Glazewski, Mary Pszybylski.
Papers, 1896-1974.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 18
.4 cubic ft. (1 archives box)
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ABSTRACT: Personal papers of Mary Pszybylski Glazewski, of her husband, Carl, a
Milwaukee attorney, and of other family members. In particular, the collection illustrates the
Glazewskis' involvement, during the late 1930s, with several Milwaukee Polish American
drama and cultural organizations, among them the Marshal Pilsudski Club, the Mazur Polish
Dance Club, and the Polish Club of South Division High School. Included are newspaper
clippings, programs, and numerous photos of the Glazewskis and others. Also included is a
diary (1896-1945), kept by Mary's father, John Pszybylski, and a notebook of poems
composed by her aunt, Kate Jakubowicz.
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the
collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the
researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and
copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).
SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE: The collection contains a variety of material illustrating
the activities and interests of Mary Pszybylski and Carl Glazewski during their youth. Most of
the items date from the late 1930s, not all of which can be precisely dated. Included is a
folder of Mary's personal papers, consisting of her communion certificate (1933), several
grade school report cards, and an eighth grade diploma (1936). Clippings about Carl
Glazewski record his activities with local clubs and groups, in particular his dancing and
acting during his college years. Likewise, clippings and programs in folders entitled Marshal
Pilsudski Club and Mazur Polish Dance Club, and photos of dramatic productions illustrate the
Glazewskis' performances and interest in cultural productions. Both Mary and Carl are shown
in many of the photographs, often with their friend, Alfred J. Sokolnicki, who wrote many of
the plays performed. A file of miscellaneous pamphlets contains other programs from local
events, many of which were promoted by Carl Glazewski and carry his advertisements.
Groups represented by programs include the Polish Fine Arts Club, Polish National Alliance,
Polish War Relief Committee, Stowarzyszenia Weteranow Armii Polskiej w Ameryce, Polish-American Citizen's Club, and Stowarzyszenie Polskich Kombatantow. There is also a
program and a handbill from the 1939 visit to Milwaukee by Pianist Ignace Jan Paderewski.
Other papers in the collection include a personal notebook or diary kept by Mary's father,
John; entries in Polish concern his children, mortgage payments, and income and rent received
(1896-1945). There is also a notebook of typewritten poems composed by Mary's aunt, Kate
Jakubowicz (also, Katarzyna Jakubowicz or Kate Jacobs), who was John Pszybylski's sister.
The poems record in Polish Jakubowicz's personal experiences, views of Milwaukee, and
patriotic themes. Located in the folder of miscellaneous items is an obituary of Mary's
maternal grandmother, Hattie Toczala.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE: Mary Pszybylski was born in Milwaukee to John Pszybylski, and
his wife. The family name, which originally had been Przybylski, was changed at the time of
immigration to the United States. Both Mary and her future husband, Carl L. Glazewski,
attended South Division High School, where they acted in many plays staged by the Polish
Club. They also acted in productions of the Marshal Pilsudski Club, and maintained an
interest in local cultural programs. Carl Glazewski was a graduate of Marquette University
and Law School, and practiced law in Milwaukee for many years. He later ran unsuccessfully
for the State Senate from the Third District.
COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:
Glazewski, Mary Pszybylski. Papers, 1896-1974. Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 18. Wisconsin Historical
Society. Milwaukee Area Research Center. Golda Meir Library.
University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
RELATED COLLECTIONS:
Mazur Polish Dancers (Milwaukee, Wis.). Records, ca. 1940-1978. (Milwaukee
Small Collection 151)
Sokolnicki, Alfred J., 1918- . Papers, 1936-1980. (Milwaukee
Manuscript Collection 39, Milwaukee Micro Collection 37, and Milwaukee Tape 7)
ACQUISITION: Presented by Mary Pszybylski Glazewski of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
in 1980
(accession number M80-545).
PROCESSING: Processed by Menzi Behrnd-Klodt and William Orr in December 1980.
MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online bibliographic record for this collection:
- Folk dancing, Polish--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
- Marshal Pilsudski Club (Milwaukee, Wis.).
- Glazewski, Carl.
- Jakubowicz, Kate.
- Mazur Polish Dance Club (Milwaukee, Wis.).
- Milwaukee (Wis.)--History--Sources.
- Polish Americans--Wisconsin--Milwaukee--History.
- Polish drama--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
- Pszybylski, John.
- Sokolnicki, Alfred J., 1918- .
| MILWAUKEE MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 18 |
BOX |
FOLDER |
| Clippings Regarding Carl Glazewski, 1930s
| 1
| 2
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| Diary of John Pszybylski, 1896-1945
| 1
| 7
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| Dramatic Productions, Photographs, 1937-1940
| 1
| 6
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| Marshal Pilsudski Club, Pamphlets and Clippings, 1939-1941
| 1
| 4 |
| Mazur Polish Dance Club, 1944-1945
| 1
| 5 |
| Miscellaneous Clippings, undated
| 1
| 8 |
| Miscellaneous Pamphlets, 1939-1974
| 1
| 9
|
| Personal Papers, 1933, 1936, 1938
| 1
| 1
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| Poems of Kate Jakubowicz, 1939, undated
| 1
| 3
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