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Postcard to Franciszek Szwajdler, who stayed in Germany after the war, with greetings from his daughter Teresa attached

1949-08-02

Polish History Museum

Polish History Museum
Warszawa, Poland

Franciszek could not go back to Poland for fear of repercussions due to his pre-war political activity in the ranks of the National Party, which was regarded as a hostile ideology (the same as all alternative political options) by the new communist authority in Poland.

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  • Title: Postcard to Franciszek Szwajdler, who stayed in Germany after the war, with greetings from his daughter Teresa attached
  • Date: 1949-08-02
  • Location: Sopot
  • Transcript:
    Dear Sir, For the present, I am sending my best wishes. I will send a long letter from Łódź in which I will try to remind you about me. In Łódź, I will be in touch with your daughters. Czesława Szczypińska. As soon as I receive a letter from you, I will write more; now I’m not allowed to do so. Please don’t forget my request. Best wishes to everyone.
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  • Original Source: private collection of Teresa Rybicka, private collection of Teresa Rybicka
  • Credit: Teresa Rybicka
  • Collection: Szwajdler family
Polish History Museum

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