Don Binkowski collected materials, 1825-2013
16.5 linear feet — 1 oversize folder — 1 oversize volume — 15.6 GB (online)
16.5 linear feet — 1 oversize folder — 1 oversize volume — 15.6 GB (online)
4.5 linear feet, 382 MB (online)
The Polish American files include items collected by Binkowski on Polish American organizations, Polonia and the Polish American community in Detroit, Polish politicians in Michigan, and notable members of the Polish community including Stanislaw Rys. Of note is a file on Ted Kaczynski, known as the "Unabomber," containing correspondence between Binkowski and Kaczynski. The series also includes collections on Polish churches in Detroit. Digital content includes a video for Stanislaw Rys's celebration of life service. Additional material on Polish politicians can be found in the Politics series.