Gerlach (Roman T.) papers, 1915-1997

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Title:: Roman T. Gerlach papers
Dates:: 1915-1997
Creators:: Gerlach, Roman T., 1920-
Abstract:: Writings, correspondence, notes, printed matter, and photographs, relating to twentieth-century Polish history, especially during World War II, and to scouting in Poland. Includes a book-length study, "Diamond-Tipped Arrows," relating to resistance activities of Polish boy scouts during World War II.
Extent:: 13 manuscript boxes, 3 card file boxes (5.8 Linear Feet)
Language:: In English and Polish
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Roman T. Gerlach papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: Writings, correspondence, notes, printed matter, and photographs, relating to twentieth-century Polish history, especially during World War II, and to scouting in Poland. Includes a book-length study, "Diamond-Tipped Arrows," relating to resistance activities of Polish boy scouts during World War II.
Biographical / historical:: Polish-American historian.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2001.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: World War, 1939-1945 -- Underground movements
Polish people -- United States
World War, 1939-1945 -- Poland
Boy Scouts
Places:: Poland -- History -- Occupation, 1939-1945
Poland -- History -- 20th century

Collection Guide Author:: Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-01-28 10:25:00.777845

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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Roman T. Gerlach papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Location of this collection:: Hoover Institution

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Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US