Korespondencja ks. Ludwika Gietyngiera z lat 1928-1941. Przyczynek do biografii bł. ks. Ludwika Rocha Gietyngiera

Abstract

The beatifcation of Fr. Ludwik Roch Gietyngier (1904-1941) who came from Częstochowa diocese, contributed to an increasing interest of his person, what is well illustrated by local historiography dedicated to his life and work (29 research papers). It would seem that everything has been written about him, but in 2012 The Archive of Częstochowa Diocese received the family chronicle written by his niece. It contained unknown historic sources, including very valuable correspondence of Fr. Ludwik. There are 2 letters and 22 postcards from 1928-1941, sent to the closest relatives and one mate. This collection sheds light on his work and interests, defnitely enriching the knowledge about this priest. That is why, it has been decided to publish it according to editorial standards. A whole has been divided into 3 blocks, corresponding to particular addressees, then chronological context of letters and postcards has been set (19 to parents, 4 to a sister Cecilia and her family, 1 to Mrs. Hajkiewiczowa). Everything has been preceded by historical introduction (Author and addressees’ biography, condition of the correspondence), adding QR codes by means of which, a reader can see some original versions of these letters and postcards.