Polish-American community collection

Collection

Identifier: MC-098

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The collection consists of booklets from various churches and organizations that served the New Bedford Polish community. Several items commemorate the St. Casimir Church, and the mission that founded it.

Dates

1925 - 2003

Language of Materials

Materials in English and Polish.

Language of Materials

Materials in English and in Polish.

Conditions Governing Access

unrestricted

Biographical / Historical

New Bedford had a significant enough concentration of Polish-Americans throughout the twentieth century to support several social organizations, and more than one Polish Catholic Church. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church was established in 1905 on North Front Street in the North End. Later, St. Hedwig's parish was established in the South End, and in 1925 the Northern one divided, forming a mission and eventually, St. Casimir's Church in 1927.