Jadwiga Chrusciel

Jeweler, designer, scout leader

Born Stryj, Poland; came to U.S., 1956; daughter of Antoni and Waleria (Stronska).

Education: Central School of Art, London (United Kingdom); Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fordham University, New York City.

Career: jeweler.

Author: 3 scout handbooks, Tropicielka, 1977, Wedrowniczki, 1984, Jak prowadzic druzyne harcerska, 1991.

Member of: scout leader, Polish Scouting Organization, London, 1950-56; director, instructor, Polish Scouting in America - Z.H.P., New York City.

Served with: Polish Navy, Women's Auxiliary Service, 1944-48.

Affiliation: Democrat. Roman Catholic.

Languages: Polish, English.

Hobbies: camping, hiking, art.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996