Archives
The Ogniwo Polish Museum Archives (OPMA) holds unique historical and culturally valuable records that document the history of the Polish-Canadian community, the Polish diaspora in Winnipeg, and the broader Canadian immigration and settlement experience.
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Donate archival records
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We are interested in the records of the Polish community from across Canada, including:
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Letters
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Photographs
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Home videos
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Notebooks and diaries
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Employment records
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Immigration and settlement records
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Memoirs, notes, etc.
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Records of Polonia organizations
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and other!
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Browse our archival holdings
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Archival authority records, descriptions, and finding aids (including file-level content lists) are made available via the Manitoba Archival Information Network (MAIN) as they are completed. Some of our collections are also available in digital format and can be made available to researchers virtually upon email request. Contact us to arrange for an on-site or virtual visit to our Archives.​​​
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or browse specific records:​​
Jozef (Joe) Zwierzchowski fonds
Nicolaus Copernicus Observance Committee Inc. of Manitoba fonds
Polish Women’s War Relief Committee fonds
Wladyslaw Wazny fonds – Accrual
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