Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The article explores four pioneer Polish American communities in Washington State: Pe Ell, Wilkeson, Aberdeen and Enumclaw. These small towns thrived on timber industry (Pe Ell, Aberdeen), coal mining (Wilkeson) and farming (Enumclaw). In each location, Poles established a lodge of the Polish National Alliance, and in three of these communities,they successfully opened a Polish Hall. In addition, they contributed to founding a Roman Catholic church in each town and successfully advocated for a Polish‑speaking pastorate. In Pe Ell, they also established and maintain the Holy Cross parish of the schismaticPolish National Catholic Church for many decades (1916‑1970). By presenting this information, the article aims to shed light on a lesser‑known aspect of Polish diaspora history in the United States.
Source: Ad Americam
Author: Dorota Praszałowicz
Institution: Jagiellonian University
Language: English
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Funder: Narodowym Centrum Nauki
OpenAlex ID: W4405917146