Sulkowski Tadeusz Papers, 1940-1960 (-1980)

Tadeusz Sulkowski (1907-1960) was a poet, soldier and war prisoner during World War II, and after the War served in the 2nd Polish Corps in Italy (1945-1948). In 1948 he emigrated to Great Britain. His poems were published by Oficyna Poetow i Malarzy in London.

Arrangement in Series: Correspondence, Critics Notes and Publications.

The collection contains correspondence between Sulkowski and members of his family, colleagues, literary figures, and editors of cultural journals. Correspondence with Maria Dabrowska. Notes and commentaries on philosophy, psychology, literary figures including Marcel Proust, Cyprian Norwid, Oscar Wilde and Maria Dabrowska, and materials for essays on other literary works. Copies of diary, extracts from readings, and literary comments. Manuscripts of poems including "ZAL NIEDOSKONALY- IMPERFECT SORROW" and a second unpublished volume of poetry; early poems and other photocopy manuscripts of prose works, programs of Radio Free Europe, and HISTORY OF THE POLISH SECOND CORPS. Press clippings on Sulkowski poetry. Articles on Sulkowski published after his death, records of conversations conducted by Albert Juszczak.

Acquisition Note: Gift of Albert Juszczak.  
Language: English, Polish. 
Dimensions: 3 storage boxes, 10 folders, 0.80 ft. = 0.25 m
Local system # 014
Finding Aids: Collection inventory, database description, folder level control. 

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