ABSTRACT: Records of one of two Milwaukee chapters of the Polish Army Veterans Association
of America (Stowarzyszenie Weteranow Armii Polskiej w Ameryce), consisting of minutes of
meetings, all in Polish, 1945-1966, and jubilee albums of the Post and its Ladies Auxiliary. The
organization is composed of veterans of the Polish army from World Wars I and II, and Americans
of Polish descent who served with the American armed forces during World War II. The records of
Post No. 94 are incomplete and consist of minutes of meetings, all in Polish with membership and
attendance records, 1945-1950 and 1957-1966, and several jubilee albums. Jubilee albums of the
Post date from 1942, 1973, and 1977, and list Post members (often with photographs) and the history
of the Post. Two jubilee albums of Ladies Auxiliary No. 45, from 1950 and 1961, also contain names
and photos of members.
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS: There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection
is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law. However, the researcher assumes
full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved
in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).
ADMINISTRATIVE HISTORY NOTE: Post No. 94 of the Polish Army Veterans Association of
America (Stowarzyszenie Weteranow Armii Polskiej w Ameryce) is one of two Milwaukee chapters
of this organization composed of volunteers who served in the Polish army in France during World
War I, and of Poles and Americans of Polish descent who fought in World War II. Among the
founders of Post No. 94 in March 1927 were Joseph Tyczkowski and Michael Kopaczewski; other
members had been volunteers of the Polish Blue Army and of the armies led by Generals Haller and
Pilsudski during World War I. Like its other Milwaukee counterpart, Post No. 3, Post No.
94 and its members have provided assistance for veterans, invalids, and Polish refugees; during World
War II members contributed to the Polish Relief Committee, the Red Cross, and other groups. The
post was especially active in aiding the Paderewski Invalid Fund. Following World War II, Post No.
94 helped Polish veterans who were unable to return to Poland. Most recently the group has worked
to preserve Polish traditions and customs.
In addition to its own home on West Grant Street, purchased in 1941 for use as a meeting place and
to provide shelter for homeless veterans, the Post also maintained the Polish Veterans' Park. In 1931
a Ladies Auxiliary (No. 45) was organized. The Post celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1977.
COLLECTION CITATION: This collection should be cited as:
Stowarzyszenie Weteranow Armii Polskiej w Ameryce. Post No. 94 (Milwaukee, Wis.). Records, 1942-1977.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 51. Wisconsin Historical Society.
Milwaukee Area Research Center. Golda Meir Library. University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
RELATED COLLECTIONS:
Polish Army Veterans Association of America. Post 3 (Milwaukee, Wis.). Records, 1920-1974. (Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 45 and Milwaukee Micro Collection 27)
Polish Combatants Association (Milwaukee, Wis.). Program, 1977. (Milwaukee Small Collection 148)
ACQUISITION: Presented by Leon Zietara of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1980 (accession number M81-49).
PROCESSING: Processed by Menzi Behrnd-Klodt in September 1981.
MARC RECORD SEARCH TERMS: The following terms were used in the online
bibliographic MARC record to this collection:
- Ignace J. Paderewski Fund.
- Kopaczewski, Michael.
- Milwaukee (Wis.)--History--Sources.
- Polish Americans--Wisconsin--Milwaukee--History.
- Polish Relief Committee.
- Tyczkowski, Joseph.
- World War, 1939-45--Veterans--Wisconsin--Milwaukee.
| MILWAUKEE MANUSCRIPT COLLECTION 51 |
BOX |
FOLDER |
| Articles of Dissolution, 1971
| 1 | 1
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| Building Code Violation Notice, 1978
| 1 | 1
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| Insurance Papers, 1978
| 1 | 1
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| Jubilee Albums, 1942, 1973, 1977
| 1
| 1 |
| Jubilee Albums, Ladies Auxiliary No. 45, 1950, 1961
| 1
| 2 |
| Minute Book, 1945-1948
| 1
| 3 |
| Minute Book, 1948-1950
| 1
| 4 |
| Minutes, 1957-1966
| 1
| 5 |