This book contains pictures of over 600 items from a collection of labels and placards produced in Poland between 1913 and 1924. This was a critical period in Polish history that includes World War I; the Versailles Peace Conference; reestablishment of the Polish state; plebiscite and armed conflict; and the war with the Soviet Union. These labels were produced as mementos or receipts for solicited donations. All labels and placards referenced are from the author's collection. The collection is displayed either historically or by type. The 23 chapters are listed below and many have introductions that provide background historical information on the period.
Chapters:
1. Polish Constitution Of 1791, May 3
2. Tadeusz Kosciuszko, 1794 Uprising
3. November Uprising, 1830-1831
4. January Uprising, 1863-1864
5. May Day, Parties, Unions
6. Jozef Pulsudski
7. Polish Legions
8. Two Emperors' Proclamations, 1916
9. World War I
10. The Struggle for Borders
11. Polish Soviet War, 1919-1921
12. Plebiscites, 1920-1921
13. Education
14. Polska Macierz Szkolna, Polish Educational Society
15. Social Welfare
16. Ratujcie Dzieci, Ratujmy Dzieci, You Save the Children/We Save the Children
17. Health Care
18. Volunteer Fire Brigade
19. Boy Scouts
20. Support for Religious Institutions
21. Judaica
22. Charity Labels
23. Not Charity Labels