Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Finding Aid for Polish Century Club records,
1916-1980
02134
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
- Title
- Polish Century Club records,
- ID
- 02134
- Date
- 1916-1980
- Extent
- 3.0 linear ft.
- General Physical Description note
- (6 boxes, 1 large manuscript)
- Abstract
- Organizational records
Biographical/Historical note
Formed on February 18, 1916, primarily to perpetuate Polish culture by observing its traditions, customs and language in order to preserve and enhance the status: of Polonia and make a meaningful contribution to the improvement of the local community and country. Originally the membership was limited to 100; today, the limit is 150 professional Polish males (descent on male line) living in the Detroit metropolitan area. They built their first club house in 1926, located at E. Grand Blvd. andamp; Elmwood. In 1964, they bought the former site of the Sibley Lumber Co. at 5181 E. Outer Drive. In 1984 they expanded and modernized their present facilities. It is the most popular site for Polish recreation in SE Michigan, including banquets, receptions for dignitaries, weddings, etc. Even many local civic organizations have utilized these handsome facilities. (from B. Markowski) (blue index cards)
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Detroit Public Library. Burton Historical Collection.
Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Polish Century Club -- Archives
Genre(s)
- Awards -- aat
- By-laws (administrative records) -- aat
- Certificates -- aat
- Clippings (information artifacts) -- aat
- Constitutions -- aat
- Financial records -- aat
- Histories -- aat
- Minutes -- aat
- Photographs -- aat
- Posters -- aat
- Publications -- aat
- Reports -- aat
Subject(s)
- Polish Americans -- Michigan -- Detroit -- Societies, etc.
Other finding aids note
Finding aid and white index cards available in the Burton Historical Collection and on the World Wide Web.
Collection Inventory
Box 1 |
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History and Roll Call |
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Constitution and By-Laws |
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Abstract and title |
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Minutes: February 18, 1916-1951 (Meetings 1-420): |
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M6 Book 1: -December 8, 1920 |
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Typed transcription: 2-18-1916 - 3-10-1916 and loose minutes ; 1-1-1921 - 3-1-1923; 3-7-1923 - 12-2-1925 (Through meeting 107) |
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M6 Book III: January 13, 1926 - December 6, 1939 (Meetings 108-275); Constitution and By-Laws, and amendments |
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Loose minutes: January 10, 1940 - December 5, 1951 (Meetings 276-420) |
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Box 2 |
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Loose Minutes: January 9, 1952 - January 11, 1961 (Meetings 421-456) |
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Loose Minutes: January 5, 1966 - December 2, 1970 |
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Loose Minutes: February 3, 1975 - November 1, 1976 |
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Correspondence: |
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Meeting Notices: 1949-1951, 1963-1966 |
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Box 3 |
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Clippings: 1956-1980 |
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Membership Committee Reports: 1975-1976 |
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Membership Lists |
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R2 Membership Record Book: 1916-1958 |
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R2 Membership Record Book: 1958-1972 |
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C2 Cash Book: |
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Box 4 |
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Certificates, Awards, etc. |
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Programs: Anniversary Dances and Picnics |
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Souvenir Programs: 1966, 1976 |
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Programs: Memorial Masses, Testimonial Dinners |
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Programs: Other organizations |
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Menus |
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Posters |
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Floor Plans |
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Box 5 |
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Photographs: Clubhouse |
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Photographs: Portraits |
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Parties, picnics, Polish festivals, parades and |
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Photographs activities |
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Photographs: Banquets, receptions, etc. |
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Photo Album 1, 1965-1972 |
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Box 6 |
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Photo Album 2, 1973, Copernican Year |
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Photo Album 3, 1974-1976 |
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Photo Album 4, 1976-Blank forms |
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LMS |
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Panoramic photographs, group photos, installations and banquets |
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Proclamation and Resolution: Pulaski Day, October 12, 1974 |
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