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Album signed by Delegates to first assembly of the League of Nations
1921
Various
Signers include Paderewski, A.J. Balfour, H.A.L. Fisher, etc. Inscribed to L. Cordel.
GLC03900
Papers of Gen. Fenton re: Treaty of Versailles, plebiscite in Upper Silesia [Decimalized .01- .65]
1919-1962
Fenton, Guy A., fl. 1919-1962
General Fenton served with British forces on the Continent. He was an accomplished linguist and commanded considerable respect in France and Germany. The papers include numerous printed items relating to the Plebiscite in Upper Silesia. Part of the...
GLC02766
Journal Officiel de Haute-Silesie [French]
7 May 1921
Numerical Results of the Inter-Allied Government and Upper Silesie.
GLC02766.002
Upper Silesia Plebiscite Area
17 August 1900
Shows area of developed mineral resources, including coal bearing area. Also includes railways and district boundaries. Red line for final British proposal, Blue for French, and Green for League of Nations lines. Written in Upper Silesia, located...
GLC02766.003
Upper-Silesian Plebiscite-Area
circa 1900-1929
Final Results of the Plebiscite shown by districts.
GLC02766.009
Polish Character of Upper Silesia
May 1921
Firich, Charles T., fl. 1921
Includes Treaty of Versailles and several maps and diagrams relating to the Plebiscite voting results.
GLC02766.017
Results of the Plebiscite [French]
Includes population, total number of votes, percentage of votes of the population, etc.
GLC02766.043
Appreciation of the Upper Silesian Situation
30 June 1920
The demographics of Silesia are discussed, followed by the political parties in Silesia. Propaganda from Poland and Germany are discussed as well as the raw materials produced in the region. Different solutions are suggested as to the Silesian...
GLC02766.045
The Upper Silesian Situation, as Affected by the Russian Advance and the Spaa Conclusions
2 August 1920
This manuscipt talks about the relationship between Germany and Russia.
GLC02766.046
[The Poland Problem]
6 August 1920
This manuscipt talks about what can be done at this late date with Poland as it is probably too late for military intervention. The threat of Russia working with Germany is also discussed.
GLC02766.047
Interallied Plebiscite Commission in Upper Silesia
31 August 1920
Ottley, L.E., fl. 1920
A report on the events of the last two weeks in Upper Silesia. On Aug. 18th, all the Polish businesses in Kattowitz were destroyed. Later there were reports that all villages in the kries had taken up arms. He details all the negotiations that took...
GLC02766.048
Les Inhabitants de Haute-Silesie...[French]
30 April 1921
Mentions the Treaty of Versailles.
GLC02766.049
Comission Interalliee De Gouvernement Et De Plebiscite De Haute-Silesie [French]
29 April 1921
The results of the plebiscite vote, analysis of the three zones and their industries.
GLC02766.050
Expose du Representant de la France sur L'etablissement de la Frontiere de l'Allemagne en Haute-Silesie [French]
Analysis of land allocated to Germany and Poland in Upper Silesia.
GLC02766.051
English Translation of the Report on Transitional Measures of an Economic Measure
27 October 1921
Outlines the provisions designed to ensure continuity in the economic life of Upper Silesia including railways, monetary system, coal products, social insurance, etc.
GLC02766.052
Meine Liber Werter Freund Wiktor! [German]
6 May 1922
Includes 3 copies. Mentions German Russian relationship.
GLC02766.053
Dispositions concernant la remise par la Commission Interalliee de Gouvernement et de Plebisicite de Haute-Silesie [French]
Concerning the territories attributed to Germany and Poland as a result of the Treaty of Versailles. Includes public services, jurisdiction, postal service, telegraph services, and raw materials.
GLC02766.054
to Guy Fenton
1 May 1922
He is glad to hear from a former prisoner. He wonders when the unrest will stop. Many soldiers have been gassed during the war and were sent there to recover. Now they are trying to find them work.
GLC02766.055
5 April 1922
He hopes Fenton is well and says he is having dinner with the dear English soldier boys who were gassed during the war.
GLC02766.056
[Silesia]
12 December 1921
A brief history of Silesia and the conflict and the voting results. Includes diagram.
GLC02766.057
Zwei Jahrtausende Oberschlesien [German]
1920
Volz, Wilhelm, fl. 1920
History of German Colonization of Silesia.
GLC02766.058
[Berlin] [German]
12 March 1921
GLC02766.059
to Captain [German]
7 November 1922
Mentions Russia.
GLC02766.060
Notes
Looks like notes on what to include in a larger work about the Poles. Includes diagram of organization of commission.
GLC02766.062
Upper Silesia
Bief history of Silesia, geographical considerations, industry, the Paris Decision, population. He also tells some of his personal experiences in the region.
GLC02766.063
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