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Date:1939-2009
Creator:Czeslaw Gieniewski
Abstract:Czeslaw Gieniewski papers include family history going back to the January Uprising of 1863, through participation in the Pilsudski legions and regaining of Poland’s independence on November 11, 1918, and the Bolshevik War 1919-1921. Mr. Gieniewski describes his and his family deportation to Russia and enlisting to the Polish Army, which was formed in the USSR, after political pact between the Polish government and Jozef Stalin was signed in June of 1941. General Wladyslaw Anders was in command of the Polish Army on the Russian territory. Mr. Gieniewski participated in the battles in Italy in 1944 and 1945, including the famous battle of Monte Cassino. He immigrated to the US and participated in veterans’ affairs and was active in Polish American community in New Jersey, where he still lives with his family.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:2 folders (0.25 linear ft.)
Subject:
Poles -- New Jersey.
Subject:
Memoirs.
Subject:
Clippings.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1920-1921
Creator:Lewis E. Pierson
Abstract:Collection consists of two post cards/photographs, which were sent to Mr. Lewis E. Pierson to New York City from Poland in 1921, and a letter informing Mr. Pierson of nominating him to become a honorary member of the Kosciuszko Squadron for his financial support. Included in the collection is the original emblem of the squadron.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:1 box (0.50 linear ft.)
Subject:
Pierson, Lewis E
Subject:
Faunt-le-Roy, Cedric E
Subject:
Kosciuszko Air Squadron
Subject:
Photographs.
Subject:
Letters.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1931-2002
Creator:John P. Wodarski
Abstract:Monsignor John P. Wodarski collection is unique in terms of portraying and documenting activities of an ethnic, Polish American parish and material related to the history of the Catholic Church and history of Poland. Msgr. John P. Wodarski was a pastor at the Holy Cross church in New Britain, Connecticut for several decades. Msgr. Wodarski was a very innovative priest who applied his ideas into educating the local community and always looked for ways to promote mutual understanding among other ethnic and religious groups. He was a great supporter of the Polish Studies program at Central Connecticut State University where he served on advisory board for many years. Collection includes documentation of celebration of Poland's Millennium in 1966 and visit by Cardinal Karol Wojtyla from the communist Poland to the US in 1969. Cardinal Wojtyla later became Pope John Paul II.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:17 boxes (9 linear ft.)
Subject:
Catholic Church -- Connecticut.
Subject:
Catholic Church -- Clergy.
Subject:
Clergy -- Connecticut.
Subject:
Catholics, Polish -- Connecticut.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Pamphlets.
Subject:
Photographs.
Subject:
Clippings.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1952-1991
Creator:Association of Polish Priests of Connecticut(APPC)
Abstract:Collection illustrates establishment and years of activities of the Association of Polish Priests of Connecticut (APPC). The association was initially established under Polish name Zjednoczenie Kaplanow Polskich in 1915. The main mission of the association was to establish religious association of clergy who shared common ethnic heritage. The association represented interest of Polish clergy within the hierarchy of the Catholic Church which was almost exclusively run by clergy of the Irish heritage. The APPC was instrumental in organizing celebration of the Millennium of Polish Christianity in 1966, which was a hallmark of public manifestation of religious and cultural links between Polish Americans and the country of their forefathers. The association made numerous financial contributions to the Catholic Church in Poland and sponsored major book publication - a biography of Monsignor Bojnowski. In February of 1991 the association becomes an affiliate member of a national organization - the Polish American Priests Association which was established in San Antonio, Texas.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:4 boxes (2 linear ft.)
Subject:
Wodarski, John P.(John Paul), 1905-
Subject:
Mierzwinski, Theophil T., 1924-
Subject:
Catholics, Polish -- Connecticut.
Subject:
Correspondence
Subject:
Minutes
Subject:
Clippings
Subject:
Photographs
Subject:
Financial records
Place Name:
New Britain (Conn. : Town)
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1970-1989
Creator:Joseph L. Zazyczny
Abstract:Collection consists of records compiled by Joseph L. Zazyczny related to American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC). Mr. Joseph Zazyczny was the ACPC president from 1987-1989. Bulk of the material covers the years 1984-1989. It includes materials from annual state conventions, extensive correspondence and documentation of the Washington project, which was a major undertaking of the council in 1980's and went well into 1990's. Main goal of the Washington project was to establish ACPC presence in Washington to promote Polish culture on national and international level. Collection includes also information about affiliated members and their activities.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:2 boxes (2 linear ft.)
Subject:
Zazyczny, Joseph L.
Subject:
Polish Americans -- Societies, etc.
Subject:
Conventions.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Pamphlets.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1939-2000
Creator:The 44 Club
Abstract:The 44 Club, a social organization for Polish American professionals with university degree, was established in November 1939. The Club fostered and promoted interest in Polish language and culture and intellectual advancement among Polish Americans. Main activities of the club were monthly social gatherings at the houses of members and social fundraisers for scholarships for youth of Polish origin. Collection illustrates material related to history of the club, which includes constitutions, by laws, minutes, financial data and information about social events. It covers years from 1939 till 2000.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:2 boxes (1 linear ft.)
Subject:
Blejwas, Stanislaus A.
Subject:
Gwiazda, Henry.
Subject:
The 44 Club
Subject:
Polish Americans -- Societies, etc.
Subject:
Polish Americans -- Connecticut.
Subject:
Minutes.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Pamphlets.
Subject:
Programs.
Subject:
Clippings.
Subject:
Photographs.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1927-2008
Creator:Andrew J. Beck
Abstract:Andrew J. Beck, an engineering executive, worked in several American engineering companies where he was responsible for the Eastern European trade during the Cold War years. Andrzej Beck was born in Poland and when WWII broke out he was only 13 years old. He left the country with his mother, Maria Slominska, at the end of September 1939 escaping the Germans and Russians. He is the only son of Jozef Beck, the Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs before the World War II. The collection consists of memoirs written by Andrzej Beck for his family, and DVD with a TVN Polish television production about Jozef Beck. The CD includes interviews with Andrzej Beck and people who were closed to his father, Mr. Jozef Beck during WWII.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:2 folders (0.25 linear ft.)
Subject:
Beck, Andrew J.
Subject:
Beck, Jozef, 1894-1944
Subject:
Memoirs.
Subject:
Interview.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1916-1994
Creator:Sacred Heart Church (New Britain, Conn.)
Abstract:Material in this collection relates to Sacred Heart church, the oldest Polish American parish in New Britain Connecticut, established in 1894. It was an ethnic parish lead by very powerful Monsignor Lucyan Bojnowski who was very influential figure not only with parishioners’ life but influenced the entire town. Paul Wysocki, pastor of the parish during the years 1977-2003. These years were very important to the ethnic parish. In the 80’s a new wave of political immigrants came to the city from Poland (Solidarity immigration) and wanted to participate and to receive services they were used to in Poland. However some actions created frictions between the old and the new Polonia. There were questions of church financial contributions and ownership of the church and who should make or advice pastor on changes within the parish. This collection concentrates on the post solidarity immigrants and controversies within the church from 1980’s till mid 1990’s.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:1 box (1 linear ft.)
Subject:
Bojnowski, Lucyan, 1888-1960.
Subject:
Catholic Church – Clergy.
Subject:
Scrapbook.
Subject:
Clippings.
Publisher:Central Connecticut State University
Date:1946-1973
Creator:Jan Merta Elzbieta Merta
Abstract:Collection consists of legal documents of Jan and Elzbieta Merta, who immigrated to the US in 1950 from DPs camp in Germany under the Displaced Persons Act.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:6 folders (0.25 linear ft.)
Subject:
Poland - Emigration and immigration.
Subject:
Refugees, Polish.
Subject:
World War, 1939-1945 -- Refugees.
Subject:
Legal documents.
Subject:
Photographs.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1978-1986
Creator:Irene Dubicka Morawska
Abstract:The collection consists of material related to activities of Mrs. Irene Dubicka-Morawska within organizations that supported Solidarity after the introduction to Martial Law in Poland on December 13, 1981. Mrs. Dubicka was also active within other Polish American organizations before 1981. Bulk of the material covers years from 1981 till 1984. The support for Solidarity was wide spread and many organizations were established not only in the US but also in Western Europe and other countries. It was a tremendous effort among Polish Americans and recent Polish immigrants to create a network of support for Solidarity movement and for people imprisoned by the communist government of Poland. Collection consists of documentation of establishing such organizations, includes related correspondence, reports on political and economic situations in Poland and program of ongoing help for political prisoners.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:3 boxes (2 linear ft.)
Subject:
Solidarity International.
Subject:
Minutes.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Speeches.
Subject:
Press releases.
Subject:
Position papers.
Subject:
Clippings.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1982-1989
Creator:Chotkowski, Ludmil A., 1916-2005
Abstract:Papers of Ludmil A. Chotkowski, Polish American physician and vice-president of the Solidarity International, Connecticut Chapter, a grass root organization supporting underground and dissident activities in Poland in the 1980s. He initiated successful campaign to erect Popieluszko Human Rights Monument in New Britain, Conn. He was involved in lobbying efforts and media campaigns on behalf of Polish opposition and participated in activities of other anti-communist and pro-democracy organizations based in the USA.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)
Subject:
Chotkowski, Ludomil A, 1916-2005.
Subject:
Correspondence
Subject:
Interviews
Subject:
Clippings
Subject:
Financial records
Subject:
Minutes
Subject:
Photographs
Subject:
Videotapes
Place Name:
Connecticut
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1982-1990
Creator:Ewa Slusarek
Abstract:Ewa Slusarek and her husband Jacek were involved in the Solidarity support movement in the United States after introduction of Martial Law in Poland on December 13, 1981. The Slusarek's established the Solidarity Support Committee of Rhode Island to aid the Solidarity Labor Union organization in Poland. Such support committees were established in several states and also worldwide, what called for establishing an umbrella organization that would coordinate activities of these support organizations. In 1983 a group of representatives from these organizations met in Buffalo, NY and formed organization called "Conference of Solidarity Support committees" (CSSC). Collection includes documentation and activities related to formation of these organizations, broad correspondence and related legal documents, press releases and clippings.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:2 boxes (2 linear ft.)
Subject:
Solidarity International.
Subject:
Poles -- Foreign countries.
Subject:
Membership lists.
Subject:
Minutes.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Speeches.
Subject:
Financial records.
Subject:
Legal documents.
Subject:
Press releases.
Subject:
Programs.
Subject:
Clippings.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1971-1996
Creator:Alfred F. Bochenek
Abstract:Collection consists of records of the American Council of Polish Culture (ACPC) compiled by Mr. Alfred Bochenek during his active participation in the organization. It covers years from 1971 till 1996. The name of the organization changed in 1988 from American Council of Polish Cultural Clubs (ACPCC) to American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC). Within this collection we refer to the organization as ACPCC and ACPC to reflect the change in the name. Extensive correspondence and membership information illustrate activities of the council from 1971 till 1996
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:2 boxes (2 linear ft.)
Subject:
Bochenek, Alfred F.
Subject:
Polish Americans -- Societies, etc.
Subject:
Conventions.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Pamphlets.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1948-1996
Creator:John M. Budarz
Abstract:John M. Budarz was one of the founders of the Polish Art League of Pittsburgh and held twice the presidency of the organization. Mr. Budarz was also active in American Council of Polish Cultural Clubs, an umbrella organization for various cultural clubs on national level. Material in this collection relates to activities of Polish Arts League of Pittsburgh, information on numerous cultural events, correspondence, and includes publication of their newsletter - Palette.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:2 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
Subject:
Budarz, John M.
Subject:
Budarz, Camille A.
Subject:
Polish Arts League of Pittsburgh
Subject:
Polish Americans -- Societies, etc.
Subject:
Clippings.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Pamphlets.
Subject:
Programs.
Subject:
Musical notes.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1976-2002
Creator:Polish Cultural Club of Greater Hartford
Abstract:
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:3 boxes (4.5 linear ft.)
Subject:
American Council for Polish Culture.
Subject:
Polish Americans - Connecticut.
Subject:
Polish Americans - Societes, etc.
Subject:
Minutes.
Subject:
Reports.
Subject:
Pamphlets.
Subject:
Clippings.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Newsletter.
Subject:
Photographs.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1915-1987
Creator:Adam T. Raczkowski
Abstract:Adam T. Raczkowski, a World War I veteran of the American army, was gassed by Germans in France in 1918. He received the Purple Heart only 65 years later. Mr. Raczkowski was active in the Polish Falcons in Southington, CT and participated in their numerous sports events. Collection includes a unique photo from a Falcon's field Day in Meriden CT in 1915.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:5 folders (0.25 linear ft.)
Subject:
Polish Falcons of America.
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918.
Subject:
Polish Americans - Connecticut.
Subject:
Photographs.
Subject:
Medals.
Subject:
Clippings.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1915-1962
Creator:Bronislaw Krzyzewski
Abstract:Collection consists of personal papers of Mr. Bronislaw Krzyzewski, a World War I veteran of the Polish Army under General Jozef Haller in France and later in Poland.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:1 box (0.5 linear ft.)
Subject:
Krzyzewski, Bronislaw
Subject:
World War, 1914-1918 -- Poland.
Subject:
Polish Americans -- History.
Subject:
Memoirs.
Subject:
Photographs.
Subject:
Uniform.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1940-1997
Creator:American Council for Polish Culture
Abstract:American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC) is one of the oldest Polish American cultural organizations that is active from the beginning in 1948 till today and serves as national umbrella organization for many local cultural clubs and organizations. The ACPC collection chronicles wide range of activities of the organization. It illustrates the beginning, changes and development of the organization with extensive correspondence, minutes, reports and annual conventions materials.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:15 boxes (10 linear ft.)
Subject:
Baretski, Charles A.
Subject:
Polish Americans -- Societies, etc.
Subject:
Minutes.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Anniversary publications.
Subject:
Press releases.
Subject:
Pamphlets.
Subject:
Clippings.
Subject:
Newsletters.
Publisher:Connecticut Polish American Archives, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University
Date:1938-1974
Creator:Galinski, Roman.
Abstract:Collection consists of a very interesting correspondence between Roman Galinski, who lived in the US since 1922, and other prominent political figures in Poland, who were sympathizers of Narodowa Demokracja – Polish political party of nationalistic character. Mr. Galinski was himself very active in various political organizations and wrote extensively on the issue of Polish politics and nationalism, sometimes under a pseudonym Miroslaw Kosinski. He was a great opponent of Pilsudski and his political party, and on the other hand vas devoted to Roman Dmowski and his political views of Narodowa Demokracja. Collection includes photographs of local Polish American prominent figures. The collection contains a dozen or so anti-semitic publications from pre-war Poland.
Type:text
Type:archives or manuscripts
Type:collection
Extent:3 boxes (3 linear ft.)
Subject:
Dmowski Roman, 1864-1939.
Subject:
Pilsudski Jozef 1867-1935.
Subject:
Polish Americans – Connecticut.
Subject:
Polish American Newspapers.
Subject:
Manuscripts.
Subject:
Pamphlets.
Subject:
Correspondence.
Subject:
Photographs.
Publisher:Central Connecticut State University
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