Polish American Collections, A-G

Subject Listing:
Polish Americans, A-G

Adamkiewicz, Sylvia, 1901- .
Family papers, 1898-1979.
Milwaukee Small Collection 94
Papers pertaining to the Adamkiewicz's and relatives, collected by Sylvia Adamkiewicz, consisting largely of newsclippings of family events, including the rescue of Ladislaus Adamkiewicz after his ship, the U.S.S. Jacob Jones, was sunk in World War I; and materials relating to the Kolpacki family, and Theodore Marlewski's Milwaukee pharmacy. Finding aid available in the Archives.

American Legion. George Washington Post No. 2 (Milwaukee, Wis.).
Commemorative program, 1974.
Milwaukee Small Collection 149
Commemorative program issued for the South Side post's 55th anniversary, including a banquet program, post history, and lists of past commanders and deceased members of both the post and its auxiliary. The membership contained many Polish Americans.

American-Polish Information Service (Milwaukee, Wis.).
Records [microform], 1939-1947.
Milwaukee Micro Collection 22
Microfilmed copies of scrapbooks, compiled and edited by Yolanda Majkowska and Szymon St. Deptula, of APIS correspondence, articles and letters written by members to refute untruthful statements about Poland and its people, and in particular, to oppose Nazism in Europe and pro-Nazi sentiments in the U.S.; newsclippings, and memorabilia. Finding aid available in the Archives.

The photographs of Barczak were taken while he was alderman, and receiving awards later in his life. The clippings illustrate Barczak's 1937, 1952, and 1956 electoral victories; a 1954 raid on a stag party; his participation in county and national Democratic politics; and his 1965 selection as Man of the Year by Lodge 2159 of the Polish National Alliance. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Bartosz, Adam, 1894-1980.
Papers, 1917-1975.
Milwaukee Micro Collection 35
Microfilmed poetry, plays, literary writings, and newspaper articles by and about Bartosz, editor (1937-1954) and editor-in-chief (1954-1973) of the Stevens Point newspaper Gwiazda Polarna. Among the newspaper articles are a series which comprise his 1931 "History of the Polonia Press" in the United States, articles about prominent individuals connected with the Polish Press, and his compilation of Gwiazda Polarna newsclippings (ca. 1968), entitled "60 Years of Gwiazda Polarna, Stevens Point and 105 Years of Polish Press in America." There is also a run of Bartosz's weekly column in the Gwiazda Polarna (1938-1940, 1959-1970). Most of the materials are in Polish. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Benka, Rose Mietus, 1908- .
Papers, 1888-1970.
Milwaukee Small Collection 120

Betlinski, Joseph L., 1890- .
Papers, 1935-1971.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 68
Papers of a Polish-born priest comprising correspondence, religious and political sermons, and writings on several Milwaukee-area Polish groups, including the American-Polish Information Service, the Polish Roman Catholic Union, the Polish Summer School, and the Future Priests' Club, dealing with philosophy and the classics, politics, communism, and Poland and the Poles. Collection also includes correspondence with national political figures concerning the Vietnam War. Most of the materials date from the 1930s and are in Polish. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Block, Yvonne.
Papers, 1898-1924.
Milwaukee Small Collection 121
Miscellaneous papers in Polish consisting of a parish dues book (1917-1924) of Ludwik Szopka, two letters (circa 1924) to Anastazya Szlopka, a few letters, and holy cards and pictures. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Bojanowski, Jerzy, 1893- .
Papers, 1967-1979.
Milwaukee Small Collection 118
Papers of a Polish-born musician and conductor who settled in Milwaukee, including a biographical sketch and newsclippings, a listing of awards, and two programs. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Bolan, Jerome E., 1909-2004.
Papers, 1932-1950.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 66
Papers, primarily consisting of scripts and programs from plays, of a Milwaukee Polish American educator and writer. While teaching at Milwaukee high schools, Bolan formed several student Polish clubs, for which he wrote and selected Polish-language plays for presentation; several of the original scripts are in the collection. Also included is a scrapbook of clippings from Polish language newspapers regarding his teaching career in Milwaukee, the activities of the Polish clubs in the Milwaukee area, and reviews of the plays. In addition, there are two hand- painted letters of appreciation for clothing sent to Polish school children by the American Red Cross during World War II, miscellaneous Polish travel brochures and literature from the 1930s, and a poster. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Budziszewski, Joseph B., 1922- .
Papers, 1949-1981.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 38
Papers of a Milwaukee electrician primarily concerning his avocation of singing and his performances in operatic productions, including programs, handbills, newsclippings of reviews, advertisements, and music scores of several Polish folk songs which he performed. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Casimir Pulaski Council (Milwaukee, Wis.).
Records, 1974-1977.
Milwaukee Small Collection 150
Fragmentary files of the Council, an umbrella organization for Milwaukee Polish American groups, consisting of a 1974 Polish Constitution Day program of events and a 1977 constitution.

Celichowski, Sophie J., 1911-2001.
Collected family papers, 1865-1975.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 77
Papers preserved by Sophie Celichowski concerning the Zawodny, Celichowski, and Jagodzinski families, including letters and a World War I photo of Company K, 127th Infantry, 32nd Division, Wisconsin National Guard; a jubilee album of Father Bronislaus Celichowski, a prayer book, photographs, and other materials. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Cieslak, Leonard B., 1922- .
Genealogical Records of Cieslak Straszkow Poland, Zalewski Przysiek Poland and United States, 1992
UWM Manuscript Collection 33
Book of the compiled research on the Cieslak and Zalewski families completed by Leonard B. Cieslak. It traces the Cieslak line from Poland in 1792 to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the Zalewski line from Poland in 1887 to Milwaukee.

Citizens' Committee [for] Recruiting [for] the Polish Army in France.
Program, 1967.
Milwaukee Small Collection 146
Fiftieth anniversary program of the Committee (Komitet Obywatelski Armii Polskiej we Francji), which was created in 1917 to recruit a Polish army for the Western Front. The program includes a history of the events preceding the Committee's organization; the work of the Committee and its recruiters; and a list of patrons.

Council of South Side Advancement Associations (Milwaukee, Wis.).
Records, 1972-1980.
Milwaukee Small Collection 139
Programs of the 1972, 1977, 1979, and 1980 annual Lincoln Banquets held by the Council, a group of approximately 20 community organizations dedicated to promoting the welfare of the South Side of Milwaukee as well as preservation of rights and freedoms. Membership included several Milwaukee Polish organizations.

Czarnezki, Joseph.
Questionnaire, 1981.
Milwaukee Small Collection 153
District questionnaire of a Polish Democratic representative of Milwaukee's 7th Assembly District consisting of a tally of results and a 25% random sampling of questionnaires with comments.

Czechorski, Lorraine, ca. 1915- .
Family papers, 1903-1971.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 58

Czerwinski, Joseph C., 1944- .
Papers, 1965-1980.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 70
Legislative correspondence and records of committees, especially the Health and Social Services Committee and Medical Education Review Committee; conferences, and meetings; speeches; bill files; reference and subject files; and a few personal papers of a representative to the State Assembly from Milwaukee. Czerwinski, a Milwaukee Polish American who served from 1969-1981, led the drive for adoption of several noteworthy health care programs. The collection provides a comprehensive overview of Czerwinski's legislative career, with special emphasis on health and related issues. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Democratic Party (Milwaukee, Wis.). Fourteenth Ward Unit.
Records, 1935-1952.
Milwaukee Small Collection 106
Partial records of the group, collected by former 14th ward alderman William Banach; consisting of a constitution, by-laws, minutes of meetings (1935-1940), minutes and dues records (1950-1952), record of attendance (1950-1952), a constitution of the Democratic Organizing Committee of Milwaukee County, and a convention program (1952) of the Democratic Organizing Committee of Wisconsin. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Federation Life Insurance of America.
Program, 1960.
Milwaukee Small Collection 140
Program from the sixteenth annual convention, held in Milwaukee, of an organization which became a fraternal society after it was founded in 1911 in Milwaukee as a result of Catholic Church policies limiting Polish representation in church affairs.

Friedel, Mieczyslaw, ca. 1897- .

Papers, 1931-1980.
Milwaukee Small Collection 114

Papers of a former journalist, actor, radio program director, and World War II army intelligence officer, including a printed version of his army diary, biographical information, and a postcard from a Milwaukee Polish drama circa 1921.

Glazewski, Mary Pszybylski.
Papers, 1896-1974.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 18
Papers of Mary Glazewski, her husband Carl, and other family members. Contains newsclippings and programs on several Milwaukee Polish American drama and cultural organizations, including the Marshal Pilsudski Club, the Mazur Polish Dance Club, and photographs with Alfred J. Sokolnicki, author of many of the plays performed; and a diary (1986-1945) written in Polish by Mary's father, John Pszybylski. Also contains poetry written in Polish by Mary's aunt, Kate Jakubowicz, recording her personal experiences, views of Milwaukee, and patriotic themes. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Gostomski, Harriet.
Papers, 1921-1948.
UWM Manuscript Collection 70
Correspondence and postcards, in English and Polish, between Harriet Gostomski and her husband, John V. Jakusz. The correspondence includes letters from Harriet to her husband during her visits to Poland, and letters from Miroslav Strzelinski of Posnan. The collection also contains miscellaneous materials regarding the ocean liner "M.S. Pilsudski." Finding aid available in the Archives.

Gregorski, Francis E., 1899-1967.
Papers, 1920-1967.
Milwaukee Small Collection 43
Papers of a District Court judge and prominent Milwaukee Polish American; including newsclippings, photographs, and miscellaneous items regarding Gregorski's career and other activities. Finding aid available in the Archives.

Gurda, Casimir A., ca. 1898-1978.
Papers, 1931-1981.
Milwaukee Small Collection 113
Miscellaneous papers of the Polish American owner of a real estate, insurance, and mortgage brokerage business in Milwaukee, including some papers from his service as a city of Milwaukee debt commissioner, newsclippings on his professional life, an obituary, and family photographs.

Gurda, Francis S., 1895-1976.
Papers, 1886-1981.
Milwaukee Manuscript Collection 49
Papers of a Milwaukee Polish American architect and engineer, containing architectural drawings of Milwaukee public and private buildings, including St. Adalbert's Church, St. Francis Hospital, Lincoln State Bank, and the Convent Hill Low Rent Housing Project; a Gurda family tree and other papers of genealogical interest; and family photographs, including a World War I photo of Company K, 127th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division. Finding aid available in the Archives.

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