Year 1955 Artist Jozef Mazur Created 1955 | Type Stained Glass Location University at Buffalo | |
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Dimensions 31.8 cm × 31.8 cm (12.5 in × 12.5 in) | ||
The Maria Skłodowska-Curie Medallion is one panel from a set of four created by Jozef C. Mazur. It currently resides in the Polish Room at the University at Buffalo Libraries.
History
On August 3, 1955, the University at Buffalo created the Polish Room. Polish-American artist Jozef C. Mazur was hired to plan and decorate the room. Items included a set of four stained-glass medallions depicting famous Poles.
At some point between the founding and when the Polish Room was moved in 1978, the medallions went missing. In 2007 the Maria Skłodowska-Curie Medallion was found for sale on eBay by University at Buffalo alumnus Gregory Witul. Mr. Witul was able to coordinate the return of the medallion to the University. A formal re-dedication was held on November 4, 2007.
On April 6, 2008 Mr. Witul received the Am-Pol Eagle Citizen of the Year Award for Heritage for finding and coordinating the return of the medallion and Mr. Peter Miecyjak received the Am-Pol Eagle Citizen of the Year Award for Youth in part for organizing the re-dedication.