Description
This collection contains the papers of Romuald Gantkowski, who held several positions at Pepperdine. The collection includes
materials on the Birth of a College Dinner, of which Gantkowski was on the invitation committee, as well as records regarding
the Pepperdine Freedom Forums and Great Issues Series. Finally, it includes materials on Russell Kirk's "Roots of American
Order" publication, of which Gantkowski was involved in the creation.
Background
Romuald Gantkowski was born in Poznan, Poland in 1903. He graduated from the National School of Drama in Pozan in 1923 as
an actor, and went on to work as an actor, director, and screenwriter before World War II. Gantkowski won a Gold Medal at
the Biennel in Venice, Italy, for his full length biographical film, "Stage Genius", about the life of Ludwik Solski, a European
actor.
Extent
5.9 Linear Feet
14 Hollinger boxes
Restrictions
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
Availability
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