Lipczynski family papers
Scope and Contents
The collection provides the history of an immigrant family and how they made a difference in their new homeland. The collection contains family photos, an ad for the family's pottery business and a family history written by Eduard Adam Skendzel.
Dates
- circa 1880-1992
Creator
- Eduard Adam Skendzel (Person)
Biographical / Historical
John and Valeria Lipczynski immigrated to the United States from Poland in 1869. Theirs was the first Polish family to settle east of the Grand River. John and his partner, Samuel Davis owned their own pottery works. Valeria was a correspondent for many Polish newspapers and was called "Queen of Poles" and "An Angel of Mercy" for the help she provided other immigrants in finding homes and jobs in the United States.
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (One box)
Language of Materials
English
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 family pottery business and a history detailing the life of the family. The collection represents materials collected or written by Eduard Adam Skendzel, Polian researcher, and focuses mainly on Valeria's efforts to help other Polish immigrants in the Grand Rapids area.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Eduard Adam Skendzel, 1986, accession number 1986.488
- Title
- Finding aid for the Lipcynzki family papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Lisa M. Beyer
- Date
- July 1995
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org