ilowing / ?It was a labor of lov Paris T- l«WJ? Stefan's~hana-caryed replica of a 12th c.eagle,th symbol of Poland,is a gift of his mother �fit tne . end -et-another reading place which brings Polish his­ tory and culture to life- .' Many years in the, making; Stefan Hellersperk’s . meticu­ lously carved and crafted fur­ niture had at last found a fitting.. home and-a suitable setting.;. .^ ;:.The ... -tremendously( ■ heavy$ pieces were .intended from the ' beginning to grace such a room.. They•,jwould dwarf anything . less spacious'thah'.the 1; - as a commission, for Mr. neilersperk is a native of Poland, a prisoner during World War II. He and his wife Melanie live in West Dallas. Here it was that Stefan fashioned his master­ pieces. The DALLAS POST carried pictures of-the first pieces, ex­ ecuted in traditional style, a table and a massive bench. The night before the new braiy/^^g'^^ Stefan, started work years’, agd;^^.;??^; iy It was ja labor of lov IRENA LORENTOWICZ is represented in the following museums: NATIONAL POLISH ART COLLECTION, Warsaw MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, Paris JEU DE PAUME, Paris ACADEM1E NATIONAL DE MUSIQUE ET DE DANSE, Paris ARCHIVES NATIONAL DE DANSE, Paris CATHOLIC MUSEUM OF CHICAGO in the following Churches: (murals, stained glass) ST. BRONISLAWA CHURCH, Chicago, III. HOLY TRINITY RECTORY, Chicago, III. ST. MICHAEL CHURCH, Kalida, O. ST. ANNE CHURCH, Bethlehem, Pa. ST. ANDREW CHURCH, Calumet City, III. ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH, Easton, Pa. ST. JOHN'S RECTORY, Lambertsville, N. J. ST. JOSEPH RECTORY, Easton, Pa. murals: Lenard Restaurant, Chicago, III. Old Warsaw Restaurant, Dallas, Tex. AWARDS First Prize, Academie of Fine Arts, Warsaw First Prize, Warsaw Salon, Warsaw First Prize, Grand Paris Opera for Ballet sets Gold Medal, Paris International Exhibition, 1937 Second Prize, Salon d'Automne, Paris Honorable Mention, Salon des Tuileries BOOKS: Book, N.Y. Herald Tribune, Spring Book Festival, Baby Dolls - Roy) Literary Guild Selection (The Hand in the Pictures, licot) 'pf the Year (Tales of Faraway Folk, Harper Bros.) SarETSSravaeyt,; Si":-1-" POLSKI KOSCIOL POD WEZW. MATKI BOSKIEJ JASNOGORSKIEJ hmm �At the iai . end <4-another reading roonca. place which brings Polish hts- ( tory and cultur. . wiany years in the . making^ Stefan .Hellersperk’s . meticuIbusly carved and crafted fur-■ as a commission, for Mr. neilersperk is a native of Poland, a prisoner during World War II. He and his wife Melanie live in West Dallas. Here it was that Stefan fashioned his master- njtijrg found a fitting^. pieces. home had and-at a last suitablesetting! The DALLAS POST carried The-^'^tremendously: ■ ■ heavy.;,) pictures of-the first pieces, ex­ pieces. ^ere .intended from the ' ecuted in traditional style, a beginning to grace such a room..., table and a massive bench. They^yrould '•;dw^..j'anythmg£ The night before the new less sj^cidus;.tiian^theT-’—-Stefan Stefan. started work years' ago.; •!, 'It was a labor of lov . IRENA LORENTOWICZ is represented in the following museums: NATIONAL POLISH ART COLLECTION, Warsaw MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, Paris JEU DE PAUME, Paris ACADEMIE NATIONAL DE MUSIQUE ET DE DANSE, Paris ARCHIVES NATIONAL DE DANSE, Paris CATHOLIC MUSEUM OF CHICAGO in the following Churches: (murals, stained glass) ST. BRONISLAWA CHURCH, Chicago, III. HOLY TRINITY RECTORY, Chicago, III. ST. MICHAEL CHURCH, Kalida, O. ST. ANNE CHURCH, Bethlehem, Pa. ST. ANDREW CHURCH, Calumet City, III. ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL CHURCH, Easton, Pa. ST. JOHN'S RECTORY, Lambertsville, N. J. ST. JOSEPH RECTORY, Easton, Pa. murals: Lenard Restaurant, Chicago, III. Old Warsaw Restaurant, Dallas, Tex. AWARDS First Prize, Academie of Fine Arts, Warsaw First Prize, Warsaw Salon, Warsaw First Prize, Grand Paris Opera for Ballet sets Gold Medal, Paris International Exhibition, 1937 Second Prize, Salon d'Automne, Paris Honorable Mention, Salon des Tuileries BOOKS: ■ Honor Book, N.Y. Herald Tribune, Spring Book Festival, (9 Cry Baby Dolls - Roy) Junior Literary Guild Selection (The Hand in the Pictures, (Lippincot) Book of the Year (Tales of Faraway Folk, Harper Bros.) ... STTei^trr^_QSLTia^cai?ved’ re?lica PLACE main altar STAMP HERE /it e^l/[ount of dzs-i-toafiouja R. C. Polish Church 3424 W. Adams Boulevard POST CARD Address of a 12th c.eagle,th �I J^VClSc) wiik< Date Due: t^L&i. A W. T. Benda (SELF-PORTRAIT) .. • ■•'.•• . .... ................ . ..... '<’!• .«T*’»>t 'nmvu|NW‘u' • THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION HOUSE 15 EAST 65th STREET • NEW YORK 21, N.Y. �V? pAPptp C*~t^/‘L (rc^^r J A 0 v /h> JtsM-J) FK. T. Benda (SELF-PORTRAIT) THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION HOUSE 15 EAST 65th STREET • NEW YORK 21, N.Y. �^¥^3 W. T. Benda MEMORIAL EXHIBITION THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION HOUSE 15 East 65th Street, New York 21, N. Y. MARCH 7th to APRIL 2nd, 1949 �WLADYSLAW T. BENDA 1873-1948 I his Memorial Exhibition serves as a fitting tribute to the Iona 1 distinguished career of the beloved artist, W T. Benda ProbablvV^ than any other American of Polish descent Benda aclieW fa^e ”d recogn.t.on in the art world. He was an indefatigable worker and hk keen and brilliant imagination was continually creating. He was con stantly developing new paintings and drawings. The BENDA masks are probably the best known and most widely remembered of the artist’s many creative endeavors. At the height of his career as an illustrator and magazine cover artist, Benda became interested in masks. In 1914 he attended a masquerade ball. As part of his costume he made a mask. He became so intrigued with the possi­ bilities that the masks became more than just a hobby. They developed into a serious new art form in the modern world. The late Frank Crowninshield visited the Benda studio on Gramercy Park in 1919 and became immediately an enthusiastic and constant supporter of the Benda Masks. He first presented them in “Vanity Fair” the same year. They created such a sensation that publi­ cations throughout the world featured them. The masks were first worn by a group of people at a New Year’s Eve Ball at the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goodrich in Llewellyn Park, New Jersey. They were first used for a stage production by the Amateur Comedy Club of New York. They were used in other theatrical performances such as the “Greenwich Village Follies” and C. B. Cochran sent them across Europe and the British Empire with the dancer Grace Christy demonstrating their use. Museums, universities, and art. schools everywhere exhibited them. Mr. Benda delved studi­ ously into the history and all types of masks. He became recognized as the world’s foremost authority and prepared the article on the subject for the Encyclopedia Britannica. In 1944 he authored and illustrated a book “Masks,” published by Watson-Guptill Publications, Inc. The artist was born in Poznan, Poland (then under Prussian tide) in 1873, the son of a pianist-composer. After finishing his preparatory studies for a career in engineering there was no opening at the Engi­ neering Institute. While waiting, he attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. The family later moved to Vienna where Benda continued JV T. Benda’s first cover design for the Kosciuszko Foundation Ball— “A Night in Old Krakow”-1937. This photo of the finished design was taken in Benda’s studio the study of art. In 1899 his father’s sister, actress Helena Modjeska, invited them to California. Benda carried on his painting studies there until he came to New York in 1903. He attended the Art Students League and also Chase’s Art School. In 1906, while working for the American Lithographic Company, he was given his first chance as an illustrator by Joseph Chapin, Art Editor of Scribner’s. He became a popular illustrator of the time and during the following years produced a prolific amount of work for such magazines as Century, Cosmopolitan, McClure’s, Collier’s, Saturday Evening Post, Hearst Magazine, Women’s Home Companion, American, Liberty, etc., as well as illustrations for many books. He also did much in the field of decorative arts and was awarded the Silver Medal for his murals at the Pan-American Exposition in San Francisco. During the two World Wars he designed many posters for both Poland and America. He was honored with the “Polonia Restituta” decoration by the Polish Government following World War I. Mr. Benda had been a member of the National Council of the Kosciuszko Foundation from the time of its organization in 1925. He I ;■ "■ �had also been a member of the Players Chib, The Society of \r Painters and was a Life Member of the Dutch Treat Club th r T* House and the Society of Illustrators. ’ e ° W. T. Benda was unlimited in the scope of his mask-making- H was constantly experimenting with new types and techniques Mask were made up of thousands of pieces of glued paper. Some w^ modeled directly, others were built upon a mold. After the bold imaginative conception lor each mask, Benda became a stickler for detail. A mask took many months to complete and was finished with laborious effort to a perfection of the most precise variety. The uses lor the Benda Masks were almost as varied as their sizes and subjects. Some were designed as a type of portrait-sculpture, some lor theatrical performances, while others were purely for use as decora­ tive ornaments. The artist attempted to bring the essence of his subject into the mask. He was constantly in search of a representation of true feminine beauty. In the 1920’s the “Benda Girl” became a definite type, as the “Gibson Girl” had been in a preceding period. Whether blond or brunette, smiling or sultry, the Benda Beauty was of a Slavic-oriental derivation with long slanting eyes and high check bones. To the general public this type became most widely known through his illustrations and covers for leading magazines as well as pictorial reproductions of the masks themselves. Of more recent vintage are the masks of movie stars. He felt that future generations would think of them as representative of 20th Cen­ tury Beaut)’. The masks were made from his memories of the stars in their movies. Prior to completion of the Merle Oberon mask, the actress visited the artist in his studio. Although he did no life work at the time, he was later able to add more of the quality of Miss Oberon’s beauty to the mask. Many of Benda’s portrait masks are of a more generalized nature. They seek to embody the composite beauty or quality of an entire nation in a single face. In the most extreme masks, Benda became wildly fanciful, creating weird and exotic characters beyond the realm of the average man’s imagination and yet portrayed with entirely Masks ] Ignace Jan Paderewski 9 Katherine Hepburn as Jade in “Dragonseed” 3 Chinese Child ” (loaned by Steinway and Sons through the courtesy of Theodore Steinway) (loaned by Metro-C-oldwyn-Mayer through the courtesy of Howard Dietz) (loaned by Mrs. Hughetie Clarke) 4. Chinese Lady (loaned by Mrs. Hughetie Clarke) 5. Girl 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Golden Goddess Jinnee Beaute du Diable Beelzebub Abraham Lincoln Negro Javanese Algerian American Indian (loaned by Hany Ltndeberg) convincing realism. . In paying tribute to W. T. Benda through this Memorial Exhibi­ tion the Kosciuszko Foundation, which serves as a Polish cultural center in America, signalizes the cultural contributions to this country of the “new-stock” Americans of Polish ancestry. Mr. Theodore Steinway with the portrait mask of Ignace Jan Paderewski �- /) Drawings and Water Colors 31. 32. Mask Fantasy 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. The Plutocrat The Frenchman Voyevode—The Polish Nobleman The Executioner Spirit of War The Old Wag Baboon Man Myrna Loy 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Merle Oberon Silly Doll Sappho Wanda The Jester Furia Peacock Goddess Rusalka 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. White Roses Stoney Valley in Tatra Mountains In Southern California La Rondo Bridge Beach Near Golden Gate American Beauties Black Eyed Susans Tulips Le Beau Ideal Apple Blossoms Masquerade Winged Hussar Mountaineer Dancers Native Warriors Natives Fleeing Pirates Orientale No. 1 Orientale No. 2 Mask Fantasy Golden Curls Golden Peacock 50. Dancing Nude 51. Exodus 52. Ship of Hope 53. Brawn 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. Finale Tatra Mountain Road Zebra Girls Girls with Donkeys Spanish Village Mother Earth Cat Brig. Gen. Tadeusz Kosciuszko Krakowiak 63. Jadwiga, Queen of Poland 64. Janosik (loaned by the Kosciuszko Foundation) (loaned by the Kosciuszko Foundation) (loaned by the Kosciuszko Foundation) 65. Frederic Chopin (loaned by the Kosciuszko Foundation) �n 0 The Old TFflg A Portfolio of Dr a wings OILS 66. Storm 70. Nude with Shawl 67. Dance Panel 71. Standing Nude 68. Harvest 72. Zinnias 69. Chinese Theater 73. Chrysanthemums 74. Lilies �SUNDAY NEWS, MARCH 6, 1949 Benda Masks and Their Ancestors A beautiful book by Wladyslaw Theodore Benda has recently been published and has met with great success.* It is devoted to masks in general and to the artist’s own art of mask-making in particular. Wladyslaw Benda, Polish-born illustrator of distinction, for many years resident in New York, is chiefly known as the originator of the so-called Benda masks which have found their way on the stage both in America and Europe and in Australia. His masks have en­ chanted the best known American artists and writers, as enthusiastically avowed by Frank Crowningshield in his Introduction to Benda’s recent book or as des­ cribed by Claude Brngdon, prominent American architect, theatrical designer, and author, in his memoirs More Lives Than One published in 1938 (New York; Alfred A. Knopf). Claude Bragdon calls Benda’s studio a “place of enchant­ ment” and devotes several pages of his volume to the impressions and reflections which the creations by Benda, “mask-maker supreme and extraordinary,” aroused in him. But apart from having stirred the imagination and emotions of the great and small, artists and people of all walks of life, Benda’s masks assume fin additional importance in that they have become largely responsible for the revival of the art of mask-making in America. What are masks from the artistic and aesthetic point of view? Until a few centuries ago, they were produced throughout the world since times immemorial. They may roughly be divided into two categories: those created by primordial races and those produced by nations on high cultural levels. All primitive peoples, almost without exception, indulge in mask-making. Masks constitute an essential part of their art expression. Although primitive in many respects, they arouse considerable interest. The most primitive masks are those produced by the black Papuans of New Guinea. They are bizarre, weird creations made out of wood and fibers decorated with colorful, painted stripes among which eyes are recognizable. Of all primitive masks, artistically the most advanced are those'produced by the African Negroes and by American Indians of the Northwest Coast. In con*BIaskn by W.T. Benda. Introduction by Frank Crowningshield. Illustrated in color and black and white. (New York: Watson-Guptlll. 1944; Second edition, 1946). BE.xD.VS 1 1NCOI.N MASK has been placed in a permanent home. Mrs. W.T. Benda, Southport, Conn., and Edward F. Grabowski, South Hadley, Mass., shake hands as final arrangements are completed for the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York City, to acquire the famous Benda mask of Lincoln for its permanent collection of representative works of art by outstanding Polish and Pol-Am artists. The Kosciusz­ ko Foundation Chapter of Western Mass, purchased the mask from Mrs. Benda and presented it to the Foundation Home. Before his death in 1948, Mr. Benda was one of America’s out­ standing illustrators and a noted painter as well. He took up maskas a hobby, spending hours at experimentation. The hobby turned him into the world’s foremost authority on papcr-mache masks. He not only created a series of unusual masks and developed technique in mask-masking, but he became the leading authority on this ancient art form, writing a reference book and articles for the Encyclopedia Brittanica and other publications. Mrs. Benda owns around 50 of the SO masks made by her late Polish-born husband during the latter part of his illustrious career. —A id Toys New Yc kers are in for a treat next week v hen the Kosciusko Foundase at 15 E. 65th St., places on tion r- a the masks made by the late exhibi enda, famous illustrator and i al toy show comes to several : id the Gilbert Hall of Science, t I and Broadway. All of the 25th •art tomorrow and offer a new show t ;; those whose entertainment twist t h are a bit on the jaded side. �SUNDAY NEWS, MARCH 6, 1949 40 trast to Papuan masks, African masks at times possess certain realistic features. They are most often a combination of various techniques. They are not on­ ly carved in wood, which sometimes is painted, but also formed of cloth, parch­ ment, wicker, straw, or similar materials. The masks, moreover, are being sup­ plemented by long, trailing, ceremonial robes. They are placed on the face ob­ viously to frighten and to terrify. Negro masks thus reveal the strongest human emotions at their highest pitch, as for instance terror, stupefaction, or cruelty. Although we sometimes find almost portrait-like features among Negro masks, most often — only extreme, purposeful distortions, the chief aim of which is to American-Indian masks, especially those of the Northwest Coast, in principle evoke horror. masks. Like them, they are carved in wood, painted, and supple­ recall African mented by realistic details, as for instance, by strips of bark, or by fur, or sea lion whiskers, imitating hair. They also are extremely expressive. Masks are used by the primitives in funeral-, war-, and dance ceremonies, also in magic­ medicine rituals. Fetish-men wearing masks initiate neophytes into the secret rites. The mask confers magic power upon its wearer. The person having the mask on, becomes for the time being the ancestor of the tribe and is recipient of Masks produced by nations on higher cultural levels differ from those of his supernatural primitive peoplesstrength. in purpose, technique and expression. Among cultured nations, Japan especially has developed the art of mask making to a high degree. The most popular of the Japanese masks are those worn by actors of the so-called No drama, which since the fourteenth century has been the favorite pastime of the nobles. Japanese masks, cut from wood, were usually covered with a delicate plaster and then with a colored metal lacquer. They may be divided into va­ rious types corresponding to the types appearing in the No drama, which derived its motives chiefly from romantic hero tales. Thus they represent heroes and divinities, various social classes, and also animals, The characteristics of type are achieved through slight reshaping of the forms of reality. In general, Jap­ anese masks produced in the most mature epoch differ through their realism from masks of the primitives, which are, it is true, exceptionally expressive, but which do not take into consideration at all the fundamental proportions of the human sometimes leaving certain elemental parts of it.Greek masks, by Toface, the most mature masksout ever created belonged ancient almost, two thousand years older than those of the Japanese. None of the original Greek masks, however, is now in existence. Like those in Japan, they were des­ tined for the drama; they were character masks, typifying different personalities and expressing various elemental moods, such as grief, anger, or joy. They were made of wood, fayence, at times even of stone. The Romans inherited from the Greeks use of masks in classic tragedy and comedy. In the Europe, masks were also used in mystery plays during the Middle Ages. They were temporarily revived in the sixteenth century by the comedia dell’arte, but later on the use of masks in drama was completely abandoned and with time almost forgotten. They survived, however, to a certain extent in folk art, as for In these countries, are used during certain folk festivities. They instance in Stwo witzerla nd andmasks in Poland . are chiefly animal masks and their origin must not“be sought in the classical drama^but in some prehistoric pagan ceremonies. Thus in Poland, a day or two after Christmas, or on New Year's Day, villagers dressed as animals go from hr.me tn home ~singing carols and merrymaking. A~bear, a goat, and a_wolf are among them. But the most important of the animals is the so-called turpn, a fantastic beast with a large wooden head which has enormoufljjaws that open and close. The turon was a pagan festival held in prehistoric times around the New Year in honor of the old Slavonic god Radegast, the god of horses, winter, cour­ age, power, and speed. Now this celebration forms part of Polish folk Christmas Masks have also survived in cities throughout the world, where they are used during carnivals. But' these masks hardly ever belong to the sphere of art. festivities. It mav safely be asserted that for several centuries mask-making was a for­ gotten art in Europe, in so far as professional, educated artists were concerned. It is greatly to Wladyslaw Benda that America owesthe revival ofjnask-making as an art- The interesting point here isfEowever, that when Benda made his first mask in 1914, he did it for his own amusement, out of an inner impulse, listic it’s a’out head o\ from right' Ma: ks and Faces —And Toys New Y< week v tion E exhibj 25th show twist rkers are in for a treat next hen the _Kosciusko Founda­ se at 15 E. 65th St,, places on n the masks made by the late enda, famous illustrator and tai toy show comes to several id the Gilbert Hall of Science, I and Broadway. All of the art tomorrow and offer a new those whose entertainment p are a bit on the jaded side, side. �SUNDAY NEWS, MARCH 6, 1949 52 without realizing that the art of mask-making had a long and proud tradition behind it. He revived an ancient art unwittingly. He invented his own technique and learned all the mysteries of the art of the mask through his"own experience. Benda became acquainted with masks of other times and nations after his style was fully developed, so he remained faithful to his own style and technique; but the study of other masks gave him additional assurance that he was on the right path, that his creative activity was an important one, and that many aes­ thetic problems were connected with it. Benda’s masks are made of hard, unbleached paper, glued in tightly com­ pressed layers reinforced'with brass wires, protected from atmospheric" condi­ tions by coats of varnishes, painted with oil colors and gilded. It is a pain­ staking technique, but owing to it Benda ’s masks are both durable and light, as well as easy to wear. Benda has primarily created character masks, but he also.has made some grotesque masks intended to shock the spectator, and a few portrait masks, among them an excellent portrait of Paderewski and two of the famous Polish ac­ tress, Helena Modrzejewska (Modjeska), who was the artist’s aunt. The masks of Modrzejewska are owned by the Museum of the Polish Boman Catholic Union of America in Chicago. One of them represents the great actress at the time when she arrived in America; the other, at the height of her artistic career in this country. They are attached to specially constructed figures draped in the eminent stage-player’s costumes which she wore as Mary Stuart. In all his masks, Benda looks for the essential elements of the character represented and omits the accidental traits; in many, he distorts the features for the sake of expression. These are traits which have much in common with some trends of modern art in general. Benda’s masks are destined for dance performances and pantomime, and it is in action that they can be best appreciated, no't when hanging on the wall. Suit­ able robes worn by the performers are. also an important factor contributing to.. the full value of the masks. Wladyslaw Theo. Benda was born in 1873, in Poznan, Poland. He studied at the School of Technology and the Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow, and at art schools in Vienna, San Francisco and New York. He came to the United States in 1899. Before he became celebrated as the creator of a new type of masks, he was well-known as an illustrator, having contributed illustrations to the Century Magazine, Scribner’s, Cosmopolitan, McClure’s, Collier’s, etc. A most interesting fact is that he set upon his new adventure of mask-making when about forty years of age, an age which has proved to be of great importance in the lives of many artists, since it has been a turning point in the creative career of many of them. It has been demonstrated that artists frequently find their truest medium and style when about forty anti produce their best work in the years that follow. They then become integrated personalities, rejecting all doubts and uncertainties which beset them. On the other hand, it is no less easy to give examples that whenever an artist does not reorganize his creative abilities when entering into his most mature years, he tends to repeat himself and falls into mannerism. In the book that Benda has recently written; he conveys to the artist, the art lover and the public in general, his experiences during the thirty years of his' creative work which followed his first attempt at mask making in 1914. While he gives us a bird’s-eye view of masks of all climes and ages and depicts thenvarious techniques and uses, the most inspiring parts of the book are those in which he speaks about himself, in which he acquaints us with the secrets of his own work and the difficulties that he has encountered on his path, in which he analyzes the aesthetic value of the mask and the feelings experienced by those who "wear it and those who look upon it. In these pages, unwittingly he reveals hia sou]_ the soul of a sincere artist who has had the courage to go after his own promptings, to abide by his own predilections and to remain true to his own convictions, no matter how "strange they at times may have seemed to many per­ sons he happened to know. Owing to his sincerity, truthfulness and artistic' cour­ age Wladyslaw Benda has made a permanent and unique contribution to modern art’in America; he has revived the ancient art of mask-making. Dr. Irena Piotrowska New York, N.Y. head pm ngl Mat ks and Faces —4 id Toys New Y< week v tion Hp exhibit' W. T the a: hotels 25th show twist appe “silly name. kers are in for a treat next hen the Kosciusko Founda­ se at 15 E. G5th St., places on a the masks made by the late enda, famous illustrator and al toy show comes to several id the Gilbert Hall of Science. and Broadway. All of the art tomorrow and offer a new ! those whose entertainment k are a bit on the jaded side. �and Th. 52 . ^r ^^"'lore Bn , I exhibit Of a .ask-maker supreme ana’extraoXmy.^S 4 morions of tlw great and nlta’of • OY :t ■ dancer ND A i uie’ i5enda s masks assume an additional come largely responsible for the revival of the -tistic and aesthetic point of view! Until a few ■d throughout the world since times immemorial. nto two categories: those created by primordial tions on high cultural levels. ost without exception, indulge in imsk-making. irt of their art expression. Although primitive in ar^ those produced by the black Papuans of New d IreXns made out of wood and fibers decorated ruong which eyes are’^ogmzable^ ■ produced by ^"UeNorSwest Coast. In eon- N masks and paintings O — Toys NewAnd Yorkers are in for a TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6th TO 17th 19 3 ON VIAN BEAUTY 8 PORTRAIT PAINTERS GALLERY 642 FIFTH between new v SENORITA AVENUE 52nd and ° r K STREETS c t y >E DIABLE DAINE bite by Frank Crowningshield. *lluSgecond (New ^rrl: Watson-Guptill. 1944. HURRICANE ' DANCE 16. NUDE ORIENTAL DANCER 17. 18. GEISHA DANCE 19. HEAD J. I. PADEREWSKI SLAVONIC MARCH 20. 21. 22. ORCHESTRA , 23. A CAT 24. been placed in a permanent home. «>nn., and Edward F. Grabowski, South .1 arr.in-einenfs are completed for i in Xew York City, to acquire the famous r its i manent collection of representative ag Folith and Pol-Am artists. The Kosciuszi H'c-h-tn Mass. purchased the mask from if to the Foundation Home. / n Mr. Benda was one of Americas out- j / ; .filter as well. He took up maskT , 1 eKDerinn-ntation. Die hobby ' ^hthoritv on paper-mache •K rd a series the leading au''rcnee b°°‘‘ LONG - EYES I 16. FURIA DOLOROSA 17. SPIRIT OF WAR 18. OLD MAN 19. SLAVE GIRL 20. PEACOCK GODDESS 21. . CIRCASIAN 22. PITHECANTROPOS 23. I 24. BEELZEBUB ABRAHAM LINCOLN 25. 26. CHRIST 15. 15. DREAMS FALL OF TYRANNY 25. 26. MOORISH GIRL 27. 28. HEAD 29. HEAD THE SHIP OF HOPE CARPATHIAN MOUNTAINEER 30. 31. , -■ landscape Masks and Faces SODDESS 27. 28. EAGLE GREEK MASK DON QUIXOTE 29. ... VOYEVODE 30. 31. STATESMAN 31. ......... 32. EXECUTIONER treat next ! week when the Kosciusko Founda- i tion House at 15 E. 65th St., places on exhibition the masks made by the late W. T. Benda, famous illustrator and the annual toy show comes to several hotels and the Gilbert Hall of Science, 25th St. and Broadway. All of the shows start tomorrow and offer a new I twist to those whose entertainment appetites are a bit on the jaded side. �MASKS________ PAINTINGS AND DRAWINGS UBANGI BOY ZINNIAS SPANISH SHAWL 2. CHINESE ACTOR 3. LONELY WOLF PORTRAIT OF E. B. 4. 5. CHRYSANTHEMUM 6. . THREE BAD MEN METALS 8. CLOUDS BEFORE STORM 10. LILIUM SPECIOSUM 9. CHINESE CARVING 12. < 13. NUDE A STUDY 14. HURRICANE 15. 16. DANCE THE INSECT JAVANESE DANCER 2. 3. 18. 13. 21. HEAD J. I. PADEREWSKI SLAVONIC MARCH 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. FURIA DOLOROSA 17. SPIRIT OF WAR 18. 19. OLD MAN 16. SLAVE GIRL PEACOCK GODDESS 20. 21. 22. 23. CIRCASIAN PITHECANTROPOS BEELZEBUB ABRAHAM LINCOLN A CAT 25. DREAMS FALL OF TYRANNY 26. CHRIST 27. EAGLE GREEK MASK HEAD LANDSCAPE twist to those whose entertainment appetites are a bit on the jaded side. LONG - EYES 15. 24. 29. HEAD 30. THE SHIP OF HOPE 30. snir .. ">1 It 31. THE CARPATHIAN • ‘MOUNTAINEER 32. > eJor a ireal rrexl Yorkers are New 'YorKeis. _ _ “sciusko Founda- week whenatthe tion House 15 E.Kosciuo.^ 65th St., places on exhibition the masks made by the late " ..___ ^mous illustrator and exhibition W. Benda, iUusuu.„. the T. annual toy famous show comes to several hotels and the Gilbert Hall of Science, 25th St. and Broadway. All of the shows start tomorrow and offer a new I LADY DISDAINE 14. ORCHESTRA MOORISH GIRL Masks and Faces PIRATE II. i BEAUTE DE DIABLE 12. 19. R?!’lRJOnJMMMBBMliK;.. —And Toys 5. SMILES BLUE DEMON 6. CONGO MAN 7. GOLDEN BEAUTY 8. , BIZANTINE 9. . MEXICAN SENORITA 10. . PIRATE I. GEISHA DANCE 20. it’s alof GOLDEN GODDESS 4. NUDE ORIENTAL DANCER 17. aixlWoi 28. . 29. 30. 31. 32. DON QUIXOTE VOYEVODE STATESMAN EXECUTIONER —I Uy �SUNDAY NEWS, MARCH 6, 1949 (NEWS (oto by Candido) Benda masks are so realistic it’s al­ most impossible to pick out head of Mrs. Floyd Rogers, fourth from right. Masks and Faces New Yorkers are in for a treat next week when the Kosciusko Founda­ tion House at 15 E. 65th St., places on exhibition the masks made by the late W. T. Benda, famous illustrator and the annual toy show comes to several hotels and the Gilbert Hall of Science, 25th St. and Broadway. All of the shows start tomorrow and offer a new twist to those whose entertainment appetites are a bit on the jaded side. (NEWS (oto by Candida) Mrs. Rodgers looks like a “silly doll’’ in mask pjLihat name. (NEWS (oto by CandidO) Mrs. Benda tries one of her late husband’s jester masks on Stephen Mizwa. �Philadelphia Inquirer Wil Date Du gpmelia Benda- artist Philadelphia Inquirer / SHARON Titled ‘Furia,’ this is one of the SO Benda masks that are now on display; for $2000, you can hang it on you For the first time anywhere, a complete retrospective, exhibition of Benda masks is..Qa_djsplay — at the Philadelphia Art-Alliance, 251 S. 18th The mas.k_show, dramatically dis­ played in Galleries and B, opened with a reception Wednesday after­ noon. The masks were created in the 1920s, 1932s. and.1240s by the late Wladyslaw Theodore Benda, a Pol­ ish-born artist who worked in New Vork. On exhibition are Jife-like maskg_and-grotesque masks,^mus­ ing-masks and startling masks. David Crownover, the executive director of the Art Alliance, has hung the masks effectively. ■ Benda’s two daughters, Basia Benda Rudolph, and Eleonora Benda Shimler, came down from New York for the opening. Their husbands, .architect George Rudolph, and Dr. Donald Shimler, were with them. When we arrived, George A. D’An­ gelo (president of the Art Alliance) was escorting a Benda-masked lady from gallery to gallery. After she removed her disguise (a mask titled “Lady Disdain’’), the mystery wom­ an introduced herself as Ann Wolf. She is a New York friend of Benda’s daughters. Later on, Ann Wolf don­ ned still another mask — “Furia” — with streaming hair. You can buy Benda's portrait mask, of actress Merle Oberon is S1,2£)(L Amnno nthor'Den/i.. —— delphian. His son, Peter, (an artist) lives here. He attended the recep­ tion with his wife and children. The exhibition of Benda masks will continue through March 26. By RUTH SELTZER Society that her father madejnasks .from 12ia until jhe^earTfie. died —1918. “Although most of his masks don’t represent actual people," she said, “my father did create the Merle Oberon mask as well as masks of Paderewski and Katharine Kepburn. He made the Hepburn mask for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The Paderewski mask is awnetLby the.SteinWay Co.” The late Frank • Crowninshield described a 1920 visit to Benda’s Gramercy Park studio. He wrote, “I was in no Way prepared for the reve­ lation that met me — the breathing beauty that emerged from that gal­ lery of painted faces which, bodiless and without sight, seemed to return my gaze ... In the case of the wom­ en’s masks, in particular, the skin seemed warm and delicate; the life­ blood, one would swear, pulsing beneath it.” We chatted with Basia and her husband, George Rudolph. They sat in Gallery B with Philadelphia ar­ chitect John F. Harbeson. “Georee Exotic, Intriguing World-Famous Masks by the Century's Master Mask-Maker WLADYSLAW THEODORE BENDA Masks of Illusion — of Fantasy — of Beauty — of Imagination Masks of Power — of Satire — of Humor — of Caricature —of Terror Portrait Masks — of Inspiration — of Loveliness Personified Masks of the Great and the Lowly — Rascals — Heroes — Unforgettable Men and Women Animals and Insects Humanized — and Vice Versa! A Masked World Waits — Aesthetically — for Your Delight �Friday, n®. 12-A ■■■ A. Date Du ^gmelia Benda- artist PhiFadelphiaTnquirer/ SHARON J. Titled ‘Furia,’ this is one of the SO Benda masks that are now on display; for $2000, you can hang it on you Display of Benda masks opens For the first time anywhere, a complete retrospective exhibition of By RUTH SELTZER Benda masks is„QH_d.i$play — at the Philadelphia ArtAlliance, 251S. 18th St. The mask_show, dramatically dis­ played in GalleriesAand.B, opened with a reception Wednesday after­ noon. The masks were created in the 1920s, 193Qs. and 19A0s by the late Wladyslaw Theodore Benda, a Pol-' ish-born artist who worked in New that her father madejnasksJrom VorE'On exhibition are Jife-like 1212. until Jhe.year. fie died — 1248. masks^and. grotesque masks, pmus- “Although most of his masks don’t represent actual people,” she said, ing-masks and startling masks. David Crownover, the executive “my father did create the Merle director of the Art Alliance, has Oberon mask as well as masks of hung the masks effectively. • Paderewski and Katharine Kepburn. Benda’s two daughters, Basia He made the Hepburn mask for MetBenda Rudolph, and Eleonora Benda ro-Gpldwyn-Mayer. The Paderewski Shimler, came down from New York mask is Q.wned_by the.Steinway Co.” for the opening. Their husbands, The late Frank • Crowninshield architect George Rudolph, and Dr. described a 1920 visit to Benda’s Donald Shimler, were with them. Gramercy Park studio. He wrote, “I When we arrived, George A. D’An­ was in no way prepared for the reve­ gelo (president of the Art Alliance) lation that met me — the breathing was escorting a Benda-masked lady beauty that emerged from that gal­ from gallery to gallery. After she lery of painted faces which, bodiless remove’d her disguise (a mask titled and without sight, seemed to return "Lady Disdain”), the mystery wom­ my gaze ... In the case of the wom­ an introduced herself as Ann Wolf. en’s masks, in particular, the skin She is a New York friend of Benda’s seemed warm and delicate; the life­ daughters. Later on, Ann Wolf don­ blood, one would swear, pulsing ned still another mask — “Furia” — ’ beneath it.” with streaming hair. You can buy We chatted with Basta and her Atheppddess-like “Furia” forS2,QQ£L__ husband, George Rudolph. They sat Benda’s portrait_ntask._of actress in Gallery B with Philadelphia ar­ Merle Oberonjssi,20(1 chitect John F. Harbeson. “George Among other 'Benda masks at the was one of the best students I ever Art Alliance are “the lawyer” (SI,- had at the University of Pennsylva­ 000). “NiB£W°9P” ($2,000) and the nia," Mr. Harbeson said. "He won the "OldWag” (S5£00). Theophilus Parsons Chandler prize.” Benda’s daughter, Basia, told us George Rudolph is a native Phila- delphian. His son, Peter, (an artist) lives here. He attended the recep­ tion with his wife and children. The exhibition of Benda masks will continue through March 26. Also nn Hicnlav nt the Art AJlianre Exotic, Intriguing World-Famous Masks by the Century's Master Mask-Maker WLADYSLAW THEODORE BENDA Masks of Illusion — of Fantasy — of Beauty — of Imagination Masks of Power — of Satire — of Humor — of Caricature —of Terror Portrait Masks — of Inspiration — of Loveliness Personified Masks of the Great and the Lowly — Rascals — Heroes — Unforgettable Men and Women Animals and Insects Humanized — and Vice Versa! A Masked World Waits — Aesthetically — for Your Delight! See it Soon at the COMERFORD GALLERY 117 East 57th Street New York City �’’FARMER AND TWO HORSES” Oil Painting 25 x 27 in Professor Dr, Feliks Kopera, Director of the National Museum in Krakow, writing in "Malarstwo w Palsce w XIX i XX wieku Tom 111 page 220 thus describes the artist: Jozef Brodowski definitely entered the field of specialty painters. Jozef Brodowski was born in Warsaw in 1828. was a student of Hodowicz and Suchodelski. He In the years 1853-1856, he studied under the direction of Willewalda (follower of Veriut) at the Academy of St. Petersburg. He then traveled to Paris where he completed his education under Veriut in 1858. Following these studies and travels in Italy, he settled in Warsaw in 1859. He soon developed as a painter of regional scenes and became a portrayer of the beauty of the Polish land. In this painting and in his ’’Farmer Roads” painted in 18?*+ and his "Return of the Cattle" in the National Museum of Krakow, the artist accentuated the beauty of the Polish Village. Masks laker Jozef Brodowski died in Warsaw in 1900. This is to certify that the Jozef Brodowski oil painting, showing a Polish peasant and two horses, \PA is my exclusive property. And I hereby acknowledge the receipt of $300.00 from the Kosciuszko Foundation in full payment thereof. Antoni Maryanowski January 17, 3961 �d August 19, 1958 Mrs. Joseph J. Kocyan 137 So. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dear Mrs. Kocyan: Got your letter today and the deposit check for Tlie Kosciuszl?o Foundation AMERICAN CENTER FOR POLISH CULTURE Board of Trustees and Officers 15 East 65th Street New York 21, N. Y. Henry Noble MacCracken, Honorary Chairman of the Board Tel. REgent 4-2130 Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan, Chairman of the Board William H. Draper, Jr., Frank N. Piasecki, Vice-Chairmen of the Board Stephen P. Mizwa, President Edward C. Smith, Treasurer , . city bank farmers trust Edmund l co. Zawacki, Recording Secretary August 13, 1958 T , T Tr Mr s. Joseph J. Ko c y an 137 South Franklin St Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Barzynski U.S.A. (Ret.) Eugene S. Farley Walter M. Golaski Howard Hanson Mary R. Koons Joseph F. Lester Dr. Anthony S. Mallek Charles Nosal Henry C. Pytell Edwin P. Shattuck Ramon Sieminski Anthony stonina Harold Taylor in Dear Mrs. Kocyan: Sometime ago you told me that you are looking out for some silver piece of authentic nature made in Poland. Just this morning an dealer came to see me ----- art ------——----- -and showed me a beautiful silver samovar, 88 ounces made in Warsaw around 1800. 7It is a National Council ----eaut iful piece of work —wx nvxi<, but unfortunately the art Kazimiera Adrianowska dealer wants $300.00 which I presume would be way Edward Baumiller out of your consideration. The enclosed rough William C. Brodie high and 8 XU.V11UO Inches Rt. Rev. Msgr. F. F. Burant stetch shows that it is 13i inches „ _----------------------------------~ w John S. Cresko wide. rpi ----- ---is* a possibility ............ There ^he might come down in Adam G. Dunn Joseph A. Glowacki price hut I doubt if he would take less than $250.00 j. Mary Glowacki Paul Gorecki Andrew Holinko Joseph J. Janas Casimir Jarzebowski Henry Korab-Janiewicz Adela Lagodzinska Walter J. Laska Adam B. Lyczak Mary A. Makowska John Malinowski James Z. Millian Ignace Morawski John Moskal Lucian Nowinski Icnatius Nurkiewicz Mrs. Alexander Orze Mrs. Rufus L. Patterson onu. C. A. Sienkiewicz ^PM. awa Mrs. John Sokolowski John A. Ulinski S. Frank Urbaniak Samuel M. Vauclain, IH Mme. Ganna Walska Dr. Louis S. Wegryn Mrs. Jane Wegrzynek Stephen Wenczel Peter P. Yolles Matthew M. Zawidowski Dr. Edward B. Zlonczewski encl. Cordially yours, Stephen P. Mizwa, President > �August 19, 1958 Mrs. Joseph J. Kocyan 137 So. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dear Mrs. Kocyan: Got your letter today and the &1GO.OG. As it is made out to the deposit check for • would complicate our account hooks) Foundation (which I am returning i it herewith. The owner of the Polish silver samovar (a photo of which I am herewith enclosing) is an art dealer: Stanley Wattenherg 57 South Bath Avenue Long Branch, New Jersey Telephone: CApital 2-5395 I tried to call him today on the phone hut there was no answer. I saw the samovar and think it is a beautiful piece of work. Stamped "MALEC W WARSZOWIE," test 12, hut no year. I would not recommend that you huy it sight unseen unless you had a chance to acutally examine it and have it tested hy a jeweler or silversmith to he sure that it’s a genuine sterling — which I think it is hut I am no expert. I am writing today to Mr. Wattenherg suggesting that he send the samovar to you, properly insured, for examination and to let you know what discount or reduction he would give for immediate cash — as he needs the money. Gordial/hyj yours, encl. SPM: awa 7-<7. w Stephen P. Mizw^A / 1 \ President �August 19, 1958 Mrs. Joseph J. Kocyan 137 So. Franklin St. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dear Mrs. Kocyan y and the deposit check for it to the Foundation (which nt hooks) I am returning silver samovar (a photo ing) is an art dealer: tenherg th Avenue New Jersey CApital 2-5395 n the phone hut there t is a beautiful kRSZOWIE," test mend that you i chance to ed hy a jeweler or muine sterling pert. Dn. Ant. rg suggesting •ly insured, \ discount or sh — as he Edwin Rami Anthony Har. National l Kazimiera Adriai Edward Bail William C. B Rt. Rev. Mscr. F. F. Bin John S. Cres. Adam G. Dui Joseph A. Glowack Mary Glowacki Paul Gorecki Andrew Holinko Joseph J. Janas Casimir Jarzebowski Henry Korab-Janiewicz Adela Lagodzinska Walter J. Laska Adam B. Lyczak Mary A. Makowska John Malinowski James Z. Millian ICNACE MoRAWSKI John Moskal Lucian Nowinski Ignatius Nurkiewicz Mrs. Alexander Orze Mrs. Rufus L. Patterson C. A. Sienkiewicz Mrs. John Sokolowski John A. Ulinsk’ S. Frank Urb* & M. Vauct encl. SPM: awa �Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and the deposit check for to the Foundation (which t books) I am returning Wy<* silver samovar (a photo ’.ng) is an art dealer: Wilk. 'ienberg h Avenue New Jersey CApital 2-5395 the phone hut there is a beautiful KSZOWIE,” test \end that you chance to ■d by a jeweler or Tuine sterling ert. Bric. ~en. Josl ■Feui Walti Hoy Ma JOSEP. Dn. Anthony Char Henry v Edwin P. £ Ramon Si Anthony J. S Harold 1 rg suggesting \y insured, discount or ^h — as he National Coil Kazimiera Adrianow^ Edward Baumill William C. Brodi Rt. Rev. Mscr. F. F. Burani John S. Cresko Adam G. Dunn Joseph A. Glowacki 1 Mary Glowacki Paul Gorecki Andrew Holinko Joseph J. Janas Casimir Jarzebowski Henry Korab-Janiewicz Adela Lacodzinska Walter J. Laska Adam B. Lyczak Mary A. Makowska John Malinowski James Z. Millian '?^.c£/L<y ICNACE MORAWSKI John Moskal Lucian Nowinski ICNATIUS NURKIEWICZ Mrs. Alexander Orze Mrs. Rufus L. Patterson C. A. Sienkiewicz Mrs. John Sokolowski John A. ' Frank L encl. SPM: awa J ' �MICHELINI PRAISED IN CONGRESSIONAL RECORD T T pv'€/ss va o i c Dv'- ■fo.v-bsv i T)<~. V^oc-y "The mantle of power and the insignia of office were entrusted to Dr. Michelini in 1970, when he was named the second pres­ ident of Wilkes, succeeding Dr. Eugene Far­ ley, the founding president whose reputation and name linger among the giants of edu­ cators. To fill the shoes of a man like Gene Farley was a gamble where the odds were difficult. But Dr. Michelini rose to the occa­ sion, as he soon exhibited the same charac­ teristics of the man he followed. Dr. Farley told me before his death that Mike Michelini was his personal choice for the president's job, because his years of experience and sen­ sitivities to the needs of the human spirit and man's pursuit of education were well embodied in his successor. How right he was, as the years to follow would illustrate. "Scarcely had enough time lapsed for the burdens of office to confront the new Wilkes president, when in June 1972, the worst na­ tural disaster in the history of this Republic, tropical storm Agnes, thrust down upon 17 States Wyomi privilef Properl well ov tiful, s banks < devasta "On disastei gency U. S. n United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Independence National Historical Park 420 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 December 24, 1963 Miss Margaret E. Connolly, Comptroller Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dear Miss Connolly, This letter is to thank you for the assistance which you gav my recent visit to Wilkes-Barre and the College. The McClin Collection Inventory which you graciously allowed me to exam it possible for us to assess the value of the collection in project here at Independence. We have determined that there of items in this collection which are worthy of most careful With your permission, we would like to submit a list of thes< hoping that , at a time and place convenient to you and the c may be allowed to examine some of these most valuable papers. we understand that preparing any part of the ncClintock Colic investigation will involve a special effort by you and your £ would willingly comply with any coditions you might impose uj during which we would have access to the Collection. The room devoted to American Polish culture was quite handson I hope that the Collection of source materials already begun continue to grow, for certainly if it does, it will become a for all those interested in the contribution of the Polish tc American heritage. Sincerely yours Robert J. 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To fill the shoes of a man like Gene Farley was a gamble where the odds were difficult. But Dr. Michelini rose to the occa­ sion, as he soon exhibited the same charac­ teristics of the man he followed. Dr. Farley told me before his death that Mike Michelini was his personal choice for the president's job, because his years of experience and sen­ sitivities to the needs of the human spirit and man's pursuit of education were well embodied in his successor. How right he was, as the years to follow would illustrate. "Scarcely had enough time lapsed for the burdens of office to confront the new Wilkes president, when in June 1972, the worst na­ tural disaster in the history of this Republic, tropical storm Agnes, thrust down upon 17 States Wyomi privilej Properl well ov tiful, s banks < devasta "On disastei gency U. S. n at AVO United States Department of the Interior National Park Service Independence National Historical Park 420 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 December 24, 1963 Miss Margaret E. Connolly, Comptroller Wilkes College Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dear Miss Connolly, This letter is to thank you for the assistance which you gav my recent visit to Wilkes-Barre and the College. The McClin Collection Inventory which you graciously allowed me to exam it possible for us to assess the value of the collection in project here at Independence. We have determined that there of items in this collection which are worthy of most careful With your permission, we would like to submit a list of these hoping that , at a time and place convenient to you and the < may be allowed to examine some of these most valuable papers. we understand that preparing any part of the ^cClintock Colli investigation will involve a special effort by you and your j would willingly comply with any coditions you might impose uj during which we would have access to the Collection. The room devoted to American Polish culture was quite handson I hope that the Collection of source materials already begun continue to grow, for certainly if it does, it will become a for all those interested in the contribution of the Polish tc American heritage. Sincerely yours ■Robert J. 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O O 0 ° IP b y> O ® P* tP <5 o V rS O •< O o HmAon C& iefnanj "The mantle of power and the insignia of office were entrusted to Dr. Michelini in 1970, when he was named the second pres­ ident of Wilkes, succeeding Dr. Eugene Far­ ley, the founding president whose reputation and name linger among the giants of edu­ cators. To fill the shoes of a man like Gene Farley was a gamble where the odds were difficult. But Dr. Michelini rose to the occa­ sion, as he soon exhibited the same charac­ teristics of the man he followed. Dr. Farley told me before his death that Mike Michelini was his personal choice for the president's job, because his years of experience and sen­ sitivities to the needs of the human spirit and man's pursuit of education were well embodied in his successor. How right he was, as the years to follow would illustrate. "Scarcely had enough time lapsed for the burdens of office to confront the new Wilkes president, when in June 1972, the worst na­ tural disaster in the history of this Republic, tropical storm Agnes, thrust down upon 17 States in the Nation, hitting hardest in the Wyoming Valley and the district which I am privileged to represent in this Congress. Property damage alone in my region went well over the $1 billion mark, and the beau­ tiful, sprawling Wilkes College along the banks of the Susquehanna lay in the eye of devastation. "On a hot and trying night following the disaster, Mike Michelini came into my emer­ gency command post headquarters at the U. S. naval training station near the Airport at Avoca. It was then, in the moments of conversation, that the real meaning of tra­ gedy set in. 'I don't know where to start this discussion, Dan, because it is all so hard to believe.' With hipboots laden with mud and clothes which became the flood victims' uni­ form, brown and dusty, Mike Michelini laid out for me the impossible task which lie ahead. Yes, it was hard to believe, and the realities seemed like a bad dream. But we began, and because of Dr. Mike Michelini, adversity once again became progress. "All 50 Wilkes buildings were under water to the second story level, the college pres­ ident told me. The damage estimate? Neither of us could guess, except that it was well into the millions. "In the next 2 months there ensued a hu­ man undertaking such as I had never exper­ ienced. Like a man inspired by the diety, Dr. Michelini worked, led, organized and en­ couraged, day and night, week after week. The desolated book collection in a brand new library was hauled out. Walls were scrubbed. Mud was shoveled. Furniture thrown away. The rebuilding was underway. "I cannot answer how it was all accom­ plished. But by some miracle the fall session began in September, only 1 week later than scheduled. "As part of the historic Agnes recovery legislation which I sponsored, there were several forms of relief to colleges and uni­ versities. Dr. Mike Michelini was the spear­ heading force behind the regional effort to assist in my legislation,.■— J ’’ ’ Congressman Daniel Flood (left) reacted to the news that Dr. Francis J. Michelini was leaving his post as president of Wilkes College on August 31, by delivering a 15minute tribute to the regional educator on the floor of the House of Representatives. Congressman Flood is shown with Dr. Michelini during a recent Commencement program at Wilkes College. �Wilkes College Polish Room Com. CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE To generate and perpetuate an understanding of Polish culture through the the establishment of a Polish Room in the library of Wilkes College; to participate in diversified community events to project a positive image of the Polish American through service opportunities and cultural enrich­ ment; to encourage and sponsor programs highlighting past and present Po­ lish contributions in the arts and sciences; to promote higher education and scholarship among persons of Polish descent through cooperative schol­ arship efforts with Wilkes College and the Kosciuszko Foundation; to devel­ op in this and future generations of Polish Americans pride in their own heritage and a desire to share the excellence of Polish culture. ARTICLE I — NAME The name of this organization shall be the Wilkes College Polish Room Com ARTICLE II -- PURPOSES 1. To establish and maintain a Polish Cultural Center at Wilkes College to preserve Polish culture in the community. 2. To foster a better understanding and appreciation of Polish culture and traditions through enrichment programs focusing on Polish contributions and artists. 3. To promote research in Polish American history and to compile background history of early Polish settlers in Wyoming Valley. 4. To sponsor the Marie Kocyan Scholarship annually tp a worthy Polish Amer- ican student at Wilkes College. To sponsor the annual Kosciuszko Foundation Ball, the proceeds of which are sent to the Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship Fund. ARTICLE III — MEMBERSHIP 1. Membership in this organization shall consist of women of Polish extract­ ion and/or those who espouse and desire to contribute to the aforementioned aims of the organization. 2. An individual may be accepted to membership at the will of the Board of Directors,upon application or invitation. 3. Continuing membership is contingent upon annual payment of dues-$2 per yr �-2 ARTICLE IV — GOVERNING BODY 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS — The Board of Directors shall consist of all elect­ ed officers, the immediate past president, and ten directors appointed by the president. business. The Board of Directors shall have power to transact all They shall meet in January and September of each year, and at the call of the President. OFFICERS — Officers of the organization shall be the President, Vice­ 2. President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and Pub- licity Secretary. All officers shall be elected for a term of three years Duties of Officers: A.PRESIDENT— The President shall preside at all meetings of the organ­ ization;shall be an ex-officio member of all committees; shall appoint the Chairman of each Standing Committee; may appoint any Special Committees as she deems needed at the time; presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors; shall act as liaison with Wilkes College, the Kosciuszko Foundation, and other organizations; and shall perform all such duties as are incidental to the office of President and are properly required of her. B. VICE-PRESIDENT — In the absence of the President, she shall execute all the functions of the President and shall be invested with all her powers. She automatically succeeds to the office of President when that position is vacated. C. RECORDING SECRETARY — The recording secretary records and reads the minutes of every regular meeting. D. TREASURER — The Treasurer shall have charge of all funds of the or- ganization and shall deposit same in the name of the Wilkes College Polish Room Committee in designated depositories. She shall disburse monies and sign checks for the payment of bills and accounts rendered and approved. Checks are to be cosigned by the President. She shall prepare and present a written report of all financial transactions for each regular meeting meeting. At the expiration of her term, the Treas­ urer shall deliver to her successor all funds, books, and properties of the organization in her possession. E. FINANCIAL SECRETARY — The Financial Secretary collects and records all dues; turns all monies over to the Treasurer for banking; sends no­ tices to members in arrears with dues; and keeps account of active members �F PUBLICITY SECRETARY — The Publicity Secretary is responsible for publicity for all regular meetings and special events, except the Kosc- iuszko Foundation Ball, where this task is assumed by a special com­ mittee person. She also keeps up to date the scrapbooks of The Jolish Romm Activities and The Kosciuczko Foundation Balls. At the expiration of their terms, the Recording, Financial, and Pub­ licity Secretaries shall deliver all books and other organization prop­ erties in their possession to their successors. ARTICLE V — NOMINATIONS and ELECTIONS 1. The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee in October. 2. A slate of officers shall be presented by the Nominating Committee for approval at a regular meeting in November. Nominations from the floor will also be accepted. Elections are to be conducted according to parliamentary procedure. 5. In case of the resignation of any officer, or a vacancy in any of the offices, the President shall appoint a member to fill such a vacancy for the unexpired term,subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE ¥1 — STANDING COMMITTEES 1. Library - The Library Committee cooperates with the Eugene S.Farley Li­ brarian. They compile a list of the books and index according to authors and titles. They recommend and order books by Polish authmrs or on Polish subjects. They place books in the library in memoriam. 2, W.C.Marie Kocyan Scholarship - The Scholarship Chairman shall cooperate with the W.C.Director of Financial Aid in the final selection of the re­ cipient ,based on financial need, nationality-of Polish ancestry, and scho­ lastic achievement. The recipient’s name is then presented to the President in May before the May meeting, to which she or he is invited- and a picture f* dLxiciric *i ,<8 3 is taken. This will help the recipient to make completeAarrangements before the fall semester. 3. Kosciuszko Foundation Ball- The Chairman and her Co-chairman are appoint­ ed one year in advance to plan for the Yuletide Ball. Ball policies are on a separate sheet. 4....Program — The Program Com. provides interesting,instructive programs for every regular meeting and also cooperates with those in charge of special cultural events. 5. -/ays and Means — Chairmen and Co-chairmen of the Annual Spring Card Party and the Raffle are appointed in February and tickets are distributed at that month’s meeting^proceeds go to the Marie Kocyan Scholarship Fund. For the Summer Theater Trips or special Cultural Events bus trips,fehere is a +?2 or service charge; proceeds are placed in the Scholarship Fund or the treasury �ARTICLE VII — MEETINGS 1. Meetings shall be held the second ■‘■Uesdav summer months• each month except in the Wilkes Cc‘'X^e' e ^0^xsh~Koo Wilkes College Polish Room Committee has larshlp " est* 1972 The to express their appreciation of the se™ • annUal schol“ arship . - to Wilkes - services rendered College and the community of Northeastern Pennsylvania by Dr. and Mrs. Joseph J.Kocyan. The scholarship shall be awarded anm^ally to a student of Polish ex­ traction who has graduated in the upper fifth of his high school class, and has tested above 600 on each side of his College Board Exams. The Director of Financial Aid and the Director of Admission shall select qualified students and shall award the scholarship. ■WWI ■ I ||QBOODUtci» j �furnitur the Ma rewski Gacek unique which placed less an It was which Slavic other carved The j: Kalohi master phie \ membe a set c of Wa tributic Wyom. bratin^ near ti room 1 edition dating donatic Porter’ Ellen poems Adam Mickie The r library dowski Gryczk Leon V nated Room purcha Page Ti Bieley) �■. Song ' ademy the Mil- The Wilkes College^ furniture constructed the Mask of Christ, rewski and Chop Gacek. Stefan h unique mural de) which he painted a glass sheet. O placed a Polish sil less antique from It was donated b) which is a local Slavic women. Th other artifacts sue carved boxes, p The pisanki were Kalohick and her master of this old phie Yurkowski. K member, Miss Mar a set of goblets fro of Wawel. To coir tributions of the e Wyoming Valley, a brating their achie near the door. The room has a fine cc editions in both P dating from 1830. S( donations are: an 11 Porter’s Thaddeus o Ellen Strojny, an poems of Michael I Adam Stepan, and Mickiewicz given b; The room also ho library collections ol dowski, Rev. V. I Gryczka, the Kocyai Leon Wazeter. A noth is tire Polish coin be nated by Rev. Sue Room Committee m, purchases to complete Page Two 1 �The Kosciuszko Foundation DECEMBEr£1975 Edited by EUGENE KUSIELEWIGZ Vol. XXX, No. 4 ON THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILKES COLLEGE POLISH ROOM their entire lives to perpetuating Po­ land’s history in this country. In February, 1950 a group of local women under the guidance and direc­ tion of Mrs. Joseph J. Kocyan, wife of Dr. Joseph Kocyan, a former KF trustee, began the work of establishing the Wilkes College Polish Room Com­ mittee, which today celebrates its 25th anniversary of service to Wyoming Valley Polish Americans. Stefan Mrozewski (a former KF grantee), one of Editor's Note. Jule Znaniecka provided the materials the world’s leading engravers, was en­ for this article. Born and educated in gaged to design the room which would Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, she became serve both as a reference and reading interested in her heritage through her room in the proposed new library. Mr. experiences with the American Girl Mrozewski, a native of Poland, de­ Scout Program. She began to delve into signed the room and furniture in the the early settlers of the Wyoming Val­ Zakopanski style, the artistic tradition ley as scouting projects on local history. of the Tatra mountaineers. This par­ As a result, she found rich resources of ticular style was chosen because the materials on Polish American settlers. beautiful style of the ornamental wood Since the Polish Room Committee’s in­ carvings and the kilims (tapestries) ception in 1950, she has been a serious employed by the Zakopane peasantry and devoted member. Presently, she is was distinctive. The furniture was constructed by President of the Polish Room Commit­ tee, and is one of the members of the Stefan Hellersperk, of Dallas, Pennsyl­ vania, as a work of love. As a child in KF National Council. Poland he had learned the craft of In 1947 when Bucknell Junior woodcarving and used his skills as an College became Wilkes College at artisan to create the beautiful furni­ Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Dr. Eu­ ture. He used 3” thick heavy birch, gene Farley, its first president and for­ which was imported from Washington, mer trustee of The Kosciuszko Founda­ to construct the seven foot bench. It tion, invited the Slavic peoples in the weighed approximately 450 pounds and Wyoming Valley to establish ethnic gave the impression of belonging in a rooms similar to those Nationality cathedral. The large oval table with its Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh. highly polished fiinish has half inch Only the American Poles took ad­ deep carvings in the Goral tradition — vantage of this offer. Simultaneously, this work alone required nine weeks to courses in Polish language, literature complete. Following this came a book­ and culture were initiated at the col­ case, a fireside table and two chairs. lege by Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Coleman of Farley Library was completed in Cheshire, Connecticut. This noted 1968, and the Polish Room became a couple were already lecturers and reality. The Room is located on the authors on Polish culture, devoting second floor, and creates an atmosphere On the occasion of the twenty­ fifth anniversary of the Polish Room Committee, the officers and trustees of The Kosciuszko Foundation wish to extend their congratulations to these remarkable individuals. Further infor­ mation about the Committee may be obtained by writing to: The Polish Room Committee, Wilkes College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18706. ■ of a Polish mountaineer living room.' Attention is immediately focused on the, multi-colored rug sitting on a deep gray slate floor, complimented by a candelabra of wrought iron. Imported Polish kilims grace the two walls, one; of a North Baltic scene, and the other using a typical floral pattern. Above the fireplace mantel hangs a carved wooden eagle, a replica of the 12th century eagle, which is the symbol of Poland. This carving was executed once again by the gifted Stefan Hellersperk, whose family donated it to the Library. On the mantel itself sits two sets of I wooden dolls in native attire. Hellers­ perk also carved a high pedestal on which rests one of the masks of W.T. Benda, “Jesus.” Probably more than any other American of Polish descent, Ben­ da achieved fame and recognition in the art world. His masks are worldrenowned. This was donated by Mrs. Kocyan. Some of the art works in the room are priceless donations. One is a map of Poland, executed by Abraham Ortelius, royal geographer to King Philip II of Spain. On either side of the fireplace hang two lithographs by Tadeusz Lewicki, “Sieve-makers” and “Harvest”. Also, there is a small print of Kosciuszko’s resting place. An original oil paint­ ing by Joseph Brodowski, “Farmer and Horses”, was donated by KF trustee, Miss Mary Koons. On the right of the bookcase hangs a large portrait of An­ thony Mroz, one of the better known Tatra bagpipers. Above the colorful wycinanki, which is a gift of the artist Irene Lorentowicz, is a handmade Po­ lish linen embroidery of the patron of Poland, the Blessed Mother. Anna Maria Gacek of Massachusetts, a renowned teacher of Polish folk art, donated a lithograph print of Pade- �The Wilkes College Polish Rooom, in which can be seen some of the furniture constructed by Stefan Hellersperk. On the table stands the Mask of Christ, executed by W.T. Benda. ‘rewski and Chopin, executed by Mat 'Gacek. Stefan Mrozewski donated a ^unique mural depicting life in Poland ‘which he painted on the reverse side of Ja glass sheet. On the large table is placed a Polish silver samovar, a price­ less antique from 18th century Warsaw. i It was donated by the Reymont Club, 'which is a local club of professional ' Slavic women. The .room also features • other artifacts such as Goral jackets, carved boxes, plates, and pisanki. 'The pisanki were designed by Anna Kalonick and her mother, and by a 'master of this old Polish artform, So.Yphie Yurkowski. KF National Council '■member, Miss Mary Glowacki, donated Cfa set of goblets from the Royal Palace of Wawel. To commemorate the con­ tributions of the early immigrants to 9 Wyoming Valley, a bronze plaque cele­ brating their achievements is placed near the door. The library of the Polish room has a fine collection of original editions in both Polish and English, dating from 1830. Some of the valuable donations are: an 1845 edition of Jane Porter’s Thaddeus of Warsaw given by ■ Ellen Strojny, an 1887 copy of the poems of Michael Balucki donated by ■ Adam Stepan, and poems of Adam ■ Mickiewicz given by Rev. Sosnowski. The room also houses the personal ■ library collections of Rev. A. Lewandowski, Rev. V. Biczysko, Rev. J. the Kocyan Family, and of Th Gryczka, C< Leon Wazeter. Another interesting item wh is the Polish coin book collection do­ W nated by Rev. Suchos. The Polish fin Room Committee made a number of Ko purchases to complete their collections, Bie '1 M I Page Two Another view of the Wilkes College Polish Room. Over the mantel can be seen hanging the woodcut of the Polish Eagle, carved by Stefan Hellersperk. On each side of the bookcase, can be seen two of the valuable paintings, which are part of the varied, collection ■ of this room. The Polish mountaineer (g6ral) style is quite evident in the design of the room. for example, Bibliografia Polska (13 volumes) edited by Karol Estreicher, Flemish Tapestries at Wawel Castle in Cracow edited by Jerzy Szablowski, more than 20 books on music of the Polish Renaissance and Baroque peri­ ods, music scores of Karol Szymanow­ ski, Grazyna Bacewicz, and Dobrzynski, and 12 volumes of music from organist Kazimierz Sosnowski’s library. Many of the books have been purchased in memory of a beloved member, and this method has worked out so well that the collection has now been increasing on an average of 20 books per year. Many of the book purchases have been directly placed in divisions of Farley Library, and materials have also been made available to the faculty and vari­ ous committees for the Bicentennial Celebrations. As a result of the devastating floods of 1972 which hit Wilkes-Barre severe­ ly, some of the collections of the Polish Room were lost. The College is situated on the Susquehanna River, and many of the buildings’ first and second levels were destroyed. And of course, some of the priceless prints and lithographs stored in the basement for the Polish Room were destroyed. However, thanks to the generosity of Polish Americans, some items were replaced by donations. The Committee gratefuly acknowledges again the donations from Mrs. Marion Moore Coleman, from Mrs. Marta Korwin-Rhodes, and from Arthur Wal­ do. Thanks to the unending devotion of the members of the Committee, many priceless items were restored. As a result of the devotion of this Committee, many projects have been sponsored throughout the Wyoming Valley area to serve the full American community. One very interesting pro­ ject was the sponsorship of a record of songs sung by the early Polish coal miners. These songs were composed by Mr. Anthony Piotrowski, who worked in the Penn, coal mines at the turn of the century. They evoke the sadness of the terrible working and living condi­ tions which Poles and other Slavs suf­ fered in the mining area of WilkesBarre. Nanticoke had its first library in 1892, which was housed in the home of one of the prominent Polish families of the area, Thomas Budkiewicz. Its first librarian was Mr. Edward Ciechowicz, who increased the collection of books to such an extent that within a few years the library was moved to a public building. Mr. Piotrowski be­ came the librarian at that point, and it was at this time that he began to write down the poems and songs telling of the conditions of Polish miners. Inter­ estingly enough, the collection was re­ discovered in a building which was demolished to make way for the Re­ development Authorities in the 1950’s. These songs were sung by four students from Wilkes College in a program sponsored by the Polish Room Com­ mittee. Another project was the publi­ cation of rare prize-winning cooking recipes of the many generations of Po­ lish families. To inform the wider American com­ munity of Polish contributions to art, it has sponsored many outstanding Po­ lish artists and has held exhibitions of �* : their work. In 1950 the Committee held its first concert by Roy Eaton who was the first KF Chopin Scholarship winner. Many others followed, for ex­ ample, Dr. Felix Labunski, composer; Felicia Vlodek, opera singer; Adam Kapuscinski, pianist; Stephen Hero, violinist; Thomas Michalak, violinist; Debbie Sobol, pianist; Andrzej Bachleda, tenor; and Peter Haase, violinist. Memorial programs for Paderewski, Chopin, Mickiewicz, and Copernicus have also been sponsored. A wide topic of lectures and art exhibits have also taken place in the area, for example, Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Coleman, Prof. Ed­ mund Zawacki, Dr. Eugene Kusielewicz, Col. Alice Gritsavage, Mr. Walter Placek, and Mrs. Marta KorwinRhodes. Mrozewski’s wood print col­ lections were exhibited, and paint­ ings by Paul Gorka, Richard Rutkow­ ski, and Helen Mosier were also shown. Irene Lorentowicz gave a lecture and demonstration of her drawings, which were later presented to the Nanticoke Girl Scouts, and are now permanently on display at the Nanticoke Public Library. The Committee’s first dramatic pre­ sentation was Mickiewicz’s Forefather’s Eve, directed by Al Groh. The Nativity Play, Bethlehem, by Lucyan Rydel, was presented to the larger public during the Christmas festivities of 1955. In 1956, an outstanding and highly successful program, “Fashions of History”, was presented which was based on a great deal of research on Wyoming Valley’s history. It high­ lighted Indian contributions, the dis­ covery of coal, and the participation of the varied ethnic groups in the val­ ley. In 1964 “Festival of Leaves” was presented to promote the beauty of the valley, particularly the autumn scene. Several governmental divisions and commissions contributed to the pro­ gram, making it truly a statewide cele­ bration. The Committee also took on a major project, that of hosting the ballet troupe of Jurek Lazowski from New York which performed Pan Twardowski. It hosted receptions for the Mazowsze Dance Group and the Poznan Choir from Poland. The ACPCC convention was held in WilkesBarre in 1959, and of course, the Com­ mittee was responsible for this huge convention. The Smithsonian’s “Crafts of Poland” display was held in WilkesBarre. One of the favorite annual pro­ grams is a reception for Maestro Thomas Michalak and the Philhar­ monic Orchestra of Pittsburgh. The Committee has also been an active par­ ticipant in community events such as the United Nations Pageant and the May Arts Fiesta. In cooperation with the Wyoming Valley Wrestling Asso­ ciation, the Committee welcomed the Polish National Junior Wrestling Team. For the 1975 Christmas ethnic pre­ sentations at the County Courthouse, the Polish Room Committee’s table served 7,500 persons who came to sample the festivities. Their program of Polish Songs received a standing ovation at the reception, and inter­ estingly enough theirs was the only group which received this kind of applause. Numerous trips to other exhibits and programs throughout the country were This photo was taken in 1961 of the founders of the Polish Room Committee: Stefan Mrozewski, world-famous wood sculptor and artist, who designed the room; Mrs. Vincent Znaniecki, president of the Wilkes College Polish Room Committee, Maria Kocyan, founder and first president of the Polish Room Committee; and Dr. Joseph J. Kocyan, former trustee of The Kosciuszko Fundation. (Photo by Paul Bieley) sponsored, such as, to the Slask Song and Dance Ensemble at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, to the Mil­ lennium Concert at Carnegie Hall, New York, and to the All-Chopin Con­ cert at Lincoln Center, New York (which was sponsored by The Kosciusz­ ko Foundation). It is quite evident that the Com­ mittee’s projects cover a very wide range. In the Spring of 1964 it hosted four 4-H Club Exchange students who went to Poland for six months. In 1951, the Committee decided to hold annual balls, whose proceeds would be given over to The Kosciuszko Foundation. Since that time, the event has been an annual affair. As a result of the activities of this Committee, two mem­ bers were placed on The Kosciuszko Foundation National Council, which advises the KF staff on scholarship ap­ plicants, on local programs, and pro­ motes KF activities throughout the country. The theme for the 1975 Kosciuszko Foundation Ball was “A Salute to Po­ lish Women”. In light of this, as well as the United Nations Resolution calling for increased emphasis on the contributions of women, the Committee devoted a short portion of each of its meetings in 1975 to a program pro­ filing the life of an outstanding Polish woman. Through special fund-raising events, such as an annual card party and bus trips to the Pocono Playhouse, the Committee also makes contributions to the support of Wilkes College. In 1972 the Marie Kocyan Scholarship Fund was created, in memory of the first One of the original oil paintings hanging in the Polish Room. Donated by KF trustee Miss Mary Koons, this painting is an original of Joseph Brodowski, "Chlop z konmi" (Farmer with his horses). Brodowski was born in Warsaw in 1828 and was a student of January Suchodolski. He is generally known for his battlescenes and genre pieces. Page Three �president of the Polish Room Com­ mittee. The first donation to this worthy cause was made by Mrs. Cana­ van in memory of her son, James. Also, Mrs. Marion Moore Coleman pre­ sented her entire collection of the poet­ ry of Kazimiera Illakowiczowna in memory of Marie Kocyan. One of the most significant contri­ butions of this Committee today is its compilation of data, including photos, family histories, early documents, news­ papers, and books, tracing the history of the Polish settlers in the Wyoming Valley. This is valuable material for State Historical Societies, for ethnic studies departments at universities, and of course for The Kosciuszko Founda­ tion. Many photographs were contri­ buted to the Bicentennial Photographic Competition held by the KF. Throughout the last decade, students from local colleges have used the Polish Room’s collection of data for various research papers and theses on the graduate level. There has been cooper­ ation with local television stations for documentaries on Polish Americans. Recently, the president of the Polish Room Committee completed a history of St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church in Nanticoke, in preparation for the church’s 1975 centennial cele­ brations. Ethnic studies programs at local colleges are using the Commit­ tee’s materials for their curriculum. The Committee is currently affiliated on a professional basis with the fol­ lowing societies: Wyoming Historical and Geological Society, the Pennsyl­ vania State Historical Society, the Po­ lish American Historical Association, The Kosciuszko Foundation, The American Council of Polish Cultural Clubs, the Polish American Congress, , and Perspectives, Inc. > This brief history shows only a part ; of the tremendous activity of this Committee. The service performed for the Polish American community as well as for the wider American so­ ciety is overwhelming. Their objectives of fostering an appreciation of Polish culture through educational programs has been fulfilled. It is hoped that Po­ lish Americans may be instilled with a true recognition of their illustrious past and that they may develop a sense of pride in their heritage, and that all Americans have the opportunity through this Committee’s devoted work to be exposed to the diversified excel­ lence of Polish culture. Q Page Four WHEN WILL IT ALL STOP? Sister Cities Early last summer, the Chopin Sing­ ing Society of Buffalo took part in a triumphal vocal tour of Poland. Buf­ falo’s Mayor Stanley M. Makowski, travelled with the group. As a result, Buffalo and Rzeszow in Poland were linked up as sister cities. Generally such ties are looked upon as a means of bind­ ing peoples together. To Dr. Paul S. Friedman, of the History Department at Youngstown State University, Youngs­ town, Ohio, this was not the case. On July 7th, his letter to Mayor Makowski was; printed in Buffalo’s Courier­ press. The letter reads as follows: living in Poland today, than lived in Rzeszow alone on the eve of World War II? “You may proclaim that Chopm brought tears to the eyes of your listen­ ers, but another audience of ghosts at­ tended your concert. And the melody they heard was “Zong nit Keynmol.” The first question that arises is why' a letter intended for the Mayor was I sent instead to a newspaper? The second, why the continual obsession! with a distorted and perverted version of Polish-Jewish relations? In her reply' to this letter, which appeared in a sub­ sequent issue of the newspaper, Su­ Regret at Buffalo’s Link preme Court Justice (New York) Annj With Rzeszow Expressed T. Mikoll, who is a member of the It has been brought to m attention Chopin Singing Society and who was in1 that you [Mayor Makowski have re­ Poland with the group, wrote the turned from what has been termed a following: “thrilling” adventure in Poland. I un­ “I was offended by Dr. Saul Fried­ derstand, further, that as a consequence man’s letter of objection to the sister­ of your trip, the cities of Buffalo and city status which appeared in the' Rzeszow have informally been pro­ Morning Mail column, July 7. Dr.! claimed “sister cities.” I can appreciate Friedman’s reason is attributed to the your ethnic pride, but as a Jew and a persecution of the Jews in the Rzeszow: historian, I can only express my sorrow region during World War II. Thought at your choice of sister cities. his title implies a scholastic back-' “Rzeszow has a glorious history in ground, he failed to note the signi­ Poland. Since the end of the 16th cen­ ficant fact that it was Hitler’s Nazi| tury there were Jewish artisans — troops who were responsible for the stamp cutters, jewelers, goldsmiths, persecution of Jews in Poland and not stonecutters — in the town and their the Poles. merchandise was well-known as “Rze­ “During the war, not only Jews but' szow Gold.” By 1900 more than one- Poles, as well, died at the hands of Nazi I third of its population was Jewish. One oppressors. The ovens of Oswiecim of them, one of 14 children, was my carried both peoples to their deaths. father. “What have the crimes of Nazis to “I wonder when so many tears were do with Poles who were victims of that shed for the songs of Chopin, did any­ same madness? The sign Dr. Friedman one in Rzeszow tell you of the plaque speaks of was in German and erected which was set up on the main square by Germans, who in 1942 had overun of the town on Sept. 1, 1942, proclaim­ this part of Poland. ing the city Judenfrei. “In my home sacred family “I wonder if anyone ever mentioned treasure given by a Jewish neighbor to how the atmosphere of a city which my cousin who was the mayor of Kohad been one-third Jewish had been laczyce for his efforts in attempting to altered by what we Jews call the Holo­ save the Jews. My cousin’s deeds were caust. I wonder if anyone mentioned repeated by scores of other Poles who the disgusting anti-Semitism which attempted to protect their Jewish greeted the few survivors of the charnel neighbors. I hardly think that Dr. houses when they attempted to return Friedman’s ancestors would approve of to villages like Rzeszow, Rolomyja or the wedge he has driven between two Kopyczyirnce. long-suffering peoples by his thought­ “I wondered if anyone bothered to less letter.” point out that Poland has few ethnic Polish Rock problems today since three million ethnics disappeared. Did anyone bother On December 6th, Sy Perlman’s pro­ to mention that there are fewer Jews duction of a brief sketch on rock music �iu-An. U-ib-°i7 , Wilkes-Barre, PA, Thursday, November 20,1997 CommunitySpotlight Above, books about Poland are abundant at the Pol­ ish Room Inside the Wilkes library. The room is maintained by the Polish Room Committee which was formed almost 50 years ago. One exhibit inside the Polish Room Includes glassware. Preserving heritage Story by WENDY MELLO • Wilkes-Barre Leader Correspondent — Times leader Photos by CHRIS ABRAHAM reserving the past, im­ proving the present and protecting the future of Polish heritage is the task the Polish Room Committee has embraced for almost 50 years. One of the committee's lega­ cies is the Polish Room which is tucked away on the second floor of the Eugene S. Farley Library at Wilkes University. The committee, comprised of local people of Polish descent, maintains the room which houses furniture, architecture, books, paintings, tapestries, sculpture and other heirlooms for students of Polish history to enjoy. The plaque welcoming visi­ tors to the Polish Room ex­ plains its mission: The room is dedicated to the memory of the Polish settlers who have come to the Wyoming Valley since 1856. A step inside the room transports visitors to a small villa in Zakopane, a resort city in the Tatra mountains, a part of the Alps, said Jule Znaniec­ ki, president and one of the founders of the Polish Room Committee. The room's walls are covered with authentic Polish tapes­ tries or killins, paintings by fa­ mous Polish artists from the area, and pictures of famous Polish people. The window dressings are made of hand-wo­ ven cloth from Poland. On the floor is an authentic Polish carpet. The thick wood furniture was hand-carved by Polish artisans. Display cases outside the room exhibit eggs hand painted with traditional Polish designs, including flowers and bright colors. Alice Kwiatkowski, a mem­ ber of the Committee, explains P See HERITAGE, Page 9 Eighty-nineyear-old Jule Znaniecki, president of the Polish Room Com­ mittee, dis- . plays some books that are housed Inside the Polish Room. At left is Poland's national sym­ bol and at right, the American flag. The commit­ tee, com­ prised of local people of Pol­ ish back­ ground, main-' tains the room inside the Wilkes Univer­ sity library. �lie (.neuter vv Hites-tlurre Leader, vviiKes-oai Community Spotlight Heritage (Continued from page 8) that most of the items from Poland are hand made. It may be because the many wars that have been fought on Polish soil have left it relatively poor, she said. Idea for the room rooted in Pittsburgh Znanieckl, 89, of Nanti­ coke, said the idea of a Dolores Bennett looks over photographs from the Polish Room archives. A group of lo­ cal people with roots In Poland maintain the room at the Wilkes University library. Polish Room came from Dr. Eugene S. Farley after he had seen the Nationali­ ty Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh in 1947. Farley wanted to create museums and reference rooms for all nationalities at the school, which was then Bucknell University, Znaniecki said. The Polish was the only group that took advantage of Farley’s offer. The committee itself is rooted in the New York­ based organization called The Kosciuszko Founda­ tion. In 1937, the founda­ tion asked some local Polish-Americans to sponsor a Yuletide Kosciuszko Foundation Ball to raise money for academic and cultural programs for the New York chapter. One local ball was held prior to the outbreak of World War II and then the idea fell by the wayside, Znaniecki said. The ball witnessed a re­ birth in the early 1950s and has been held every January since that time. Around the same time, If you go... The Polish Room is located on the second floor of the Eugene S. Farley Li­ brary at Wilkes University, 187 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. To visit the Polish Room, call the li­ brary at 408-4254 for available times. ■ A portrait of the famous Polish en­ tertainer Helena Modjeska, who used the stage name Heleny Modrzejewsklej, hangs on a wall inside the Polish Room at the Wilkes Uni­ versity library. ModrzeJewskieJ spent a few years In the Wyoming Valley during the early part of the century. the group began building the Polish Room inside the Farley Library. Initially, the formal events served as fund raisers to furnish the room and acquire books and art. Today, the group still purchases books, but it does much more. It spon­ sors performances by fa­ mous Polish singers, mu­ sicians, and artists. Mem­ bers continue to donate money to Polish charities, send relief for flood vic­ tims, and help organize visits of Polish dignitaries and athletes. The room Itself was de­ signed by Stephan Mrozewski, a Polish wood­ block engraver. Traditional Polish designs, painted by Stefan Hellersperk, of Dal­ las Township, adorn the beams. Hellersperk also hand-carved all of the fur­ niture, except for eight chairs commissioned for each of the founding mem­ bers by Mathieu's of Philadelphia, Znaniecki said. Each artifact has its own tale to tell Alice Kwiatkowski, standing, and Ceil Sawicki, pore over pho­ tographs and other records at the Polish Room InsHp the Wilkes University library. One of the most price­ less attractions in the room is a 16th century map of Poland drawn by Abraham Ortelius, a Flem­ ish cartographer who was the royal map maker to King Philip II of Spain. The map was donated by Dr. and Mrs. J.J. Kocyan; Mrs. Kocyan originally formed the Committee. Znaniecki says members have tried to do their own research and compiled nu­ merous books and clip­ pings on famous Polish ac­ tors. actresses, musicians and opera singers. Information on famous Polish people like, Marie Curie, the woman who dis­ covered radiation, Nico­ laus Copernicus, as­ tronomer, and Chopin, composer and musician, are available for research. The room also pays trib­ ute to lesser known people who made major contribu­ tions. Tade*st Kosciuszko and Kazimierz Pulaski were famous Revolutionary war heroes. Kosciuzko is responsible for the fortifi­ cation at West Point. Znaniecki said, and some say he is the reason Amer­ ica won the war. Pulaski, a master horseman, was one of few Calvary officers who were born in a foreign country. A painting by local Pol­ ish artist D. Bezdieski hangs in the room. Bezdieski moved to Nanti­ coke from Poland in the 1880s and painted murals on the roof of St. Stanis­ laus Church. Photographs of his work are all that re­ main since the ceiling was painted a solid color in the late 1980s. Olga Trotsky Treskoff left her Glen Lyon home and became a Hollywood actress. She died in 1938 at age 36. Another actress, Helena Modjeska is also pictured in the room. Znaniecki says Modjeska performed in Wilkes-Barre at the Music Hall in the old Sterling Hotel in 1896. Modjeska's's nephew. W.T. Benda, was a famous Polish mask maker and sculptor. His mask of Je­ sus Christ is featured in the room. Like most of the room's displays, the mask was obtained through a do­ nation. Another interesting item featured on the man­ tle piece is a set of etched crystal goblets from the Royal Castle in Warsaw. The goblets were smuggled out of the country just be­ fore Hitler leveled the city during World War II. The castle has been re­ built, thanks to a clever Pole who hid the castle's precious furnishings un­ derground, Znaniecki said. The Polish Room is lo­ cated on the second floor of the Wilkes University Eugene S. Farley Li­ brary. To experience the artifacts first hand, or study the polish books first-hand, contact the li­ brary. ��iiKCi iiuuscs opeciai nxniDiL^, ------T~"\z2ivy<^4"z^zJ U\*<4 J 1\ 4T ._ __1 ‘1 * _ �o iikcs LAuiary nouses special Exhibits, ------- Devoted Friends ’ Memorabilia----It is not uncommon for a library to contain 300,000 volumes, accommodate 500 students in study area, and provide faculty research of­ fices, student study carrels, and microforms as does the Wilkes College Eugene Shedden Farley Library. It is, however, uncommon for a col­ lege library to express as deep an interest in its immediate community like the Wilkes Library, As a special tribute to members of the community and in devotion to the culture of Wyoming Valley, the library houses special ex­ hibits to enhance and expand people’s knowledge of those who have contributed in the past. On the first floor of the library, past the card catalogue and the aisles of books, are two rooms dedicated to the memory of two of the most influential members of the Wilkes com­ munity. The Eleanor Coates Farley Room was constructed in honor of the late wife of the first Wilkes president, Eugene Farley. The room reflects through its design and memorabilia Mrs. Farley’s talent and interest in the arts. The Admiral Harold R. Stark Room commemorates the military career of Admiral Stark who also served as chairman of the board of trustees at the college. The room captures the dignity of the Wilkes-Barre native who became a major military figure during World War II. The late Admiral Stark was named Chief of Naval Opera­ tions in 1939 and then took on the command of European Naval forces in 1942. During World War II, he acted as a liaison between Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For his service during the war years, he was awarded the Distinguished (See WILKES, page 49) voice. W IL K JS^A K R ^PA JW ’ Polish Room Eleanor Coates Farley Room �CITIZENS’ VOICE, WILKES-BARRE, PA., THURSDAY, JULY 9,1981 McClintock Room Admiral Stark Room Wilkes Library Houses Special Exhibits, ------- Devoted Friends ’ Memorabilia-------It is not uncommon for a library to contain 300,000 volumes, accommodate 500 students in study area, and provide faculty research of­ fices, student study carrels, and microforms as does the Wilkes College Eugene Shedden Farley Library. It is, however, uncommon for a col­ lege library to express as deep an interest in its immediate community like the Wilkes Library, As a special tribute to members of the community and in devotion to the culture of Wyoming Valley, the library houses special ex­ hibits to enhance and expand people’s knowledge of those Polish Room who have contributed in the past. On the first floor of the library, past the card catalogue and the aisles of books, are two rooms dedicated to the memory of two of the most influential members of the Wilkes com­ munity. The Eleanor Coates Farley Room was constructed in honor of the late wife of the first Wilkes president, Eugene Farley. The room reflects through its design and memorabilia Mrs. Farley’s talent and interest in the arts. The Admiral Harold R. Stark Room commemorates the military career of Admiral Stark who also served as chairman of the board of trustees at the college. The room captures the dignity of the Wilkes-Barre native who became a major military figure during World War II. The late Admiral Stark was named Chief of Naval Opera­ tions in 1939 and then took on the command of European Naval forces in 1942. During World War II, he acted as a liaison between Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For his service during the war years, he was awarded the Distinguished (See WILKES, page 49) Eleanor Coates Farlev Room �CITIZENS' VOICE, WILKES-BARRE, PA., THURSDAY, JULY9,1981 'll III McClintock Room Admiral Stark Room Wilkes Library Houses Special Exhibits, ----- Dev oted Friends ’ Memorabilia----It is not uncommon for a library to contain 300,000 volumes, accommodate 500 students in study area, and provide faculty research of­ fices, student study carrels, and microforms as does the Wilkes College Eugene Shedden Farley Library. It is, however, uncommon for a col­ lege library to express as deep an interest in its immediate community like the Wilkes Library, As a special tribute to members of the community and in devotion to the culture of Wyoming Valley, the library houses special ex­ hibits to enhance and expand people’s knowledge of those Polish Room who have contributed in the past. On the first floor of the library, past the card catalogue and the aisles of books, are two rooms dedicated to the memory of two of the most influential members of the Wilkes com­ munity. The Eleanor Coates Farley Room was constructed in honor of the late wife of the first Wilkes president, Eugene Farley. The room reflects through its design and memorabilia Mrs. Farley’s talent and interest in the arts. The Admiral Harold R. Stark Room commemorates the military career of Admiral Stark who also served as chairman of the board of trustees at the college. The room captures the dignity of the Wilkes-Barre native who became a major military figure during World War II. The late Admiral Stark was named Chief of Naval Opera­ tions in 1939 and then took on the command of European Naval forces in 1942. During World War II, he acted as a liaison between Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. For his service during the war years, he was awarded the Distinguished (See WILKES, page 49) Eleanor Coates Farley Room �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Polish Room scrapbooks Description An account of the resource A collection of scrapbooks created by the Polish Committee from the 1940s through the present day. Materials included in the scrapbooks include photographs, correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, and other ephemera on the Polish Room at E.S. Farley Library and Polish-American contributions in the Wyoming Valley. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Polish Committee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1940s through present day. 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