Rajchman (Ludwik Witold) letters, 1940-1944

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Title:: Ludwik Witold Rajchman letters to August Zaleski
Dates:: 1940-1944
Creators:: Zaleski, August, 1883-1972 and Rajchman, Ludwik, 1881-1965
Abstract:: Relates to relief work in China, Polish refugees and relief needs during World War II, Polish relations with the United States and the Soviet Union, and postwar prospects for Poland. Letters addressed to the Polish foreign minister August Zaleski. Photocopy.
Extent:: 1 folder (0.1 Linear Feet)
Language:: Polish
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Ludwik Witold Rajchman letters to August Zaleski, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Relates to relief work in China, Polish refugees and relief needs during World War II, Polish relations with the United States and the Soviet Union, and postwar prospects for Poland. Letters addressed to the Polish foreign minister August Zaleski. Photocopy.
Biographical / historical:: Polish public health and relief administrator; delegate to the United States for Polish relief, 1940, 1941; adviser to the Chinese government, 1940-1941; co-founder, United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, 1944, and United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, 1946.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1991.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: World War, 1939-1945 -- Refugees
World War, 1939-1945 -- China
World War, 1939-1945 -- Poland
Refugees
International relief
World War, 1939-1945 -- Civilian relief
Names:: Commission for Polish Relief
Places:: United States -- Foreign relations -- Poland
Poland -- Foreign relations -- United States
Poland -- Foreign relations -- Soviet Union
Soviet Union -- Foreign relations -- Poland

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-05-01 11:39:56.765212

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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Ludwik Witold Rajchman letters to August Zaleski, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University

Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US