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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.

This collection contains information about The Polish National Catholic Church, Rev. Francis Hodur, other clergy members, correspondence and research done by Walter Lasinski, individual PNCC parishes in the United States, defunct parishes, and the first Polish settlement in the U.S. at Panna Maria, TX. The years range from 1900-2010.

The collection consists of original letters and envelopes written in Polish by Stefania Szczygłówna to her family members in the United States between 1946 and 1950. Additional materials include genealogical documents such as birth, marriage, and death certificates; family stories shared by relatives; a copy of a 1900 census page; and several photographs of family members.

This collection documents the history of one man and two Polish immigrant families and their descendants over three generations, the Gwiazda and Cieszynski families. The papers contain information on these families' lives as well as local New Britain politics.

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.

Collection contains correspondence in Polish with brief English summary, photographs, and written genealogies. It includes material on the Mik family as well. It covers the years from 1904 to 1987 when the material was donated by Joseph G. V. Maciora (from Boston, MA).

Collection includes Msgr. Stanislaus Musiel's correspondence, clippings about him and his SS. Cyril and Methodius parish, anniversary publications, and a large collection of family and parish photographs. A large part of the collection consists of personal papers of his sister-in-law Mrs. Zofia Musiel Boniarczyk and her husband Karol Boniarczyk. Also included are records and personal papers of Zofia's siblings, Wanda Kazowska and her brother Jozef Kazowski. Collection covers the years 1904 to 1988.

The collection contains constitutions, by-laws, loan and tax booklets from the various social groups. There are two of badges from two of the social groups: Legion of the Free Polish Krakusy, and the Thaddeus Kosciuszko Society.

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 personal notes and photographs of Mr. Bronislaw Krzyzewski. Personal notes include dates of his travel during WWI and text of polish religious and patriotic songs. Collection also includes some family information and handwritten notes on family members.