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31 August 1920

Ottley, L.E., fl. 1920

Typed manuscript

Title: Interallied Plebiscite Commission in Upper Silesia

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 place in order for them to give up their arms and come to some kind of understanding with Germany.

GLC02766.048

30 April 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: Les Inhabitants de Haute-Silesie...[French]

Mentions the Treaty of Versailles.

GLC02766.049

29 April 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: Comission Interalliee De Gouvernement Et De Plebiscite De Haute-Silesie [French]

The results of the plebiscite vote, analysis of the three zones and their industries.

GLC02766.050

30 April 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: 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

27 October 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: English Translation of the Report on Transitional Measures of an Economic Measure

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

6 May 1922

Typed manuscript

Title: Meine Liber Werter Freund Wiktor! [German]

Includes 3 copies. Mentions German Russian relationship.

GLC02766.053

circa 1900-1929

Typed manuscript

Title: 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

1 May 1922

Typed letter signed

Title: to Guy Fenton

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

Typed letter signed

Title: to Guy Fenton

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

12 December 1921

Typed manuscript

Title: [Silesia]

A brief history of Silesia and the conflict and the voting results. Includes diagram.

GLC02766.057

1920

Volz, Wilhelm, fl. 1920

Pamphlet

Title: Zwei Jahrtausende Oberschlesien [German]

History of German Colonization of Silesia.

GLC02766.058

12 March 1921

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Berlin] [German]

GLC02766.059

7 November 1922

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain [German]

Mentions Russia.

GLC02766.060

circa 1900-1929

Iwanos, Fedor, fl. 1920

Typed letter signed

Title: to Very Revered Friend [Translation]

Translation of Iwanow's Letter.He has not heard from his friend in a long time and is very worried. He begs for a response and an appropriate address.

GLC02766.061

circa 1900-1929

Autograph manuscript

Title: Notes

Looks like notes on what to include in a larger work about the Poles. Includes diagram of organization of commission.

GLC02766.062

circa 1900-1929

Autograph manuscript

Title: 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