Graff Archive
A unique and extensive family collection of historically significant material.
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ABOUT THE GRAFF ARCHIVE
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Graff Archive photographs
Over 600 images

Unique photographic images, amassed over a period from pre-war to post-war years, which document the military and civilian life of family members.

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Photo albums

Thought-provoking testaments to members of the Graff family, their friends, colleagues, and acquaintances, spanning the Second World War to early post-war years.

Graff Archive letters
Over 300 letters

Personal letters sent and received during WWII, including handwritten letters between Graff family members held in Nazi POW and forced labour camps, as well as letters received from military authorities and organisations.

Graff Archive documents
Over 200 documents

Original military service documents, along with civilian documents from various authorities in Poland, Hungary, Germany, France, Italy, Persia and Great Britain, issued to Graff family members during a period beginning in 1936.

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Books and publications

Books, publications and other printed material in both Polish and English languages about the role of Polish Armed Forces and Polish/British relations during the Second World War and post-war years, as well as handwritten chronicles and diaries. See some examples.

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Polish Army Choir

Photographs, diaries, publications, music manuscripts and original recordings of the Polish Army Choir whose first public performance in Scotland in 1940 received outstanding reviews, and who quickly went on to perform in the largest concert venues throughout Britain, including the Royal Albert Hall and St. Paul's Cathedral, raising funds for the Polish Red Cross and other war relief.

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