Victoria Janda papers
Abstract
Papers consist of correspondence, literary manuscripts, typescripts of memoirs, speeches, stories, poems, and Polish legends for young people, pencil drawings, collected articles about Poland, and photographs.
Dates
- 1934-1961
Creator
- Janda, Victoria (Person)
Language of Materials
English, Polish
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
An author and social worker, Victoria Janda [Mrs. Frederick] (b. 1888 in Nowy Targ, Austria [now Poland] - d. 1961 in Minneapolis) published three books of poetry, served as president of the Polanie Club, Inc., Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, and was first executive secretary of the International Institute of St. Paul, Minnesota. Her books include Singing Furrows (1953), Star Hunger (1942), and Walls of Space (1945). She was a member of many organizations, including the Minneapolis (Minnesota) Poetry Society, the League of Minnesota Poets, and was recipient of many literary and civic honors.
Extent
5 linear inches
- Artists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Education Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Poetry Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Polish Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Women Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Author
- IHRC Archives
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding Aid in English
Collecting Area Details
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