Footprints of Polonia

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Polish Historical Sites Across North America

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Footprints of Polonia is a unique travel guide exploring the Polish immigrant experience across North America. Featuring over 200 entries that span 46 U.S. states, 8 Canadian provinces, parts of Mexico, and the Caribbean, it highlights significant sites connected to the Polish diaspora. This comprehensive guide offers readers insight into the rich history and culture of Polish communities, supported by the Polish American Historical Association (PAHA).
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This book is ideal for travellers, historians, and anyone interested in the Polish diaspora and immigrant stories. It particularly appeals to members of Polish communities in the U.S., Canada, and the UK, as well as cultural organisations and scholars seeking detailed information on Polish heritage sites.

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This travel guide explores the Polish immigrant experience through sites across North America and will appeal to anyone interested in the unique stories and history of the Polish diaspora.

The only guide of its kind, Footprints of Polonia includes over 200 entries spanning 46 U.S. states, 8 Canadian provinces, and parts of Mexico and the Caribbean.

Commissioned by The Polish American Historical Association (PAHA), which will promote the book aggressively through their scholarly and academic networks as well as through personal connections with Polish organizations across the U.S.

PAHA has over 600 individual members, all involved in local communities with Polish parish organizations, local cultural organizations, and Polish Saturday schools.

Hippocrene will also market directly to our extensive Polish-interest list and via Polish publications, radio programs, and festivals.

There are an estimated 10.5 million Americans of Polish descent (about 3% of Americans), with key populations in Chicago; NYC metro area; Linden, NJ; Milwaukee; and Detroit.

Over 1 million Canadians of Polish descent, with key populations in Ontario (Toronto, Mississauga, and Hamilton).

Over 800,000 Britons of Polish descent, and Polish is the second most spoken language in England. Key populations are in West London and outer boroughs, Birmingham, Southampton, and Slough.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780781814355

Publisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S.

Illustration: photos of sites

Contributors:

Edited by Ewa E. Barczyk

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 76.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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Non-Fiction Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Ewa E. Barczyk, emerita, Associate Provost and Director of Libraries, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, serves on the board of the Polish American Historical Association (PAHA). She received her M.A. in Slavic Studies from the University of Kansas and her M.L.I.S. from Southern Connecticut State University. She retired in 2015 from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee where she had been the Associate Provost and Director of Libraries. She is very active in Polish organizations to promote Polish heritage. She is currently President of the Polish American Librarians Association which provides resources and opportunities for librarians to promote Polish materials, culture, history. She is past president and continues to serve on the board of Polanki, the Polish Women’s Cultural Club of Milwaukee organizing Polish displays and cultural events throughout the community. She resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.