Aleksandra Czechówna (1839–1923) was the daughter of Tomasz Czech and Aleksandra, née Zielińska. Her Dziennik z całego życia (Journal from the whole life) ... written almost constantly for over 60 years (1856–1923), is stored in the National Archives in Krakow, ref. no. 29/428/1–29/428/44 (former ref. no. IT 428/1–428/44). It represents a wonderful source presenting the cultural, social and daily life of the town of Krakow in the second half of the 19th century, as well as in the first two decades of the 20th century. The text placed here comes from two volumes of the “Journal”. There is a short fragment from volume 38, ref. no. 29/1582/38 (former ref. no. IT 428/38) as well as the main text from volume 39, ref. no. 29/1582/39 (former ref. no. IT 428/39). It contains entries concerning the outbreak of the First World War and the first year of the fighting. The presented selection of “Journal” was written by a woman carefully observing events which were of great importance for Poles. The author probably mainly used press reports, but also tried to use personal accounts. She is quite well informed and up-to-date with the developing events. The “Journal”, although it is not complete, supplies a wide range of information about events taking place on the eastern front, especially in Krakow and its immediate vicinity. The diary also brings the reality of the daily life, full of care and uncertainty, closer to the reader. It provides a picture of the moods and views prevalent among the residents of Krakow.