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On the left is a cover page of the
Krakow telephone directory listing
from 1932/33. Interesting to note
advertisements for liquor and
national bank on the cover.
On the right is a page from the
directory, showing Itzhac Diament
residing at no 45 Starowislna and
the telephone number 17025
Note the spelling of the surname
and of the first name.
Krakow telephone directory listing
from 1932/33. Interesting to note
advertisements for liquor and
national bank on the cover.
On the right is a page from the
directory, showing Itzhac Diament
residing at no 45 Starowislna and
the telephone number 17025
Note the spelling of the surname
and of the first name.
These pages contain various bits and pieces collected over the years. Posted in no particular order, there are copies of
official documents, clippings from various publications and other items of interest.
In a number of these the surname is spelt as 'Diament' instead of 'Djament'. See the story behind the spelling change.
You can click on each image to get a larger picture.
official documents, clippings from various publications and other items of interest.
In a number of these the surname is spelt as 'Diament' instead of 'Djament'. See the story behind the spelling change.
You can click on each image to get a larger picture.
Krakow Telephone Directory
On the left is a cover page from
Jozek's book.
On the right is a page dedicating
the book to his mother and on the
far right is the back cover.
Jozek's book.
On the right is a page dedicating
the book to his mother and on the
far right is the back cover.
Jozek Djament book
On the left is a cover page from
the register. Translated to roughly
"Register of Judicial Information"
and published in 1939.
On the right is a page from the
register with Roman Djament
highlighted.
the register. Translated to roughly
"Register of Judicial Information"
and published in 1939.
On the right is a page from the
register with Roman Djament
highlighted.
Roman Djament Professional Register Listing
Samuel Djament (Stefan Drobot) Graduation Diploma
Stefan Drobot Caricatures
These post war caricatures of
Samuel Djament (now known as
Stefan Drobot) were drawn by Polish
contemporary mathematician Leon
Jesmanowicz.
A blue arrow points to Stefan/s image.
Samuel Djament (now known as
Stefan Drobot) were drawn by Polish
contemporary mathematician Leon
Jesmanowicz.
A blue arrow points to Stefan/s image.
Jozek Djament articles
The first article deals with the idea of populating the outer regions of Poland
with “true Poles” since it was felt, apparently, that the south and east of Poland
was not “Polish” enough. This satirical article suggests that perhaps, rather
then resettling the Poles to those regions, Jewish tailors and shoemakers
should be encouraged to move to Warsaw, thus creating an equilibrium.
The second article ridicules the demands by Polish restaurateurs to
“nationalize Polish commerce”, and "only support Polish dining
establishments”. and scoffs at the suggestion that liquor licences should only
be awarded to Christians.,
The third article is a commentary of the then current decision of the Bank of
Poland to lower the interest rate by half a percent.
The first article deals with the idea of populating the outer regions of Poland
with “true Poles” since it was felt, apparently, that the south and east of Poland
was not “Polish” enough. This satirical article suggests that perhaps, rather
then resettling the Poles to those regions, Jewish tailors and shoemakers
should be encouraged to move to Warsaw, thus creating an equilibrium.
The second article ridicules the demands by Polish restaurateurs to
“nationalize Polish commerce”, and "only support Polish dining
establishments”. and scoffs at the suggestion that liquor licences should only
be awarded to Christians.,
The third article is a commentary of the then current decision of the Bank of
Poland to lower the interest rate by half a percent.
Stanislaw Rutkowski address
label
And if you thought that "Rutkowski" was going
to be difficult to spell in English speaking
countries....
well, have a look at an address label from a
letter sent to Julek in 2004
label
And if you thought that "Rutkowski" was going
to be difficult to spell in English speaking
countries....
well, have a look at an address label from a
letter sent to Julek in 2004
Israel Djament (Stanislaw Rutkowski) graduation class photo
Graduation from high school
photo in 1930
Israel is in row 3 from the top,
first on the left.
photo in 1930
Israel is in row 3 from the top,
first on the left.
This is a certificate entitling Itzhac
Djament to live in Chmielnik.
The magistrate certifies that Itzhac
Djament son of Moshe Lejby and
Pesla born 13th ? January 1883 is
a citizen of Chmielnik.
Translated by Adam Rutkowski :
Djament to live in Chmielnik.
The magistrate certifies that Itzhac
Djament son of Moshe Lejby and
Pesla born 13th ? January 1883 is
a citizen of Chmielnik.
Translated by Adam Rutkowski :
Stanislaw (Julek) Rutkowski Jewish registration certificate
This Jewish registration certificate is puzzling. Why would anyone, having gone to
all the trouble of pretending to be Aryan, register as a Jew, only 18 months after
Auschwitz was liberated. Antisemitism in Poland was rife. Maybe it was
compulsory ? Maybe there was some benefit, which outweighed the risks ? It is
also puzzling because Julek lived from 1945 to the end of 1946 in Gliwice..
Katowice 6th .11. 1946
This is to certify that Mr. Djament, Juliusz, born in 1911 in Rzedzin, presently known
to us as Rutkowski, Stanislaw, living in Katowice, whose present address is
Dabrowski 15/8 Street, appears on the Registry of Jewish Community, with the
registration number 2245.
Translation by Vladimir Drobot
This Jewish registration certificate is puzzling. Why would anyone, having gone to
all the trouble of pretending to be Aryan, register as a Jew, only 18 months after
Auschwitz was liberated. Antisemitism in Poland was rife. Maybe it was
compulsory ? Maybe there was some benefit, which outweighed the risks ? It is
also puzzling because Julek lived from 1945 to the end of 1946 in Gliwice..
Katowice 6th .11. 1946
This is to certify that Mr. Djament, Juliusz, born in 1911 in Rzedzin, presently known
to us as Rutkowski, Stanislaw, living in Katowice, whose present address is
Dabrowski 15/8 Street, appears on the Registry of Jewish Community, with the
registration number 2245.
Translation by Vladimir Drobot
CURATOR OF THE CRACOW SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE EXAMINING COMMITTEE
CERTIFICATE OF MATURITY
Samuel Djament, born on the 7th of August 1913 in Cracow, in the Cracow region, of Jewish religion, completed studies at the
State Gymnasium No. 7 in Cracow, named after Adam Mickiewicz, to which he was admitted as the first grader. On the 20th of May
1931, in front of the State Examining Committee, constituted by the Cracow District of Education on the 8th of April by the decree
No. II-3745/31, he took an ordinarily maturity examination of humanities type. He received the following marks on the subjects
covered by the exam:
Religion: Very good
Polish language: Very good
Latin language: Very good
History and contemporary studies of Poland: Very good
Physics and chemistry: N/A
Mathematics: Very good
In addition, his annual marks in grades VII – VIII (or corresponding marks on the entrance examination to the above gymnasium)
were as follows:
German language: Good Voice and Music: N/A
Physics and Chemistry; Very good Physical education: Good
Introductory Philosophy: Good Hygiene: Good
Drawing: N/A
The State Examination Commission found Samuel Djament to be mature and ready for higher studies, and issues him this
certificate.
Cracow, May 20, 1932, No. 11/31
Signed by
Chairman
Members of the State Examination Committee
Translated by Vladimir Drobot . [Translator’s note: The entire certificate is written in one long sentence. I chopped it up a bit for
clarity.]
STATE EXAMINING COMMITTEE
CERTIFICATE OF MATURITY
Samuel Djament, born on the 7th of August 1913 in Cracow, in the Cracow region, of Jewish religion, completed studies at the
State Gymnasium No. 7 in Cracow, named after Adam Mickiewicz, to which he was admitted as the first grader. On the 20th of May
1931, in front of the State Examining Committee, constituted by the Cracow District of Education on the 8th of April by the decree
No. II-3745/31, he took an ordinarily maturity examination of humanities type. He received the following marks on the subjects
covered by the exam:
Religion: Very good
Polish language: Very good
Latin language: Very good
History and contemporary studies of Poland: Very good
Physics and chemistry: N/A
Mathematics: Very good
In addition, his annual marks in grades VII – VIII (or corresponding marks on the entrance examination to the above gymnasium)
were as follows:
German language: Good Voice and Music: N/A
Physics and Chemistry; Very good Physical education: Good
Introductory Philosophy: Good Hygiene: Good
Drawing: N/A
The State Examination Commission found Samuel Djament to be mature and ready for higher studies, and issues him this
certificate.
Cracow, May 20, 1932, No. 11/31
Signed by
Chairman
Members of the State Examination Committee
Translated by Vladimir Drobot . [Translator’s note: The entire certificate is written in one long sentence. I chopped it up a bit for
clarity.]
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