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  Multiple use train pass from Warsaw to Tomasz Popławski, granduncle of Zofia Wiśniewska (later: Zofia Krzyżanowska; Zofia Drzewieniecki) from Warsaw to Brwinów,

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  Multiple use train pass from Warsaw to Tomasz Popławski, granduncle of Zofia Wiśniewska (later: Zofia Krzyżanowska; Zofia Drzewieniecki) from Warsaw to Brwinów, a town near Warsaw where the family had a summer home. No. 024489. With photo (no. 1074).

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  Post card sent by Maria Wiśniewska to her daughter Zofia Krzyżanowska (nee Zofia Wiśniewska; later: Zofia Drzewieniecki) from the Polish ship Batory

  Maria Wiśniewska

  Post card sent by Maria Wiśniewska to her daughter Zofia Krzyżanowska (nee Zofia Wiśniewska; later: Zofia Drzewieniecki) from the Polish ship Batory on August 25, 1939, six days before WWII began. Mrs. Wiśniewski was on the way to the United States to visit her sister who was married to Wacław Gawroński, the Polish Consul-General in Chicago and her younger son Maciej (already in Chicago on a visit). She never returned to Poland and died in Buffalo, NY.

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  Marriage certificate: Zofja-Hanna Wiśniewska (later Zofia Drzewieniecki) and Wojciech Stanisław Krzyżanowski,

  German Government

  Marriage certificate: Zofja-Hanna Wiśniewska (later Zofia Drzewieniecki) and Wojciech Stanisław Krzyżanowski, Berlin, December 23, 1935. (In German)

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  To Whom It May Concern letter from the Polish Consul in Chicago, Alexander Moc, certifying the date of birth of Stanisław Maciej Wiśniewski

  Alexander Moc

  To Whom It May Concern letter from the Polish Consul in Chicago, Alexander Moc, certifying the date of birth of Stanisław Maciej Wiśniewski [brother of Zofia Wiśniewska (later: Zofia Krzyżanowska; Zofia Drzewieniecki)] and stating that since Poland is occupied the original birth certificate cannot be provided. Issued to be provided to the American Consulate in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. June 18, 1940.

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  Letter from the Polish Red Cross in Lebanon to the Australian Red Cross Society Beirut

  Anna Buzek and Zofia Rekowska

  Letter from the Vice-President and Secretary of the Polish Red Cross in Lebanon to the Australian Red Cross Society Beirut asking for transportation for Polish Red Cross worker Mrs. Krzyżanowska who was going to Haifa, Palestine on business. March 23, 1942. (In English) With envelope.

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  Wedding announcement for Zofia Wiśniewska- Krzyżanowska and Captain Włodzimierz Drzewieniecki

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  Wedding announcement for Zofia Wiśniewska-Krzyżanowska and Captain Włodzimierz Drzewieniecki stating that their wedding had taken place on June 10, 1945 at the cathedral in Bolognia, Italy. (In Polish)

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  Official English translation of the certified copy of the declaration of invalidity of the marriage between Zofia Anna Wiśniewska and Wojciech Stanisław Krzyżanowski

  T. A. Demby Lt.

  Official English translation of a certified copy of the declaration of invalidity of the marriage between Zofia Anna Wiśniewska and Wojciech Stanisław Krzyżanowski in Berlin on December 23, 1935, on the grounds that it was a civilian marriage and as such not valid in the eyes of the Catholic Church by the Head Chaplain of the Polish 2nd Corps, June 7, 1945. Certified by Colonel Sielecki, Headquarters, Polish 2nd Corps, Italy, June 11, 1945. Translation certified by Lieutenant T.A. Demby, British Liaison Unit, attached to the Headquarters of the 2nd Polish Corps. Italy, June 1945.

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  Official English translation of marriage certificate

  T A. Demby Lt

  Official English translation of marriage certificate (See D235 for original Polish version) certified by Lieutenant T.A. Demby, 26 British Liaison Unit, attached to the Headquarters of the 2nd Polish Corps. Italy, June 11, 1945.

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  Marriage certificate of Włodzimierz Marian Drzewieniecki and Zofia Anna Wiśniewska-Krzyżanowska

  Z. S. Kulpiński CPT

  Marriage certificate of Włodzimierz Marian Drzewieniecki

  and Zofia Anna Wiśniewska-Krzyżanowska on June 10, 1945 in

  Bologna, Italy, based on the entry in the Book of Marriages of the

  2nd Polish Corps. Certified by Captain Z.S. Kulpiński, Headquarters,

  2nd Polish Corps, Italy, July 28, 1946. (In Polish)

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  Telegram to Zofia, 9/16/1946

  Walter Drzewienicki

  Telegram from W. Drzewieniecki to Zofia

  Drzewieniecki, sent from Brighton, England, to Fermo, Italy,

  September 16, 1946.

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  Identity card no. 1036/W issued to Zofia Drzewieniecka

  British Government

  Identity card no. 1036/W issued to Zofia Drzewieniecka

  by the British government. Stamped: “Temporary Certificate to be

  held by Dependents Members of Polish Forces or by Members of

  Civilian Services to Polish Forces entering UK.” Stamped at Dover,

  England, September 28, 1946. (In Polish and English)

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  Polish version of Statement on Oath Relating to a Birth Certificate for Zofia Wiśniewska

  Z. S. Kulpiński CPT

  Certified Copy of original Polish version of a Catholic Church document (“Statement on Oath Relating to a Birth Certificate”) providing details on the birth and baptism of Zofia Wiśniewska and her marriage to Włodzimierz Drzewieniecki. ( See D232 for english translation). Signed by Captain Kulpinski, Headquarters, Polish 2nd Corps, October 5,1946.

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  Translation of Statement on Oath Relating to a Birth Certificate for Zofia Wiśniewska

  Z. S. Kulpiński CPT

  Official translation of a Catholic Church document (“Statement on Oath Relating to a Birth Certificate”) providing details on the birth and baptism of Zofia Wiśniewska and her marriage to Włodzimierz Drzewieniecki. Signed by Captain Z.S. Kulpiński, Headquarters, Polish 2nd Corps, October 5, 1946. (In English)

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  UK identity card, Certificate of Registration No. 909248 issued to Zofia Drzewieniecka

  British Government

  UK Alien identity card, Certificate of Registration No. 909248 issued to Zofia Drzewieniecka. Stamped with a permit to land at Dover and to stay in the UK until “such date as may be specified.” October 14, 1946. Stamped with permission to work for the Polish YMCA and later, for immigration to Canada. 8p. and cover.

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  British National Registration Identity Card for Zofia A. Drzewieniecka

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  British National Registration Identity Card for Zofia A. Drzewieniecka issued November 8, 1946.

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  Zofia Drzewieniecki’s entry to the "Free Europe Committee, Inc.” contest for the best “Letter to the Home Country”

  Zofia Drzewienicki and Adam Bromke Dr

  Zofia Drzewieniecki’s entry to the "Free Europe Committee, Inc.” contest for the best “Letter to the Home Country” (“List do Kraju”) and supporting documentation. Drzewieniecki won a prize and was told that anonymous excerpts from her and other letters would be dropped anonymously to Poland. (In Polish).

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  Funeral card for Zofia Gawrońska

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  Funeral card for Zofia Gawrońska, aunt of Zofia Drzewieniecki, who died of a stroke in Toledo, Ohio, on June 17, 1957 at the age of 71. Buried at Calvary Cemetary. In Polish.

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  Certificate Confirming that Zofia Hanna Wiśniewska attended the University of Warsaw

  University of Warsaw

  Certificate issued by the University of Warsaw that Zofia

  Hanna Wiśniewska attended the University of Warsaw from 1928 to

  1934 and received a Master’s of Law degree on December 14, 1934.

  Issued August 6, 1960. (In Polish)

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  Translation of Certificate issued by the University of Warsaw

  Zofia Wiśniewska-Drzewieniecki

  Translation of Certificate issued by the University of Warsaw that Zofia Hanna Wiśniewska attended the University of Warsaw from 1928 to 1934 and received a Master’s of Law degree on December 14, 1934. (See D288 for original) by Zofia Wiśniewska-Drzewieniecki, Oswego, NY, February 10, 1961.

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  U.S. Resident Alien’s Border Crossing Card for Maria Wiśniewska

  U.S Government

  U.S. Resident Alien’s Border Crossing Card for Maria Wiśniewska, no. 427738. Issued on November 28, 1947. Renewed thru April 14, 1950. Wiśniewska (nee Maria Popławska), mother of Zofia Wiśniewska (later: Zofia Krzyżanowska; Zofia Drzewieniecki) used this document to travel to Caledonia, Ontario, Canada to visit her daughter Zofia and her family.

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  New York State Driver’s License in the name of Z.A. Drzewieniecki. Issued March 31, 1976,

  NY State

  New York State Driver’s License in the name of Z.A.

  Drzewieniecki. Issued March 31, 1976, expired March 31, 1982.

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  U.S. Passport: Zofia Anna Drzewieniecki. Issued July 5, 1979

  U.S Government

  U.S. Passport: Zofia Anna Drzewieniecki. Issued July 5,

  1979. Cancelled September 4, 1985.

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  U.S. Passport: Zofia Anna Drzewieniecki. Issued August 30, 1974.

  U.S Government

  U.S. Passport: Zofia Anna Drzewieniecki. Issued August

  30, 1974. Expired August 29, 1979.

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  U.S. Passport: Zofia Anna Drzewieniecki. Issued September, 11th, 1985.

  U.S Government

  U.S. Passport: Zofia Anna Drzewieniecki. Issued September, 11th,

  1985. Expired September, 10th, 1995