Andrzej PrusiƄski papers, 1917-2014

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Summary

Creators:
PrusiƄski, Andrzej
Abstract:
Correspondence, writings, memoranda, bylaws, note cards, and identification documents, relating to the Polish émigré community in Germany.
Extent:
1 manuscript box (0.4 Linear Feet)
Language:
Multiple languages
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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

Biographical / historical:

Andrzej PrusiƄski was born on March 18th, 1941 in Kórnik, near the city of PoznaƄ. After completing his primary school education, PrusiƄski 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 ToruƄ. In 1963, PrusiƄski relocated from ToruƄ to PoznaƄ and attended the Adam Mickiewicz University until his graduation in 1966.

It was also in 1966 that Andrzej PrusiƄski won the Polskie Radio PoznaƄ national competition for radio announcers, which launched his radio career. While at Radio PoznaƄ, PrusiƄski'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. PrusiƄski 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, PrusiƄski became involved with Zjednoczenie Polskich UchodĆșcĂłw 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 RaczyƄski.

PrusiƄski currently resides in Munich, Germany.

Acquisition information:
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 2012.
Physical location:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.

Terms of access:

For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Preferred citation:

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

Location of this collection:
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6003, US
Contact:
(650) 723-3563
hooverarchives@stanford.edu
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