Connecticut Polish American Archives

Established in 1986 with a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, the  Connecticut Polish American Archive (CPAA) collects, preserves and makes accessible documents related to the history of the Polish American community, with a special emphasis on the history of the Polish Americans in Connecticut and New England. CPAA is located in the Elihu Burritt Library at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Conn. and is an integral part of CCSU's Polish Studies Program.

Archival Materials in CPAA:

• Records of Polish-American organizations and institutions
• Personal papers of Polish Americans and Poles living in the United States

Published Materials in CPAA:

• Books and pamphlets published by Polish American presses
• Polish-American periodical publications in hard copy
• Polish-American periodical publications on microfilm
• Anniversary booklets and related miscellaneous publications

Related Materials:

• Polish emigre periodical publications (outside U.S.A.)
• Collections of Polish uncensored and underground imprints (1977-1989)
• Collection of Polish American plays
• Polish poster collection
• Recordings of Polish music
• Stanislaus A. Blejwas bibliography
• CCSU's Kosciuszko Squadron Project