Polish-American Center scrapbook, 1913-1976.

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Polish-American Center scrapbook, 1913-1976.

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The Polish-American Center scrapbook, 1913-1976, contains news clippings (many from Zgoda, published in Chicago by the Polish National Alliance), correspondence, photographs, programs, tickets, decals, invitations, business cards, greeting cards, and photographs. Many items are related to specific events, such as the Panna Maria celebration in 1966, HemisFair '68, Polish Independence Day, festivals, picnics, dances and concerts. The scrapbook also contains news clippings and other items related to Father John W. Yanta, founder of the Polish American Congress's Texas chapter and of the San Antonio Neighborhood Youth Organization (SANYO).

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University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7483799

University of Texas at San Antonio, John Peace Library (JPL)

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Polish National Alliance of the United States of North America

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