Omaha Folklore Project: Interview with George Kielak, Interview Date: 1978 February 19, Date Digitized: 2/9/2017
Scope and Contents
The oral history interview of George Kielak about his experiences in Poland during World War II was conducted by Andrew S. Fidler on February 19, 1978. In the interview Kielak shared his experiences fighting on the Polish side during World War II and as a prisoner of war. Kielak was a Boy Scout before Germany invaded Poland and became part of the Polish underground and also attended underground school. Kielak also discussed his journey to the United States as an immigrant after the war.
Dates
- Interview Date: 1978 February 19
- Date Digitized: 2/9/2017
Creator
- Kielak, George (Interviewee, Person)
- Fidler, Andrew S. (Interviewer, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Users are required to listen the streaming audio available online. Due to their fragile nature, the original audiocassettes may not be played in Archives & Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
1 Cassettes
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
audio
Materials Specific Details
Original format: cassette tape; Digital format: mp3
General
Interviewer: Andrew S. Fidler
Duration
Runtime: 01:30:55
- Immigrants -- Nebraska -- Omaha -- Interviews Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Immigrants -- United States Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- audiocassettes Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- oral histories (document genres) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Repository Details
Part of the University of Nebraska at Omaha Archives & Special Collections Repository
Archives & Special Collections
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
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