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 ‌Kraków, A Gift Shop at Sukiennice, photo by Bożena Nowicka McLees

Polish Resources at the Women & Leadership Archives (WLA) at Loyola's Gannon Center

  • Helena Znaniecka Lopata (1925-2003), was a Polish American sociologist and professor at Loyola from 1969-1997.
  • Legion of Young Polish Women, 1939, is a Non-for-Profit Organization located in Chicago, IL, focused on charitable, scientific, literary, and educational causes.
  • Polish Women's Alliance of America, 1898 is a fraternal benefit society serving the financial and social needs of the Polish and Polish American communities.
  • Dan Rostenkowski Papers, The Loyola Archives and Special Collections follows the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the opening of records. Those parts of the Dan Rostenkowski papers and Henry Hyde papers that correspond to records currently closed by the U.S. House of Representatives are closed at the Loyola Archives and Special Collections. 
  • Mollie West, Mollie Lieber West (1916-2015), a Jewish Polish immigrant, settled in Chicago just before the start of the Great Depression. From a young age, she became interested in politics and workers’ rights. Mollie furthered the efforts of the labor movement and opened doors for women to be leaders in their unions and communities.

Polish Student Organizations

  • Polish Student Alliance (PSA) - We are Loyola's official Polish cultural organization. We focus on the enrichment of Polish culture on campus as well as exposing our members to various cultures and non-profit organizations that help to connect the Polish community at Loyola with the Polish community at large. We welcome individuals regardless of whether they are of polish descent, zapraszamy!
  • Polish University Clubs in the US - This list of Polish university clubs has been created on the basis of information prepared by the Office of Social Affairs of the Polish Youth Association in New York.

Polish or Polish American Organizations

  • The Poles in America Foundation - Dedicated to the preservation of Polish heritage in America, Edward Pinkowski, along with his son, Jack Pinkowski, Ph.D., established the Poles in America Foundation as a repository of his research and resource materials related to the Polish American experience and contributions to America.
  • The Polish American Medical Association (PAMA) - Established in 1946, the Polish American Medical Society (PAMS) has grown to be the largest and the most influential professional organization of physicians, dentists, and veterinarians outside of Poland. 
  • The Advocates Society (AS) - The Advocates Society is an association of Polish American attorneys. The purpose of the Society is to promote the welfare of its members; establish and maintain proper relationships with the general public; promote the progress of the law and the administration of justice; maintain the honor and dignity of the legal profession; and to foster interest in Polish American culture and heritage. 
  • The Polish Genealogical Society of America (PGSA) - The Polish Genealogical Society of America, founded and headquartered in Chicago, exists to collect, organize, preserve and disseminate information on Polish and Polish-American family history, and to provide educational support on methodologies and resources to individuals and professionals conducting research in Polish genealogy.
  • The Polish Cultural Institute - The Polish Cultural Institute New York, established in 2000, is a diplomatic mission to the United States serving under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. The mission of the Polish Cultural Institute New York is to share Polish heritage, history and art with American audiences, and to promote Poland’s contributions to the success of world culture. 
  • The Polish American Historical Association (PAHA) - Founded in 1942, the Polish American Historical Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt, interdisciplinary organization devoted to the study of Polish American history and culture. 
  • The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America (PIASA) - The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America is a non-profit, 501 © tax exempt, academic, cultural organization founded in 1942 in New York City is dedicated to the maintenance of a center of learning and culture.
  • The Piast Institute - The Piast Institute is a national research center devoted to Polish and Polish American affairs.
  • The American Council for Polish Culture - The American Council for Polish Culture is a national organization uniting numerous Polish American clubs, associations and institutes across the United States; we are dedicated to inspiring appreciation, promotion and sharing of the rich culture, heritage and history of Poland. 
  • The Chopin Foundation of the United States - The Chopin Foundation’s mission is 1) to assist young, talented American pianists in developing their careers as international concert artists; and 2) to make classical music, and above all the music of Frederic Chopin, accessible to everyone.
  • The Friends of Polish Art - The Friends of Polish Art was established in 1937 and functions as an educational organization, acting as a medium for the promotion of understanding and appreciation of the Arts of Poland, its people and their descendants. 
  • The Polish American Association - Founded in 1922, the Polish American Association (PAA) has provided immigrants with programs and services that enable them to change their lives.
  • The Kosciuszko Foundation (KF) - The Kosciuszko Foundation mission and history began in 1925 with a commitment to fostering closer ties between Poland and the United States through educational, scientific, and cultural exchanges. 
  • The Polish Women’s Alliance of America (PWA) - The Polish Women's Alliance was founded in 1898 as a fraternal benefit society to serve the financial and social needs of the Polish and Polish American communities. The organization’s mission was, and continues to be, the preservation and fostering of the traditions and cultural identity of Polish heritage.
  • The Legion of Young Polish Women (LYPW) - The Legion of Young Polish Women, founded in 1939, is a Non-for-Profit Organization located in Chicago, IL that concentrates on charitable, scientific, literary and educational causes.
  • The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) - The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (“PRCUA”) is the oldest Polish American fraternal in America. It was established in 1873 in the spirit of brotherhood to unite and help Polish immigrants. 
  • The Polish National Alliance (PNA)- The Polish National Alliance of the United States of North America, popularly known today as the PNA or the Alliance, is the largest of all ethnically-based fraternal insurance benefit societies in the US. 
  • The Polish American Congress (PAC) - The Polish American Congress is an American umbrella organization of Polish-Americans and Polish-American organizations.

Polish Organizations and Institutions in Chicago

  • Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago 
  • The Polish Museum of America (PMA) - Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America offers permanent and temporary exhibits, cultural events, lectures, concerts, author and artist meetings and workshops.
  • The Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PAAC) - Established in 1994, the Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Illinois as a business association. The Chamber is dedicated to fostering its members’ business interests, educating and facilitating commercial contacts, and building relations.
  • The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) - The Women’s Business Development Center was founded in 1986 and is a nationally recognized leader in women’s business development and economic empowerment.
  • The Polish & Slavic Credit Union (PSFCU) - The Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union is one of the United States' oldest and most successful ethnic credit unions. 
  • The Copernicus Center - The Copernicus Center is a celebrated community event venue, hosting public concerts, cultural and community events, private events, meetings and much more. It showcases the rich multi-ethnic heritage of metropolitan Chicago, particularly that of Polish-Americans; whose donations established the Center.
  • The Chopin Theatre - The Chopin Theatre is an independent performing arts venue located in Wicker Park, Chicago whose mission is to promote enlightened civic discourse through a diverse range of artistic offerings. 
  • The Trapdoor Theatre - Trap Door Theatre is committed to seeking out challenging and obscure works. Whether a forgotten European classic, an international project rarely seen in the United States, or an untarnished piece of American literature, Trap Door seeks diverse voices and presents them through innovative expression.
  • The Lira Ensemble - The Lira Ensemble is the nation’s only professional performing arts company specializing in Polish music, song and dance. Its mission is to bring the best of Polish culture into American life. The Lira Ensemble has been Artist-in-Residence at Loyola University Chicago for the past 25 years.  
  • Dwell Studio Chicago - Dwell Studio is a creative space for artists, life perfectionists and meaning explorers. 

Other Polish-Related Resources

 

 

 ‌Kraków, A Gift Shop at Sukiennice, photo by Bożena Nowicka McLees

Polish Resources at the Women & Leadership Archives (WLA) at Loyola's Gannon Center

  • Helena Znaniecka Lopata (1925-2003), was a Polish American sociologist and professor at Loyola from 1969-1997.
  • Legion of Young Polish Women, 1939, is a Non-for-Profit Organization located in Chicago, IL, focused on charitable, scientific, literary, and educational causes.
  • Polish Women's Alliance of America, 1898 is a fraternal benefit society serving the financial and social needs of the Polish and Polish American communities.
  • Dan Rostenkowski Papers, The Loyola Archives and Special Collections follows the rules of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the opening of records. Those parts of the Dan Rostenkowski papers and Henry Hyde papers that correspond to records currently closed by the U.S. House of Representatives are closed at the Loyola Archives and Special Collections. 
  • Mollie West, Mollie Lieber West (1916-2015), a Jewish Polish immigrant, settled in Chicago just before the start of the Great Depression. From a young age, she became interested in politics and workers’ rights. Mollie furthered the efforts of the labor movement and opened doors for women to be leaders in their unions and communities.

Polish Student Organizations

  • Polish Student Alliance (PSA) - We are Loyola's official Polish cultural organization. We focus on the enrichment of Polish culture on campus as well as exposing our members to various cultures and non-profit organizations that help to connect the Polish community at Loyola with the Polish community at large. We welcome individuals regardless of whether they are of polish descent, zapraszamy!
  • Polish University Clubs in the US - This list of Polish university clubs has been created on the basis of information prepared by the Office of Social Affairs of the Polish Youth Association in New York.

Polish or Polish American Organizations

  • The Poles in America Foundation - Dedicated to the preservation of Polish heritage in America, Edward Pinkowski, along with his son, Jack Pinkowski, Ph.D., established the Poles in America Foundation as a repository of his research and resource materials related to the Polish American experience and contributions to America.
  • The Polish American Medical Association (PAMA) - Established in 1946, the Polish American Medical Society (PAMS) has grown to be the largest and the most influential professional organization of physicians, dentists, and veterinarians outside of Poland. 
  • The Advocates Society (AS) - The Advocates Society is an association of Polish American attorneys. The purpose of the Society is to promote the welfare of its members; establish and maintain proper relationships with the general public; promote the progress of the law and the administration of justice; maintain the honor and dignity of the legal profession; and to foster interest in Polish American culture and heritage. 
  • The Polish Genealogical Society of America (PGSA) - The Polish Genealogical Society of America, founded and headquartered in Chicago, exists to collect, organize, preserve and disseminate information on Polish and Polish-American family history, and to provide educational support on methodologies and resources to individuals and professionals conducting research in Polish genealogy.
  • The Polish Cultural Institute - The Polish Cultural Institute New York, established in 2000, is a diplomatic mission to the United States serving under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. The mission of the Polish Cultural Institute New York is to share Polish heritage, history and art with American audiences, and to promote Poland’s contributions to the success of world culture. 
  • The Polish American Historical Association (PAHA) - Founded in 1942, the Polish American Historical Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt, interdisciplinary organization devoted to the study of Polish American history and culture. 
  • The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America (PIASA) - The Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences of America is a non-profit, 501 © tax exempt, academic, cultural organization founded in 1942 in New York City is dedicated to the maintenance of a center of learning and culture.
  • The Piast Institute - The Piast Institute is a national research center devoted to Polish and Polish American affairs.
  • The American Council for Polish Culture - The American Council for Polish Culture is a national organization uniting numerous Polish American clubs, associations and institutes across the United States; we are dedicated to inspiring appreciation, promotion and sharing of the rich culture, heritage and history of Poland. 
  • The Chopin Foundation of the United States - The Chopin Foundation’s mission is 1) to assist young, talented American pianists in developing their careers as international concert artists; and 2) to make classical music, and above all the music of Frederic Chopin, accessible to everyone.
  • The Friends of Polish Art - The Friends of Polish Art was established in 1937 and functions as an educational organization, acting as a medium for the promotion of understanding and appreciation of the Arts of Poland, its people and their descendants. 
  • The Polish American Association - Founded in 1922, the Polish American Association (PAA) has provided immigrants with programs and services that enable them to change their lives.
  • The Kosciuszko Foundation (KF) - The Kosciuszko Foundation mission and history began in 1925 with a commitment to fostering closer ties between Poland and the United States through educational, scientific, and cultural exchanges. 
  • The Polish Women’s Alliance of America (PWA) - The Polish Women's Alliance was founded in 1898 as a fraternal benefit society to serve the financial and social needs of the Polish and Polish American communities. The organization’s mission was, and continues to be, the preservation and fostering of the traditions and cultural identity of Polish heritage.
  • The Legion of Young Polish Women (LYPW) - The Legion of Young Polish Women, founded in 1939, is a Non-for-Profit Organization located in Chicago, IL that concentrates on charitable, scientific, literary and educational causes.
  • The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) - The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (“PRCUA”) is the oldest Polish American fraternal in America. It was established in 1873 in the spirit of brotherhood to unite and help Polish immigrants. 
  • The Polish National Alliance (PNA)- The Polish National Alliance of the United States of North America, popularly known today as the PNA or the Alliance, is the largest of all ethnically-based fraternal insurance benefit societies in the US. 
  • The Polish American Congress (PAC) - The Polish American Congress is an American umbrella organization of Polish-Americans and Polish-American organizations.

Polish Organizations and Institutions in Chicago

  • Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago 
  • The Polish Museum of America (PMA) - Founded in 1935, the Polish Museum of America offers permanent and temporary exhibits, cultural events, lectures, concerts, author and artist meetings and workshops.
  • The Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PAAC) - Established in 1994, the Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Illinois as a business association. The Chamber is dedicated to fostering its members’ business interests, educating and facilitating commercial contacts, and building relations.
  • The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) - The Women’s Business Development Center was founded in 1986 and is a nationally recognized leader in women’s business development and economic empowerment.
  • The Polish & Slavic Credit Union (PSFCU) - The Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union is one of the United States' oldest and most successful ethnic credit unions. 
  • The Copernicus Center - The Copernicus Center is a celebrated community event venue, hosting public concerts, cultural and community events, private events, meetings and much more. It showcases the rich multi-ethnic heritage of metropolitan Chicago, particularly that of Polish-Americans; whose donations established the Center.
  • The Chopin Theatre - The Chopin Theatre is an independent performing arts venue located in Wicker Park, Chicago whose mission is to promote enlightened civic discourse through a diverse range of artistic offerings. 
  • The Trapdoor Theatre - Trap Door Theatre is committed to seeking out challenging and obscure works. Whether a forgotten European classic, an international project rarely seen in the United States, or an untarnished piece of American literature, Trap Door seeks diverse voices and presents them through innovative expression.
  • The Lira Ensemble - The Lira Ensemble is the nation’s only professional performing arts company specializing in Polish music, song and dance. Its mission is to bring the best of Polish culture into American life. The Lira Ensemble has been Artist-in-Residence at Loyola University Chicago for the past 25 years.  
  • Dwell Studio Chicago - Dwell Studio is a creative space for artists, life perfectionists and meaning explorers. 

Other Polish-Related Resources