Kolankiewicz, Leo T. (note: Leo T. is as per original Bolek text)
Optometrist. In 1939 elected president of the Polish Relief Fund Committee in Philadelphia, Pa. On April 23, 1940 nominated candidate to the assembly of Pennsylvania from Philadelphia. Residence: 3111 Richmond St., Philadelphia, Pa.From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943
Leon J. Kolankiewicz (1892 - 1971) was born in Philadelphia to father Lawrence and mother Catherine nee Korcz. His godparents were John Szafranski and Stanislawa Wozniak. A graduate of the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry, Leon later married Helen Lojewska; together they had four children: Leon Jr., Thaddeus, Lawrence, and Robert. (more... pdf.file)From: (2006) The Historical Society of Pennsylvania; 1300 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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