Panek, Ludwik, b. 1884.

Ludwik Panek (b. 1884) was born near Lancut, Poland. After coming to the United States, he was active in Polish American organizations. He received a medal for recruiting for the Polish National Alliance of the U.S. of North America (Chicago, Illinois), was Grand Marshal for the Polish Day parade in Chicago (1920), a member of Polish Falcons, and was president and founding member of the committee for aid to returning Polish American soldiers, veterans of World War I. Wanda Panek was a member and champion of Polish Falcons District #2 during the 1920s, was subchairperson of the Technical Committee, Polish Falcons Nest #2, and was in charge of athletic events for young female Sokol members (1927).

From the description of Ludwik and Wanda Panek papers, 1928-1971. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62435430

From the guide to the Ludwik and Wanda Panek papers, 1928-1971, (University of Minnesota Libraries. Immigration History Research Center [ihrc])