The beginnings of the Józef Piłsudski Institute in New York (1943‑1956). Part II (1951‑1956) Cover Image

The beginnings of the Józef Piłsudski Institute in New York (1943‑1956). Part II (1951‑1956)
The beginnings of the Józef Piłsudski Institute in New York (1943‑1956). Part II (1951‑1956)

Author(s): Krzysztof Langowski
Subject(s): Cultural history, Diplomatic history, Political history, Recent History (1900 till today), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), Post-War period (1950 - 1989)
Published by: Instytut Historii im. Tadeusza Manteuffla Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: New York; the Józef Piłsudski Institute; independence circles in the USA

Summary/Abstract: This is the second part of an article devoted to people who made a lot of effort to build an independent research institute with an archival base dedicated to promoting knowledge about Poland and its history. The Józef Piłsudski Institute was financially supported by the Polish community abroad, membership fees, and larger donations by some of its members and sympathisers.

  • Issue Year: 48/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 162-176
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English