The youth of Alfred Wielopolski in the light of family correspondence Cover Image

Młodość Alfreda Wielopolskiego w świetle korespondencji rodzinnej
The youth of Alfred Wielopolski in the light of family correspondence

Author(s): Piotr Siemiński
Subject(s): Cultural history, Political history, Interwar Period (1920 - 1939)
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe GRADO
Keywords: Alfred Wielopolski; interwar period; biographies; epistolography;

Summary/Abstract: Alfred Wielopolski was belonged to a close group of people involved in creation of the beginnings scientific and cultural life in Western Pomerania. In Szczecin, with which the final connected his life after World War II, he was known above all as a devoted lecturer, inquisitive archivist, selfless social worker and activist of most scientific societies and institutions. An interesting information is that, he performed a number of important state functions in during the interwar period – such as holding the deputy chief of Wieluń, managing the Civil Secretariat of the President of the Republic of Poland or acting as the director of the Senate Office. Because of his birth, he was belonged to the strict elite of the landed gentry. In addition to diaries, from this period of his activity remained family correspondence located in the team of the Myszkow ordination of the State Archives in Kielce. It is a very valuable and interesting addition to the above memories. Reading epistolary allows us to see, what worries accompanied the young aristocrat during his studies, studies, military service and work. The materials describe happy and sad moments, they do not hide youthful weaknesses to alcohol or tobacco. They also describe love, often complicated in these difficult Times. In most cases, young Alfred shared his insights with his father, asking him for tips and advice. Description of military service and work in the state administration apparatus allows the reader to see the image, that has gone forever. This article is an attempt to quote the main content of letters interested in this period.

  • Issue Year: 7/2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 95-114
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish