On 19 August we launched a great book festival held at the warehouse of the IPN Archives in Warsaw (21 Kołobucka Street). The event is an opportunity to buy our publications, learn more about Polish history and meet some of the authors of our books. In our catalogue, we have plenty of publications, books and comic books in English. The “Days of the IPN Publishing House” will last until 31 August. During that time we have prepared a special offer at a reduced price.
The opening day featured additional attractions. Visitors were able to see the outdoor exhibition on the Permanent Conference of Polish Museums, Archives and Libraries in the West (MAB). The conference brings together the most important cultural institutions of the Polish community abroad, including the Polish Library in Paris, the Polish Museum in Rapperswil, and similar establishments in London, Rome, Montreal and Buenos Aires. In the USA, it gathers associations such as the Polish Army Veterans' Association in America (SWAP), the Józef Piłsudski Institute of America, the Kościuszko Foundation, the Polish Institute of Arts and Sciences of America, Archives, Library and Polish Museums in Orchard Lake and the Polish Museum in America based in Chicago. The aim of the conference is to strengthen cooperation between member institutions, exchange experiences, assist in collecting Polonica, conducting a joint information campaign and sharing the work of member institutions.
The youngest had a chance to witness a stage play about the legendary Wojtek – the soldier bear. Wojtek was a Syrian brown bear adopted by the soldiers of the 22nd Artillery Supply Company in the 2nd Polish Corps commanded by General Władysław Anders. He carried ammunition boxes and pulled a supply cart during the Battle of Monte Cassino. He was promoted to the rank of corporal for his services to the Polish Army.
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