This series includes primarily Skendzel's writings on the Polish community, but also found are his college thesis on the pioneer Mexicans in Detroit, college essays on a number of topics, translations of various works, and other miscellanea. While the holdings appear to be comprehensive, there are some items by Skendzel still missing from this collection.

Included here is biographical information about Skendzel found with the collection, or added by staff from departmental research. Some personal or family related items may be found in this area.