This collection documents the activities of Elizabeth Wasiutynski related to the Coordinating Office of NSZZ Solidarność, the Polish American Congress, and other Solidarity support organizations, as well as the North American Study Center for Polish Affairs STUDIUM.
Extensive collection of photographs, mostly family, school and social activities from about 1890 until the 1980's, and religious and family memorabilia. Julianna Kirwin, granddaughter of Juliana Trzcinski visited the archives in the Spring of 2023. She wanted to see the collection of photographs and memorabilia, which she then used to create her own art that incorporated photos and other information found in the collection.
Polish Americans The project followed a public protest after the broadcasting of a popular TV mini-series "Holocaust" that, in Polish-American opinion, portrayed Poles unfairly. The project was inaugurated by a technical workshop for interviewers and a public forum. Also included in the collection are materials describing various Polish-American initiatives that aimed at educating the American public opinion about Polish losses during WWII and Polish-Jewish relations during the war.
Creator
Stanislaus A. Blejwas
Abstract Or Scope
Collection includes documentation of the project, original tapes, transcription of tapes, and English translation when necessary. Also included in the collection are materials describing various Polish-American initiatives that aimed at educating the American public opinion about Polish losses during WWII and Polish-Jewish relations during the war.
Polish Americans Polish Americans -- Connecticut -- Politics and government
Creator
Solidarity International. Connecticut Chapter.
Abstract Or Scope
The collection contains correspondence, legal and financial documents, minutes from meetings, pamphlets, clippings and posters related to the Connecticut chapter of Solidarity International. It also includes position papers published by various organizations. The collection was donated by attorney Richard Kosinski, one of the members, and covers years 1979- 1995.
Polish Americans Polish Americans -- Correspondence Buczek donated the material to the Connecticut Polish American Archives (CPAA) in 1987.
Creator
Skoniecki, Alphonse A., Monsignor
Abstract Or Scope
The collection covers years from 1914 through 1976 and includes seminary notes and sermons and articles written to various newspapers. A large portion of the collection consists of correspondence and clippings and copies of articles, which illustrate his pastoral and political activities and interest. Materials in this collection were compiled by prof. Daniel S. Buczek, who wrote a biography about Monsignor Skoniecki, Last of the Titans, and published it in 1986. Prof. Buczek donated the material to the Connecticut Polish American Archives (CPAA) in 1987.
The collection consists of photographs of the Sadoski and Karpinski families, who emigrated from Poland to the U.S. and settled in New Britain and surrounding towns in Connecticut. It also includes some genealogical information about both families.
Polish Americans Polish Americans -- Connecticut -- New Britain The Sacred Heart church is the oldest Polish American parish in New Britain Connecticut, established in 1894.
Creator
Sacred Heart Church (New Britain, Conn.)
Abstract Or Scope
Collection consists of two foldres with material related to church controversy during Rev. Paul Wysocki's appointment as a Pastor of the Sacred Heart church in New Britain, Connecticut. Remaining folders are related to a cemetery controversy, consisting of correspondence with church officials and attorneys for the defendant Paul Wysocki and the plaintiff the Grygorcewicz family. Material covers years 1983-1994. Two scrapbooks contain variety of material related to the church, immigrants in New Britain area and previous pastors of the church that cover years from 1916 till 1994.
The collection consists of printed and visual material related to Polish history, culture, and cultural undertakings in Connecticut. Collection of photographs illustrates activities of Lottie Pozniak and organizations to which she belonged. Printed material consists of Mrs. Pozniak's documents related to Polish and Polish American issues and her active membership in various organizations.