When considering the state of archaeology in Upper Silesia one can observe a persisting disparity in archaeological research stemming from the plebiscite division (1922). Following this division part of the region remained within the German state, while the other was incorporated into Poland. On one hand, there was a professional museum staff, archaeologists and a conservation office; on the other, it was not even possible to establish a prehistory department in the newly founded museum in Katowice. In the post-war period similar to the pre-war years, a politically driven narrative about the past of this area was imposed on archaeology. Fortunately a significant portion of the collections and archival materials survived of the war. During this initial period, the individuals who played a key role in establishing archaeological structures were R. Jamka, followed by J. Szydłowski. The extensive work of the latter continues to influence the development of Upper Silesian archaeology.