Henryk Sławik (1894—1944) — a political activist in the West Borderlands of the Second Republic of Poland Cover Image

Henryk Sławik (1894—1944) — działacz polityczny na zachodnich kresach II Rzeczypospolitej
Henryk Sławik (1894—1944) — a political activist in the West Borderlands of the Second Republic of Poland

Author(s): Lech Krzyżanowski
Subject(s): History
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego

Summary/Abstract: The author describes Henryk Sławik, a political and social activist, known today for above all the initiatives taken during the World War II in favour of the refuges of a Jewish origin, living in the territory of Hungary. The text pays attention to his earlier life connected with Upper Silesia. Despite lacking a formal education as early as in the interwar period, Sławik was a famous politician, a PPS activist and councilor of Katowice. The author presents his journalist achievements and engagement in a cultural-educational activity, especially directed at young people. He shows that his war actions should be partially treated as a continuation of the actions taken much earlier.

  • Issue Year: 9/2012
  • Issue No: Special
  • Page Range: 257-271
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish