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Wawro, Rev. (Ladislaus), Desiderius
O.M.C. Librarian. B.A., M.A. in Ed., B.S. in L.S. Born Dec. 4, 1912 in Auburn, N.Y. Son of John and Valeria (Starowicz) Wawro. Education: St. Hyacinth parochial school, Auburn, N. Y.; Auburn High School, 1926-28; in 1929 joined the Franciscan Fathers, Order of Minor Conventuals. Entered Novitiate of O.M.C in 1930, Ellicot City, Md.; attended Propaganda College, Rome, Italy, 1931-32; studied at St. Hyacinth's Seminary, Granby, Mass., 1932-38; ordained July 3, 1938; St. Bonaventure's College, Allegheny, N.Y., with B.A. degree, 1939: MA., in 1940: B.S. in L.S., Syracuse University, School of Library Science, 1941. Member: American Library Association; Western Catholic Librarian Association. Since Sept., 1941 at St. Francis H.S., Athol Springs, N.Y. Address: St. Francis High School. Athol Springs, N.Y.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" by Rev. Francis Bolek, Editor-in-Chief; Harbinger House, New York, 1943

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