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1. Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

   This is a caricature drawing depicting a pair, either a husband and a wife, or a boyfriend with a girlfriend on a farm, watching grazing cows. They speak using a mixture of Polish and English words, also known as code switching, typical of Polonia living in the United States. The woman addresses the man: "It would have been swell if you bought this farm with these cows (kaus). I could bathe in milk everyday." To which he responds: "For long time ...

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2. Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

   Framed drawing depicting Krawiec's father's grave surrounded by a lush vegetation, including trees, shrubs and flowers. In the bottom, right corner there is a text that reads: "My father's grave third day after his burial Aug. 10, 1940 W.Krawiec" "Krawiec was a popular and widely exhibited painter throughout the 1930s and 1940s.Known particularly for his lively scenes of circuses, racetracks, and polo matches in which horses figure prominently...

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3. 21 Years after War - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

   Caricature criticizing the comunist regime in Warsaw, symbolized by the man with black glasses and a bandana covering his mouth. According to the text, the Warsaw Regime "had more important issues to take care of". The man is writing with red ink a paper "Atacks on church, agains the primate, in the U.S., We dont want a pope". The background is labeled as Siberia and in the middle of it is a prison cell that has written on it "250.000 Poles in so...

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4. 50 Years Ago - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

   This drawing depicts two men, one of which is supposed to represent the aggressor, Germany - he's holding a sabre, has a skull on his hat and he's got a very furious expression. He's wearing a military suit and he's got a moustache. In the drawing, Uncle Sam is holding a missile, and next to him is a cannon pointed at the aforementioned aggressor. The drawing is described as "A war that was supposed to end all wars" with a date: "April 6th 1917" ...

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5. Abp. John Patrick Cody - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

   Framed drawing of Abp. John Patrick Cody that appeared in Dziennik Zwiazkowy on 6/18/1965. John Patrick Cardinal Cody was an American bishop and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. A native of St. Louis, he served as Bishop of Kansas City–Saint Joseph, Archbishop of New Orleans, and Archbishop of Chicago. He was named a cardinal in 1967. Cody was appointed Archbishop of Chicago, on June 14, 1965, and installed August 24, 1965. He was elevated ...

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6. Advise Him, Mister Clerk - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

   The drawing shows man, dressed nicely and with papers stuffed in his pocket, gesturing at an abandoned building falling into disrepair, with signs saying it's for rent. The man is labelled as "Countless Taxpayers", and the papers inside his pockets are labelled, "Morgage", "Debt", "Jobless", and "Frozen Savings". The man is saying "I would've payed the taxes, but where do I get the money from?" Krawiec is commenting on the poor condition of the e...

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7. After the Surgery - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

   A framed painting depicts a scene in a hospital, probably after a surgery - in the foreground there is a seated and visibly tired surgeon or a doctor. He's wearing a physician's attire, and a white mask is hanging around his neck. In the background there are two nurses still taking care of the patient. Krawiec might have painted this scene to celebrate a doctor that he knew or possibly someone who has helped someone in his family, although it's n...

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8. Again! - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

   A cartoon that depicts an "Anti-Polish Whim" that is being symbollized by an antenna that is destroying a house. The man that is meant to symbollize Polonia is fleeing said house with a scream. This is perhaps to symbollize that bad press affects Polish people's good name and, as a result, their livelihoods, sense of self-worth, etc. The drawing appeared in the Polish Daily News. Underneath the cartoon, Krawiec wrote dimensions: 6," probably to...

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9. Against the Wall - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

   The drawing depicts three members of the Ku Klux Klan, who carry a stick labeled as "Bigotry", a bucket of Tar and a bag of Feathers. On the bottom left is a piece of paper that reads: "Get out of the klan now, and return to decent society, before is too late" L.B.J. Underneath the cartoon, Krawiec wrote dimensions: 4," probably to indicate the size of the drawing as it would have appeared in the newspaper.

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10. Allegory of Dziennik Chicagowski - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    Print depicting a sled with 3 people (2 women and a man) being pulled by a horse, to the right of the sled there is a man with a dog waving, on the shirt of the man it reads "POLONIA" in front of one of the women in the sled it reads "TRADYCJE i OBYCZAJE NARODU POLSKIEGO." Around the neck of the horse there is a collar that has written "DZIENNIK CHICAGOSKI" on the bottom left there is a sign that reads as"ROK 61szy" on the bottom right it is sign...

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11. Also This! - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    The drawing depicts a woman, meant to represent Chicago, weeping and holding her head in pain. On her forehead is written "Education, Racism, Crime". To her right is a member of the Ku Klux Klan, holding a burning cross and going after the woman. Underneath the cartoon, Krawiec wrote dimensions: 6," probably to indicate the size of the drawing as it would have appeared in the newspaper. This drawing appeared in The Polish Daily News on Monday.

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12. A Radical - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    A cartoon presenting two scenes; In the first one on the left, a man described as a radical is embracing a person titled as "You," while poiniting to the mountains of money, a big house and a car he could have if he just listened to his radical political views. The scene is titled: "You're listening to him while he's promising you mountains of money." On the right, the scene titled as "Meanwhile at home," illustrates a sick or dead (?) person lay...

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13. Are You Looking Job in Polish Daily News? You Will Find it - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    Cartoon depicting two men walking in front of a enclosed area, the man located on the left is wearing a Fedora hat and is holding an issue of "Dziennik Chicagoski", on the newspaper reads '"Alabama". The man on the right is wearing a cap. On top of the fence is written "ST'' (?) MFG, NO ADMITANCE, Call at office" The author's sign is located on the right is clearly covered by liquid paper The cartoon appeared in Polish Daily News on Monday. ...

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14. Art, Why Did You Die? - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    A drawing depicting a scene in front of the Art Insititute in Chicago, commenting on the state of the art. A man who's holding a modernist painting titled "Neoteric Trickle" in one hand and a modern sculpture made out of hangers in the other, is running out of the Institute with a main cash prize. He attended the 59th Annual Exhibit by Artists in Chicago. The man is depicted as extravagant, he's wearing checkered pants and round black glasses. On...

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15. Baby - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    This drawing depicts a scene between a girl, and probably her neighbor - a lady with a baby. Both of them speak in what's called Ponglish, or code-switching. That is, they use both Polish and English words in the same sentences. The girl is saying: "Last night, a stork brought us a new baby. I think it's a boy, because he cries poorly." The woman responds: "Is that so? (Yzdet so? )" Underneath the cartoon, Krawiec wrote dimensions: 4," probably...

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16. Before Sunday's Concert - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    In the drawing there is a woman playing the piano, this woman being Teresa Garbulinska, acclaimed pianist from Poland. On the left top corner can be seen the image of Fryderyk Chopin, he has his hand in such position as if to convey inspiration to Teresa. Underneath the cartoon, Krawiec wrote dimensions: 6," probably to indicate the size of the drawing as it would have appeared in the newspaper. The drawing appeared in the Polish Daily News ...

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17. Bellona - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    Framed drawing that most likely symbolizes the events of Pearl Harbor. Uncle Sam is shaking hands with a Japanese leader, while the Dove of Peace rests above them. This is to symbolize an agreement beetwen the two powers. However, we can see in the background Bellona, a goddess of war riding in her horse chariot, wearing her military attire. This means that the agreement will soon be broken. Most probably, Krawiec is evoking here the attack on Pe...

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18. Bethlehem - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    Unfinished drawing of Krawiec, probably meant as a Christmas card from his family. In the middle of the drawing, there are Saint Mary and Baby Jesus, and to the right, Joseph. In the background there is a panorma city. In the bottom right corner Krawiec wrote: "Betlehem 1987 AD Merry Christmas Walter, Vivian, Mark, Michael Krawiec"

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19. Biased - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    This drawing depicts an individual called Bowe, whose hand is coming out of a TV. He's holding a text that reads: 'Polacks!' The family in front of the TV is appalled to hear the derogatory term used by Bowe to describe Polish people. Underneath the cartoon, Krawiec wrote dimensions: 6," probably to indicate the size of the drawing as it would have appeared in the newspaper. This drawing appeared in The Polish Daily News on Thursday, as indica...

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20. Black Market in Babies - Krawiec, Wladyslaw (Walter)

    The drawing depicts a scene in a "baby shop." The clerk is holding a baby, and is selling it to the childless parents. In the background, on the shelves, there are more babies above which the sign says "For Sale."

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