Roots of Memory

The Museum and its activity along with the commemorations of the anniversary of the Warsaw Rising have always primarily been about meeting with the Insurgents, the participants and witnesses of history. Every conversation, every ceremony, every event allowed us to be in the presence of their bravery, wisdom, kindness, strength and serenity. We were always sure that we could count on their support and, above all, on their presence. However, time flows relentlessly.

We need to face what is inevitable. The insurgents are fading before our eyes, and the mission of the entire team of the Warsaw Rising Museum is to prevent the memory of their lives, achievements and dreams from fading as well. It is you, their descendants, who are the bearers of treasure that is of memories. You are the ones who remember your mothers, your fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, with their customs, rituals, rules, wisdom and truth they carried inside them. You know best what they were afraid of, what they wanted, what they dreamed of and why they fought.

That is why we invite you to join the "Roots of Memory" campaign. It is very important for us to hear your stories and memories about how the dream of living in a free country carried through to you and your families.

PART I – OBLIGATORY

I. Basic information about the Warsaw Insurgent

Name *

Surname *

Nickname(s)

Date of birth *

Date of death (if applicable)

Branch of the Warsaw Uprising:

II. Degree of kinship to the Warsaw Insurgent

(please highlight the appropriate box): *

(EN) Stopień pokrewieństwa (inny - jaki?)

III. Area of interest (regarding relations with the Warsaw Rising Museum).

Participation in meetings of the “Roots of Memory” community, establishing contact with other family members of Warsaw Insurgents.

Recording a conversation about an ancestor.

Unveiling of the plaque next to a newly planted tree commemorating the Insurgent.

Participation in the annual commemorations of the outbreak of the Warsaw Rising.

Participation in cultural events organized by the Warsaw Rising Museum.

Donating memorabilia to the Warsaw Rising Museum

Other

IV. Contact details of an Insurgent's family member

Filling some of the following fields, i.e., e-mail address, mobile phone number, telephone number, mailing address, is not obligatory. Please provide the data that is a convenient form of contact with you.

Name *

Surname *

E-mail address: *

Mobile no.

Telephone no.

Street name

Building number

Apartment number

Postcode

City

Country

PART II – OPTIONAL

V. Questions regarding the Insurgent

1. When you think about a relative who used to be an Insurgent in the Warsaw Rising, what is the first memory that comes to your mind??

2. What kind of person was the close relative who was an Insurgent in the Warsaw Rising? What was their disposition? How do you remember them?

3. Did your close relative who was an Insurgent in the Warsaw Rising talk about their experiences in the Rising? How did these stories begin – did you ask, or did they start sharing their experiences without probing?

4. What did she/he mention most willingly?

5. Were there any topics she/he avoided? What did she/he not want to talk about?

6. What moments did she/he recall that clearly stirred up emotions, and which of her/his stories moved you the most?

7. What was most poignant in these stories - what emotions, images? Were there any events or people that appeared in these stories more frequently than others?

8. Why, do you think, did your close relative who was an Insurgent in the Warsaw Rising tell you about it? Why was it important to her/him for you to know those stories?

9. Do you think that the wartime experiences of your close relative who was an Insurgent in the Warsaw Rising may have influenced who you are today and what you do in life?

10. In what ways do you resemble your relative?

11. What traits have you inherited from her/him?

12. Did your close relative who was Insurgent in the Warsaw Rising have any favorite sayings or rituals that will always be associated with them in your memory?

13. Do you ever find yourself saying things in Her/His words, using Her/His sayings or having the same habits?

14. Do you have a special keepsake that belonged to your close relative who was an Insurgent in the Warsaw Rising, an object that she/he used or something that you will always associate with her/him?

15. What are you grateful for to your close relative who was an Insurgent in the Warsaw Rising?

16. What did she/he teach you?

17. What do you admire most about your close relative who was an Insurgent in the Warsaw Rising?

18. Do you think there are any similarities between your generation and your relative’s generation?

19. Was your close relative’s participation in the Rising important to you? Do your friends know that you are a descendant of an Insurgent? Do you talk about it with other people and share what your relative told you?

20. In your opinion, how should the memory of the Insurgents be upheld and cherished?

VI. Why do you want to take part in the project „Roots of Memory”?

VII. What are your expectations for taking part in the project?

I declare that I am aware of the information, contained in Appendix No. 1 of this questionnaire, regarding the processing of personal data by the administrator. *

By completing this form, entering the necessary data and sending the application to the Warsaw Rising Museum, you consent to the processing of your personal data by the Warsaw Rising Museum with its registered office in Warsaw, for the purpose of accepting and verifying applications for the "Roots of Memory" project organized by the Warsaw Rising Museum.

I consent to the processing of my personal data in the form of my name and surname and contact details (residence address, e-mail address or telephone number), by the Warsaw Rising Museum with its registered office in Warsaw, in order to receive information and invitations to events organized by the Warsaw Rising Museum. *

You can also fill out the survey in PDF form. To do this, please download the files below. Print and fill them out, and either send a scan electronically to the Warsaw Rising Museum at the following email address: korzeniepamieci@1944.pl,

with the note 'Roots of Memory.’ If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at korzeniepamieci@1944.pl

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