Seweryn Udziel: A Pioneer of Polish Ethnography Seweryn Udziel (December 24, 1857 – September 26, 1937) stands as a pivotal figure in the annals of Polish scholarship and cultural heritage. Born in Stary Sącz, Galicia—then part of Austro-Hungarian Empire—his life was dedicated to meticulously documenting and preserving the traditions of rural Poland, leaving an indelible mark on the field of ethnography and shaping the trajectory of Polish museum studies. His unwavering commitment to fieldwork combined with his scholarly rigor established him as one of the foremost researchers of his time.…