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 Zofia Drzewieniecki to the Director of the Polish YMCA Attached to the Polish Armed Forces in Tel-Aviv

Zofia Drzewieniecki

Letter from Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki), Director of the Branches at “Junak” camps of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces to the Director of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces in Tel-Aviv. Dated November 7, 1943. (In Polish)
Certificate in Lieu of Passport for Zofia Krzyzanowska

Polish Army In The East

Certificate in lieu of passport permitting Zofia Krzyzanowska, Polish YMCA to proceed on duty from March 20, 1943
Photo Identification Card for Zofia A. Krzyżanowska

Permit Officer, British Middle East Forces

Photo identification card no. 001116 Zofia A. Krzyżanowska. Card for “Permanent Visitors, Technical Advisors and Contractors to the Middle East Forces.” Issued in Cairo by the Permit Officer, British Middle East Forces. Date: March 25, 1943, valid until: April 24, 1943. “Valid for ALL Military Camps and to wear Battle Dress.” In English and Arabic.
Letter from M. Trypka to Zofia Drzewieniecki

M. Trypka

Letter from M. Trypka to Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) naming her Director of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces Branches at “Junak” Camps as of January 1, 1943. Dated February 10, 1943. (In Polish)
Letter from Alvah L. Miller Stating that Zofia Drzewieniecki is Currently in Charge of the Polish YMCA Work with Boys in Palestine

Alvah L. Miller

“To whom it many concern” letter stating that Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) is currently in charge of Polish YMCA work with boys in Palestine. Signed A.L. Miller YMCA Senior Secretary in Palestine. January 16, 1943.
Report on Activities From January 1 to March 31, 1943

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Polska Y.M.C.A. przy Armii Polskiej. Oddział w Palestynie. Sprawozdanie z działalności od 1.I do 31.III 1943r. [Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army. Branch in Palestine. Report on activities from January 1 to March 31, 1943. Signed by Zofia Krzyżanowska, January 15, 1943. 6p. (In Polish).
Report on Activities from September 1 to December 31, 1942

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Oddział palestyński polskiej Y.M.C.A. przy Armii Polskiej. Sprawozdanie z działalności od 1.IX --- 31.XII 1942r. [Palestinian Branch of the Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army. Report on activities from September 1 to December 31, 1942. Signed by Zofia Krzyżanowska, January 15, 1943. 3p. (May be a draft of D266).
Report on Activities from September 1 to December 31, 1942

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Polska Y.M.C.A. przy Armii Polskiej. Oddział w Palestynie. Sprawozdanie z działalności od 1.IX do 31.XII 1942r. [Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army. Branch in Palestine. Report on activities from September 1 to December 31, 1942. Signed by Zofia Krzyżanowska, January 15, 1943. 6p. (In Polish)
List of Sports Equipment Bought with Funds from the Polish YMCA for the "Junak” Schools

Zofia Drzewieniecki

1943. Wykaz Sprzętu Sportowego zakupionego z funduszów polskiej Y.M.C.A. dla Junackich Szkól. [List of Sports Equipment bought with funds from the Polish YMCA for the "Junak” schools.] January 7, 1943. Signed by by Zofia Krzyżanowska (Zofia Drzewieniecki). Palestine (and Egypt?). (In Polish).
Protocol of the Distribution of Christmas Presents for the "Junaks”

Zofia Drzewieniecki

Protokół rodziału podarków gwiazdkowych Y.M.C.A. dla Junaków uskutecznionego przez komisje w składzie:.... [Protocol of the distribution of Christmas presents for the „Junaks” (children and youth) prepared by a commission made up of...]. January 7, 1943, signed by five commission members including Zofia Krzyżanowska (Zofia Drzewieniecki) Palestine (and Egypt?).2p. (In Polish)
Financial Report for April 1, 1943 – June 31, 1943

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Polska Y.M.C.A. przy A.P. Oddział w Palestynie i Egipcie. Sprawozdanie rachunkowe za okres 1.1V.1943 – 30.VI.1943.” [Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army, Branch in Palestine and Egypt. Financial Report for April 1, 1943 – June 31, 1943.] Signed by the Branch Director, Z. Krzyżanowska. 6p. (In Polish with a translation of title handwritten in English).
Financial Report for January 1, 1943 – March 31, 1943

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Sprawozdanie rachunkowe za okres 1.1.1943 – 31.3.1943. [Financial Report for January 1, 1943 – March 31, 1943.] Signed by the Branch Director, Z. Krzyżanowska. 6p. (In Polish). Same as D260 except for differences noted in the description for D260.
Financial Report for January 1, 1943 – March 31, 1943 (With Handwritten English Translation)

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Polska Y.M.C.A. przy A.P. Oddział w Palestynie i Egipcie. Sprawozdanie rachunkowe za okres 1.1.1943 – 31.3.1943. [Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army, Branch in Palestine and Egypt. Financial Report for January 1, 1943 – March 31, 1943.] Signed by the Branch Director, Z. Krzyżanowska. 6p. (In Polish with handwritten English translation of key words). Identical to document D265 except for English Translation and stamp and the name of the organization on this document.
Financial Report for July 1, 1943 – September 30, 1943

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Polska Y.M.C.A. przy A.P. Oddział w Obozach Janaków. Sprawozdanie rachunkowe za okres 1.VII.1943 – 30.IX.1943.” [Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army, Branch in Junak Camps. Financial Report for July 1, 1943 – September 30, 1943.] Signed by the Branch Director, Z. Krzyżanowska. Handwritten. 6p. (In Polish)
Notes Regarding Polish YMCA in Palestine and Egypt

Zofia Krzyżanowska

Notes in the hand of Zofia Krzyżanowska regarding Polish YMCA in Palestine and Egypt. 1p. (In Polish).
Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Army, Central Office Envelope

Polish YMCA

Polish YMCA with the Polish Army, Central Office envelope.
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 January 1, 1943 and valid until January 27, 1944. (In Polish and English).
Document Confirming that Zofia Drzewieniecki had Successfully Completed a Course for the Staff of Social Centers and Canteens of the Polish Armed Forces in the East

Roman Ciborowski

Document affirming that Zofia Krzyżanowska (Drzewieniecki) had successfully completed a course for the staff of social centers and canteens of the Polish Armed Forces in the East. Signed by Colonel Roman Ciborowski, Jerusalem, March 5, 1942.
Kantyna

Halina Dymmerowa

Skit by Halina Drymmerowa of the Polish YMCA for performance entitled "Kantyna.” 1940s. (In Polish)
Typed Report About the Cultural/Educational Work of the Polish YMCA with Polish 2nd Corps in Italy Soldiers

A. H.

“Z życia wietlic. Bazy 2 Korpusu.” Typed report about the cultural/educational work of the Polish YMCA with Polish 2nd Corps soldiers and especially encouraging reading and use of the library. Signed A.H. Italy, 1940? 2p. (In Polish).
Blank Stationary of Polush YMCA Attached to the Polish Armed Forces, Bagdad

Polish YMCA Attached To The Polish Armed Forces, Bagdad

1940s. Blank stationary of Polish YMCA attached to the Polish Armed Forces, Bagdad.