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2022 | 43 | Specjalny | 93-102

Article title

Poles in Illinois: A Brief Historical Outline

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PL
Polacy w Illinos. Zarys historii

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Abstracts

PL
Artykuł stanowi przekrój dziejów Polonii w Illinois począwszy od XIX wieku po czasy współczesne. Opisuje i charakteryzuje poszczególne fale imigracji Polaków do tego stanu, w ramach których konsolidowała się polonijna społeczność, powstawały polskie organizacje (Zjednoczenie Polskie Rzymsko-katolickie, Związek Narodowy Polski, Związek Polek) i postępowała integracja ze społeczeństwem amerykańskim. Głównym fizycznym centrum i duchowym punktem podparcia były parafie. W artykule przedstawiono również aktywność Polonii w Illinois w czasach współczesnych, jej reakcje na wydarzenia w Polsce w XX wieku i obecne postrzeganie kultury polskiej.
EN
This article presents an outline history of the Polish community in Illinois from the 19th century to the present day. It describes and characterises the various waves of immigration of Poles to this state, during which the Polish community consolidated, Polish organisations were established (Polish Roman Catholic Union, Polish National Alliance, Polish Women’s Alliance) and their integration with the American society unfolded. The main physical and spiritual centres of support were the parishes. The article also presents the activity of the Polish community in Illinois in modern times, its reactions to events in Poland in the 20th century and its current perception of Polish culture.

Year

Volume

43

Issue

Pages

93-102

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Dates

published
2022

Contributors

  • University of Alaska, USA

References

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Document Type

Publication order reference

Identifiers

Biblioteka Nauki
31339141

YADDA identifier

bwmeta1.element.ojs-doi-10_18290_sp2243_8s
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