AMP Collection Overview
Collection Title: Archives of Maryland Polonia (AMP)
Inclusive Dates: 1875-2001
Size: 49.4 linear feet
Scope and Contents:
Newspaper clippings, brochures, correspondence, photographs, books, and other artifacts documenting the Polish community in Baltimore and Maryland
Historical Note:
The Archives of Maryland Polonia was founded in 1982 to preserve, document and make available to reseachers the history of Polish immigrants and people of Polish heritage in the State of Maryland. In an effort to document every aspect of the Polish experience in Maryland, the public is encouraged to donate items related to the history and genealogy of the Polish presence in Maryland. Please send an email if you wish to contribute to this collection, whether through actual donation or scanned materials.
Custodial History:
The collection was donated to the University of Baltimore by Thomas L. Hollowak on March 15, 1999.
Arrangement:
The collection has been organized into 37 series:
Series II. Agriculture & Seaford Industry
Series III. Art & Artists
Series IV. Athletics & Sports
Series V. Banking
Series VI. Business
Series VII. Charity/Poverty
Series VIII. Clubs, Fraternals & Organizations
Series IX. Communications
Series X. Criminal Justice
Series XI. Customs
Series XII. Education
Series XIII. Emigration/Immigration
Series XIV. Ethnic Groups
Series XV. Fire Fighters & Fires
Series XXXVII. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
Series XVI. Genealogy & Nobility
Series XVII. Government
Series XVIII. Health Care
Series XIX. History & Archaeology
Series XX. Housing & Real Estate
Series XXI. Labor & Trade
Series XXII. Maritime
Series XXIII. Military
Series XXIV. Neighborhoods & Communities
Series XXV. Performing Arts
Series XXVI. Photographs
Series XXVII. Poland
Series XXVIII. Polonians
Series XXIX. Politics & Politicians
Series XXX. Press, Publications & Writers
Series XXXI. Professionals
Series XXXII. Religion
Series XXXIII. Senior Citizens
Series XXXIV. Transportation
Series XXXV. Women
Series XXXVI. Youth