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Eduard Adam Skendzel

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1921 - 1999

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Eduard Adam Skendzel churches reference collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 299x
Abstract Eduard Adam Skendzel (1921-1999) was a linguist and historian from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His research focused on the history of the Polish community and the Roman Catholic church, as well as other churches. This collection includes material he collected on non-Polish churches in the Grand Rapids area, covering Catholic, Baptist, Christian Reformed, Lutheran, Presbyterian and other churches. The material includes written histories, anniversary booklets, building dedication programs and some...
Dates: no date

Eduard Adam Skendzel Polonian historical collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 299
Abstract

Eduard Adam Skendzel (1921-1999) was a linguist and historian from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His research focused on the history of the Polish community and the Roman Catholic church. This collection focuses on the Polish community in Grand Rapids and southwest Michigan, including churches associated with the Polish community. Included are Skendzel's own writings, his research notes, other reference titles, 84 oral histories and some original documents. Some of the material is in Polish.

Dates: no date

Lipczynski family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 179
Abstract The Lipczynski family immigrated to Grand Rapids, Michigan from Poland in the 19th century. They were the first Polish family to settle east of the Grand River. John Lipczynski was part owner of a pottery works and Valeria Lipczynski was a correspondent for Polish newspapers and was active in helping other immigrants find homes and jobs. In 2011, Valeria was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. This is a small collection including family photographs, an ad for the...
Dates: circa 1880-1992

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Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- Church history 2
Immigrants -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 2
Polish Americans -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 2
personal papers 2
oral histories 1