Jan Karski
Photographs
Morality - Faith - Patriotism
In Honor of Dr. Jan Karski
Professor Karski was a courier of the Polish Underground in Nazi German-occupied Poland during World War II
and was the first credible witness to inform the Allies about the Holocaust when there was still time to act.
“We want to shine light on this remarkable man of integrity, action and courage,”
said Andrzej Rojek, one of the founding members of the Jan Karski US National Centennial Committee.
“We call him 'Humanity's hero.‟
and was the first credible witness to inform the Allies about the Holocaust when there was still time to act.
“We want to shine light on this remarkable man of integrity, action and courage,”
said Andrzej Rojek, one of the founding members of the Jan Karski US National Centennial Committee.
“We call him 'Humanity's hero.‟
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Legends of Georgetown: Celebrating Jan Karski (G’52, H’83) May 31, 2013 "The Legends of Georgetown series celebrates the life and work of faculty and staff members who have had a great impact on the student experience at Georgetown University. On May 31, during Reunion Weekend, the university will host 'Legends of Georgetown: Celebrating Jan Karski.' A featured speaker will be Carol Harrison (SFS '73), who recently published a book featuring her photographs of Karski and remembrances by students." Georgetown Magazine Published 2013 ISBN: 978-1-939793-02-7 Copyright © 2013 Carol Harrison Library of Congress Registration No. TX 7-692-913 To view and/or order book http://www.blurb.com/b/4730202-jan-karski |
Dr. Karski and Olivia in his home.
KARSKI LONDON PRESENTATION 2013
by Peter F. Krogh
Former Dean of The School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
Jan Karski spent most of his life at Georgetown. And those were the most peaceful, fulfilling
and happiest days of his noble and legendary life.
I have often said that Georgetown was built by two tribes. The Jesuits and Eastern European refugees.
Jan had a foot in both camps. Father Walsh reached out to Jan and adopted him.
Making him a son of Georgetown forever. Jan for his part was one of the brightest stars
in the firmament of those who came across during and after the war to find a home in
America and at Georgetown. He repaid, in full measure, Father Walsh’s act of faith in him.
That marriage has recently been showcased in a book composed and published by one of
Jan’s most talented and devoted former students, Carol Harrison.
It features Carol’s photos of Jan and of Georgetown and
remembrances of him from former students.
For the legion of Karski fans, this book will be treasured.
by Peter F. Krogh
Former Dean of The School of Foreign Service, Georgetown University
Jan Karski spent most of his life at Georgetown. And those were the most peaceful, fulfilling
and happiest days of his noble and legendary life.
I have often said that Georgetown was built by two tribes. The Jesuits and Eastern European refugees.
Jan had a foot in both camps. Father Walsh reached out to Jan and adopted him.
Making him a son of Georgetown forever. Jan for his part was one of the brightest stars
in the firmament of those who came across during and after the war to find a home in
America and at Georgetown. He repaid, in full measure, Father Walsh’s act of faith in him.
That marriage has recently been showcased in a book composed and published by one of
Jan’s most talented and devoted former students, Carol Harrison.
It features Carol’s photos of Jan and of Georgetown and
remembrances of him from former students.
For the legion of Karski fans, this book will be treasured.
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From Lidia Piechocka
Warsaw, Poland: Thank you very much! We are honored to have your photos of Dr. Karski. I envy you that you had the opportunity to meet him. Your pictures have soul, I visited also your website. Wonderful moments... See also: Muzeum Historii Polski 
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March 21, 2013
Dear Ms. Harrison, Thank you for sending me your remarkable photograph of Jan Karksi. I will value these mementos very much. Best regards, Zbigniew Brzezinski Harrison's portraits of Dr. Jan Karski featured in Georgetown University Magazine, Fall 2013 
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Carol took many well-known photos of Dr. Karski as an older man. Carol was formerly a student of Karski's at Georgetown's School of Foreign Service, and her mother Margaret Harrison also worked at Georgetown and knew Karski well. "To Olivia with love and best wishes, Jan Karski 9/9/1998" |
A photograph of Jan Karski by Carol Harrison was selected to be represented on the highest value of a commemorative coin to honor Jan Karski by The National Bank of Poland.
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