GB 0369 TOR - Torun Collection

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Reference code

GB 0369 TOR

Title

Torun Collection

Date(s)

  • 1655, 1658 (Creation)

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1 envelope containing 2 photographs

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Biographical history

The Polish city of Torun is a port on the river Vistula. During 1655-1660 it was invaded by Swedish forces.

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GB 0369 TOR 1655, 1658 Collection (Fonds) 1 envelope containing 2 photographs Torun City Archives

The Polish city of Torun is a port on the river Vistula. During 1655-1660 it was invaded by Swedish forces.

Two photographs taken from the Torun archives in July 1937 "Thorunium Primaria Prussia Regal Urbis" depicting the entry of the King of Sweden, 26 November 1655 and "Turonia in Prussia", a plan of military operations, 30 December 1658. Both photographs have notes written on back.

Two photographs

Unrestricted access. Researchers wishing to consult the archives or seeking further information should contact UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) Library, 16 Taviton Street, London WC1H 0BW

Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Librarian.
Latin and Polish

On-line summary guide available on the SSEES website.

Original items held by Tiorun City Archives.

Revised by Alan Kucia as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.  Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), 2nd edition 2000 and National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.  Revised Jan 2003 Eastern Europe European history National history Poland Polish history Swedish history Torun

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Two photographs taken from the Torun archives in July 1937 "Thorunium Primaria Prussia Regal Urbis" depicting the entry of the King of Sweden, 26 November 1655 and "Turonia in Prussia", a plan of military operations, 30 December 1658. Both photographs have notes written on back.

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Two photographs

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Unrestricted access. Researchers wishing to consult the archives or seeking further information should contact UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES) Library, 16 Taviton Street, London WC1H 0BW

Conditions governing reproduction

Copies, subject to the condition of the original, may be supplied for research use only. Requests to publish original material should be submitted to the Librarian.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

Latin and Polish

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On-line summary guide available on the SSEES website.

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School of Slavonic and East European Studies

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description ISAD(G), 2nd edition 2000 and National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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Language(s)

  • English

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