Register of the Andrzej Prusiński papers

Finding aid prepared by Justyna K. Szulc
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Title: Andrzej Prusiński papers
Date (inclusive): 1917-2014
Collection Number: 2012C10
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: Multiple languages
Physical Description: 1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, writings, memoranda, bylaws, note cards, and identification documents, relating to the Polish émigré community in Germany.
Creator: Prusiński, Andrzej
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

Access

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Use

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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2012.

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Andrzej Prusiński papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Biographical Note

Andrzej Prusiński was born on March 18th, 1941 in Kórnik, near the city of Poznań. After completing his primary school education, Prusiński attended secondary school at the renowned Gimnazjum im. Adama Asnyka in Kalisz. In 1959, he graduated and successfully passed the entrance exams for the Astronomy program at the University of Toruń. In 1963, Prusiński relocated from Toruń to Poznań and attended the Adam Mickiewicz University until his graduation in 1966.
It was also in 1966 that Andrzej Prusiński won the Polskie Radio Poznań national competition for radio announcers, which launched his radio career. While at Radio Poznań, Prusiński's career flourished, as is evident by his work in various capacities: announcer, journalist, and radio broadcaster. He later decided to pursue a professional degree in journalism at the University of Warsaw. Prusiński never completed his degree, because in 1980, along with his wife and daughter, he immigrated to West Germany to pursue a job with the Polish branch of Radio Free Europe (RFE), which he secured in 1982. He worked as a broadcaster with RFE until its closing on June 30th, 1993.
While working for RFE, Prusiński became involved with Zjednoczenie Polskich Uchodźców w Niemczech (Union of Polish Refugees in Germany) and eventually became one of its leaders. He was also appointed as the Member of Parliament in West Germany for the Polish Government-in-exile by the President of Poland-in-exile, Edward Bernard Raczyński.
Prusiński currently resides in Munich, Germany.

Scope and Content

Materials in the collection document the life and career of Andrzej Prusiński. The collection is mainly comprised of: bylaws, correspondence, diaries, émigré documents, Kongres Wolnej Polski w Europie (Free Polish Congress in Europe) documents, Rada Koordynacyjna Polonii Wolnego Świata (Polish Coordination Council of the Free World) documents, Radio Wolna Europa (Radio Free Europe) documents, and materials regarding Zjednoczenie Polskich Uchodźców w Niemczech (Union of Polish Refugees in Germany).

Subjects and Indexing Terms

Polish people -- Germany
Zjednoczenie Polskich Uchodźców w Niemczech

box 1, folder 1

Bylaws circa 1950

box 1, folder 2

Diary 1939-1954

box 1, folder 3-4

Émigré Index Cards 1950-1954

box 1, folder 5

Greeting Cards circa 1985

box 1, folder 6

Konfederacja Polski Niepodległej 1987

 

Kongres Wolnej Polski w Europie 1987

Scope and Contents

The documents in this folder pertain to the Free Polish Congress in Europe and include: news announcements, correspondence, handwriting samples, agreements, confirmation documents, liabilities, and documents explaining the scope of activities and responsibilities of the congressional executive office manager.
box 1, folder 7

Aktualności 1987

box 1, folder 7

Correspondence 1987

box 1, folder 7

Handschriftprobe (handwriting sample) circa 1987

box 1, folder 7

Porozumienia 1987

box 1, folder 7

Potwierdzenia 1987

box 1, folder 7

Zakres Czynności i Obowiązków Kierownika Biura Wykonawczego 1987

box 1, folder 7

Zobowiązania 1987

box 1, folder 8

Powołanie na członka Rady Narodowej Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej 1983-1984

box 1, folder 9

"Praca Sprawozdawczy Sportowego," October 17-26, 1950

 

Rada Koordynacyjna Polonii Wolnego Świata 1987

Scope and Contents

Composed of the Polish Coordination Council of the Free World materials: bulletins, membership information, and tentative programming.
box 1, folder 10

Biuletyn Informacyjny October 1987

box 1, folder 10

Membership information circa 1987

box 1, folder 10

Tentatywny program 1987

 

Radio Wolna Europa 1975-2014

Scope and Contents

Contains Radio Free Europe documents: correspondence, materials regarding the 1993 closing of the Polish branch of RFE, proposal for the creation of a Polish Radio in Europe, regulations manual for employees, and information regarding the Polish archives' efforts to collect RFE materials.
box 1, folder 11

Correspondence 1985-2014

box 1, folder 12

Pożegnanie Radio Wolna Europa 1994

box 1, folder 13

Propozycja utworzenia Rozgłośni Polskiej "Europa," 1995

box 1, folder 14

Regulamin Pracy pracowników zatrudnionych w Komitecie d/s Radia i Telewizji 1975

box 1, folder 15

Shortwaves, 1992

box 1, folder 16

Uroczystość podpisania umowy między naczelną dyrekcją archiwów państwowych a Radiem Wolna Europa - Radiem Swoboda 1996

box 1, folder 17

"Rok Polski: 50-lecie najazdu na Polskę," C. Zychowicz 1987

box 1, folder 18

Stowarzyszenie Polskich Kombatantów 1981-1985

box 1, folder 19

Zaświadczenie - Szkoła Przedmiotów Ojczystych circa 1980

 

Zjednoczenie Polskich Uchodźców w Niemczech 1972-1987

Scope and Contents

Comprised of materials produced by the Union of Polish Refugees in Germany: employment contracts and documents, registers, statutes, agreements, liabilities, and announcements.
box 1, folder 20

Anstellungsvertrag (employment contract) 1987

box 1, folder 21

Biuro Porad i Interwencji circa 1980

box 1, folder 22

Correspondence 1986-1987

box 1, folder 23

Employment documents 1987

box 1, folder 24

Główna Komisja Rewizyjna 1987

box 1, folder 25

Mietvertrag (dorm lease) 1987

box 1, folder 26

Obowiązki 1987

box 1, folder 27

Ocena Prawomocności Uchwał Zarządu Głównego 1987

box 1, folder 28

Porozumienia 1987

box 1, folder 29

Potwiedzenia 1987

box 1, folder 30

Regulamin Obrad 1985

box 1, folder 31

Regulamin Pracy Zarządu Głuwnego ZPU circa 1987

box 1, folder 32

Rejstracje 1987

box 1, folder 33

Satzung (statute) 1985

box 1, folder 34

Sąd Koleżeński 1987

box 1, folder 35

Wyciąg z Protokołu Zebrania Prezydium Zarządu Głównego 1987

box 1, folder 36

Zawiadomienia 1987

box 1, folder 37

Zobowiązania 1987

box 1, folder 38

20 Jahre des Verbandes Polnischer Flüchtlinge March 19, 1972

box 1, folder 39

Zjednoczenie Polskie w Wielkiej Brytanii circa 1987

box 1, folder 40

Zofia Ogonowska (Odrobna) 1917-1950