Katowice In Your Pocket - March - June 2018

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The Mother of Silesian Industry: Joanna von Schaffgotsch.

Women of Silesian Industry Despite traditionally being the domain of men, throughout Upper Silesia’s history disproportionately high numbers of women have worked in its coal and zinc industries. This issue we take a look at the role of women in Silesian industry - both those whose daily labour was down in the hole, and those whose daily work was done in the home and community. 6 Katowice In Your Pocket

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