Polish YMCA Documents

The Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army in Palestine and Egypt served Polish soldiers as well as schools for Polish refugee children (who started to arrive to the region from the USSR in 1942): for the soldiers, it provided social and cultural programs at YMCA centers; for the schools – popularly known as “Junak” schools – located in various towns and villages in Palestine and Egypt and attended by approximately 3,500 students – the YMCA reached out with cultural programs and material support.

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Letter from Paul Super of the Polish YMCA

Paul Super

Letter from Paul Super of the Polish YMCA at its temporary New York City address to Zofia Krzyżanowska, (Drzewieniecki) Polish YMCA in Italy as well as what appears to be a copy of a letter from her to Super. Dated January 18, 1945. (In Polish)
List of Books Belonging to Zofia Drzewieniecki

Zofia Drzewieniecki

List of books belonging to Zofia Drzewieniecki. (Perhaps prepared for transport from Italy to England?) 1945?
Motion of the Directors of the Polish YMCA for the Central Committee of the Polish YMCA in Great Britain

Zofia Drzewieniecki

“Wnioski Zarządu Pol. Y M C A z Włoch dla Komitetu Centralnego Polskiej YMCA w Wielkiej Brytanji.” [Motion of the Directors of the Polish YMCA for the Central Committee of the Polish YMCA in Great Britain]. Typed with corrections and notes by Zofia Drzewieniecki. Proposes the unification of all Polish YMCAs outside Poland. 1p. (In Polish).
Copy of Letter from Witold Kulikowski Addressed to Juliusz Poniatowski

Witold Kulikowski

Copy of letter from Witold Kulikowski addressed to Juliusz Poniatowski, delegate to the Board of the Polish YMCA in the Middle East because of disagreements on the appointment of Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) as the head of the Polish YMCA attached to the 2nd Polish Corps. Undated.
Report on the Work of the Polish YMCA Branches in Areas with Polish Settlements

Unknown

Sprawozdanie z działalnośi Polskiej YMCA Oddz. Rejonu Osiedli Polskich w Italji (Report on the work of the Polish YMCA Branches in areas with Polish settlements). 4p. 1945.
Handwritten Letter to Zofia Drzewieniecki

Unknown

Handwritten letter to Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) regarding YMCA matters. Signature illegible (possibly J. Poniatwoski). Dated December, 1944. (In Polish).
Letter from Tadeusz Świerczyński to Zofia Drzewiecki

Tadeusz Świerczyński

Letter from Tadeusz Świerczyński, Polish YMCA in Great Britain to Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki). Dated London, November 7, 1944. (In Polish)
Letter from Tadeusz Kunicki to Zofia Drzewieniecki

Tadeusz Kunicki

Letter from T. Kunicki, Director, Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces, to Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) telling her that as of August 1, 1944 she was assigned to the headquarters of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish 2nd Corps with the title of “Inspector” and describing the extensive duties this involved. Dated August 1, 1944.
Letter from Jacob Hagler to Zofia Drzewieniecki

Jacob Hagler

Letter from Jacob Hagler, attorney, Tel-Aviv, to Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) regarding matters related to the annulment of her marriage. Handwritten, dated April 17, 1944.
Letter from Witold Hulanicki to Zofia Drzewieniecki

Witold Hulanicki

Letter from W. Hulanicki to Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) in Tel-Aviv stating that the audit that she requested of her YMCA branch cannot currently be carried out. Dated April 1944.
Copy of Letter from Zofia Drzewieniecki to the Board of the Polish YMCA Attached to the Polish Armed Forces

Zofia Drzewieniecki

Copy of letter from Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) to the Board of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces requesting an audit of the books of the Polish YMCA at the “Junak” Camps, given that she had be relieved from this position. Dated: Tel-Aviv, March 7, 1944.
Delivery and Acceptance Protocol of the Central Office Polish YMCA Branch Attached to A.P.W

Zofia Drzewieniecki and M. Godlewski

Delivery and Acceptance Protocol of the Central Office Polish YMCA Branch attached to A.P.W. (Polish Army in the East) in Junak Camps. Signed: Zofia Krzyżanowska (Zofia Drzewieniecki) and M. Godlewski. Dated: Tel-Aviv, March 3, 1944. (Document transferring all the funds, movables, accounting ledgers, documents, and the administrative office from the outgoing director Zofia Krzyżanowska to M. Godlewski.) (In Polish)
Receipt from Mikołaj Godlewski

Mikołaj Godlewski

Receipt from Mikołaj Godlewski for monies received from the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces. March 1, 1944. (In Polish)
Letter from Tadeusz Kunicki to Zofia Drzewieniecki

Tadeusz Kunicki

Letter from Tadeusz Kunicki to Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) relating to Polish YMCA matters. Dated February 29, 1944, Tel-Aviv.
Letter from Tadeusz Kunicki to Zofia Drzewieniecki

Tadeusz Kunicki

Letter from Tadeusz Kunicki, Director, Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces, to Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) telling her that she had been relieved from her duties as the Director of the Polish YMCA at the “Junak” Camps and that she would shortly be advised of her new duties.
Report on Activities of the Branch Headquarters, October 1, 1943 – December 31, 1943

Polish YMCA

Oddział Polskiej Y.M.C.A. przy A.P.W. w Obozach Junaków. Sprawozdanie z diałalności Centrali Oddziału.... za okres : 1.X.43 – 31.XII.43. [Branch of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army in the East in the Junak Camps. Report on activities of the Branch Headquarters… October 1, 1943 – December 31, 1943.] Tel Aviv, Palestine, January 31, 1944. Unsigned. 2p.
Handwritten Letter from Zofia Drzewieniecki to an Unidentified Person

Zofia Drzewieniecki

Handwritten letter from Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) to an unidentified person regarding YMCA matters. Tel Aviv, January 16, 1944. 2p. (In Polish).
Balance on the Day of December 31, 1943 for the Period Of January 1, 1943 to December 31, 1943

Zofia Drzewieniecki and A. Mikułowa

Bilans zamknięcia na dzień 31.XII.1943r /za okres od 1.I.43 do 31.XII.43/ - wraz z wyjaśnieniami. (Balance on the day of December 31, 1943 for the period of January 1, 1943 to December 31, 1943). Signed by Signed by Zofia Krzyżanowska (Zofia Drzewieniecki) Branch Director, Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces in the East in “Junak” Camps and A. Mikułowa, Accountant. Dated January 15, 1944. 8p. (In Polish)
Pass on Stationary of Polish Y.M.C.A. Attached to the Polish Army in the East

Zofia Drzewieniecki

Pass on Polish Y.M.C.A. Attached to the Polish Army in the East stationary certifying that Zofia Krzyżanowska (Zofia Drzewieniecki) was traveling on duty from Campobasco (?) to Naples, Rome and back. (1944)
Handwritten Notes for a Report on the Activities of the Polish YMCA Branches at Junak Camps in 1943

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Notatki Sprawozdania działalności Oddzialów Polskiej YMCA w Obozach Junackich w 1943. Handwritten notes for a report on the activities of the Polish YMCA branches at Junak camps in 1943. Handwritten by Zofia Krzyżanowska. Palestine, 1943 or 1944. 7p. (In Polish).
Report on Financial-Economic Activities of the Branch Headquarters for the Period: January 1, 1944 to January 29, 1944

Polish YMCA

Oddział Polskiej Y.M.C.A. przy A.P.W. w Obozach Junaków. Sprawozdanie z diałalności finansowe-gospodarczej Centrali Oddziału za okres : 1.I.44 – 29.II.44. [Branch of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army in the East in Junak Camps. Report on financial-economic activities of the Branch Headquarters for the period: January 1, 1944 to January 29, 1944. Unsigned. (In Polish).
Balance of the Branch of the Polish YMCA Attached to the Polish Armed Forces in The East in “Junak” Camps as of December 31, 1943

Zofia Drzewieniecki and A. Mikułowa

Bilans Oddziału Polskiej YMCA przy APW w Obozach Junaków. Stan na dzień 31.XII.1943. (Balance of the branch of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces in the East in “Junak” Camps as of December 31, 1943). Signed by Zofia Krzyżanowska (Zofia Drzewieniecki), Branch Director and A. Mikułowa, Accountant. Dated Tel-Aviv, January 16, 1944. 11p. (In Polish)
Report on the Activities of the Headquarters of the Branch of the Polish YMCA

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Sprawozdanie z działalnoci Centrali Oddziału Polskiej YMCA przy Dowodztwie Szkól Junaków / gospodarka otryzmanym budżetom i darami /, za okres: 1.I.1943 – 30.IX.1943.” [Report on the activities of the Headquarters of the Branch of the Polish YMCA with the Headquarters of the Junak Schools / accounts for monies received and gifts for the period January 1, 1943 – September 30, 1943.” Submitted by Zofia Krzyżanowska, Tel Aviv, Palestine, December 4, 1943. 29p.
Polish YMCA Identification Card for Zofia Krzyżanowska

Polish YMCA

Polish YMCA identification card no. 49/43 for Zofia Krzyżanowska, Director of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army. Issued December 6, 1943 and valid until December 5, 1944 and renewed until December 5, 1945. (In Polish and English). Photo missing.
Letter from Zofia Drzewieniecki to the Director of the Polish YMCA Attached to the Polish Armed Forces

Zofia Drzewieniecki

1943. Letter from Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) to the Director of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces regarding YMCA matters. Dated Tel-Aviv, November 7, 1943.