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6 August 1920
Unknown
[The Poland Problem]
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
31 August 1920
Ottley, L.E. (fl. 1920-)
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...
GLC02766.048
30 April 1921
Les Inhabitants de Haute-Silesie...[French]
Mentions the Treaty of Versailles.
GLC02766.049
29 April 1921
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
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
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
Meine Liber Werter Freund Wiktor! [German]
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
1 May 1922
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
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
[Silesia]
A brief history of Silesia and the conflict and the voting results. Includes diagram.
GLC02766.057
1920
Volz, Dr. Wilhelm (fl. 1920-)
Zwei Jahrtausende Oberschlesien [German]
History of German Colonization of Silesia.
GLC02766.058
12 March 1921
[Berlin] [German]
GLC02766.059
7 November 1922
to Captain [German]
Mentions Russia.
GLC02766.060
Iwanos, Fedor (fl. 1920-)
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
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
June 1916
Le Mie Prigoni [German] , The Ideal Poland, The Epitaph and Appel a La France [French]
Ideal Poem written for the Princess Maria-Sorgueevan Troubetskoy. A Fullness of Unspent Passion/And Passing the Love of a a Woman/A A Glory on Faces Ashen/A Pain Which is Scarcely Human.
GLC02766.064
P.S.
I send to all those with you as to you yourself my sincerest remembrance. Write to me at the following address.
GLC02766.065
9 November 1862
Alden, William H. (fl. 1844-)
to Mother
He describes his journey from the Cedar Rapids all the way down to Davenport. From the houses they stayed in to the boats they took. He likes camp life.
GLC02831.01
3 March 1863
Everybody wants a furlough. 4 were granted one, then three more wanted one and left without saying anything. 2 were caught before they had gone fifteen miles.
GLC02831.02
14 April 1863
They turned a hotel into a hospital. He has a terrible toothache and will get it pulled soon. They've caught a lot of chickens and turkeys.
GLC02831.03
7 June 1863
They got paid but someone stole his money right out from under his head where he slept on it. They are now camped on a prairie between the Sioux and Mississippi rivers.
GLC02831.04
9 June 1863
He was happy to hear from his brother, Uriah. He gives her a breakdown of his daily routine and says he likes soldiering as long as it is in pleasant weather.
GLC02831.05
10 July 1863
They got 2 months pay. They are only a couple miles from the Indian reservation. He expects to be in Toledo in six months. He needs more news about the war. They are kept in the dark and he doesn't even know if Vicksburg has surrendered.
GLC02831.06
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