MATERIAŁ ŹRÓDŁOWY W MUZEUM OKRĘGOWYM W SANDOMIERZU* DO ŻYCIA I DZIAŁALNOŚCI OŚWIATOWEJ ALEKSANDRA K. PATKOWSKIEGO (1890–1942) PRZYCZYNEK DO BADAŃ

Abstract

Aleksander K. Patkowski was related to Sandomierz for all his life. First he lived there with his parents, he studied and worked in Sandomierz schools, and he actively participated in the local society’s life. Then, after leaving for Warsaw, he was still interested in Sandomierz and the surrounding region. In the scientific environment he is known as “the father of Polish regional studies”. It was his idea to open the Public Regional University (1923) in Sandomierz. Patkowski participated in various initiatives aimed at promoting the knowledge of the region, as well as education of adults. In his hometown, e. g. in the Department of Literature of the District Museum in Sandomierz, we can find many documents related to his life and scientific activity. Thus, the following questions are important for our considerations: What sources can be found in the District Museum in Sandomierz? Which of the archives
will make it possible to extend our knowledge concerning the life and educational activity of Patkowski?