Działalność Leona Cyfrowicza (1844–1904) na rzecz sierot w Krakowskim Towarzystwie Dobroczynności
The Work of Leon Cyfrowicz (1844–1904) for Orphans in the Krakow Charitable Society

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to present the work of Leon Cyfrowicz, a student and lecturer at the Jagiellonian University, aimed at helping poor children and orphans under the care of the Krakow Charitable Society. His aim was to enable them to gain an elementary-school education and to prepare them for professional work.The article was based on source materials collected from the National Archive in Krakow and the Jagiellonian Library. Manuscripts of the minutes of meetings of the General Council of the Krakow Charitable Society were analyzed, as were the “Yearbooks of the Krakow Charitable Society.” Cyfrowicz’s publications were also used. A qualitative analysis of the source material was done.It was established that Cyfrowicz was involved in the activities of the “Departments of the Krakow Charitable Society”; he took an active part in the Society’s board meetings, was a member of the School Committee, and was responsible for the care, upbringing, and education of the children. On his initiative, the “Crafts Room” was established, renamed the School of Crafts.Combining scientific, professional, and charitable work is still a desirable form of human activity. The charitable work done by Cyfrowicz is an example of being involved in helping poor people, especially children, actively participating in the work of the Krakow Charitable Society.

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