This document presents the personal memoirs of a former employee at the Institute of Epidemiology and Microbiology, detailing the early years of his career starting in the mid-1950s. The narrative focuses on the influential figure of the institute's director, Professor Karel Raška, and the formation of the documentation department. The author describes the logistical process of circulating international scientific journals, which Raška would analyze over weekends to issue immediate research instructions. The memoirs emphasize Raška's immense professional energy, his ability to balance administrative duties with streptococcal laboratory research, and his demanding yet inspiring leadership style. The text also tracks the growth of the documentation unit, which expanded under the author's management to include a photo lab and several staff members. Ultimately, the account provides a vivid look into the internal dynamics of a key scientific institution and pays tribute to Professor Raška’s work ethic and his pivotal role in Czechoslovak epidemiology during a formative era.