The Rosary hour archives are currently (June 2011)
in a state of transition.
Part of the building is under
reconstruction to make a retirement home for elderly friars.
Some of the materials will be moved to St. Francis Parish
Center. Fr. Marcel Sokalski, ofmconv., Archivist.
To find a particular topic, word, or phrase, type
Ctrl-f and type your entry.
RADIO TALKS OF THE DIRECTORS OF
FR. JUSTIN’S ROSARY HOUR
ARCHIVAL ARRANGEMENT FOR SEARCHING
1. ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS OF RADIO TALKS OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE
ROSARY HOUR ARE LOCATED IN THE BLACK COVERED TOMES INDICATING
YEARS IN WHICH TALKS WERE MADE LOCATED BY THE MAIN SECRETARY’S
DESK.
2. IN THE MAIN PROCESSING ROOM, WHERE THE BUSINESS MANAGER IS
LOCATED THERE ARE SEVERAL SHELVES F CD’S LABELLED BY DATE
DEVOTED TO RADIO PROGRAMS UNDER THE AEGIS OF THE VARIOUS
DIRECTORS OF THE ROSARY HOUR FROM THE 1940’S TO THE PRESENT TIME
(JUNE 1, 2011).
3. A MICROSOFT ACCESS DATA BASE, WHICH LISTS ALL TALKS AND PERTINANT
INFORMATION, IS IN A CD ENTITLED “ARCHIVAL MASTER” AND IS LOCATED
WITH THE BLACK BINDER, WHICH IS LABELLED “ARCHIVES”. IN ORDER TO
RETRIEVE A SUBJECT IN RESEARCHING, TYPE CONTROL-F AND SEARCH FOR
THE SUBJECT BY TYPING IT IN THE SPACE PROVIDED. ONLY THEMES OF
TALKS AND THEIR DATES ARE PRINTED OUT IN THIS DOCUMENT CALLED
“ARCHIVE LISTINGS”
GENERAL FORMAT OF RADIO BROADCASTS BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
1. ANNOUNCER INTRODUCES PROGRAM
2. CHOIR SINGS A N INTRODUCTORY SONG
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3. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THEME
4. SELECTION BY CHOIR
5. STATEMENT OF TOPIC BY ANNOUNCER
6. ANNOUNCEMENT
7. STATION IDENTIFICATION /35 SECONDS/
8. SELECTION BY CHOIR
9. FATHER JUSTYN REPLIES TO QUESTIONS SENT IN BY LISTENERS.
10. A SERIES OF SHORT ADVISEMENTS ON VARIOUS TOPICS BY FR. JUSTYN
LOCATIONS ARE TEMPORARY UNTIL THE ARCHIVES HAVE BEEN
ARRANGED AND THE LOCATION IS ESTABLISHED. (THIS
STATEMENT IS DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2007.)
A pictorial progress report is in a binder called ”REVITALIZATION” AND APPENDED
TO THE ROSARY HOUR WEB PAGE: http://www.rosaryhour.com.
THE FOLLOWING SMALL FILING CONTAINER IS LOCATED ON TOP OF CABINET 2
ART AND SCULPTURE IN ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL, FACULTY HOUSE
CHAPEL, AND THE ROSARY HOUR STUDIOS
ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
1.
A BIBLIOGRAPHY
2.
ART IN HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL
ART IN FACULTY FRIARY
ART IN ROSARY HOUR CHAPEL
3.
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
4.
OPIS KAPLICY W SZKOLE SW. FRANCISZKA
5.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF DE ROSEN AND SLAWINSKI
6.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS OF ART, THEIR CREATORS, AND A SHORT
HISTORY OF THE ROSARY HOUR PRESENTED TO VISITING PASTORS OF LOCAL
CHURCHES.
7.
KROLIKOWSKI, FR. LUCIAN “OGRÓDEK GODZINY ROŻAŃCOWEJ
UBOGACONY DZIAŁAMI SZTUKI RELIGIJNEJ. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SGRAFFITA
OF PROF. J. SLAWINSKI.
8.
A SHORT PAPER ENTITLED: “CEL I PRZEDMIOT DZIAŁAŃ GODZINY
ROŻAŃCOWEJ O. JUSTYNA W BUFFALO, NY, USA.”
9.
CONTRACT WITH THE PROVINCE AND ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
a.
CORRESPONDENCE
b.
PROPERTY HOLDINGS OF ST. ANTHONY PROVINCE. (3 COPIES)
10.
ART WORK: HISTORY AND ART OF FR. JUSTIN ROSARY HOUR
PHOTOGRAPHS: ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
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A PICTORIAL CHRONICLE AND ALBUM OF THE DIVISION OF THE ROSARY HOUR
BUILDING INTO PART RESIDENCE FOR THE ELDERLY FRIARS IN 2011 IS CALLED,
“RECONSTRUCTION: ROSARY HOUR STUDIOS.”
DATED JUNE 1, 2011. (Fr. Marcel)
THE FOLLOWING FILING CONTAINER IS LOCATED ON TOP OF CABINET 1
DRAWER1: AUTHORED BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
DRAWER2: HISTORICAL/BIOGRAPHICAL RECORDS OF ROSARY HOUR AND ITS
DIRECTORS
DRAWER3: RESEARCHED HISTORICAL INFORMATION ON ROSARY HOUR BY FR.
ANTONI (JAN) KSIĄŻEK.
DRAWER4: HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES FROM VARIOUS SOURCES
DRAWER5: TYPED MANUSCRIPTS OF FR. JUSTIN FIGAS’ TRAVELOGUES IN THE
NEWSPAPSER, “Dziennik Dla Wszystkich”.
THE FOLLOWING SMALL FILING CONTAINER IS LOCATED ON TOP OF CABINET 2
ART AND SCULPTURE IN ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL, FACULTY HOUSE
CHAPEL, AND THE ROSARY HOUR STUDIOS
ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
1.
A BIBLIOGRAPHY
2.
ART IN HIGH SCHOOL CHAPEL
ART IN FACULTY FRIARY
ART IN ROSARY HOUR CHAPEL
3.
STAINED GLASS WINDOWS
4.
OPIS KAPLICY W SZKOLE SW. FRANCISZKA
5.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF DE ROSEN AND SLAWINSKI
6.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE WORKS OF ART, THEIR CREATORS, AND A SHORT
HISTORY OF THE ROSARY HOUR PRESENTED TO VISITING PASTORS OF LOCAL
CHURCHES.
7.
KROLIKOWSKI, FR. LUCIAN “OGRÓDEK GODZINY ROŻAŃCOWEJ
UBOGACONY DZIAŁAMI SZTUKI RELIGIJNEJ. A DESCRIPTION OF THE SGRAFFITA
OF PROF. J. SLAWINSKI.
8.
A SHORT PAPER ENTITLED: “CEL I PRZEDMIOT DZIAŁAŃ GODZINY
ROŻAŃCOWEJ O. JUSTYNA W BUFFALO, NY, USA.”
9.
CONTRACT WITH THE PROVINCE AND ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
a.
CORRESPONDENCE
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b.
10.
PROPERTY HOLDINGS OF ST. ANTHONY PROVINCE. (3 COPIES)
ART WORK: HISTORY AND ART OF FR. JUSTIN ROSARY HOUR
PHOTOGRAPHS: ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL
FILING CABINETS
CABINET I
DRAWER 1: ANNIVERSARY ALBUMS
“Złoty Jubileusz Parafji Sw. Wojciecha: 1892-1942,” Elmhurst, L.I., NY. Golden Jubilee of
St. Adalbert’s Church.
„Album Jubileuszowy Prowincji Polkiej OO. Franciszkanów w Ameryce: 1905-1930. A Polish
Language Silver Jubilee Album of the Polish Conventual Franciscan Province of St. Anthony
of Padua. 3 copies; two hard covers and one soft.
„Golden Jubilee Album of St. Anthony of Padua Province, USA 1906-1956 „
75th Anniversary Album of Corpus Christi Church, Buffalo, N.Y. 3 copies.
„Złoty Jubileusz Parafii Bożego Ciała, Buffalo, New York 1898-1948. A Polish Golden
Anniversary Album of Corpus Christ Church, Buffalo New York 1898-1948
„A Grateful Tribute to Fr. Cornelian Dende, OFMConv. 25 Anniversary as Director of the
„Father Justin Rosary Hour” 1959-1984 with a remembrance of Very Rev. Justin Figas,
OFMConv. Founder and Director of the „Rosary Hour.” 9 copies.
„25th Anniversary of St. Joseph Cupertino Seminary in Ellicott City Maryland: 1928-1953.
„St. Francis of Assisi Church, Athol Springs, N.Y.: 1989. A historical background of the
Parish with contemporary photos of Parishioners.
„Seminarium Sw. Jacka, Granby, Mass., Dziesięciolecie: 1927-1937. A ten-year celebration of
St. Hyacinth Seminary, Granby Massachusetts: 1927-1937.
St. Hyacinth Seminary Silver Jubilee: 1927-1952
„Historja Uniji Polskiej w Stanach Zjedonoczonych Połnocnej Ameryki Wydana z Okazji Jej
Złotego Jubileuszu 1890-1940.” Golden Jubilee Album featuring History of the Polish Union
in the United States of America.
„Zjednoczenie Polskie Rzymsko Katolickie” XXXXII Sejm 1937. Polish Roman Catholic
Union of America, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Historic St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Parish, Buffalo, NY: Mother Church of Polonia,
Founded in 1873.
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DRAWER 2: ROSARY HOUR RESIDENCE: ARCHITECTURAL
DRAWER 3: PENDING REQUESTS
DRAWER 4: INTERVIEW EQUIPMENT
CABINET II
DRAWER 1: MANUSCRIPTS: FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
DRAWER 2: CORRESPONDENCE: FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
BATOR, PIOTR
TO FR. JUSTIN: SCOUT CONTROVERSY;DATED 1933 FROM CHICAGO
BAUER, JEROME A.
TO FR. JUSTIN: INTERCESSORY PRAYERS: DATED 1998 FROM MILWAUKEE, WIS.
DUDEK, FR. BERARD
CHECK FOR ALL SOULS DAY MASSES TO FR. JUSTIN, PROVINCIAL DATED 1933
BERNARD (FR.)
LETTER TO PROVINCIAL (FR. JUSTIN) ABOUT ADMISSION OF FR. JEROME TO
PROVICE.
CELMIROWSKI, M.
LETTER TO FR. JUSTIN CONTAINING NEWS ARTICLE WITH HEADLINE, Ks. Justyn
Figas Oczernia Harcerstwo Wiązku Nar. Pol. Na Radjo (Re: Scout controversy) (year updated)
DZIEKAN, FLORENCE B.
COMMENDATION LETTER TO FR. JUSTIN. PERSONAL REFLECTIONS OF FR. JUSTIN
FIGAS BY MRS. FLORENCE (STARZYNSKI) DZIKAN DATED 2004
EVERYBODY’S DAILY – DZIENNIK DLA WSZYSTKICH
INVITATION FROM M.W. PELCZYINSKI, BUSINESS MANAGER, INVITING FR. JUSTIN
TO BE GUEST EDITOR AT THE PAPER.
EVERYBODY’S DAILY – DZIENNIK DLA WSZYSTKICH
RETURN OF CHECK TO FR. JUSTYN FROM MATTHEW PELCZYNSKI WITH LETTER OF
EXPLANATION.
FIGAS, FR. JUSTIN: A PASTORAL LETTER
FIGAS, FR. JUSTIN: A POST CARD FROM FR. JUSTIN TO MR. J. KOWACKI: DICKSON CITY, PA.
FELDHEIM, KS. FELIX
LETTER TO FR. JUSTIN AT CORPUS CHRISTI ABOUT HIS AUTHORSHIP OF HIS
WORKS
FLEJTER, JEANETTE
LETTER ADVOCATING THE CAUSE FOR FR. JUSTIN’S BEATIFICATION.
FRANCISCAN SISTERS: INVITATION TO JUBILEE
GAWLINA, JÓZEF
A TALK ABOUT THE DEPORTING OF POLISH CHILDREN (UNDATED)
GRUCZEWSKI, BERNARD
POETRY – LETTERS TO FR. JUSTIN.
A ROSTER OF BROTHER SERVAPHIN’S GUILD MODERATED BY FR. JUSTIN. (UNDATED)
COUNTY OF ERIE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FROM ROBERT ROESSER, DISTRICT MANAGER
RE: TOILET FACILITIES FOR PICNIC GROVE AT ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL.
DZIENNIK DLA WSZYSTKICH: Buffalowianie Godnie Uczcili 25-Lecie Pracy Duszpasterskiej
Społecznej O. Justyna Figasa.
DATED JULY 22, 1935
JUNG, MARY – POSTAL CARDS FROM FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
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KACZOROWSKA, JADWIGA
POLICE-HOSPITAL-PASTOR INVOLVEMENT DATED 1934
KALAŻYŃSKI, JÓZEF
LETTER CONCERNING SCOUT CONTROVERSY DATED 1935
K.M. (SIC) FROM CHICAGO
LETTER AND NEWSPAPER ARTICLE CONCERNING SCOUT CONTROVERSY
DATED 1933
KRONIKA SERAFICKA, ATHOL SPRINGS, NY.
AN ARTICLE ENTITLED KS. FIGAS ATAKUJE HARCERSTWO. (UNDATED)
ENVELOPE ADDRESSED TO Very Rev. Fr. Provincial (Fr. Justin Figas)
KAZNIEWICZ, ST.
A LETTER ADDRESSED TO FR. JUSTIN FIGAS CONCERNING THE SCOUT
CONTROVERSY
PALLASCH, ABDOM M. ATTORNEY
A LETTER TO FR. JUSTIN CONCERNING SETTLING AN ESTATE AND A TRANSFER
OF MONIES. A RESPONSE TO THE ATTORNEY BY FR. JUSTIN.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF POLISH MILITARY FROM PRESS AGENT, W. LEITGEBER IN UNADRESSED
ENVELOPE
MADUZIA, JÓZEF, SWIADEK FRANCISZEK
LETTERS TO FR. JUSTIN CONCERNING SCOUT CONTROVERSY DATED 1933
MĘŻYK, FR. WŁADEK
LETTERS TO LOCAL PASTORS
MOYAK/SKURAT
THANK YOU TO FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
MINISTERSTWO OBRONY NARODOWEJ, LEITGEBER. W (A SMALL NOTE)
MINISTERSTWO OBRONY NARODOWEJ (M.O.N.)
ZDJĘCIA FOTOGRAFICZNE WOJSKOWE. (CAPTIONED PHOTOGRAPHS)
MINISTERSTWO OBRONY NARODOWEJ (M.O.N.)
POLIMILITPRSS: AN AIRMAIL ARTICLE BY K.P. (SIC) ENTITLED SKACZEMY W
CIEMNOŚĆ DATED 1943
A HANDWRITTEN ARTICLE ON CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH STATIONARY (UNDATED)
ON THE MURDER OF RELIGIOUS
PIZNARSKI, J.
LETTER AND NEWS ARTICLE ABOUT SCOUT CONTROVERSY
PODWIKA, MISS HELEN
LETTER TO FR. JUSTIN ABOUT SCOUT CONTROVERSY
POLISH MILITARY WOMEN: A MARCH AND SWEARING IN CEREMONY (PHOTOGRAPHS)
POTOK, STEPHAN T., ATTORNEY AT LAW
A LETTER TO FR. JUSTYN CONCERNING ADJUDICATION OF SUM OF MONEY
AWARDED TO ROSARY HOUR DATED 1956
PRISONS.
MANUSCRIPTS OF FR. JUSTIN FIGAS CONCERNING ENCARCERATION
POLOWA MSZA SWIĘTA
MINISTERSTWO OBRONY NARODOWEK, KWATERA PRASOWA. AN OUTDOOR MASS FOR
THE MILITARY PHOTOGRAPHS
OLIJNICZK, Prezes ZPKR
A TELEGRAM
O.R.P. ORKAN
PRESS RELEASES
TATUSKA, JOHN
UNDER SHERIFF, BUFFALO, NEW YORK. BIOGRAPHICAL
NOTRE DAME SUPPLY CO. VESTMENT PURCHASE PROBLEM
ROMASZKIEWICZ, JAN: THANK YOU TELEGRAM
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ROMASZKIEWICZ, JAN: PRZES ZCZNP
LETTER DATED 1933
SEASCOUTS
SEASCOUTS OF THE SSS POLONIA. PHOTOGRAPHS AND MENU
M.O.N. DATED 1943
SAPOWSKI, L.
CAMPS IN MEXICO (FALKOWSKI, EDWARD)
SERAFIN, BROTHER
BROTHER SERAFIN GUILD. MANUSCRIPT BY FR. JUSTIN 1953, DZIENNIK
SIKORSKY
AIR MISSIONS ON GERMANY – PHOTOGRAPHS
SLISZ, JOSEPH
TRACINSKI’S ARTICLE (SCOUT CONTROVERSY
SMODLIBOWSKI, ANTONI
MINISTERSTWO OBRONY NARODOWEJ dated 1943
SMOLARZ, MRS. VICTORIA
CHRISTMAS CARD TO MRS. SMOLARZ FROM FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
TRIBUTE TO DEAD SOLDIERS
PHOTOGRAPHS
U.S. PATENT OFFICE
WINDOW SHADE PROBLEM – RYBAK INVENTORS
WANAT, WAWRZENIEC I L. WANAT
LETTER TO FR. JUSTIN ON SCOUT CONTROVERSY dated 1933
WIECHICKA, ANTONINA
LETTER TO FR. JUSTIN ON SCOUT CONTROVERSY dated 1933
WIECHICKA, ANTONINA
LETTER OF APOLOGY TO FR. JUSTIN ABOUT STARTING CONTROVERSY
WOJCIECHOWSKI, STEFAN
PREZES. PKL – INVITATION: LITERARY CIRCLE
WWII PHOTOS SENT TO FR. JUSTIN
ZIELESKIEWICZ, W.
NEWS ARTICLES ON SCOUT CONTROVERSY
ZIOŁKOWSKI, WIKTOR
TOWARZYSTWO BRATNE POMOCY OJCZYZNEJ
ZALRZEWSKA, p.
ZWIĄZEK POLEK PRESS RELEASE
Z.B. FROM CHICAGO
SCOUT CONTROVERSY
ZWIĄZKOWIEC. W.
SCOUT CONTROVERSY
ZWIĄZEK NARODOWY POLSKI
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SURVEY REPORT ON THE INTER-COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: 1955
DRAWER 3: CORRESPONDENCE AND DOCUMENTATION: FR.CORNELIAN DENDE
A
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PROVINCE, USA: DOCUMENTATION
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PROVINCE, USA: DOCUMENTS OF THE INCORPORTION OF
THE PROVINCE.
“AVE MARIA”: NOVEMBER 27, 1965 ISSUE
AWARD CERTIFICATES OF FR. CORNELIAN DENDE
ARCHIVE CORRESPONDENCE: NOTRE DAME; UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTTA
B
BUFFALO DIOCESE: DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR PRIESTS
BUFFALO COMMON COUNCIL: DRAFT OF TRIBUTE TO FR. CORENELIAN
DOCUMENT ON THE COMMITTEE FOR THE BLIND: POLAND
BISHOP BURKE: INVITATION TO FR. CORNELIAN TO ATTEND BISHOP’S GOLDEN
JUBILEE.
C
CARTOON: FR. CORNELIAN TAKING OVER FOR FR. JUSTIN
CORRESPONDENCE; REPLIES TO LETTERS: 1961-1962
CORRESPONDENCE; REPLIES TO LETTERS: 1962
CORRESPONDENCE; 1965
CORRESPONDENCE; 1960-1966
CORRESPONDENCE; 1975-1976
D
DENDE, HENRY: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
DENDE, FR. CORNELIAN: PERSONAL DOCUMENTS
DENDE, FR. CORNELIAN: ADDRESSES CATHOLI LEAGUE, CHICAGO
DENDE FAMILY: BIRTHS – RECORDS
DENDE, HENRY: PRESS RELEASES
DENDE, LEOPOLD: CZECHOSLOVAKIA
E
EDMUNDS: ATTORNEY AT LAW. RE: MONEY OF BEQUEST TO ROSARY HOUR
F
FRANIAK, MRS. ANIELA
FRANCZYK, GUS: FR. JUSTIN SOCIETY
FUNERAL: FR. CORNELIAN DENDE
G
“GODZINA RÓŻAŃCOWA”: TYPEWRITTEN ARTICLE ON THE ROSARY HOUR:
INITIALED „DSG” (OSTENSIBLY DOCTOR STEVEN GRACZYK) ENTITLED, „S.P. OJCIEC
JUSTYN FIGAS, OFMCONV.” 1886-1959; KAZNOEZIEJA I ZAŁOŻYCIEL GODZINY
RÓŻAŃCOWEJ.
DR. STEFAN GRACZYK: PRZEDMOWA DOKTORA STEFANA GRACZYKA, 1GO
LISTOPADA, 1959 r.); NEWS ARTICLE, HEADLINED: DR. GRACZYK HAILED FOR SERVICE
AND CHURCH KNIGHTHOOD; 600 ATTEND DINNER IN HIS HONOR, HEAR FORMER
TEACHER EXTOL HIM.
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H
HOSPITAL: ST JOSPEH INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL AMBASSADORS PRESENTS THE
DEBUTANTE’S BALL APRIL 22, 1962 AT THE STATLER HILTON HOTEL. AN AD IN THE
PROGRAM READS: FATHER JUSTIN ROSARY HOUR, REV. FR. CORNELIAN DENDE,
OFMCONV.
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INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL DOCUMENTATION
J
POPE JOHN PAUL II: TALK ON THE OCCASION OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF THE
ROSARY HOUR.
JOHNSON, LYNDEN B.: INVITATION TO FR. CORNELIAN TO CONFERENCE AT WHITE
HOUSE.
FR. JUSTIN SOCIETY: BIOGRAPHICAL HIGHLIGHTS OF FR. JUSTIN FIGAS’ LIFE.
FR. JUSTIN SOCIETY: CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE FOR FR. CORNELIAN DENDE AS
HONARARY CHAPLIAN AND LIFE MEMBER IN THE FR. JUSTIN SOCIETY, APRIL 30, 1967
JUNG FAMILY: LETTERS FROM FR. CORNELIAN
K
KACZOREK, FR. PLACID: PHOTOGRAPHS OF ROSARY HOUR.
KLONOWSKI, BISHOP OF SCRANTON DIOCESE
KAMINSKI, BISHOP
KÓŁKO POLEK: PROJEKT PRZEMÓWIENIA
KOŁODZIEJ, DR. EMIL (LETTER FROM POLAND)
“KOSCIUSZKO”, AN ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY BY EMANUEL TARLOW
KRÓLIKOWSKI, FR. LUCIAN: NAWIĘKSZA AMBONA POLSKA
KULPINSKI, STAN
L
LUBLIN: BIBLIOTECKA UNIVERSYTECKA LUBLIN: CORRESPONDENCE WITH FR.
CORNELIAN DENDE.
M
MAZUR, ANNA
MORAN, EDWARD: SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
SECTION I
SHELF 1
CONTAINER 1
PHOTOS AND DEATH CARDS OF FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
CONTAINER 2
MINUTES FROM DRIVERS’ CHARITY GBALL – BR. SERAPHIN GUILD: 1953-1960
MINUTES FROM DRIVERS’ CHARITY BALL
AN ASSORTMENT OF PHOTOS AND NEWSPAPER ARTICLES FROM 1930-1938
A SCRAPBOOK DEALING MAINLY WITH THE DRIVERS’ BALL (1947)
25 JUBILEE PROGRAM OF FR. JUSTIN FIGAS.
CONTAINER 3
A POETIC ALBUM OF THE DRIVERS
A PROGRAM ENTITLED “FR. JUSTIN’S DRIVERS ANNUAL CHARITY BALL
A LETTER FROM BISHOP TURNER CONGRATULATING FR. JUSTIN
THREE ALBUMS OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FROM WEBTR.
A MANUSCRIPT OF A PLAY WRITTEN BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS OFMCONV. ENTITLED,
“ZEMSTA ZAKONNIKA – THE REVENGE OF A RELIGIOUS.
AN ENVELOPE OF SMALL PHOTOGRAPHS OF WORLD WAR II TROOPS
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SHELF 2:
CONTAINER 4:
SERMONS: ST JOSEPHAT CHURCH, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN.
WRITINGS: FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
SERMONS: 1915
SERMONS: 1916
SERMONS : 1917-1919
PRAYERS, MUSINGS, FINANCES 1915-1920
SERMONS: 1922: FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
DEVOTIONS, SERMONS: ST JOSEPHAT, MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN
SERMONS: ST. JOSEPHAT, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
10. SCRIPTURAL MEDITATIONS: 1907
11. MUSINGS: FR. JUSTIN FIGAS: 1918
12. SCRIPTUAL BOOK OF FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
13. SERMONS: . VENANTIIUS SZULC
14. LENTEN SERMONS: FR. KUSNIARSKI: 1912
15. SERMONS: ST. JOSEPHAT CHURCH, MILWAUKEE, WIS.
16. STUDIES IN HOMILETICS: FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
17. REFLECTIONS ON SCRIPTURAL THEMES: FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
18. COLLECTIBLES FOR TALKS: FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
19. SERMONS FOR SUNDAY OF THE LITURGICAL YEAR
20. WRITINGS ON VARIOUS THMES
21. MINUTES OF DRIVERS’ MEETINGS; 1937-1947
22. ROSARY HOUR FUND: 1942-1947
23. AN UNTITLED NATIVITY PLAY: FR. JUSYN FIGAS, PROVINCIAL
24. DRAMA: ONE ACT PLAY
25. A SMALL BLACK BOOK OF MUSINGS
ROŻANIEC ŚW.
SKROMNOŚĆ
OSZCZERSKO
BUDUJĄC CHARACTER
PRAWDZIWA PRZYJAŻN
ZŁE TOWARZYSTWO
OBOWIĄZKI WZGLĘDEM RODZICÓW
NATURA
POWOŁANIE I IDEAŁY
OBOWIĄZKI WZGLĘDEM RELIGII
TYTUŁ (NAZWA) DZICI MARYI
SZCZĘŚLIWY CHŁOPIEC
UŻYWAJ TWEGO WPŁYWU ROZĄDNIE
ZNACZENIE POWOŁANIA
ŚWIĘTY JERZY
SKROMNOŚĆ W UBIORZE
POSŁOGUSTWO
NASZE OBOWIĄZKI WZGLĘDNIE STANU
KOBIETA MODERNA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
SHELF 3: ALBUMS
 ALBUM 1. Photos of Fr. Justin Figas, ofmconv.; portraits and activities.
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 ALBUM 2. Corpus Christi Parish – Activities
 ALBUM 3. Photographs of a celebration in honor of Fr. Maximilian Kolbe.
Niepokialanow 1972.
 ALBUM 4. Photographs and Depictions from the life of Fr. Maximilian
Kolbe, OFMConv.
 ALBUM 5. Photographs of Drivers and Picnics in fundraisers.
 ALBUM 6. Some history and News articles of Folly Quarter Mansion built
by Charles Carroll of Carrollton; the sole Catholic signer of the Declaration
of Independence; Ellicott City, Maryland.
 ALBUM 7. Large unidentified photographs of groups.
 ALBUM 8. Father Justin Day; Corpus Christi Church. Sunday, October 23,
2005
 ALBUM 9. Awards: Fr. Justin. Correspondence: Ms. Mary Jung. Ad Hoc
Committee for the Rosary Hour. Franciscan Sisters from Hamburg. History
of Polish People in Buffalo, NY. Fudzinski, Fr. Hyacinth, photograph.
Biographical: Conventual Brothers. St. Francis Parish, Athol springs: history.
Kazanie o. Justyna, wygloszone podczas Mszy Sw. na Kongressie Polskiego
Kleru.
 ALBUM 10. Photographs of Fr. Cornelian Dende. Portraits and activities.
 ALBUM 11. Collected lNewspaper Articles of Fr. Cornelian Dende,
OFMConv.
 ALBUM 12. Polish Cartoons during World War II.
 ALBUM 13. Assorted photographs of groups connected with Rosary Hour
under various directors.
SHELF 5
MANUSCRIPTS: FR. JUSTIN: RADIO TALKS
SHELF 6
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FR. JUSTIN’S ARTIFACTS
CANONIZATION PETITIONS
OLD NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS
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SECTION II
SHELF 1: PULIC RELATIONS POSTERS AND FOLIOS USED IN DISPLAYS AT
VARIOUS OCCASIONS
SHELF 2: MEDALS.
MULTI-MEDIA: VIDEOS, TAPES, FILMS OF FR. JUSTIN’S LIFE AND TIMES.
SHELF 3: LITURGICAL RESOURCES
SHELF 4: EMPTY/RESERVED
SHELF 5: EMPTY/RESERVED
SHELF 6: ROSARY HOUR FINANCES FROM THE PAST
SECTION III
SHELF 1: CD’S OF SCRAPBOOK CONTENTS
SHELF 2: CD’S RELATED TO THE ROSARY HOUR
SHELF 3: EMPTY/RESERVED
SHELVES 4,5,AND 6 - STORAGE AREA FOR ROSARY HOUR
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SECTION IV
SHELF 1
Figas, O. Justyn, “Mowy Radiowe, Buffalo, NY: 1931
A Compilation of Radio Talks from 1931 to 1948. The book includes Questions and
Answers. This book also contains talks and questions by Fr. Justin, which were
published as “Posłaniec Godziny Rożańcowej (Messenger of the Rosary Hour)
Subscriptions from May to October.
Figas, O. Justyn, “Mowy Radiowe, 8 Vol., 1931-1948
Paperbacks of Radio Talks from 1931-1948
SHELF 2
Paperbacks of Radio Talks from 1943
1932-1933 – 5 copies
1933-1934 – 15 copies
1934-1935 – 3 copies
1935-1936 – 13 copies
1936-1937 – 7 copies
1937-1938 – 16 copies
1938-1939 – 13 copies
1939-1940 – 15 copies
1940-1941 – 13 copies
1941-1942 – 18 copies
1942-1943 - 5 copies
SHELF 3
Paperbacks of Radio Talks (continued)
1943-1944 – 13 copies
1944-1945 – 8 copies
1945-1946 – 10 copies
1946-1947 – 4 copies
1947-1948 – 4 copies
1948 UNTIL 1987
SHELF 4
Paperbacks of Radio Talks (continued)
SHELF 5
Radiowe Odpowiedzi Ojca Korneliana
Posłanic Godziny Rózańcowej – A collection of random issues.
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Mowy Radiowe – A Random Assortment of Fr. Justin’s Radio Talks.
Radiowe Odpowiedzi Ojca Korneliana – Opracowanie Piotr Anzulewicz, OFMConv. (2
copies)
Radiowa Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna 1931-1881 (Historical)
Mowy Radiowe 1969-1970 (Hard Copy)
St. Anthony Province, OFMConv.: 1906-1982 by Roger Haas, OFMConv. 4 copies.
Knight by Claude R. Foster: FR. MAXIMILLIAN KOLBE, OFMCONV.
Conventual Franciscans: Directory
Apokalypse by Fr. Jude Winkler, OFMConv.
Kazania – Manuscript sermons for the Feast of St. Francis
Koronica Seraficka - Multiple Editions
Conventual Friars in the USA: First Half Century by Timothy Kulbicki
Polish Immigrants, Conventual Franciscans, and Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph:
Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church, Buffalo, New York, 1898-1939
By Reverend Richard Deptula, OFMConv. (a thesis submitted to the Faculty
Of The School of Religious studies of the Catholic University of America in
Partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts.
Washington, DC: 1989.)(2 copies)
Pamiętnik: Sybiraka I Tułacza by Łucjan Z. Królikowski, OFMConv.
The Fate of Polish Children During the Last War (WWII) by Hrabar, Tokarz and Wilczur
The Cultural Tansition and the Attitudes of Polish Immigrant Families towards divorce and
parental authority in the united states 1931-1940 by Fr. Stanislaw Hajkowski,
Washington, DC, 2010
SHELF 6
Emigracyjni Katecheci Radiowej Godziny Różańcowej by Ks. Tadeusz Zasępa.
Pustki w Piekle by Fr. Justin Figas, OFMConv.
Pustki w Piekle by Fr. Justin Figas, OFMConv. Tom I and II, 1940
Pustki w Piekle by Fr. Justin Figas, Tom I, 6 paperback copiess
Pustki w Piekle by Fr. Justin Figas, Tom II, 5 paperback copies
Z Kanady do Wielkiej Britanji Bombowcem by Fr. Justin Figas, 6 copies of Tom 1
And 12 copies of Tom II.
Polonica Amerykana by Haiman. Annotated Catalogue of the American Roman Catholic
Union.
Polskie Przysłowie I Aforyzmy by Ks. Stan. Czerniewski, 6 copies.
Program of the Masked Ball, a fund raiser for St. Francis High School and The Rosary Hour.
Note: listing of Drivers in charge of the affair.
Paradox of Poverty: Francis of Assisi and John of the Cross by Lyn M. Scheuring, Lamp
Ministries
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SCRAPBOOK LISTINGS
SCRAPBOOKS HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED ON CD’S, CONTIA NING IMAGES OF
THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLES AND OTHER ITEMS, WHICH ARE FOUND ON
NUMBERED PAGES IN THE RESPECTIVE SCRAPBOOKS. A HARD COPY INDEX OF
THE HEADLINES AND VARIOUS ITEMS FOUND IN THE SCRAPBOOK ARE
LOCATED INSIDE THE FRONT COVER OF THE SCRAPBOOK. A MICROSOFT
ACCESS DATA BASE AND A WORD PROCESSING DOCUMENT IS FOUND ON THE CD
CALLED “ARCHIVAL MASTER.” TO FIND A PARTICULAR NEWSPAPER ARTICLE,
USE “CONTROL-F” AND TYPE IN THE SUBJECT TO FIND IT. FOR EXAMPLE, IF
YOU ARE SEARCHING OF INFORMATION FOUND IN THE ARCHIVES ON “DR.
GRACZYK”, TYPE IN THAT SUBJECT, AND THE COMPUTER WILL FIND ALL
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND OTHER ITEMS IN WHICH “DR
GRACZYK” APPEARS.
SECTION VI
SHELF 1
SCRAPBOOK 1
Page
1. Passenger List of the North German Lloyd Steamship Company. Passenger on SS.
Hohenzollern on Saturday, November 19, 1904 was Rev. Hyacinth Fudzinski.
2. Dziennik Zjednoczenia, September 2, 1933. Mowa Wielebnego Ojca Justyna. Rosary
Talks to Begin Nov. 1.
3. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich. Olbrzymia Zabawa Karciana i Ball, May 19, 1933.
Kolipinski Praises Work of Rev. Figas. $3000.00 is added to Fr. Figas’ Broadcast
Fund.
4. Olbzymi Turniej Karciany w Niedziele w Liceum. Rosary League Benefit Party Proves
Success.
5. Letter from the Congress of the United States to Fr. Justin from Rep. John Lesinski.
6. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich Pażdziernika 19-go 1934. W Niedziele Rozpoczęcie Godz.
Rożańcowej O. Justyna.
7. Ads from Newspapers and tickets to Banquets. Trend, Radio Editorial: Prow. O. Justyn
Figas Przeciwny Klynice.
8. Polish Daily News, W Moim Kolejdoskopie. February 5, 1934
9. Polish Daily News, W Moim Kolejdoskopie. February 17, 1934.
10. Nasz Pamietnik Parafjalny, Przew. Ojciec Justyn Figas. Chicago, February 21.
11. Fr. Justin’s Letter to his listeners.
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12. Fr. Justin’s Rosary Hour League, Detroit Branch. Raffle tickets.
13. Articles on preparations for the beginning of the Rosary Hour. Leon Kolipinski,
President of the Rosary League Describes How Father Justin’s Radio Hour Started.
14. The Buffalo Times, Supporters of Rosary Hour Push Fight to Keep Father Figas’
Broadcasts Here. April 25, 1932.
15. Wilkes-Barre Independent, Famous Priest To Speak Today.
16. Program: Father Justin’s Day at Sans Souci Park, Sunday, September 16, 1934
17. Wilkes-Barre Independent, Principals In Arrangements To Honor Father Justin.
18. Buffalo Times, Rev. Figas Opens Fall Broadcast of Rosary Hour. Buffalo Evening News:
Roosevelt Faith Urged by Priest.
19. Photo of the committee for Fr. Justin’s first fund raising Ball.
20. Dziennik Polski, Chicago. Jutro We Wtorek w Graystone Ballroom: Bal Ligi
Różańcowej
21. Fund Raising Ball at the Graystone in Detroit Michigan.
22. Nowiny Polskie, Warto Słychac Programów Radjowych w Niedziele. Pzeszlo 8,000
Osob w Detroit na Zabawie Godziny Różańcowej.
23. Dziennik dla Wszystkich, Tysiące Tłumy Poparły Zabawe Godziny Różańcowej w
Audytorium. May 6, 1935.
24. The Buffalo Time, 10,000 Help Rosary League in Campaign to Raise Funds for Fr. Figas
Broadcasts.
25. Zdjecia z Zabawy Karcianej Opiekunów Godziny Różańcowej. Photos of Fund Raiser.
26. Dziennik dla Wszystkich, Czy tez Polonja w Buffalo Dopnie Tego, Co Zrobiła Polonia w
Detroit Na Zabawie Godziny Różańcowej? 1935.
27. Empty Page.
28. Shamokin, 1935. Immense Crowd attends Polish Outing at Edgewood Park. Souvenir
Book.
29. Large Ad for Picnic on June 23rd. Invitation to the Picnic.
30. Continued articles on Picnic at “Szwajcarska Dolina”
31. Dziennik Polski, Detroit, 1935, Już w Te Niedziele Olbrzymi Piknik Godziny
Różańcowej O. Justina.
32. Buffalo Times, Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna Na Falach Eteru od 7-go Listopada. Note:
Roster of Broadcasting Stations.
33. Buffalo Times, Rosary Hour Has Brought 10,000 Letters Each Month, Joy to Many Fr.
Justyn Says. Photograph of Fr. Justin and Secretary Miss Mary Jung.
34. Dziennik, Detroit, July 9, 1936, Zwolennicy Godziny Różańcowej Pospiesza w Niedziele
Do Parku Kowala.
35. Buffalo Times, October 27, 1936, WBNY To Be Local Outlet of Rosary Hour Broadcast;
New Radio Chain Planned.
36. Souvenir Book: Third Annual Radio Ball. January 31, 1937.
37. Zamach Na Polskosć w Stanach Zjednoczonych: Nie pozwola nadawac programow
radiowych polskich na wiekszych stacjach.
38. Dziennik Zjednoczenia, Okruszyny, November 11, 1936.
39. Dziennik Zjednoczenia, Okruszyny, November 12, 1936.
40. Dziennik Zjednoczenia, Okruszyny, November 17, 1936.
41. (BLANK PAGE)
42. Dziennik dla Wszystkich, Pan Leon Kolipinski Stanał Na czele Olbrzymiego Pikniku
Stow. Opiekunów Godz. Różańcowej, July 1936.
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43. Letter to Fr. Justin from Fr. Bede Hess, Minister General of the Conventual Franciscan
Order.
44. Gwiazda – Star, z pobytu Przew. O. Justyna M. figas, w Chicopee, 1938
45. Dziennik Zjednoczenia, November 21, 1938. Dwa Obrazki z Zycia Dzisiejszego: za
specjalnym pozwoleniem wielkiego Mowcy Radiowego Ol Justyna, zaczynamy od dnia
dzisiejszego podawac radiowe przemowienia tego slynnego kaznodzieja, aby przepiekne
przemowienia jego jeszcze bardziej spopularyzowac.
46. Narod Polski, February 9, 1939, Ojciec Justyn Przybedzie Na Swięto Skautow ZPRK:
Wygłosi Kazanie Podczas Mszy Sw. W Niedziele 12-go Lutego Na Młodziankowie.
47. Narod Polski, Chicago, Ill, February 16, 1939, Przeszło Milion Słuchaczy Programu Ojca
Justyna z Audytorium Z.P.R.K.: Entuzjastyczne Tłumy Wypełniły Dom Młodziezy Po
Brzegi.
48. Articles and Photos of Mass and talk to Scouts.
49. Program: Northampton Committee for Relief of Poland, Mass Meeting and Concert.
Three articles: Granby, Holyoke, Chicago
50. Dziennik dla Wszystkich, 1942. 5,000 slucha plomiennej Mowy O. Justyna. Photographs
depicting activities of Scouts. Photograph of General Walter Sikorski with Fr. Justin
taken in New York City.
51. Dial Dope by Les Ryder: Article on Fr. Michael Figas better known as Fr. Justyn Figas.
52. Letter from Joseph F. Mikołajczak to Mr. John F. Aszkler. Enclosed is a letter sent to 49
Polish Schools, Colleges and Clubs, urging the students and Members to take part in the
P.B.A. Radio Contest
53. Unknown Publisher: When Words Fail. An evaluation of the Drivers efforts and the
controversy of building a high school.
54. Billing for Closing, Premises Big Tree Road from Erie Country Treasurer’s Office
55. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, June 30, 1950, Stowarzyszenie Drajwerów w Godny Sposob
Uczcilo Przew. O. Justyna który Obchodził 40-cie Kapłanstwa i Pracy Dla Kosciola Oraz
Ludu.
56. Poem written by Jan P. Mincinski of South Bend, Indiana honoring Fr. Justin
57. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich: Patrjotyczna Polonja w Corry Pa., i Na Okolicznych Farmach.
58. Silver Jubilee Pamphlet. St. Joseph Cupertino Seminary, Ellicott City Maryland,
September 15, 1953.
59. Springfield Union and Republic: Photographs and Articles about the Granby seminary
with Clerics and Faculty
60. Kronika Buffaloska, Ameryka – Echo. Greetings extended by Fr. Justin Figas.
61. Nowy Swiat, Kronika z Buffalo I Okolic, Zgon s. P. Ojca Justyna Figasa Pograzył Polonje
Buffaloska w zalobie. Condolences from Listeners on the occasion of Fr. Justin’s death.
62. Condolences.
63. Condolences
64. Condolences. Obit on Fr. Justin
65. Nowy Swiat. Ojciec Justyn Przpoczął 27 Rok Nadawania “Godziny Różańcowej”
66. Corpus Christi Athletic Club: a History.
67. Articles on fundraiser Picnics.
68. Polish American Journal, January 4, 1958: Article on the Rosary Hour.
69. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Luczne Zrzeszenia Współpracują z Przew. O. Justynem Figa,
OMC. Architectural Plans for the Intercommunity Hospital.
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70. A photo assignment sheet from the Buffalo Evening News to cover Fr. Justin. An article
on the Silver Jubilee of the Rosary Hour. - A letter from Fr. Justin’s sister, Pearl,
mentioning her sending Fr. Justin some pictures.
71. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Podniosły Przybieg Uroczystosci Złotego Jubileuszu Przew. O.
Justyn Figas. A large picture of Priests and Nuns present at the occasion.
72. Articles on the Golden Jubilee of Fr. Justin.
73. Prayer cards, condolences, and obit regarding Fr. Justin’s passing.
74. A genealogy tree of Fr. Justin Figas’ relatives and short biographical sketch.
75. Nowy Swiat: Koronika Parafjalna: Parafja Bozego Ciala z pogrzebu Sp. Ojca Justyna
Figasa. Article and picture of the carrying of the coffin
76. A resolution presented by Supervisor Gus Franczyk of the 9th ward in expressing
sympathy on the passing of Fr. Justin.
77. St. Hyacinth News, Granby Mass., Life of Father Justin, Spiritual Giant of Province,
Comes to End.
78. THINGS TO DO TODAY: A MEMO WRITTEN BY FR. JUSTIN ON TUESDAY
MARCH 7, 1944.
79. Articles introducing Fr. Dende as the next Director of the Rosary Hour.
80. Szkic Historyczny polskiej kotolickiej literatury homiletycznej w Stanach Zjednoczonych.
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1. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, „Idąc Tedy Nauczajcie Wszystkie Narody” : A sermon by Fr.
Norbert Zonca on the occasion of a Silver Jubilee Mass commemorating twenty-five year
anniversary of St. Francis College.
2. Photo of procession to St. Francis Chapel at Silver Anniversary of the school. Articles on
the Card party. October 1952.
3. Headlines: Ostatnia Zabawa Przed Adwentem. Polonja Gramadnie Podązy na Bal
Drajwerów. Już od Soboty Za tydzien Doroczny Bal Drajwlerow.
4. Headlines: Jeszcze MoZna Nabywac Loze Na Dobroczynny Bal Stow. Drajwerów. Dzis
Polonja Podazy Na Bal Drajwerów. Photographs: Stanislaw Kuchta, Edward Strauss,
Fr. Justin Figas, Fr. Pacyfik Baldyga.
5. Headlines: Cała Polonja Proszona Na Bal Drajwerów. Father Justin to Observe 50
years of Service to God. Photographs: Drivers’ Committee, Principal Drivers.
6. Headlines: Bal Drajwerów O. Justyna Odbędzie Sie Już Jutro. Pracownicy i
Pracowniczki Balu Drajwerów Ojca Justyna, Liceum St. Jana Kantego 29go Listopada,
1952. Photographs: O. Justyn, Jozef Kapela, Filip Malachowski.
7. Headlines: Tegoroczny Bal Stow. Drajwerów Będzie Naprawde Wspaniały. Na
Wyższą Uczelnie Swiętego Franciszka Wpłyneło $9,012.76. Photographs: Ludwik
Samulski, Leon Kolipinski, Philip Marachowski, Bishop Leo R Smith, Dr. Stefan
Graczyk.
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8. Headlines: Dobroczynny Bal Drajwerów Doznał Olbrzymiego Poparcia: Tysiące Osób
Przybyło Do Pięknej Sali Liceum St. Jana Kantego. Photographs: Three couples
attending the Ball.
9. Articles: Brak Wychowania , Los Ludzi Starszych. Headlines: W Sobotę Idziemy na
Dobroczynny Bal Drajwerów Ojca Justyna. Photographs: Jan Poczciwinski, Edward
Szymanski.
10. Feature: From Pole to Pole by Buflopole Argus. Headline: Doroczna Zabawa Godziny
Rozanc. W Niedziele 26-go Pazdziernika. Photograph: Pan Jozef i Pani Estera Kapela,
Konstancja Szeliga.
11. Headline: Father Justin Broadcasts Start Nov. 1. A handwritten series of “PYTANIA”
signed “Jodefka 7/27/52, Lackawanna, NY and notated: “Na Bankiecie Ks. Adams.” An
ad from WABY in Albany advertising the Rosary Hour. Photograph: Committee of
Supporters of St. Francis High School with Principal Fr. Pacific Baldyga, Jubileusz.
12. Dziennik dla Wszystkich, Wyższa Szkoła Sw. Franciszka Obchodziła Srebrny Jubileusz.
Photograph: Bishop Joseph Burke gives Blessing at the occasion of the Silver Jubilee
of St. Francis High School
13. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, 25 Lat Katolickiej Nauki. Headline: W Niedziele 16-go Maja
Karcianka Na Korzysc Godziny Różańcowej. The Polish American Journal, Frankly
Speaking: Fr. Justin’s Rosary Hour. Photograph: Picnickers enjoy food, Konstancja
Szeliga.
14. Letter from Bishop John F. O’Hara on School Registration.
15. Letter from the Archdiocese of Detroit by the Chancellor to Fr. Justin Figas.
16. Catholic Worker, Holy Father Begs Mercy for the Rosenbergs Capital Punishment
Headline: W Srode Szkola Sw. Franciszka w Athol Springs Obchodzi Srebrny Jubileusz
Photograph: Fr. Pacific Baldyga, Principal of St. Francis High School
17. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, 25 Lat Katolickiej Nauki. Photographs: St Francis High
School building, Students at work in laboratory, School Chapel.
18. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, May 16, 1953, Zamiast Polepszenia – Pogorszenie.
Przesladowanie Religii w Polsce.
19. Headlines: Father Justin Rosary Hour Starts Nov. 7. Jutro Wyzsza Szkola St.
Franciszka obchodi Srebrny Jubileusz. Wszyscy Oczekują z Niecierpliwoscią Na
Dobroczynny Bal Drajwerów. Article entitled: Dobry Uczynek.
20. Headlines: Polonia Proszona Na Doroczny Dobroczynny Bal Drajwerów. Jeszcze
Mozna Zamowic Loze Na Bal Drajwerów.
Od tej Niedzieli Za Tydzien Piknik
Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna. Photographs: Entire Drivers’ Committee seated with
Fr. Justin, Leon Kolipinski, Konstancja Szeliga.\
21. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich – Half page of newspaper devoted to political matters.
22. Headlines: Już Jutro Ten Wspaniały Dobroczynny Bal Stow. Drajwerów. Godzina
Różańcowa Rozpoczyna 23-ci Rok Na Fali Radiowej. Dzisiaj Idziemy Na Bal
Drajwerów. Photographs: Fr. Justin Figas, Mayor Josef Mruk, Filip Malachowski, Jan
F. Aszkler, Franciszek Jarmusz..
23. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich: Entire page entitled „Blaski Balu Dobroczynnego „Drajwerów”
depicting attendees at the Ball.
24. Photographs: Blessing of new business, Len’s Jewelry. In attendance: Fr. Justin Figas
and Fr. Franc. Wlodzarczak. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Photo of Fr. Justin, announcing
Station WPTS in Pittston, PA as being added to the list of Rosary Hour Stations. Photo of
eight principles of the Committee of Drivers.
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25. Headlines: Na Wyższa Uczelnie Swiętego Franciszka Wpłyneło $8,086.76. W
Niedziele 12-go Lipca Doroczny Piknik Godziny Różańcowej. Urzędnik Pocztowy
Aresztowany. Photographs: Jozef Budziszewski, Piotr Zawadzki, Edward
Gawel.
26. Headlines: Wiel. Ojciec Pawel Czubaj, Proboszcz-Jubilat. Już Mozna Zamawiac Loze
Na Doroczny Bal Dobroczynny Stow. Drajwerów O. Justyna. Photographs: Ks. Pawel
Czubaj, Phil Malachowski.
27. Henry Dende’s letter to Fr. Justin Figas concerning the new Radio Station formed in the
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area.
28. Headline: W Przyszłą Niedziele Doroczny Piknik. Photographs: Kazimierz Urban, J.
Kapela.
29. Headlines: Już Jutro wycieczka Stow. Godziny Różańcowej. Polonia Proszona Na
Piknik Godzinej Różańcowej O. Justyna. Wielkie Powodzenie Wycieczki Oraz Pikniku
Stow. Godziny Różańcowej. Photographs: Group shot of helpers at the picnic, Leon
Trembowicz, Kazimiez Urban, Jozef Kapela
30. Photographs: Attendees at the Drivers’ Ball.
31. Photographs: Attendees at the Drivers’ Ball
32. Headlines: Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna Na Falach Eteru 7-go Listopada. Dziwny
Rozkaz Wsrod Snu. Photographs: Kalina Choir which sung at the St. Francis High
School Chapel for the Rosary Hour Program, Fr, Justin Figas. Note: Listing of the Radio
Stations broadcasting the Rosary Hour Program.
33. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich: Tysiące Osób Wybiera Się Do Athol Springs: W Niedziele, 11go Lipca Na Tegorocną Wycieczkę Letnia i Piknik Stow. Godziny Różańcowej. O.
Justyna.. W Niedziele Doroczny Piknik Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna.
Photographs: Fr. Justin Figas, Konstancja Szeliga, Jozef Budziszewski, Edward Strauss,
Photo of Ladies who worked in the kitchen preparing food for the picnic.
34. Headlines: Poprzyjmy Szlachetne Przedsiewzięcie Artystow Teatru Polskiego w
Buffalo. Od Jutra Za Tydzien Doroczny Dobrocz. Bal Drajwerów O. Justyna.
Photographs: Franciszek Wardynski, Aleksander Pietak, Władyslaw Gawel. Photo of
Balloon Sale at the picnic.
35. The Buffalo Times: A four-page section of photographs from Sunday February 24,
1935. One of the photographs depicts Miss Mary Wolski and Edward Strause as ready
for the eleventh Annual Polish Charity Masked Ball at Broadway Aud.
36. Headline: Organizatorzy Wdzięczni Są Publicznosci, a Publidznosć Organizatorom Za
Atmosfere Sobotniego Balu Drajwerów O. Justyna. Photograph: Mayor Stefan Pankow
with wife and JF. Malachowski with wife.
37. A letter from Rev. John P. Lynch, CSC to Fr. Justyn Figas concerning supplying material
for the five-minute radio scripts on Our Lady and the rosary for broadcast over Radio Free
Europe into Poland.
38. Headlines: Już w Sobotę 21-go Listopada Dobroczynny Bal Stow. Drajwerów w Sali
Liceum Sw. Jana Kantego (1953) W Sobote Wspaniały Bal w Liceum na Kantowie.
Photographs: Fr. Valentine Rajter, Joseph Dombrowski, Czesław Kowal, Feliks
Wolski, Karol Ratajczak
39. A thank you letter from „The girls from the Marine Trust Co, Broadway Office” to Fr.
Justin thanking him for the gifts of Rosaries. (July 15, 1943
40. Unpublished Photographs: Informal of Fr Justyn from 1953; photo of Fr. Justyn
talking to congregation.
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41. Unpublished Photographs: Informal of Fr. Justyn and unknown person. Ordination
picture.
42. A bill issued to Father Justin from Norman L. Etenger for novelties.
43. Headlines: Już Jutro Wielki Doroczny Piknik Godziny Różańcowej. O. Justyna.
Tysiace Osob Bawilo Na Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej O. Jusyna. (July 13, 1953)
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich: Buflopole HIGHLIGHTS: Mention of the Annual Charity Ball.
Photographs: Filip Malachowski, Josef Budziszewski, Group of picnic workers.
44. Headlines: Jeszcze Kilka Loz Pozostalo Na Bal Drajwerów O. Justyna. Wszystko
Należycie Przygotowane Do Balu Drajwerów O. Justyna: Ktory odbedzie sie Już w
sobote 21 Listopada, w Liceum na Kantowie. Photographs: Kazimierz Urban,
Stanislaw Kuchta, Jozef Budziszewski, Raymond Niemier, Fr. Pacific Baldyga.
45. A letter from V. Rev. Francis Edic, Minister Provincial to Fr. Justin concerning
transportation to the regular General Chapter.
46. Headlines: Drajwerzy O. Justyna Podejmowani Na Wycieczce Letniej w Athol Springs.
Pojdziemy licznie na Bal Stow. Drajwerów. Photographs: F. Malachowski, J.
Budziszewski, Jan Poczciwinski, Wladyslaw Gister.
47. A letter from E.J. Kolasa, Announcement Editor of the Polish Daily Zgoda indicating to
Fr. Justin that there is a fee for the listing of Radio Stations of the Rosary Hour in his
newspaper.
48. Photographs: Two unidentifiable photographs.
49. Photographs: Three Photographs of Fr. Justin speaking, at his desk, and a photo with a
cane.
50. Photographs: Three photographs in various poses.
51. Photographs: Four photographs of Fr. Justin with people or alone at desk or outdoors.
52. Photographs: Two photographs of Fr. Justin, one at his desk and one addressing a
congregation.
53. Photographs: Three photographs, one at a liturgical function and one breaking ground
with a shovel in hand.
54. Headlines: W Sobote 20-go Listopada Doroczny Bal Drajwerów. W Niedziele
Doroczny Piknik Stow. Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna. Photographs: Jozef
Budziszewski, Jan Golombek, Stanislaw Kuchta, photo of gamers at picnic, picnic
attendees. Photo of Fr. Justin being honored at a dinner sponsored by his Drivers.
55. Headline: Na Wyzsza Uczelnie Swietego Franciszka Wplynelo $8,068.23 Z Dorocznego
Balu Dobroczynnego Stow. Drajwerów O. Justyna. Photograph: Group of Drivers
including Fr. Joseph Trawinski and Dr. Stefan Graczyk, one of the first Drivers.
56. Headline: Drajwerzy Uczcili Nowego Wice Prezesa Zjednocznia, Stanislawa Pl
Turkiewicza. Photograph: Fr. Justin and his drivers make a presentation honoring
Stanley Turkiewicz.
57. Headlines: Członkowie Stow. Drajwerów Miłe Polejmowani w Athol Springs, NY
11GO lipca Doroczny Piknik Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna. Polonia Gromadnie
Podąży Na Doroczny Bal Drajwerów. Dzis Polonia Podązy Na Bal Drawjwerów.
Photographs: Jozef Budziszewski, Piotr A. Zawdzki, Leon Trembowicz, K. Urban, F.
Malachowski. Greeting Card included: A names day card ostensibly to Fr. Justin
58. A photograph of Drivers with article from Dziennik Dla Wszystkich
59. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Już w Sobote Dobroczynny Bal Stow. Drajwerów O. Justyna.
Obit: Ludwik Samulski Znany I Poważny Działacz Pożegnal się z tym Swiatem.
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Photographs: Mayor Stefan Pankow officially cuts the ribbon at the opening a Seneca
Street Bridge, Felix Woolskin, Leon Kolipinski, Filip Malachowski.
60. Photographs of attendees at the Drivers’ Ball.
61. Headline: Dobroczynny Bal Drajwerów Doznał Olbrzymiego Poparcia. Photograph:
Dignitaries at the Ball.
62. Headline: Father Justin to Observe 50 Years of Service to God. Advertisement for
WJVA in South Bend, Indiana (1953). Photograph: Fr. Justin with 5 unidentifiable
persons.
63. Articles on the Picnic and Drivers’ Ball with photographs of Fr. Justin, J. Budziszewski,
Edward Strauss and Jan Poczciwinski
64. A financial statement concerning the Drivers Ball dated November 20, 1954
65. A financial statement concerning the Picnic dated July 11, 1954
66. Blank Page
67. Blank Page
68. Photographs of people at the picnic of July 12, 1955
69. A letter from Fr. Anaclete Kaczmarek, Minister Provincial announcing the 100th
anniversary of the Conventual Franciscans in America.
70. A letter from Fr. Francis Edic, Chairman of the Centenary Committee.
71. News stories of Fr. Justin’s Silver Anniversary of his Radio Program. A listing of Radio
Stations which carried the Rosary Hour. A photo of Bishop Smith at the celebration:
February 7. 1955
72. Headline: Program Ligi Katolickiej Na Godzinie Różańcowej O. Justyna.
Photographs: Fr. Justyn, Fr. Francis Radziszewski, Fr. Peter Adamski, Buflopole Society
of Women at Charity Ball.
73. Articles of the Charity Ball with a photo of women of the Buflopole Society at Hotel
Statler.
74. Photographs: Two photographs of Wives of the Drivers
75. Blank Page
76. Full Page Ad depicting Fr. Justin Figas and Principal Drivers announcing the upcoming
picnic in Athol Springs, NY (July 10, 1955)
77. Photo of members of the committee of Drivers for the upcoming Charity Ball. Excerpts
from a story called ‘Jacek”.
78. News Stories on the Charity Ball with a photo of drivers with Fr. Joseph Trawinski.
79. Dziennik Dla Wszyskich: Tysiące Osób Bawiło na Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej Ojca
Justyna. Photographs: Committee members for the picnic, Women working in the
kitchen in preparation of food for the picnic.
80. Women attendees at the Ball (December 3, 1955)
81. Women attendees at the Bal (December 3, 1955)
82. Photo of Drivers and article on preparation for the Annual Charity Ball (October 7, 1955)
83. Celebrities at the Charity Ball, November 23, 1955.
84. News articles on the Drivers Ball with pictures of Fr. Justin, Peter Zawadzki and Stefan
Pankow.
85. Articles on the Picnic with photographs of Jozef Plezia, John Aszkler, Karol Ratajczak
Jozef Dombrowski, Czeslaw Kowal, and Stanley Kuchta.
86. Article on annual Picnic
87. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich: Na Wyższą Uczelnie St. Franciszka W Athol Spriings
Wpłyneło $7000.00 .
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88. Obit of Franciszek X. Boroszewski
89. Photo of nuns and lay people at the funeral of Francis Boroszewski. Photos of Stanley
Zablonski and Maria Zablonski celebrating their 35th anniversary of Marriage.
90. Photographs: St. Francis High School Mothers’ Club at a tea. Florenja Bett Ogrodnik,
Chairperson for the Benefit Card Partly. Photo of committee women of the Card Party.
91. Photos of Helena Pmana and Cecylja Surowiec representing the providing of funds for St.
Francis High School.
92. Photos of women attendees at Charity Ball in a full page spread.
93. Photos of Women attendees at Charity Ball in full page spread. A full page Advertisemnt
of WCED-WCED-FM of Du Bois, PA.
94, 95, 96 Empty Pages.
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1. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Ad for the Drivers’ Masquerade Ball. Photographs: Mrs.
Stuffier Winiewicz and Health Commissioner Francis Franczak attend Concert by the
internationally famous Dana Ensemble, Mayor John F. Aszkler of Lackawanna and Mrs.
Aszkler attending concert sponsored by the Moniuszko Singing Society Mayor Aszkler
and two young dancers, Lorenia Stachowiak and Genowefa Kowalczewska, who dance
the Krakowiak; Casper Urban, Mrs. Aszkler and John Aszkler at Ball given by the staff of
the Buffalo Hospital of the sisters of Charity at Hotel Statler.
2. Narod Polski, Na Kazalnicy Radiowej: Bóg i nad Narodem Polskim Czuwa. Printed
Sermon of Fr. Justin Figas which was broadcast on December 10, 1939.
3. Headlines: Maskarada Drajwerów w Tym Roku Będzie Rekordowa Pod Wzgledem Tak
Przepychu Jak I Atrakcyi. Najpewniejszy Sposob Zapewnienia Sobie Miejsca Na
Maskaradzie Drajwerów. Maskarada Drajwerów Obfitowac Bedzie w Wspaniale
Atrakcji. Photograph: Edward Strauss, Gen Przew. Maskarady Drajwerów.
4. The Buffalo Times, October 15, 1936, Remember When? A series of photographs from
the past, including one from 1898 depicting three horsemen at the Annual Butchers’
Barbecue at Hamlin Park.
5. Headline: Gwardjan Klasztoru OO. Franciszkanów Mianowany Rektorem Kolegium
Serafickiego w Rzymie. Photographs: Fr. Aloisius Sobus, A photo the Stanley
Zablonski family on a Christmas Card, Florence Ralicka, Klara Urbaniak, Alicja Barczak
and Karolowa J. Schuder.
5A. Headlines: Swietna Zabawa Na Dochód Godziny Różańcowej. Dzięki Zabiegom
Wiel. Ojca Justyna Figas Procownicy Duffy Silk Mills Otrzymali Podwyzkę Placy. Stow.
Godziny Różańcowej Zaprasza Na Bazaar. Photographs: Edward Strauss, Felix
Dobrobiala.
5B. Headlines: Polonja Proszona o Przybycie Na Maskarade Drajwerów na 7-ma godzine
Wieczor. Ostatni i Serdeczny Apel Ojca Justyna do Polonji Buffaloskiej. Photographs:
Edward Strauss, Jan J. Rusek, and Fr. Justin Figas.
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6. Headlines: Przyjdzcie Rychlo Na Maskarade Drajwerów Do Liceium Kantego we
Wtorek, 23-go Lutego. St. Joseph’s College of Philadelphia Honors Leonard Jakubczak,
Sto Lat: Urodziny w Dniu Dzisiejszym Obchodzą: Edward Strauss. Photographs: Jan
Aszkler, Franciszek Jarmusz, Leonard Jakubczak, Edward Strauss.
7. Headlines: Przecudne Atrakcje, Kosztowne Nagrody Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów.
Doroczna Maskarada Drajwerów Bedzie w Liceum Kantego we Wtorek, 23 Lutego.
Zapowiada Sie Olbrzymie Powodzenie Dla Dobroczynnej Maskarady Drajwerów.
Photographs: Kazimierz C. Urban, Ludwik Schwiechler, Antoni Miedowicz.
8. Headlines: Znany Radjowicz Jozef Dombrowski z Programem Rozmaitosci Jozefa
Mikolajczaka. Kosztowne Premje i Liczne Atrakcje Beda Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów.
Note of thanks to fellow drivers from Edward Stauss.
9. Headline: Marvin Riek wins Ranking As Eagle Scout. Photographs: Marvin Riek,
Three photographs relating to the Drivers’ Masquerade Ball.
10. Headlines: Będzie Sie Czemu Przypatrzeć Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów 23 Lutego.
Od Dzis za tydzien Polonja Bawi Się W Liceum Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów.
Photographs: Josef Dombrowski, Franciszek X. Boroszewski.
11. Headlines: Edward Stauss Przewodniczacym 18-ej dorocznej Maskarady Drajwerów.
More than 400 Attend Merry Hospital Ball. Photograph: Fr. Justin congratulates
Edward Strauss on chairing the Drivers’ Masquerade Ball; Franciszek “Boss”
Rozkwitalski looks on.
12. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Photographs: Z Dorocznego Koncertu i Balu Polskiego Koła
Spiewackego.
13. Nowiny Polskie: Mowa Biskupa Duffy’ego Na Godzinie Różańcowej. 26-go Listopada,
1939
14. Front Page of Narod Polsk. Headline: Nalezy Słac Protesty Gdyż Wrógowie Polski Nie
Spią
15. Harper’s Weekly., Article on Murillo’s Assumption.
16. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Photographs: A collage of photographs depicting scenes from
the Rosary Hour Picnic. (Saturday, July 20, 1940)
17. Headline: Jedziemy w Niedziele Do Athol Springs Na Wspaniały Piknik. Was 7-to-5
Favorite in Final Betting Moments. Mruk Appeals to All citizens To Help Make
Buffalo Better. Photographs: Fr. Justin Figas, Franciszek Roskwitalski, Konstancja
Szeliga, Pani Urban.
18. Headline: Mayor Aszkler Jest Logicznym Nominatem Do Kongresu z 42-Dystryku.
Photographs: Various photos during the Election of Major Mruk.
19. Headlines: Kto Zabronil Ojcu Justynowi Przemawiac Na Radio? Priest to describe
Nazi atrocities in Radio Broadcast. Grożą Ojcu Justynowi. Z Chwili: Niemcy i O.
Justyn Neutralni w Opalach Kryzys wonenny blisko. Cartoon: Papuzia Cenzura.
Advertisement: Nazi Atrocities in Poland: Talk in English by Rev. Father Justin,
OMC.
20. Headline: 29-ta Rocznicowa Sprzeda w Skladzie Mebli Rosinski Furniture Company
cieszy Sie Nadzwyczj Wielkiem Powodzeniem. Photographs: Repeated Photo: (see
page 11, ), Edward Strauss, Ludwik Samulski, photo of Fr. Justin with Drivers (February
19, 1942, Dziennik Dla Wszystkich.
21. Buffalo Evening News, Let’s Have Era of Good Feeling. Complete Election Results for
City, County Offices. Mayoral Vote by Wards Bettors Pick Mruk in Last-Hour Rush
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22. A letter of Roy L. Alberston of WBNY to Fr. Justin Figas in regard to the attempt by
certain flag wavers to remove foreign language broadcasts.
23. Headline: Ojciec Justyn Gosciem w Detroit w Niedziela 10-go Marca.. Photograph: Fr.
Justin Figas. An invitation to hear the Broadcast of the Rosary Hour in Detroit at the
Church of St. Jadwiga.
24. Headlines: Liga Ojca Justyna „Adoptowała” 4 Dzieci Polskie we Francji. Kto Czce
Zaadaptowac Dziecko z Rumunii? Wysluchano z Przejeciem Mowy O. Justyna.
25. Headlines: J. E. Ks. Biskup Duffy I O. Prowincjal Cyman Przemowia Jutro Na Radjo
(1939). Program Radjowy Godziny Różańcowej Nadany Bedzie z Koscioła Bożego Ciala.
Spiszą z Pomocą i Uznaniem Godzinie Rozanc. O. Justyna. Photographs: J. E. Ks.
Biskup Jan A. Duffy, O. Prow. Wawrzyniec Cyman, O. Justyn Figas.
26. Headline: Rev. Justin Figas to Go On Air Here (Chicopee Massachusetts).
Letter from Joseph W. Brudny from Omaha, Nebraska in regard to his communications
with Fr. Justin and a clipping from Omaha’s Polish paper “Gwiazda Zachodu”
27. Headline: Mowa Wygloszona Przez Ks. Biskupa Hafey’a Published by: Nowiny
Polskie.
28. Headlines: Ojciec Justyn Płakał, Gdy Przemawiał Na Radio. „Ulżyjcie Polsce w Jej
Męce” Mowi O. Justyn. Photographs: Two Unidentifiable photos of the same person,
one in prisoners uniform; the other in a Conventual habit.
29. Headlines: Wielka Rodzina Godziny Różańcowej Nie Zawiodla. Karcianka i Bal Na
Fundusz Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna w Niedziele. Doroczny Olbrzymi Piknik
Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna Bedzie w Dniu 21-go Lipca.
Photographs: Fr. Justin
in what looks like a home, Fr. Justin preaching in church, Stanislaw Zablonski. An
Advertisement sponsored by The Goofus Magic Club of Springfield.
30. Headlines: Zaprasza Wszyskie Panie na Karcianke I Ball Dobroczynny. Liga Godziny
Różańcowej Ojca Justyna Zaprasza Polonje Na Karcianke i Bal. Photographs: A
photograph of Konstancja Szeliga accompanying article. Seven photographs of Monte
Cassino in Italy with Fr. Justin in one of them.
31. Four printed tickets from various activities related to the Rosary Hour.
32. Headlines: Narod Polski: Amerikanie Czynia Ciagle Starania, By dostac Sie do Polski
Apel Rady Polonii Do Sekretarza Stanu Hull. Sprawy Polski: Protest Watykanu w
Berlinie – 8 Professorow zameczyli Niemcy. – 100,000 Polakow w Glab Rosji. – Straszna
dola polskiego ludu. – O Justynowi zabroniono mowic o zbrodniach niemieckich. –
Wnioski Kongresmanow polskich w Washingtonie.
33. Headline: Poważne Obrady Stow. Kaplanow: Złoty Jubileusz Ks. Wladysława Lipskiego
Photographs: Three photographs: Fr. Justin at the Polish Cemetery on Monte Casino, at
the ruins of Monte Casino with another unidentified friar, and one alone at the ruins.
34. A letter dated February 23, 1940 addressed to Station WWSW in Pittsburgh from a
Rosary Hour Listener appealing Station Managers to permit Fr. Justin to continue his
broadcasts in the American language and not to prohibit him from stating the true facts
and conditions which are existing at the present time abroad, especially in Poland.
35. Various articles concerning the Card Party and Picnic from July 8, 1940.
36. Headlines: Raz Do Roku Wyjezdża Polonia Na Piknik Pociągiem: Jest to Picnik Godziny
Różańcowej O. Justyna, Zapowięzany Na Niedziele. Tysiące Pryjmji i Niespodzianek
Oczekuje Was w Niedziele w Athol Springs. Photographs: Konstancja Szeliga,
Kazimierz Urban.
37. Courier Express, Banner Headline: Mruk Elected...
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38. Headlines: Dzis Zebranie Pracownikow Godziny Różańcowej. $4414.62 Dochodu z
Jednoodniowego Pikniku Na Fundusz Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna Komitet
Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna Już Jest Gotowy. Photograph: Stanislaw Zablonski
39. Headline: Democrats Gain Seat in Council, Lose in County: G.O.P Strengthens Hold on
Supervisors, 34-20; Mruk Carries 15 Wards, Including Many Strongly Democratic.
40. Photograph: Z Inwestytury Przew. Ks. Infulata Jozefa J. Glapinskiego, ktora nader
uroczyscie odbyła sie w kosciele St. Jana Kantego, w obecnosci dwóch Najprzew. Sliezy
Biskupow...itd.
41. Photographs: Newspaper portrait of Mayor-elect Joseph Mruk, Mayor Mruk record
victory in the company of onlookers.
42. Published statistics of the Mayoral election.
43. Headlines: Chicopee Priest Gives Radio Talk. Buffalonians “Adopt” War Refugee
Children. Holyoke: z pobytu Wel. O. Justyna w Holyoke, Mass. Fr. Figas to Speak
Here tomorrow on Conditions In Poland (Chicopee, Mass.) Excerpt from a feature
called “What People Say”: Fr. Justin’s Hour.
44. Headline: Liga Godziny Różańcowej Adoptowala 4 Dzieci Uchodzcow: Szlachetny Ten
Zespol, Ktory Finansuje Programy Ojca Justyna, Teraz Dodatkowo Zajmie sie Sierotami.
Photographs: Four of the Orphans are pictured: Janina Kirklewska, Mikolaj Lubinski,
Wojciech Klodziejczuk and Hanna Grabowska.
45. Headline: Z Uroczystej Inwestytury Przew. Ks. Infulata Jozefa J. Glapinskiego
Photographs: Crowd at the election of Mayor Murk, Fr. Justin and members of the
Corpus Christi athletic Club.
46. WHLD – Polish Varieties Radio Program. An Assignment sheet.
47. Headline: Piękna Ceremonja Odbyła Się w Par. Sw. Jacka w Lackawanna: Poswiecenie
nowych statuł Aniolow Strożów, ktore Zostały ufundowaned Przez Tow. Sw. Jacka, No.
587 Zjednoczenia Polskiego Rzymaska Kotolickego. Photo of ceremony. Program:
Testimonial Banquet in honor of Rev. Joseph J. Glapinski on His elevation to the
rank of Prothonotary Apostolic (July 9, 1950)
48. Headline: O. Justyn z Godziny Różańcowej Przemowi Dzis na Bazarze w Domu Polskim
A fundraiser for displaced people of War-torn Poland. Fr. Justin Figas was Speaker.
49. Headline: Mruk Victory Breaks spirit of Hilleryites: Judge Concedes Loss at 400-District
Mark
50. Political Articles dealing with elections.
51. Photograph: Fr. Justin Figas at table with laity and priests at an unidentified event.
52. Photographs: Fr. Justin speaking in a church and at an outdoor platform, Fr. Justin with
Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Kolacinski of Mt. Pleasant Pa. Sept 10, 1934
53. Headline: Wiel. O. Wiktor Balcerak Obchodzil Srebrny Jubileusz Kapłanstwa.
Photograph: Fr. Victor Balcerak pictured with his mother and priests in attendance.
54. Headline: Zjazda Polsko-Amerykanskiego Stowarzyszenia Historycznego. W sprawie
Przemowien Radiowuch O. Justyna.
55. Headline: Polska Poswtanie Jako Żywotny – Mowil Biskup Duffy. Program Radiowy O.
Justyna z Kosciola Sw. Kazimierza. Photograph: A photo entitled on the back saying
„Mother and the us kids” and on the front labeled „mama”
56. Headlines: Ojciec Justyn Figas Przemowi Osobiscie Na Godzinie Różańcowej w
Niedziele Mlodziez Polsko-Amerykanska w Kolekcie Na Poske Nie Bedzie w Tyle.
57. Dziennik Dla Wszyskich: Banner Headline MRUK MAYOREM BUFFALO
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NEWS ARTICLES ON WORLD WAR II
PAGE
1. Headlines: Witness Tells Slaying of 200 Youths. Inside Poland. Mordercy Dzięki.
Do Ostatniej Kropli z Zyl!!.
2. Headlines: Poland’s Agony Wyznanie wiary Żołnieża Polskiego 250,000 Jews
Listed as Dead in Poland Polska Ukrzyżowana
3. Headlines: Bravery of Poles Causes Revision of Opinion. Vatican Lends Aid to
Poland’s Cause. War Duty Delays Citizenship Pleas Niemała Gospodarka
4. Headlines: Sienkiewicz o Niemcach Niemcy I Bog Nazi’s Answer
5. Headlines: Mass Executions Reported by Poles. Abuse of Poles Grieves Pontiff
Chlop Polski w Walce o Wolnosć
6. Headlines: Vatican Continues Atrocity Charges Nazis Rule Poles With Brutality,
U.S. Woman Says Mentalnosc “Kultruralnych” Niemców
7. Headlines: Polski żolnierz o Rewizii Ducha Porazka Niemcow w Watykanie
Zamiast Jaj, Pusty Wagon Przybyl Do Niemiec
8. Headlines: Why Silence On Horrors? Rev. Francis Kasaczun, Formerly of City,
Dies “Wyzsza Rasa” Znowu Na Widowni
9. Headlines: Z Rożnych Stron: Bardzo To Ciekawe, Jesli Prawdziwe Z Cudzej
Grzedy: Amerykanie Powinni Pomagac Polakom Bestia Niemiecka Dalej Złopie
Krew Ludzką Watykan Nie Zniósł Swej Placowki Przy Rzadzie Polskim Zbrodnia
Rosnie
10. Headlines: Watykan I Polska Po Co Zbroimy Sie? America Describes Suffering
of Poles: Says Repatriated Germans Are Unhappy in New Homes Niemcy Rownaja
z Ziemia Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie O Powrot Do Nauki Chrystusa
11. Headlines: Censorship on Atrocities Pegler Criticizes Local Unit’s Action.
Rumania Znalazla Sie Pomiedzy Moltem I Kawadlem
12. Headlines: Retrospect: Fires Over England France Defends Seizure of Contraband
From U.S. Mail German Charge Contradicted Christianity in Germany
13. Headlines: Inside Poland: 2 Refugees Tell Mass Executions Watykan a Wojna O.
Justyn Na Jadwigowie
14. Headlines: Ludzie I Ich Sprawy: Wesolych Swiat Wierna Polska Co Spotkalo OO.
Franciszkanow Na Okupacji Niemieckej w Polsce
15. Headlines: “The Other Germany” Trudnosci Religijne Poland’s Crucifixion May
Lead to Canossa
16. Headlines: Kosciol Katolicki I Porzadek Spoleczny Obywatele Sowieccy! Za Co
Walczycie I Poswięcacje Swe Życie. Zwycięstwo Chinczyków w Bitwie o Czangsze:
Rozbili Kilka Dywizyj Japonskich
17. Headlines: Straszny Los Polskich Dzieci w Europie. 50 Nowych I Szlachetych
Pracowniczek Przylączylo Się Do Komitetu Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna
Zwycięstwo Chinczykow w Bitwie O Czangsze.
18. Headlines: Żąd Polski Oskarza Niemcy Listy Polskie
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19. Headlines: Universytety Polskie Zamknięte, Okupanci Mszcz Się Na Profesorach
Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna
20. Headlines: Tysiące Uchozców Za Granicami Polski Catholic Radio Work Makes
Great Strides Ukronika Parafjalna Miej Cierpliwosć Pięcdziesiąt Dwa Lata
Do Loża Bolesci
21. Headlines: Poland Looks to Future Germans Offer to Tell All, but Fail to show
Anything: Propaganda Ministry Permits Correspondents to Visit No Places of
Importance Judge Noonan Lays Most Divorces to “Sheer Stupidity”
22. Headlines: Salute to the Poles The Murder of a Nation
23. Headlines: Biskup Polowy Gawlina o Zbrodniach Nazistów Na Karuzeli Zycia
200 % Lojalni
24. Headlines: Hitler Idzie Do Canossy Bawcie Sie Ludzie Bishop Duffy Urges
Laymen to Combat Spirit of Atheism
25. Headlines: De Profundis
26. Headlines: Jako Polacy, Czy Jako Amerykanie? Biskupi Wyasygnowali Na
Ratunek Polakow $156,000
27. Headlines: Usmiertelny Pojedynek Germanscy “Nadludzie” w Polsce
28. Headlines: Pius XI a Cywilizacja Szczepanowo Kończy Nowenne Grudniowa
Noc
29. Headlines: Poles Say Nazis Executed 18,000 U.S. Poles Hailed by Paderewski
Polish Liberty, Padereski Aim Vatican Stresses Rift with Germany Warsaw Castle
Doomed; Cold Finishes War Havoc Hillaire Belloc o Polsce Arcybiskup Mooney
Przemawiał Na Godzinie Różańcowej O. Justyna
30. Headlines: Bezboznictwo Niemieckie
31. Headlines: Witness Describes Slaying of 200 Polish Boys Godzina Różańcowa
Przew. O. Justyna Będzie w Holyoke, Mass. “Badzcie Spokojni o Waszych Synow
I Braci” – O. Justyn
32. Headlines: Boże Narodzenie w Warszawie Straszne Przezycia Ksiedza z Radomia
Wazne Zebranie w Sprawie Godziny Różańcowej Vatican Denounces Atrocities in
Poland; Germans Called Even Worse Than the Russians
33. Headlines: Dalsze Wstrzasające Rewelacje Watykanskiej Radjostacji Trudnosci
Religijne
34. Headline: Co Się Dzieje Dzis w Polsce
35. Headlines: Paderewski Stirs Exile Parliament Program Uroczystosci
Inauguracyjnej w Ratuszu Vatican discloses More Reports of German Atrocities in
Poland
36. Headlines: Lodz “Germanized”; 8,000 Poles Ousted Rev. Kasaczun, 56, Dies while
on Trip to Cuba
37. Headline: Co Zycie Niesie
38. Headlines: Czy Jest Głod w Niemczech? Sztandary Polski We Francji
39. Headlines: Gotowi Byli Zdradzic Polskę Rodzice Sie Rozwiedli, Ich Dzieci Się
Zabiły
40. Headlines: Mieszkancy Warszawy Prowadzą Dzis Szare Życie w Trosce o Zdobycie
Chleba Shoemaker, Stick to Your Last
41. Headlines: Nazis Admit “Firm” Polish Policy; Cardinal Sees National “Disaster”:
even gen. Blaskowitz Balks at Tactics Held Aimed at Virtual “Racial Extermination”
Niemcy w Tym Kraju Prowadza Klamliwa Propagande w Pisemku “Facts in Review”
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42. Headlines: PEŁNY TEKST PRZEMÓWIENIA IGNACEGO PADEREWSKIEGO
43. Headlines: Smok Wawelski Dlaczego Amerikanska Prasa I Radio Ukrywa Prawde
o Okrucienstwach Niemców Papiez Pius XII Boleje Nad Dola Polskiego Ludu
44. Headline: Z PRZEMOWIEŃ PRZEW. O. JUSTYNA
45. Headlines: But Easter Still Dawns by A.J. Cronin. Vatican Anxiety Voiced for
Finns. Shootings in Poland Laid to Nazis by Cardinal
46. Headlines: Wszystkie Narodowosci I Sfery Czynne w Ratowaniu Polaków
Wywiad z Amb. Ciechanowskim
47. Headlines: Learn Self-Discipline Europe: Hungarians Feel Sure Soviet Aims to
Enter Balkans Fraud Is Charged By Syracusan in Investment Action
48. Headlines: Przysięga Polaków Pisarz Francuski o Generale Sikorskim Czesć
Polakom
49. Headlines: The Irish Didn’t Stay Home 1-go Wrzesnia 1939
50. Headlines: Marsz. Piłsudski Błagał Majestat Cierpienia Polskiego Francuzi
Uciekali w Polochu, Polacy Szli Karni z Bronia w Reku I z Armatami
51. Headlines: W Polsce W Argersu Rev. Dominiak Gets Purse of $1600 at silver
Jubilee Fete.
52. Headline: Kongresmani Którzy Popieraja Bil Pomocy Na Ofiar Wojny Na Ziemiach
Polskich
53. Headlines: Kleska Glodowa Zagraza Polsce Foo-by-Cable Boom Aids Riech
Exchange
54. Headlines: Gdy Przyszla Pełnia Czasu Jak Zmarły Papież Spędza Dzien w
Castelgandolfo
55. Headlines: Włęcznosć Polaków Odrodzenie Pracy
56. Headlines: Polish Refugees Placed at 100,000 Kard. Holond Przybywa Do Nas
Polski Czerwony Krzyż Bedzie Mogl Teraz Niesc Ratunek w Polsce
57. Newspaper Photographs: Dispaced woman in Warsaw. Nowicjat OO.
Franciszkanow w Lake Forest, Ill.
58. Newspaper Cartoons: Two cartoons ridiculing Nazis
59. Letter to Fr. Justin Figas relating donation to Novenna. Newspaper clipping: Radio
Brings Religion, Too, Into Our Homes
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1-23 The Life of Our Lord by Charles Dickens
24. Headline: Pulpits and People Photographs: Collage with picture of Fr. Hyacinth
Fudzinski (inset), Corpus Christi Church, and a group of Corpus Christi Choir
members.
25. This is the first of a series of seven articles on the history of Corpus Christi Church
and of the Polish Franciscans by Angela J. Murray
26. Headline: Pulpits and People Photographs: Collage with inset pictures of Fr.
Lawrence Cyman (First Pastor of Corpus Christi and Fr. Eustace Bartosiewicz. Two
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other photographs in the collage consist of the main altar of the Church and a group
of the fourth regiment of Uhlans, a church organization taken in 1008.)
27. This is the second of a series of seven articles on the history of Corpus Christi
church by Angela J. Murray.
28. Photographs: The main altar of Corpus Christi. A group of Franciscans at the
Chapter of 1923 which elected the Rev. Justyn Figas as Provincial.
29. This is the third of a series of seven articles on the history of Corpus Christi Church
and the Polish Franciscans by Angela J. Murray.
30. Headline: Pulpits and People Photographs: Altar and Stained Glass Window and
Fr. Michael Cieslik (inset)
31. This is the fourth of a series of seven articles on the history of Corpus Christi church
and the Polish Franciscans.
32. Headline: Pulpits and People. Photographs: Members of a church choir, a
winning baseball team from 1914, and Corpus Christ School’s eighth grade, which
was taken 20 yrs before these articles were written.
33. This is the fifth of a series of articles on the history of Corpus Christi Church by
Angela J. Murray, Times staff writer. It features Fr. Justin Figas.
34. Photograph: Fr. Justin Figas as Provincial of the Franciscan Friars.
35. This is the sixth of a series of seven articles on the history of Corpus Christi church
and the Polish Franciscans.
36. Photograph: A depiction of the upper Corpus Christi Church with its twin towers
featuring it as an example of Romanesque simplicity of style in architecture.
37. Headline: Streets of the East Side – Clark. Photograph: A picture of Corpus
Christi Church with cars driving along Clark Street. An text insert reads: “This
block of Clark St. between Lovejoy and Broadway has contributed more priest and
nuns to the service of religion than any other block in the world. During the past 20
years 17 residents have made their entry into the priesthood and 20 young women
have taken the veil. Perhaps it is the influence on the neighborhood of stately
Corpus Christi Church.”
38. Headline: Polish Franciscans’ 11th Annual Benefit to Attract Thousands Wednesday
Night. (February 24, 1935). Photograph: Portrait shot of Fr. Justyn Figas.
39. Headline: Priest Tours Europe; Calls War Talk Bunk Photograph: Fr. Justin
depicted with pen in hand with caption: Father Figas just back from Europe: “War
talk is bunk.”
40. Headline: Health commissioner Speaking: -- Interview by Times Candid Camera:
Dr. Fronczak Chats on Birth Control, Sewage Disposal Plant and Disease Statistics.
Photographs: A series of photographs in which Fr. Fronczak gestures as he talks
about the topics mentioned in the headline. A picture of the Health Commissioner
walking.
41. Headline: Fronczak, Health Chief 25 Years, Plans Busy Day, Family Dinner on
Anniversary. Photograph: A creative collage depicting the Commissioner’s head
superimposed on a clock which is superimposed on City Hall. Inset on the collage
are the events that will transpire as he celebrated 25 years as commissioner.
42. An article by Times Staff Writer Harry S. Mullany in a tribute to commissioner
Fronczak
43. Headline: Friends Reveal Anecdotes About Rev. Figas; Franciscans’ Provincial
Known for Charity Photograph: Leon Kilipinski with a caption identifying him
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as president of the Rosary Hour League which brings the voice of Rev. Figas to
thousands of Poles in Canada and the United States each Sunday.
44. Three articles entitled: Beyond Speech, As a Man Thinketh, Pray Not For Things.
45. Photograph: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Nelson H. Baker Caption is an obit. Clipped to the
Newspaper photograph with a small clip is a receipt for a Registered Article stamped
“Lackawanna” and a date of “FEB" 1938.
46. Photographs: A requiem Mass in the Basilica. A photograph of Mayor
Zimmermann and Mayor Aszkler of Lackawanna.
47. Photograph: Bishop Thomas J. Walsh of Newark kneels before open grave in
solemn prayer at Holy Cross Cemetery at the resting place of Father Baker.
48. Headline: Drajwerzy Jadą
49. Headlines: Drawerzy Jadą Dyspensa Została Udzielona O. Prowicjalowi Justyn
Figasowej.
50. A portion of poetry
51. Photograph: Fr Justyn and Fr. Alojzy Sobus and group of Drivers of the Rosary
Hour on an outing to Baltimore and Washington, DC.
52. Boston Sunday Globe Magazine, April 7, 1935. Headline: Bric-A-Brac
53. Headline: Monastery Nine to Meet Series Winner October 1 Photograph: A
picture of the Monastery Nine team
54. Headline: Bill Makes History But Forgets all the Praise
55. Photograph: The St. Francis Baseball Team with names written on their shirts. No
date is given.
56. Headline: Uzyskal Stopień Oficera w Marynarce Stanow Zjedn. Photograph:
Hieronim Szeliga. (Article mentions the Szeliga family as members of Corpus
Christi Church.)
57. Posłaniec Marki Boskiej Saletynskiej, An exerpt in which a photograph depicts Fr.
Justyn Figas broadcasting the Rosary Hour from M. B. Saletynskiej Church in Ware,
Massachusetts.
58. See above # 57
59. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Sroda, 10go Marca, 1937. Photograph: Prof.
Mieczysław S. Szymczak, a member of the Federal Reserve with laymen and five
priests among whom is Fr. Justin Figas.
60. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Poniedzialek, 22-go Lugego, 1937. Photograph: Fr.
Justin Figas receives a diploma for excellence in broadcasting from Franciszek Barc
nadzelny redactor Dziennika Zjenoczenia.
61. Headline: Mark Twain, Polish Writers Fascinated Provincial as Youth.
Photograph: A group of young men gathered with Fr. Justyn (in overalls). The
group chipped in when the Corpus Christi School needed redecorating in 1920
62. The Buffalo Times, Tuesday,, July 30, 1935. Headline: Figas, Reared in Mines,
Rises to High Church Post; Hardships, Poverty Marked Struggle For Advancement.
Photograph: A Collage depicting Fr. Justin when he was assistant pastor of St.
Josephat’s Church in Milwaukee, Wis. An inset at the top of the collage depicts Fr.
Michael Ceslik, pastor of Corpus Christ Church. An inset at the bottom pictures
Casper Urban, East side undertaker, who assists the provincial in events for the
benefit of the Franciscans.
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63. Headline: Rosary Hour Has Brought 10,000 Letters Each Month, Joy to Many Fr.
Justyn Says. Photograph: Fr Justin prepares for Final Broadcast Next Sunday
Afternoon.
64. Headline: Program Marks Name Day of Fr. Justyn Figas. Photograph: Fr.
Justin with children who prepared a program for his Name Day.
65. A partial clipping from a biographic sketch of Fr. Justyn Figas.
66. Headline: Figas Takes first Step Toward Becoming Priest at 14; Humility, Fidelity
to Rules Wins Honor Early in Career: Son of Coal Miner Enters College at Trenton,
New Jersey. (A biographical sketch by HOGIE, Times Staff Writer taking a look at
Fr. Justin’s road to the priesthood.) Photographs: An inset Cardinal Secretary
Merry Del Val to Pope Pius X who ordained Fr. Justin Figas. A picture of Fr.
Justin with The Corpus Christi Baseball team ready to leave for Detroit. At that time
Father Justin was secretary to the Fr. Hyacinth Fudzinski, provincial and organizer of
the province.
67. Headline: The Buffalo Times, July 29, 1935. Rev. Justyn Figas, Son of Immigrant
Coal Miner, Begins his 5th Term as Provincial of Franciscans. Photographs: Two
photographs overlapping with (Left) Fr. Justyn stands beside his father, Jacob Figas,
the Everson, Pa. coal-miner. The photo in the circle was taken in 1900 when Father
Justin was a member of the St Francis College Baseball team in Trenton, N.J. Father
Justin is seen in the center row seated beside the priest.
68. Headline: Polish Priest Dedicates Life to Bring Succor to Fellow Men
Photograph: Fr. Justin is shown speaking into microphone during one of his Rosary
Broadcasts.
69. Headline: Figas follows in Footsteps of Fudzinski, once Refused High Post in
Franciscans. Photograph: Fr. Justin is pictured with graduating class of 1919.
70. Headline: Polish Provincial Rose Rapidly After Being Ordained In Rome.
71. Transcript and Telegram, Headline: Father Constantine Sings First Mass Here
Photograph: Father Constantine, his parents, brothers and sister and sister-in-law at
banquet in Mater dolorosa School hall.
72. See # 71. for story on Fr. Constantine. This page contains a fish story and picture.
73. Two stories and pictures of First Masses, one of Father Anthony Mazur and the other
of Fr. Basil Szeliga
74. Photograph: The installation of the St. Cecilia Choir of Corpus Christi Church.
The group is pictured with Fr. Emil Majchrzak.
75. BLANK PAGE
76. Headline: Rev. Szott One of Youngest Priests at Corpus Christi. Photograph:
Fr. Eligius Szott
77. BLANK PAGE
78. Headline: Caddying for Bishop Turner Led Him to Priesthood, Rev. Kobielski
Reveals. Photograph: Fr. Milton J. Kobielski
79. Headline: Assistant at St. Adalbert Is Accomplished Violinist. Photograph:
Fr.Anthony J. Krawczyk
80. Headline: Versatile Musician, Corpus Christi Head Engages in Numerous Parish
Activities. Photograph: Fr. Michael Cieslik.
81. Headline: Holyoke Daily Transcript and Telegram, Monday, June 8 1936. St.
Hyacinth Seminary Commencement Exercises Next Saturday. Photograph: The
Faculty and Teaching Staff of St. Hyacinth’s Seminary.
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82. The Story on the Commencement Exercises in St. Hyacinth (see #81)
83. Continuation of the Story on the Commencement at St. Hyacinth.
84. Photographs: The Student Body of St. Hyacinth Seminary. Picture of the Museum
and Library at St. Hyacinth Seminary.
85. The St. Hyacinth story continued.
86. The chapel at St. Hyacinth’s Seminary
87. Headline: Saluki Sp. Ks. O. Derendy Zlozono Na Wieczny Odpoczynek
Photograph: George Zimmermann, Mayor of Buffalo and John Aszkler Mayor of
Lackawanna.
88. Headline: “The Protocola of Zion” A two page commentary by Father Couphlin
89. (See previous page)
90. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Piatek 17go Stycznia, 1936 Sceny z Wczorajszego
Pogrzebu Sp. Ks. Ludwika Chodackiego. Photographs: Sprinkling of the Casket.
View of the Presidential Chair in sanctuary with attendees.
91. Two unidentified pictures of crowds at the funeral.
92. Headline: 700 See Installation of 5 Union Groups; Leaders Laud Oldest Polish
Organization. Photograph: Photo of members of five Polish Roman Catholic
Union Societies
93. Photograph: Gatherers in celebration of Joe (Brown) Majchrzak.
94. Photograph: Photo of Pope Pius as Msgr. Achille Ratii.
95. Dzjennik Dla Wszystkich, Sroda, 6-go Lutego ‘1946. Photograph: Fr. Justin and
his Drivers,
96. PP Mellchjor celebrate 50 yrs. Of marriage.
97. Photograph: Committee of Workers for the Rosary Hour with Major and Fr.
Michael Ceslik
98. Human Interest Stories
99. Hand written note
100. Human Interest Stories.
101. Headline: Easter Customs of Old Revived. Photograph: Two women in their
finery.
102. Photograph: Fr. Justin poses with a general.
103. Photograph: A group picture of attendees at an event called “Nocy Cudow I
Czarow.
104. Photographs: Two pictures of sports enthusiasts from Buflopole ad Yankee
Stadium
105. Photo of Franciscan Drivers.
106. Headline: Wycieczka Firmy Rosinski Furniture. Photograph: Fr. Emil
Majchrzak.
107. The mother General of the Franciscan sisters celebrates 40th anniversary.
108. PROGRAM
109. PROGRAM
110. Photograph: P. L. Samulski receives gold watch “Croix de Guerre from p. Norris
111. Attendees at an outing of Risinski Furniture Co at the YMCA in Angola.
112. Scene from Centennial Festival in Elmwood Music Hall on the occasion of the
community music service celebrating the centennial of the introduction of music in
public schools of the City.
113. Photograph: Unidentified
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114. Most Rev. John A. Duffy, new bishop of Buffalo
115. Photograph: Old Folk’s Home Directors to Conduct annual Social. Obit for
Michalak, Jr.
116. Photo of Major Aszkler and Dr. Joseph F. Krawczyk MD
117. Photo of workers from Rosinski Furniture Co. at Picnic.
118. Rev Francis Kasprzak seated in the cedilla in Transfiguration Church carved by
Rev. Ladislaus Braejski.
119. Two photos of participants in the Masquerade.
120. Fr. Romuald of St. Stanislaus and two girls admire sports trophies.
121. Basketball game shot with notation written describing a moment of play.
122. Rosinski Furniture ligi Buflopole seniors.
123. Libray dedication – Purple heart awarded to a Mother’s son
124. Headline: Mother helps Navy as son Goes to Death Son’s Death follows 3
Days Word of Air Cadet Appointment
125. Six stories: Rev R. M. Wolski is assigned to Indiana Post as Army Chaplain,
Victor E. Lampka made captain, Two Buffalo youth have graduated from Harlingen
Army Gunnery School: N. V. McNamara and R.F. Nowak, Army, coastal Patrol
Becon 2 CAP Members: Lucien Goszewski and Gary Saltarelli, Fr. Adolf
Szelagowski says First Mass.
126. Photograph/Headline: Buffalo, WNY Soldiers gathered Around Mead When He
visited Hawaii
127. Headlines: Little Silver Crucifix Saves Flier Cross Turns Aside spears of
Bushmen Photograph: Soldier and his to be bride
128. Headlines: Sordyl Says U.S. Laws made him Bankrupt Mrs. Frances Wolski,
79, came to U.S. 58 years ago Rev. Maj. Joseph Chmielewski is transferred.
Marjorie R. Aelinger is November Bride. OBITS FOR WOLSKI
129. Photos of Masked Ball
130. Graduation at State Teachers’ College
131. Fr. Justin at work at his desk
132. Headline: Father Justyn: From Soap Opera He Created Famed Rosary Hour.
133. Attendees at Drivers’ Ball
134. Photographs: Fr. Justyn is honored at dinner.
135. Father Justyn stands with Sisters and Children
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137. Photograph: Fr. Justyn as jubilation with planners of the program honoring him.
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FR. JUSTIN FIGAS’ FUNERAL
1. Headlines: 3000 Who Loved Father Justin Jam Church at Rites. Death of Father Justin
Recalls Rosary Devotion. Father Justin Prayer card with Fr. Justin’s Photo and
Highlights of his life.
2. Celebrants and Services listing for Fr. Justin’s funeral
3. Resolution to be presented by Supervisor Gus Franczyk, October 23, 1959
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4. Headlines: Bishop Burke to Celebrate Mass for Father Justin Father Justin, Kindly
Friar Of ‘Rosary Hour’ is Dead
5. Headlines: Buffalo Courier-Express: Saturday, October 24, 1959. Father Justin Is Dead;
founded “Rosary Hour Fr. Justin Rites Officers Are Named
6. Kronika z Buffalo I Okolic, Zgon S.P. Ojca Justyna Figasa Potrazyl Polonie Buffaloska w
Żałobie.
7. Headline: O. Justyn Figas, OFMC. Conv. Tworca “Godziny Różańcowej” Nie Zyje
8. Photographs: Fr. Justin accompanied by deacons at Outdoor service. Christmas Card in
Polish with Fr. Justin’s signature and picture a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
9. St. Hyacinth News, November 1959, Life of Father Justin, Spiritual Giant of Province,
Comes to End.
10. Photograph: Pall bearers carry casket
11. Three photographs of Father Justin lying in the coffin
12. Two photographs of Father Justin Lying in the coffin
13. One photograph of Father Justin lying in the coffin
14. An unidentified group in front of the Ellicott City seminary building. Two photographs
of Drivers from Baltimore posing with Father Flavian Góral and holding a sign reading
“Father Justin’s Drivers, Baltimore, HERE WE COME!
15. Photograph of pall bearers bearing casket. Friars in the picture: Fr. Callistas Juras, Fr.
George Rozkwitalski, Fr. Bruno Pysz, and Fr. Henry Senft.
16. Newspaper article containing photograph mentioned in #15 dated November 5, 1959 in
the Kronika Parafjalna
17. Photograph of Drivers with Fr. Joseph Trawinski
18. Photograph of friars, altar boys, people with casket
19. Unidentified photograph ( perhaps Drivers) with Fr. Cieslik, Fr. Figas, and Fr. Pacific
20. A picture of Fr. Justin’s Drivers with handwritten inscription, “Drajwery Job Justyn.
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1. Headline:
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3. Headlines: Wielkanocne Zabawy Wspomnienie Wielkanocne Mazurki Wielkanocne
Ku Zmartwychwstaniu Ducha Groby Wielkanocne w Kosciolach Katolickich Basn
Wielkanocna Wielkanocne Pisanki
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5. Headlines: Promote Religious Training to Prevent Crime, Bishop Tells Parole Officers
Weekly Tidies
Prison Chaplains Seen As Vital Pat of Penal Systems Dzień Matek
Nie Czekajmy “Zatrzymajmy Barbarzyncow” Cudzej Grzechy
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7. Headline: Niedziela Palmowa
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9. A paper entitled “Kongress Slowianski w Pittsburgu.”
10. BLANK
11. Headlines: Kongres Slowian Amerykanskich Za Tydzień W Sprawie Kongresu
Słowian Oswiadczenie Komitetu Kongresu Slowian Amerykanskich O Powodach
Odlozenia Kongressu Kongres Slowian Amerykanskich Za Tydzien.
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15. Headline: Hayes I O’Connor w Holdzie s.p. Arcyb. Cieplakowi Nie Sadzonem Mu
Bylo Samknac Powiek Na Ziemi Rodzinnej
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17. Photograph: Archbiskup Jan Cieplak, Biskup Edw. F. Hoban, Ksiadz Dr. Kruczek, and
Robert M Sweitzer
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19. Headlines: Rezolucje Żałobne Zjednoczenia P.R.K. z powodu zgonu s.p. Ks. Arcyb. Jana
Cieplaka Nad Trumną Arcyb. Cieplaka w Katedrze Nowojorskiej. Photograph:
Archbishop Cieplak, Ks. Stanislaw Kruczek, his secretary, and Grzegorz Dolecki,
Chauffeur to the Archbishop.
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21. Five photographs relating to Archishop Cieplak’s funeral and a news story from Passaic,
New Jersey about the preparations.
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23. Several News Stories on the death of Archbishop Cieplak
24. Photograph: Archbishop Cieplak at St Mary’s Seminary in Mudelein, Ill.
25. A large New story and Picture about the death of Archbishop Jan Cieplak
26. BLANK
27. A paraphrase of “Who Killed Cook Robin”
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29. Headlines: Tysiac Dolarow Nagrody Dla Mariana Cieplaka Wyjasnienie w Sprawie /
Rec. Lukaszkiewicz I p.Posla Cieplaka Dlaczego Polska Nie Poddala Sie
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31. A letter to an editor by A. M. Bohenski
32. An Envelope
33. Photographs: Buffalo Friar at National Meeting of the Franciscan Institute of Radio and
TV at St. Hyacinth Seminary. Pictured are Fr. Marian Kawola, Fr. Theophilus Kujawa,
Fr. Anthony Scannel, OFMCap. and Lionel Sullivan.
Fr. Justin is seated with a group
of Drivers who are observing the Silver Jubilee of their service.
34. The rest of the pages up to page 50 are blank
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Page
1. Committee Ribbons: St. Francis High School
2. Ad for the Masquerade Ball, February 12, 1941. Headline: Powodzenie Maskarady
Drajwerów Zapewnione
3. Headline: Z Podworka Buflopole: „Drajwerzy” Zbliza Sie Chwila Najwspanialszej
Imprezy Obecnego Karnawalu Pierwsza Zabawa Polska w Memorial Auditorium w
Dniu 12-go Lutego 15,000 Osob Wygodnie Pomiesci Sie w Sali Memorial Auditorium
Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów
4. Photographs: Two photos of Drivers, one with Fr. Justin and Eligius Shott
5. Photographs: Two photos of Memorial Auditorium where the Masquerade Ball took
place.
6. Headlines: $50.00, $35.00 and $25.00 w Nagrodach Dla Masek Grupowych
7. Headlines: Gdzie Można Nabyć bilety Na Maskarade Drajwerów Ojcow Franciszkanow
Słynna Orkiestra Radjowa Przygrywać Będzie Do Tanca Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów
Photographs: Franciszek Zygmunt, Franciszek Ignaszak Headlines: W Niedziele
Posiedzenie Pracownikow i Pracowniczek Dorocznego Balu maskowego Drajwerów
Szesnasty Doroczny Bal Maskowy Drajwerów Zapowiedziany Na 12 Lutego Niebywaly
i Pekny Program Godziny Drajwerów Zostanie Nadany we Wtorek
8. Headlines: Od Jutra Za Tdzien Maskarada Drajwerów Jutro Wieczorem Olbrzymia
Maskarada Drajwerów Photographs: O. Justyn Figas, O. Prowincial Cyman, Ludwik
Samulski, Sedzia Zimmer, Radny J. Mruk, Radny Ulinski, J. Rusek, Sedzia Wylegalo, J.
Msurek, J. Kaszubowski, F. Hochmut, K. Urban, F. Wolski, J. Stachowiak, and S.
Zablonski
9. Headlines: Wsrode Idziemy Na Maskarada Drajwerów Już Tu Słynna Maskarada
Drajwerów w Memorial Auditorium Bóg Zapłać Serdeczne Podziekowania
10. Headlines: 400 Masqueraders Contend For Prizes at Franciscan Ball Przy Ofiarnosci
Polonji Przelano Do Funduszu Biednych Studentow $8,185.36 z Maskarady Drajwerów
O. Justyna 10 Procent Dochodu z Maskarady Drajwerów Na Ratunek Polski
Photographs: Prize winners at Ball, Fr. Justin presents Ludwik Samulski with award
for his work with the Drivers
11. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Feb. 13, 1941 Full page spread of various attendees at the
Masked Ball with commentaries and captions identifying the pictured.
12. Headlines: Dajcie Poparcie Jutrzejszej Imprezie Godziny Różańcowej Raz Do Roku
Polonja Bawi Sie Wesolo w Liceum Kantego Photographs: Committee on fundraising
for the Rosary Hour, Casmir Urban, Fr. Justin Figas.
13. A letter from Fr. James from St. Casimir Church in Baltimore indicating payment for the
calendars received. Headlines: Jutro Ten Przesliczny Program Radjowy Godziny
Różańcowej.
Gra w karty o Sliczne Premje w Liceum kantego od 3-ciej Popoludniu.
14. Headlines: Najwiekszym Krjem Swiata Sa Chiny Ta Wspaniala Zabawa w Niedziele
Bedzie w Athol Springs. An Ad for the Rosary Hour at WFHR Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.
Photographs: Drivers, Kazimir Urban, Fr. Justin Figas.
15. Three newspaper articles announcing Rosary Hour talks with times a description with
photograph of Fr. Justin in all three articles. A listing of Radio Stations.
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16. Headlines: Lista Chłopcow, Ktorzy Zdobyli O. Justyna w Niedziele Ostatni Program
Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna w Niedziele Franciscan Unit to Attend Meet in
Baltimore Rosary League to Add Three Stations Next Fall; Franciscans Select
committees for Social Sunday.
17. Headlines: Silny Komitet Złożony z Wybitnych Obywateli Powita Was w Broadway
Auditorium Buflopole Wybiera Się Gomadnie Na Zakonczenie Serji Godziny
Różańcowej O. Justyna Drużna Harcerska, Weterani Z Armji Amerikanskiej i Polskiej
Wystąpią Na Obchodzie Majowym Drajwerzy Wyjezdzaja Do Washington, D.C.
18. Headlines: Axis Radios Strike A Note Of Alarm. Setki Tysięcy Osob Wysłuchało
Programu. Czysty Dochód z Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna donosi
$5,579.52
19. Headlines: Serdeczne Przyjecie Zabawa Piekna Dla Wszystkich Illegal Press in Poland
Keeps Up Fight on Nazis A cartoon from „The Pin”, showing a comic letter written by
a Warsaw boy, with cartoons making fun of the Nazi Conquerors.
20. Photographs: Drivers, Photo of children of Transfiguration School, W. Hazleton, PA
enjoying a hot lunch served in the school gymnasium.
21. Headlines: Karcianka I Bal Na Fundusz Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna. Pani
Roosevelt Adoptowala Polskę Dial Redakcyjny: Chrzescijanstwo Pod Znakiem
Zapytania
22. Headlines: Edward Stauss Przewodniczącym 18-ej dorocznej Maskarady Drajwerów
A Newspaper ad announcing a Card Party at the Broadway Auditorium. Photograph:
Fr. Justin congratulates Edward Strauss as Chairman of the Masquerade Ball with “Boss”
Franciszek Rozkwitalski looking on
23. Nowa Anglia, Friday November 14, 1941 Photograph: Procesja po Mszy Sw.
Dziekczynnej z okazji Złotego Jubileuszu Parafii Sw. Stanisława B. i M. W Chicopee,
Massachusetts Headline: Pontyfikalne Ceremonje 50-cio Lecia Parafji Sw. Stanisława w
Chicopee, Massachusetts.
24. Headlines: Co Mowił Washington o Służbie Wojskowej Silny Komitet Stanie Do
Obsługi Na Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej Photograph: Franciszek Rozkwitalski
25. Headlines: Serdeczny Apel Ojca Justyna do Polonji Buffaloskiej 17-ta Doroczna
Maskarada Drajwerów Bedzie w Dniu 10-go lutego. (November 12, 1941) Ważne
Posiedzenie Członkow Godziny Różańcowej. Photograph: Fr. Justin (1941) A letter
from Service Plan Banking Company to Fr. Justin with a donation toward the Rosary
Hour.
26. A letter from H. Klonowski of Scranton PA with a donation of $100 for having the rosary
hour broadcast from Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church in Scranton.
27. Headline: Z Podworka Buflopole: Szczesć Boże A postcard to Father Justin about an
unusual occurence Photographs: St. Francis Chapel, Photo of two unidentifiable
priests. A business card from Sidney Grabowski, Attorney-at-Law from Scranton, PA
28. An article about the picnic with Edmund Kolipinski pictured
29. Headline: Intensowna Praca Przygotowawsza Drajwerów do 17-tej Dorocznej
Maskarady. Przeszlo 23,000 Osob Na Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna. A
collage of six photographs depicting scenes from the fundraising picnic with Fr. Justin
posing with a group of small children. (July 13, 1941).
30. A series of six News stories dealing with the Masquerade Ball of 1942
31. A series of four News Stories dealing with the Maquerade of 1942
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32. Bacznosć Drajwerzy Koło Sw. Franciszka w Athol Springs. Pozostało Tylko Pięć
Wolnych Lóż Na Maskarade Drajwerów. Przeszlo 70 Lóż Już Rozsprzedano Na
Maskarade Drajwerów, Zapowiedziana Na 10go Lutego w Memorial Auditorium.
Thousands Attend Drivers’ Masquerade. Photograph: Prize Winners at St. School Ball.
33. Headlines: Mroz i Sniezyca Nie Odstraszylo Gosci Maskarady Draywerow.
Photographs: Collage of photographs on the Masked Ball. Full Page story from
Dziennik dla Wszystkich, February 10, 1942.
34. Headlines: Polska Powstanie Znowu do Zycia. Wszyscy Idziemy Program Radiowy
Ojca Justyna.
35. Headline: Konkurs o Stypendja Do Wyzszej Szkoły Sw. Franciszka w Athol Springs.
Piękny Album Pamiątkowy Zostanie Wydany Przez Drajwerów. A notice from the
governing board to the members of the Drivers announcing a meeting of members.
36. BLANK
37. BLANK
38. Headlines: Jutro w Athol Springs Zbierze Się Licznie Polonia. Dnia 7-go Marca
Zabawa Karciana na Rzecz Godziny Różańcowej. Przewielebny O. Justyn w Marcu w
Bazylice Przemawiać Bedzie. Olbrzymie Powodzenie Imprezy Na Fundusz Godziny
Różańcowej Ojca Justyna.
39. Headlines: Przeszlo 22,000 Osob Na Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna.
$7,121.32 Wplynelo Na Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna. Full page spread in
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, July 13, 1942 depicting crowds and workers at the Fund Raising
Picnic.
40. Headlines: Tysiące Automobilistow Wybiera Sie Do Athol Springs Na Piknik Godziny
Różańcowej O. Justyna. Piknik godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna w Niedziele.
Photograph: Jan L. Goral, Przew. Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej
41. Headlines: Doroczny Piknik Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna. Matko Niepokalana
Strzez, Zachowaj Naszych Żolnierzy, Marynarzy i Lotników: Patrjotyczna Nowenna
Przez Dziewiec Dni Odprawiac Się Będzie w Kosciele Bożego Ciała Począwszy Od
Niedzieli, 29-go Listopada (1942) Dziewiąty Doroczny Piknik Godziny Różańcowej O.
Justyna 12-go Lipca (1942)
42. Photograph: Photo of Drivers seated with Fr. Justin Figas and Fr. Stanley Kozikowski.
Headlines: Doroczna Maskarada Drajwerów Bedzie w Liceum Kantego 23-go Lutego.
Pójedziemy Kolej Do Athol Springs 12-go Lipca Na Wielki Piknik Godziny Różańcowej
O. Justyna. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Sroda, 2-go Grudnia, 1942
43. Headline: Z Wizity Ojca Justina (Article concerning Fr. Justin’s visit to Great Britain.
44. Headline: Karcianka Na Fundusz Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna. Photograph:
Kazimierz Urban.
45. Program called „Merrie Minstrels with “Sunny Flowers from Tennessee”: Benefit of
Father Justin’s Rosary Hour performed at St. Stanislaus Auditorium in Chicopee
Massechusetts.
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SCRAPBOOK 9
1. Early Photograph of Fr. Justin with two unidentified men with bundles of Rosary
Hour mail.
2. Headlines: O. Prowincjal Figas Zakresla Program Radjowy. Fr. Justin Will Speak
on Polish Network. First Polish Hookup Goes on Air Sunday. Photographs: Two
photographs of Fr. Justin, one captioned as speaking on station WEBR.
3. Headlines: Do Radio Suchaczy. Rosary Hour Inaugurated. Dziennik Dla
Wszystkich: Godzina Różańcowa Na Radio. Photograph of Fr. Justin.
4. Headlines: Wielki Sukces Ojca Justyna Na Radjo. Godzina Różańcowa Na Radio.
Mowy Radjowe. Photograph of Fr. Justin.
5. Headlines: Mamy Nareszcie Prawdziwa „Polską Godzine” na Radio. Wiorki i
Drzazgi
6. Headline: Very Rev. Justyn Figas Opens Radio Rosary Hour Sunday: „Our Mothers
and Fathers” Is First Subject of Sermon in Weekly Feature
7. Catholic Union and Times, Thursday, December 24, 1931: Sermon of Very Reverend
Provincial Justyn Figas, O.M.C., Delivered via Radio Hook-Up.
8. Catholic Union and Times, Thursday, January 28, 1932: Sunday’s Radio Sermon by
Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of Minor Conventuals. January 28, 1932
9. Catholic Union and Times, Thursday, January 7, 1932: Sunday’s Radio Sermon by
Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of Minor Conventuals
10. Headlines: Sunday’s Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of
Minor Conventuals. (No Date) Social Injustices of Today Scored.
11. Headlines: Zwiastun Prawdy Godzina Różańcowa Modlitwa Po Polsku Jest
Niewazna. Note: Conflict arose with Polish Nationals on Fr. Justin’s Broadcast
12. Headlines: Sunday’s Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Walka z
Wewnetrznymi Naszymi Wrogami. Order of Minor Conventuals. (No Date)
13. Headlines:Odpowiedz Pat. Sztuka Na Przyjecia Wezwania O. Prow. Figasa
O.
Justyn Przyjmuje Wyzwanie Pastora Sztuka.
Photograph: Fr. Justyn on April 29,
1932.
14. Headline: Jeszcze o „Godzinie Różańcowej O. Justyna” Ad for „Bal Dobroczynny”
15. Headline: Sunday’s Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of
Minor .(No Date)
16. Headline: Weekly Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of
Minor Conventuals. (April 21, 1932) Program Radjowy i Mowy O. Justyna w
„Przeglądzie”.
17. Headlines: Sunday’s Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of
Minor Conventuals. Blagier Figas. (February 25, 1932)
18. Headline: Weekly Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of
Minor Conventuals. (April 14,1932) Jeszcze o Mnichu Radjowym z Buffalo.
19. Headline: Weekly Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of
Minor Conventuals. (April 28 1932)
20. Headline: Easter Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of
Minor Conventuals (Thursday, April 7, 1932. O. Prowincjal Justyn Figas, Będzie w
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Miescie Cleveland Ohio: Wyglosi Tam Odczyt w Poniedzialek 25 Maja w Sali
Zwiazku Polakow. Odczyt Wiel. O. Justyna W Cleveland Dnia 27-go Czerwca.
(Note Pages 21 and 22 are unnumbered....Headlines: Father Figas Discusses
Demoralization of Youth
Rewja Radjowa Sunday’s Radio Sermon by very Rev
Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of Minor Conventuals (March 3, 1932)
21. A letter from Jozef F. Przybysz entitled „Pozdrowienie Wielebnemu Duchowienstwu
Polskiemu!!!
22. Headline: Sunday’s Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of
Minor Conventuals Dlaczego Polacy Łącza Się z Protestantami Pages 23 and 24
are unnumbered but are continued on the next two pages.
23. Headline: List Ksiedza Swieczki Co Slychac w Buffalo
24. A Western Union telegram from Dambrosio to Provincial Figas. Headline: Better
Radio Programs Odczyt Ojca Justyna w Poniedzialek
25. A letter from WEBR in Buffalo mentioning the chaining of Stations in the broadcasts
26. A letter from WKBN in Youngstown OHIO asking for an outline of the Rosary Hour
Program
27. A letter from Frank Megargee, President of WGBI in Scranton, PA assuring Fr. Justin
that the responses in Scranton were satisfactory
28. A letter from Mr. H. Howell, president of WKBN in Youngstown, Ohio mentioning
the population of that area and the cost of broadcasting
29. A letter from WEBR in Buffalo renewing contract.
30. A letter from Northwestern University asking for translations of Fr. Justin’s talks for
several months.
31. A courtesy letter from John Patt, General Manager of WGAR Broadcasting in
Cleveland, Ohio.
32. A letter from Edwin McKean issuing rates for broadcasting from Philadelphia, PA
33. An anonymous letter praising Father Justin for the Rosary Hour program
34. A letter from WCFL in Chicago to Howell broadcasting in Buffalo from G.C. Wiles
concerning radio call letters
35. A typewritten letter in praise of Fr. Justin and his work with the Rosary Hour.
36. idem.
37. A newspaper article typewritten for submission to the Buffalo Evening News
Headline: Odczyt Wiel. O. Justyna Odlozony do Czerwca Notatiki Redakcyjne
38. A letter from Harry H. Cohen and A. M. Pfeffer, M.D. from Balfour Lodge, B’Nai
B’rith accusing Fr. Justin of associating Jews with Communism in his Radio talk
39. A letter from the General Manager, John F. Patt, from WGAR responding to an
accusation of Fr. Justin of being racial. Letter was directed to Mr. H.H. Howell of
Station WEBR.
40. Typed article ostensibly for submission to a newspaper describing Fr. Justin’s effort in
the Rosary Hour.
41. idem
42. A typewritten script in Polish and entitled „Introduction to the Entire Program
43. A typewritten script in Polish and entitled „Joe’s Plug and sign off) annotated (N.B.
Another copy was sent to Mr. Howell.
44. A typewritten script in Polish and entitled „Comment immediately after Sermon.
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45. A letter written by G.C, Wells of station W9XAA of Union Broadcast Service in
Chicago to Mr. Howell concerning letters received from listeners.
46. A contract between Fr. Justin Figas and Howell Broadcasting Co. and signed by Fr.
Justin.
47. Ibid.
48. A typed article ostensibly for a newspaper article concerning Fr. Justin’s Polish
Program
49. Ibid.
50. Ibid.
51. A letter from Roy L. Albertson of Station WEBR to Fr. Justin asking to make an
announcement at the beginning of his coming broadcast and for some photo proofs of
himself to be sent to out-of-town stations.
52. A poem with alternating translated lines by Fr. Justin on the rosary cross.
53. Ibid.
54. A letter from a devoted listener mentioning a contribution to the Rosary Hour.
55. A letter from Rev. Joseph J. Winnicki of Precious Blood Church in Buffalo, NY
asking that some cards be distributed on Sunday to the Servers and Congregation
regarding the Polish Catholic-Education program. A sample of the card is attached to
the letter.
56. A letter to the listeners and friends of Fr. Justin.
57. Headline: iO. Justyn Figas Gosciem Ligi Spraw Pol: Odwiedzil Letnisko Panny
Marji
58. A listing of 16 states with several names and addresses
59. Ibid.
60. Headline: Mamy Nareszcie Prawdziwa „Polska godzine na Radio Distingue
religieux conventuel
61. Headlines: Priest’s Air Talks, Started in 1926, Center of Disputes: Prohibition
fought by Father Coughlin; Book Publishers Sued by Clergymen Bishop Not to
Curb Fr. Coughlin’s Talks Bishop Sustains Father Coughlin
62. Headlines: Priest’s Radio Speeches Get Firm Reproof Fr. Coughlin Draws
Criticism Father Coughlin Termed Modern Savonarola
63. Headlines: Cardinal O’Connell Criticizes Fr. Coughlin’s Talks; „Church Is Not
Sensational,” He Says. Bishop Gallagher Will Not Interfere With Fr. Coughlin
64. Headlines: Cardinal Criticizes Father Coughlin’s Radio Addresses Broadcasts Cost
Priest $364,000
65. Headlines: Cardinal O’Connell and Father Coughlin
66. Headlines: Jeszcze O Ks. Coughlin Father Coughlin Expects to Continue Radio
Broadcasts
67. Headline: Cardinal’s Strictures on Priest’s Radio Addresses
68. Headline: Here and There „Dziennik Zjed.” O Ks. Coughlinie
69. Headline: Discussion Arises Over Cardinal’s Criticism of Radio Oratory A list of
stations on which Father Coughlin’s Talks are broadcast with red parentheses around
a note at the bottom of the list which states, „This hour is in no wise donated. Every
penny is paid for by the interested radio audience.
70. Unidentified photographs with Fr. Justin.
71. Unidentified photographs with Fr. Justin.
72. Headline: Investors and Idiots
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73. Headline: Kardynal O’Connell Przeciw Krucjacie Ks. C. E. Coughlina „Kokosowy
74. Headline: Father Coughlin’s Analysis of Nation’s financial Evils.
75. Headline: Rząd Oczyscił Ks. Coughlina z Podejrzen Ksiadz Coughlin Zdolnym
Ekonomista. Next two pages are not numbered.
76. Headline: Nowy Budzet Miejski w Hamtramek „Nowoczesni Judasze: (Mowa
Radjowa O. Justyna Figasa.
77. Headline: Sunday’s Radio Sermon by Very Rev. Justyn Figas, Provincial, Order of
Minor Conventuals A Program entitled „Bal Dobroczynny O. Justyna Różańcowej
Godziny.
78. A listing of talks and times.
79. Headline: Banner head in Detroit Evening Times of March, 1933: Coughlin’s,
Watkins’ Battle of Words Over Bank: Clergyman Hits Opponents of General Motors
Plan.
80. Continued from Page 80
81. Continued from Page 81
82. Headlines: Time In, Time Out of Bank Debate Biskup Gallagher Wątpi w Łagodne
Przememstwo Banków Detroickich
83. Headline: Ksiadz Charles Coughlin Kuje Wystapienie Komisa: Upowazniony P rzez
Sekretarza Skarbu, Woodina i Secretarza Roosevelta, Coughlin Przemawiał Wczoraj
na Radjo Oswiadczenie Konservwatera Kirchnera.
84. DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD HEADLINE: COUGHLIN SPEKULOWAL NA
GIELDZIE. Photograph: Internatki z Akademji Siostr Franciszkanek które
wystapili za spiewem na „Godzinie Różańcowej.”
85. See above
86. Headline: Ks. Biskup Gallagher Potempia Ataki Osobiste Przez Radjo. Free Press
Ostrzega Stacje Radjowe Przed Procesem o Oszczerstwo Do Depozytarjuszy
87. Headline: Nowy Plan Urochomienia Zamrozonych Kapitalow Bankowych w Detroit
Sprawa o Przejemstwo Dla Detroit Bankiers co. Zostala Odłożona. Pays Tribute to
Detroit Bankers: Bishop Gallagher Opposes Rapid Liquidation of Institutions Forced
to Close.
88. Headline: Konserwatorzy Wykazuja Znaczne Wycofania Deepozytow z Bankow
Komisarz Watkins Zapewnia, Ze Kryzys Bankowy w Detroit Minał Press Oskarza
Ks. Coughlina o Spekulacje
89. Headline: Severely Arraigns Dishonest Bankers Church Mortgages Held by
Closed Banks.
90. Headline: O Przebudowe Bankowosci Amerykanskiej
91. Headline: W Moim Kalejoskopie (Feature on Coughlin)
92. Double page spread: FATHER COUGHLIN’S POSITION IN BANK
CONTROVERSY EXPLAINED
93. See above
94. Double page spread: POSITION OF FR. COUGHLIN IN DETROIT BANK
CONTROVERSY
95. See above
96. Headline Feature: Mysli Ulotne.
97. Headline: Ks. Coughlin spekulantem Gieldowny; Z Ofiar Ludzkich Złożył on for
tune.
101. Letter from American Society of Composers.
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102. Zimowy Okrez Polskich Programow Radjowych Rozpoczyna Sie Jutro „Godzina
Różańcowa”
103. Headline: W Sprawie Godziny Radjowej Ks. J. Winnickiego. O. P rowincjal
figas w Buffalo Zakresla Program Radjowy
104. Headlines: Saloon Stow. Opiekunow Godziny Różańcowej L. Kolipinski P
rezesem Stow. Godziny Różańcowej
105. Contract signed by Fr. Justin with Howell Broadcasting Company
106. Bill from WEBR to Fr. Justin
107. Letter from American Society of composers
108. Letter from WEBR to American Society of composers
109. Letter from WEBR to Father Justin
110. Letter from WEBR to Father Justin
Headline: Pod Adresem Ogolnym Tych Ktorych To Dotyczyl
111. Buffalo Broadcasting Corporation with time slots of Broadcasts on
WGR and WKBW
Headline: Parafja N.M.P. w Otis, Ind., Swiecila Szescdziesieciolecia Istnienia
112. Photographs: See page 113.
113. Two page spread of the Newspaper Feature called „OKRUSZYNY”
114. See 115.
115. See 115
116. Pages from 118 – 138 are BLANK
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Headline: Buffalo Courier Express, July 21, 1968. Founding of Father Justin Rosary
Hour to Be Noted: Sept. 8 Unveiling Of Marker Set. Photographs: Court of Appeals
Judge Matthew Jasen. Fr. Justin Figas,. Fr. with Walter S. Dunn, Jr. and Lester W.
Smith, Historical Society Officials. Judge Kuszynski and Stanley Franczyk. Fr. Justin
and General Bronislaw Duch reviewing commando troops in Scotland.
Headlines: Ampol Eagle, November 2, 1967. Buffalo and Erie County Historical Soc.
To Erect Marker Honoring Rosary Hour. Program Obchodu Pamiętnika Rodziny
Różańcowej Ojca Justyna. Memorial Will Honor Radio Hour. Day To Honor
Father Justin. Prepress article entitled Paderewski to Participate in a Father Justin
Tableau Dedication Ceremony: Paderewski Bulletin VIII – 68.
Headlines: Unia Polska, December 25, ‘1968: Tow. Ojca Justyna, No. 389 UPA
Natchnial Pamietnik przy Parafii Bozego Ciala. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich: Godzina
Różańcowa. Buffalo Courier-Express, Monday, Sept 2, 1968: Mass to Mark
Unveiling of Historical Marker.
Proclamation from Office of the Mayor of the City of Buffalo, Frank A. Sedita with
appended seal proclaiming “FATHER JUSTIN DAY”.
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A letter dated July 4, 1968 to Father from Sophia Hubert. A handwritten note after
the complementary close reads 42 Newton Street, Buffalo, NY: “Miss Sophia Hubert
played the role of “Kordula” in the radio skit on WEBR which invited Fr. Justin to
mediate in a husband-wife quarrel”.
A letter from the Pauline Fathers from
Doylestown, PA to the Fr. Justin Rosary Hour offering $25.00 for the Rosary Hour’s
concern.
A description of a diploma actuating the moments of Poland’s Millennium.
Headline: Unia Polska, August 25, 1968. Mayor Sedita Signs Father Justin Day
Proclamation. A newpaper issuance of the Proclamation signed by Mayor Frank Sedita.
Historical Society, Justin Group Plan To Unveil Marker. Photograph: Mayor Sedita
with Fr. Dende another political dignitaries.
Headlines: Marker commemorating Father Justin Rosary Hour to Be Unveiled.
Father Justin Rosary Hour Marker to be Unveiled in Buffalo Sunday . Photographs:
Fr. Dende and Fr. Justin Figas.
Headlines: Fr. Justin Rosary Hour Gets Historical Marker Sunday.
Father Justin
Marker Unveiled. Photographs: Father and Bishop Brzana meet at marker after the
unveiling. Fr. Justin Figas (on radio 28 years).
Headline: Plaque to Father Justin Unveiled. Photographs: Three photographs with
captions. Crawford Wettlauger, president of the Erie county Historical Society, Fr.
Norbert Zonca, Supreme Court Justice Joseph P.. Kuczynnski and Judge Matthew J.
Jasen of the State Court of appeals gather around the plaque. Fr. Zonca unveils the
plaque. Participants of the Ceremonies honoring Fr. Justin.
A close-up photgraph of the plaque honoring Fr. Justin with an article entitled “Rosary
Hour Beginning Commemorated.
Unia Polska: Odsłonięcie Tablicy Pamiatkowej Ku Czci Ojca Justyna.. Dziennik
Polski, Wtorek, 10 Wrzesnia, 1968.
A Program commemorating the Marker Unveiling, Sunday, September 8, 1968.
Headline from Glos Polski from Toronto, Canada: Odsłonięcie Tablicy Ku Czci O,
Justyna. Article is accompanied by a photo of Fr. Justyn .
Ampole Eagle: Marker Commemorating Rosary Hour Unveiled. Photograph:
Dignataries at the presentation of the Marker for Fr. Justin. Gwiazda (Star) newspaper
from Philadelphia, PA: Rosary Hour Honored.
A copy of the Congressional Record – House mentioning the Honor given to Fr. Justin
for the Rosary Hour.
Headlines: A Special Tribute to Father Justin.
Photo of Fr. and Fr. Justin. Godzina
Różańcowa.
Headline: Przemówienie Ojca K. Dende podczas Uroczystosci odsłonięcia
Pamiątkowej Tablicy ku Czci O. Justyna. Photograph: Fr. Dende poses with Major
Sedita.
Headline: Father Justin’s Marker Unveiled in Buffalo. Gazeta Polonii (Boston),
October 3, 1968: A Special Tribute to Father Justin. Rosary Hour Speeches Placed
in Congressional Record.
A letter from Fr. Cornelian, Director of the Rosary Hour to Wladyslaw J. Lohr,
president of the Polish Union in America. Headline: Gwiazda Polarna, Saturday,
November 16, 1968: Buffalo Pays tribute to Justin Rosary Hour.
A Program entitled: Fund Raising Dinner; Benefit Building improvement Fund Given
by Father Justin’s Drivers: Sunday, October 6, 1968 at St Francis High School. A
typewritten article extolling the Father Justin Drivers.
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21. Photo Highlights of the National Convention of the Polish American Congress, Inc. held
in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 26,27,28,29th 1968. Two articles picturing Fr. Dende
(October 24, 1968.)
22. Five articles commemorating the 38th season of the Rosary Hour on 43 Stations with 2
million Audience.
23. Three articles concerning the unveiling of the Marker commemorating Fr. Justin’s
Rosary Hour with photographs of Fr. Justin and Fr. Lucian Krolikowski.
24. Four articles concerning the Commemorative Marker and a listing of Stations in various
states which broadcast the Rosary Hour.
25. Five articles from various newspapers on the commemorative marker
26. Three newspaper articles on the commemorative marker. A photograph of the principals
at a Communion Breakfast in which Miss Wanda Dende was the toastmaster.
27. The text of a Radio talk by Fr. Dende entitled W Obronie Zrodel Ludzkiego Zycia.
A picture of an oil painting by Adam Styka depicting the slaughter of Nazarene
Sisters in Nowogrod in 1943.
28. An article from a Canadian newspaper about the Commemorative Marker. Our
Readers…Write or Wrong: Youth’s Familiarity With God Envied.
29. A program commemorating the 40th anniversary of priesthood of Dr. Jasinski in Detroit
dated “February 9, 1969
30. A letter to Fr. Dende from SODALIS, Orchard Lake, Michigan
31. An article entitled: Personalities in Profile about Henry Dende of Dende Press, Inc. of
Scranton, PA by Sunday Times writer Daniel L. Carsick. Photographs: Three
Photographs of Henry Dende with captions entitled: Establish trade school, Much
Homework, and Printing Man of “62.
32. Headlines: “SODALIS Polonijny. Intrygujaca Przeszłosc Polonii.
33. A letter from Fr. Lucian Kozak to the Provincial dated March 14, 1969 concerning his
invitation to come to the United States.
34. A cartoon depicting Biskup Abramowicz and Ks. Benarz requesting aid.
Headlines: Father Justin Rosary Hour Program Dedicated to Catholic League Sunday.
Nowenna z Okazji Dnia Matek Radiowej Godziny Różańcowej. Headline:
Meczenstwo Siostr Nazaretanek w Nowogrodku, 1943 r.
35. See above # 35
36. An article from SODALIS June 1969 entitled Krgyzys Kaplanstwa .Przedsejmowy
Zjazd Wydz. Kobiet Zjednoczenia PRK Photograph: Stanislawa M. Nowak prezeska
Wydz. Kobiet ZPRK
37. Headlines: John F. Aszkler Dies; Prominent Catholic Layman. John Fr. Aszkler
Dies at Age of 69. John F Aszkler, Noted Layman, dies.
38. Headlines: Nowenna do M.B. Rozac. Prosba O. Korneliana Dr. Godziny Różańcowej.
Visit Slated by Cardinal From Poland.
6 0- Lecie Kkaplanstwa Ksiedza Dra
Wicentego Borunia, Franciszkanina Konw. Znanego z Prac w Rzymie. Photographs:
Fr. Dende, Ks. Dr. Wincenty Borun, O. Bazyli Heiser, general of the Conventual Friars.
List Prymasa Polski Photograph: Stefan Kardynal Wyszynski
39. An admission ticket to the Pulaski Day Parade Reviewing Stand. Photographs:
Committee of ZPRK. Headline: Polish War Orphans Mark Anniversary.
40. Five Holy Martyrs Bulletin: Chicago, Illinois. Photographs: Henry Dende is
presented with the “Boss of the Year” reward. Fr. Dende, Fr. Walter J Ziemba and
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Mrs. Edward (Alice) Posluszny with caption: Cardinal’s Visit draws Esteemed
Personalities.
Headlines: Krajowy Zjazd Wydziału Kobiet ZPRK ODBYL Się w Atmosferze
Powagi I Tworczej Pracy Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna Rozpoczyna 39-ty Sezon.
Photograph: Bishop Alfred Abramowicz celebrates Mass in the church of the Five
Brother Martyrs.
Headline: Rezolucja Siódmego Krajowego Zjazdu Wydziału Kobiet Zjedn. Polskiego
Rzymsko-Katolickiego w Ameryce. „Godzina Różańcowa” Audycje Religijne
A sermon by Fr. Dende Photograph: Father Dende voicing the sermon during the
Ladies Convention.
Headlines: Nowenna do M.B. Różańcowej: Prosba O. Korneliana Dyr. Godzinej
Różańcowej. Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna Wraca Na Fale Eteru.
A Program card for a Communion Breakfast at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish
in Scranton, Pa. DATED October 26, 1969. Headline: Father Justin Rosary Hour
Betins 39th Year of Broadcasting; First Program Features Cardinal Wojtyla. A note
from a reporter of Narod Polski in Chicago mentioning that the material for the article
about the opening season of the Rosary Hour was late in coming.
Headline: Henry Dende Seeking Re-Election as School Dir. In Scranton, PA. Znów
Polska Godzina Różańcowa Na Radio “WAMO”
Rocznica Smierci O. Ryszarda
Gruzy. Father Justin Hour Begins 39 th Year.
A Political promotional Program
About the re-elecltion of Henry Dende to the Board of Education.
Articles and Station Listings for the Rosary Hour
Articles on the beginning of a new season for the Rosary Hour. Headlines: Michal
Kecki Nie Zyje. Informacja z Muzeum Polskiego w Ameryce.
An article in the Commentarium Ordinis about the Commemorative Marker An airmail postcard to Fr. Dende from Fr. Vitale Jaskiewicz about his coming to the USA.
An envelope addressed to “Pawel Dziesten, Stajszyn F, Boks 217, Stejszyn F, Bawlo 2,
Nowy York”, postmarked Montreal.
Glos Polski, Toronto, Canada: December 18, 1069” Przezywanie Swiat Bozego
Narodzenia by Fr. Lucian Krolikowski
Headlines: Wyróżnienie Działaczy Kombatantów Programy Radiowe
Amerykanskiej Częstochowy. Photograph: Fr. Lucian Krolikowski is pictured with
SPK members.
Acta Ordinis Nostri: (in Latin) A decree from the Sacred Congregation for Third Order
Religious .
A letter from the Catholic League for Religious Assistance to Poland. Attached is a list
of Stations broadcasting the Rosary Hour An article entitled “Lawless Speaks
Glowingly Of Today’s “Idealistic’ Youth” Photograph: Lawyer Theodore V. Mikoll,
Dean William Lawless and Ray Manuszewski
A post card from Canada praising Fr. Justin’s Apostolate. Obits for Mark Dende, 17,
who died in the hospital. (He was Henry Dende’s son.)
Headlines: Polish Studies Advisory Group Meets With College President, Voice
Program Support
Nowenna do Sw. Jozefa Godziny Różańcowej. A picture of the
new broadcasting and living facilities of the Rosary Hour under construction.
Headlines: Mary Metal Honored at Testimonial Dinner (Two Group Photographs)
Sister Pacoima and Judge Niamey to Speak at Testimonial for Mrs. Metal
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57. Knights of Columbus Rosario, Fr. Justin Council No. 5670: An article on the portrait
of Fr. Justin by Rev. Dr. Casmir Szarkiewicz Headlines: Testimonial to Honor
Dr. Graczyk Father Kolbe and Father Justin Societies Install Officers. (Photograph)
58. Headlines: Bishop Brzana Speaks at Dedication Service Knights Dedicate New
Facility Named for Father Justin A Program of the Building Dedication.
59. First Friday Tribune, May 1970: Rosary Hour Praised by Tatusca
Fr. Dende Wins
st
Tatuska Praise Fr. Dende Honored by 1 Friday Club 53 Will Receive Degrees on
Sunday from Hilbert College
60. Headlines: Przypomnienie Na Miesiąc Maj Montreal, Que.: Wycieczka Do Buffalo,
USA Photographs: Father Dende with First Friday Club principals
61. Headline: Reason Must Prevail, Dr. Regan Tells Hilbert Photograph: Dr. Peter F.
Regan, Sister Mary Edwina Bogel and Fr. Edmund Szymkiewicz.
62. A thank you note for Mattew Jasen of the Court of Appeals to Father for his
sympathies. Headline: Msgr Adamski Honored as Fidelitas Recipient Photograph:
Msgr. Adamski and dignitaries at the event.
63. Dziennik Chicagoski: Z Teki Wydawniczej: O. Zalozyciela Seminarium Polskiego
Mr. And Mrs. Wardynski Observe 50th Anniversary Family photograph of the
Wardynski family.
64. 10th Anniversary of the Am-Pol Eagle: Various Polish-American Organizations Enrich
the Community. Photographs: Stan Jasinski, Matt Korpanty (Broadcasters) Photo
of dignitaries attending WUTV’s groundbreaking ceremonies.
Headlines: Fr. Dende Continues Radio Apostolate. Fr. Dende Continues Broadcasts.
65. Headlines: K of C Auxiliary Planning Review. Godzina Różańcowa Wznawia
Programy. Photograph: Committee leaders pose before picture of lat Rev. Justin
Figas: Mrs. Kukonowski, Mrs. McCrae and Mrs. Herko.
66. Headline: 700 Attend Bishop Klonowski Jubilee Nowenny za Zmarlych na
Godzinie Różańcowej. Photograph: Dignateries at Bishop Klonowski’s Jubilee.
67. Headlines: Bishop Klonowski Paid Tribute at Dinner. Two Cardinals Join In
Jubilarian’s Fete. Photograph: Brother, clergymen, public officials and friends of
Bishop Klonowksi Jubilee. A telegram from Cardinal Wojtyla to Fr. Justin.
68. A letter to Fr. from Sister Mary Edwina, President of Hilbert College.
Photograph: Panel – The Professional and Businessmen’s Association Scholarship
recipients of Hilbert College.
69. An announcement of the PBA Meeting and Historical Presentation at Hilbert College on
Wednesday, September 30, 1970. Two Newspaper articles citing Fr. ’s work with his
photograph.
70. A letter from the administration of the “Stowarzyszenie Polskich Kombatantow
dated October 14, 1970. An article headlined “Jubilee Banquet to conclude Jubilee
Year with photographs of Fr. Dende, Msgr. Peter J. Adamski, Dave Thomas and Sister
M Benice. Headline: “Pan Wolodyjowski” Shown at Villa College” Photograph:
Fr. shown with dignitaries accompanying the Villa College headline.
71. Headlines: St. Valentine’s Hold 50th Jubilee Banquet Cenny dar Dla Biblioteki
Polskiej: Kier. “Godziny Różańcowej” z Buffalo Photographs: Two photographs
showing dignitaries at the St. Valentine’s Banquet.
72. Photo of the St. Francis Driver’s in regard to High School building fund Business
Week Photograph of Joseph Kapela, a graduate of St, Francis High School and
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noted driver of the Rosary Hour. Wiadomosci Wojciechowe: A church bulletin
article announcing the new season of broadcasts of the Rosary Hour (Elmhurst, NY)
73. Headlines: Father Justin Rosary Hour Begins New Season. Four similar articles from
various newspapers.
74. Headlines: Godzina Różańcowa Ojca Justyna Rozpoczyna Swoje Programy
Otwarcie sezonu Godziniy Różańcowej.
An announcement if Our Lady of
Czestochowa Church in Coventry, R.I., in their bulletin, dealing with the opening of the
new season of broadcasts.
75. Two articles on the beginning of the new season of the Rosary Hour with a list of
broadcasting stations that carry the program.
76. A church bulletin announcing the new broadcasting season.
77. Headlines: Dar godziny Różańcowej Dla Muzium Polskiego. Forum for Readers:
An article on Polonia’s Broadcasters. Miesiencznik Franciszkanski: Nowy Sezon
Godziny Różańcowej.
78. Polish American Journal: It Happened in 1970: an insert about Fr. Justin beginning the
Rosary Hour’s 40th season.
79. Headlines: Z Rozżnych Stron: Glłos Rektora Orchard Lake. Polonia w Kraju.
Photograph: Minister J Wieczorek, L. Dende, and E. J. Piszek overlooking a display.
80. A printed newspaper talk entitled “Godnosc Kobiety” by Fr. Justyn which had been
broadcast on the Rosary Hour program.
81. (See # 83) a continuation of Fr. Justin’s talk.
82. Dziennik Chicagowski: Czy Starżenie Się Jest Kleską?
83. (See #85) a continuation of Fr. Justin’s talk.
84. Headline: John Chrostek’s Feted on 25th Anniversary. “O Narkotykach”” from the
Rosary Hour talks printed in a Chicago Paper. Swiat Bez Ojców: a talk by Fr. Dende
in the Chicogo Dziennik
85. (see #88) Fr. ’s talk continued
Slowo Na Usługach Milosci: a printed newspaper talk by Fr. Dende
86. (see #90) Fr. ’s talk continued.
87. ibid.
88. Headlines: Amerykańska Częstochowa O. Korneliusz Dende Na Swiecie
Wolontariuszy w Czestochowie Am. (Zyciorys, A biographical sketch of Fr. )
Rosary Hour Director to be Guest Speaker News From American Częstochowa
89. Headlines: Doylstown Notes Profiles of Polonia: Father Dende – the Radio Priest
The Polish American Journal, March 27, 1971: Fr. Dende, Na Drogach Cierpienia: a
talk by Fr.
90. (see #95) Fr. ’s talk continued.
91. Headline: Father Konieczny Welcomed to Corpus Christi.
An article on Fr. from a
Cleveland Newspaper.
92. Headlines: Father Dende to Speak in Doylestown O. Kornelian Dende, OFM Conv.
Na Swiecie w Amer. Częstochowie,
93. The Hilite, St. Hyacinth Seminary: Bro. Joseph Professes Vows on Name’s Day.
94. Z Litanii Loretanskiej: Roze Marji Program from the National Shrine of Our Lady of
Czestochowa: Family Communion Breakfast
95. Headline: O. Kornelian Dende, OFMConv. Na Swiecie w Amer. Czestochowie.
Odpoczynek Niedzielny: a talk by Fr. Dende
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96. A term paper by John Winkler entitled „The Polish American Community in Buffalo
submitted to R. J. Howe, St. Francis High School.
97. BLANK
98. A talk by Fr. entitled “Odpoczynek Niedzielny Zodny z Wymagami Natury. Nowenna z
Okazji Dnia Matek
99. Headline: Senior Citizens Housing Plans Are Released for Memorial Drive.
Photograph: Mayor Frank Sedita with members of the City Government NOTE:
Councilman Franczyk has suggested naming the project the “Father Justin Terrrace”
100. A magazine excerpt with “Jasna Gora, Maj, 1971” penned in and entitled, “Fr. Dende
Makes Communion Breakfast One Long to be Remembered. A thank you letter to Mr.
Kasprzak from Fr. .
101. Excerpt: “O Narkotykach” Excerpt: +Koroczne Swieto Wolontariuszy Sanktuarium
(Mentions Fr. )
102. A postcard from Warsaw from „Gus” congratulating him on the 30th anniversary of
service to God and country.
103. Am-pol Eagle: Apostle of the Airwaves Observes 30th Anniversary
104. Headline: Schooling, Education Aren’t the Same Two pages from Naród Polski:
Headline: Mowa Ks. Biskupa Krawczaka na Stulecie Zjednoczenia
Headline:
Naczelnego Kapelana Zjednoczenia – Ks. Karcza
105. A letter from John Tatusca, Erie County Executive congratulating Fr. on his 30th
Anniversary of service.
106. Headline: Pielgrzymka Stow. Ksy w Amerykanskiej Czestochowie Photographs:
Three photographs of principals in the event..
107. Headline: Attend PBA Pilgrimage to Doylestown Shrine Photographs: Atty.
Stanley Jakubowski, President of PBA; Msgr. Francis Palecki, concelebrant at Mass;
Fr. Sebastian Babiarz, assistant at Mass, Ignacy Jan Paderewski: a tribute to be paid to
him; Fr. Dende to preach sermon; Mrs. Josephine Kaminski, General chairman of the
event
108. An article from a small magazine entitled “MARJA I MARTA” by Fr. . Jasna
Gora, October 12, 1971 Pielgrzymka Stowarzyszenia Kasy Im. Sw. Jana Kantego.A
Mother’s Day tribute from Mater Dolorosa Church . A letter to Fr. Dende from
the Erie County Office of Civil Defense calling upon him for service in case of a
military or natural disaster.
109. An information Program for a Pilgrimage to Doylestown at which Fr. spoke.
Headline: Pielgrzymka Do Midland
110. Headline: Z Osiecimia do Midland
111. BLANK
112. Large article and photos of the Pilgrimage to Midland with Fr. Lucian’s sermon.
113. A letter asking promotion of a Rosary rally from the Rosary Rally Committee of
Greater Utica.
114. Am-pol Eagle, Sept. 30, 1971‘: Honorific Dinner for Dr. Drzewieniecki Great Success.
Photographs: Group photo of Fr. Cornelian and dignitaries at dinner. A group shot
of the committee for Father Justin’s Fifth Annual Building Fund Dinner.
115. Buffalo Courier Express: October 10, 1971: Lunch to Honor two Local Doctors, Sr. S.
A. Graczyk and Dr. A. F, Belanca Photograph: Fr. Dende with Guild President, Mrs.
Stanley Novicki and Sister Helen Kuc.
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116. Photograph (non newspaper shot) John Smith, Grand Knight, Fr. Dende, and Joseph
Kopaczenski, Committee Chairman
117. Photograph and Article picturing Bernard J. Ruda who was Re-Elected Head of the
Catholic League. Photograph and article Headlined: Godzina Różańcowa I Jej 41-szy
Sezon
118. A letter from the Office of Civil Defense to Father Dende acknowledging his signed
application for enrollment in the Chaplain Service of Civil Defense, An Identification
Badge and a Official Card identifying Fr. Cornelian as a member of the Consolidated
Erie County Civil defense
119. A photo of Adam Styka’s painting at the Cemetery of the Pauline Fathers at the
American Częstochowa. A newspaper article about the 41-st Season of the Rosary
Hour.
120. An article about the beginning of the Rosary Hour Season with photo of Fr. Cornelian.
An article entitled, “Stefanik Slovak Dramatic Club marking 50 years of Theatricals
*Note: This article has mention of the beginning of the new Season of Broadcasting of
Rosary Hour.
121. Articles on 41st Season of Broadcasting
122. Announcements from various sources about the New Broadcasting Season.
123. This full page fold out entitled: “Polskie Dni w Rzymie has a large article on the
Beatification of Fr. Maximillian Kolbe with Photographs of a Painting that was
exhibited at the Mass of Beatification, the Audience with Gajowniczek
124. Several articles on the beginning of the new broadcast season. Five Receive Plaques
for service to the Polish-American Community (Professional and Business
Association)
125. Articles about the New Season of Broadcasting from various sources with listing of
Radio Stations. An article entitled “Comments on Ryan High Closing”
126. Several newspaper articles on the beginning of the 41st season of the Rosary Hour.
127. Headline: Jubileusz ks. L. Krolikowski.
128. A photograph of unknown drivers of J. Dende Bakery in 1917. A photograph of Fr.
Cornelian meeting with Pope Paul
129. The Scrantonian, Dec. 19, 1971: Wanda Dende Describes Her Recent Trip Through
Poland as a “Dream Come True” Photographs: Fr. Cornelian is greeted by Pope
Paul. Wanda Dende representing the American Pilgrimage group, place a floral wreath
at the firing wall monument of the prison death camp in Oswiecim, Poland.
130. Two photographs of Channel 29’s Celebration of 1st Anniversary. One photograph of a
group representing the installation of Officers to the Polish Arts Club.
131. Straz, December 16, 1971: The Imagination of Poland by Henry Archacki. A list of
stations broadcasting the Rosary Hour/
132. Headline: Resident describes visit to Oswiecim. Photograph: (New Britain Herald)
Mrs. Eleonore Drahan with two unidentified persons.
133. Headline: King of Do-It-Yourselfers: H.M Steiger Jr. Master Artist. Photograph: Fr.
Cornelian admires replica for the famous St. Francis of Assisi Cross, located in the
broadcasting building chapel of the Rosary Hour.
134. Headline: Poles’ devotion to Catholicism Praised: by Bishop Malysiak of Krakow.
Narod Polski, Dec. 23,197: Pobyt Ks. Biskup Al Malysiaka w Ameryce.
135. Photographs: Fr. Dende meets Pope Paul.
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136. A laminated newspaper article entitled, “Apostle of the Airwaves: Observes 30th
Anniversary. A certificate of membership care to the Polish American Historical
Association given to Fr. Dende. A parish bulletin from St. Michael’s in Bridgeport,
CT, announcing Fr. Justin’s Rosary Hour
137. A full page spread in the Scranton Times entitled Women’s World of the Times”
featuring Helen Dende
138. Rosary Hour Staff photos in an envelope and a photo of Fr. Dende with unidentified
persons.
139. A letter from Fr. Dende to Fr. Edmund Canoe, OSB of Pittsburgh Pa for a check in the
amount of $15.00 which was received from the Undertaker who was in charge of the
funeral for Mr. Stephen Figas.
140. Headline: Lenten Thoughts. Ad for the Complete Biography of Bl. Maksimilian
Kolbe.
141. A fragment of Fr. Dende’s talk entitled, “O Starosci I Wieku Sedziwym”
142. Continuation of talk referred to on page 148. An invitation to Fr. Cornelian to a Clergy
appreciation Dinner sponsored by the Father Justin Council of the Knights of Columbus.
An invitation from the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph to their Diamond Jubilee Mass of
Thanksgiving.
143. A pass for the reviewing area granted to Fr. Cornelian. Ampol Eagle: Polonian
Hospitality. Photographs: Committee for the Seventh Annual Fund Raising Dinner
for Stl Francis High School.
144. Photographs: Fr. Cornelian, Cardinal Wyszinski, and Fr. Lucian Krolikowski.
Groundbreaking photo of Sister M. Marinella, FSSJ and Fr. Rufinus Niedzwiecki.
Several pages from the “Glos do calej Polonii Amerikanskiej” including references to
Fr. Dende. A MEDAL CAST WITH IMAGE OF FR. JUSTYN FIGAS.
145. Polish World, October 6, 1972: Owners of WLIB Cancel Natalie Kecki Program
Politicians Missing At Pulaski Parade.
Godzina Różańcowa Rozpoczyna 42 Rok
Programow Radiowych
146. A proclamation with seal from the Common Council of Buffalo in script congratulating
Fr. Dende on his 30th year in the priesthood.
147. Kazanie Ks. Pral. W. Jasinskiego Na Nobozenstwie Zjazdu KPA.
148. (continuation of #154). Articles on the beginning of a new season. A repeat
photograph of Fr. Cornelian and Fr. Lucian with Cardinal Wyszynski.
149. Repeat photographs and Radio Stations.
150. Repeat photographs and articles on Cardinal Wyszynski’s visit to Rosary Hour..
151. Repeat photographs and articles
152. Repeat photographs and articles. Listing of radio stations
153. Repeat photographs and articles about Cardinal Wyszynski’s visit.
154. Ibid.
155. Ibid.
156. Obits in the The Scranton Times and The Scranton Tribune on Mrs. Mary Dende death
157. Courier Express, November 19, 1972: Envoys Hail Nixon Move. Photograph:
Stanislaw Trepczynski, Witold Trepczyynski, and Stanley Makowski.
158. Tygodnik Powszechny: Katolickie Pismo Spoleczno-Kulturalne, Krakow. 19 Listopada
1972: Moje Spotkanie z Polonia Amerykanska
159. (see #165: continued)
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160. (see #165: continued) Pittsburgh article entitled: Kacik Wydawczyni: Pamietajmy o
Tem
161. Przewodnik Milosierdzia: A small article about Fr. Cornelian in Poland. Erie County
News Release about invitation to WBEN about Polish Christmas customs.
162. Full page spread with photographs with headline: Festive Holiday Special Blends Two
Cultures. Photographs: Chopin Singing Society, Christmas Eve Supper, and other
traditions displayed about Polish Traditions.
163. Congratulations on 42 year of broadcasting with aerial picture of Rosary Hour Building
and St. Francis High School
164. Narod Polski: Short biographical sketch from Fr. Cornelian’s life . Program 40-to
Lecia „Glosu Polonii” (Fr. Cornelian is speaker at this event)
165. A signed framed photograph to Fr. Cornelian Dende from Cardinal Wyszynski
166. A letter to Fr. Cornelian from the Catholic League for Religious Assitance to Poland by
Most Rev. Alfred L. Abramowicz, Executive director purveying thanks for assistance.
167. Envelope with photographs of 40th anniversary celebration for Natalie Kecka
168. A letter from Paul Zareba of Radio Free Europe to Fr. Justin.
169. BLANK
170. A letter from the Polish roman Catholic Union of Amrica to Fr. Dende.
Gwiazda Polarna: Pogadanki Dziadka Gawedy Z. Cierpienie Ludzkie.
171. Photograph of Mayor Makowski with four of his sons as altar boys in St. Patrick’s
church prior to his inauguration as Buffalo’s Chief Executive. A note to Fr. Cornelian
from Stanley Makowski
172. Photographs of the intallation of Officers to the Polish Arts Club. Picture and caption of
honor paid to the First Lady of Polish Radio in America: Mrs. Natalie Kecka (see #174)
173. A signed photograph with the words: ‘My friend whom I admire Fr. Dende. Deep and
sincere appreciation, Stan Makowski. Article on Mayor Makowski who was Feted at a
testimonial Dinner.
174. A letter from Mayor Makowski to Fr. Cornelian Dende. A receipt from a donation of
one hundred dollars from the Rosary Hour to the Polish America
175. Headline: Donacja na Muzeum Polskie. A letter from Rev. Donald Bilenski,
Curator of the Polish American Museum acknowledging the gift of $100.00.
176. A talk entitled Pokolenie Zrozpaczonych by Fr. Cornelian Dende.
177. (see 184 – talk continued) S. Jasinski Named Mural Board Head. Photograph: a
procession at Corpus Christi Parish in conjunction with heir 75th anniversary.
178. Headlines: Central Council Plans Event Marking manifestation of Polish Constitution.
Advisory committee is Named for County Health Center Mural. An obit card for
Victoria Smolarek. Photograph: The advisory committee for a mural depicting the
contributions of the Polish American Community.
179. Headline: Uroczystosć odsłonięcia Krypty Błogosławionego M. Kolbe w Toronto
(see 187 – continuation of article). Doniosła Uroczystosć Kacetowcow.
180. A letter to Fr. Cornelian from B. Stanislawska, President of the POLSKI ZWIĄZEK B.
WIEZNIO POLITICZNYCH W KANADZIE.
181. A letter announcing a meeting to discuss all aspects of the mural for the comprehensive
Health Care Center.
182. A formal declaration with a seal appointing Rev. Cornelian Dende as a member of the
Erie County Mural Historical Advisory Committee.
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183. A cartoon drawing of Fr. Cornelian Dende.
184. A letter to Fr. Cornelian from Sister Mary Edwina to Fr. Cornelian appreciating his gift
to her on the occasion of her golden jubilee.
185. A letter to one of the Buffalo Pastors about a documentary film on Maximillian Kolbe.
186. Headline: Polish Chair at Canisius College to Honor Kopernik An article from a
magazine with the penned phrase attached: Kalendzarz Polski – 1973
187. A letter from Councilman Hoyt of the Delaware District to Father Cornelian Dende
188. A photograph of Fr. Dende with Very Rev. M. Krapiec, rector of Catholic University
of Lublin. A photograph of Fr. Krapiec shaking hands with Henry Osinski, VicePresident of M& T Trust.
189. A portion of Bulletin from Corpus Christi Parish and a Newspaper article headlined:
43Rok Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna w Cleveland
190. Bulletins from various Parishes announcing the 43 year of broadcast. Two articles,
one from the Pittsburgian, Nov. 9, 1973; another from Narod Polski, Oct. 4, 1973
announcing the new season of broadcast
191. Headlines: Change Tears at Polonia. Photograph: Father Duane, Msgr. Adamski, and
Father Slattery: Pastor receives medal at Niagara University. Two Parish Bulletins
announcing the new season of broadcast.
192. Program from Canisius College honoring Nicolaus Copernicus. An informational
bulletin from Canisius College entitled, “Polish Chair at Canisius College Plans
Ambitious Copernican Program. A dinner stub from the Copernican Banquet.
193. Headline: Canisius Polish Chair Sponsors Copernican Celebration and Mass. Two
photographs from the event. Two parish bulletins announcing the new season of
broadcast.
194. An ad announcing a Banquet and souvenir book by the Polish Roman Catholic Union of
America, the oldest Polish Fraternal Organization in the country. A dinner ticket to the
event.
195. Headline: Zyczenia Godziny Różańcowej na stulecie Zjednoczenia. Photograph: Fr.
Cornelian Dende, Fr. Eligiusz Kozak, Fr. Lucjan Krolikowski, Leeonard Zablonski, and
Wladzyswaw Mazur. A listing of Radio Stations.
196. A cutout of the monthly, BUA PARADE together with a Article for Civil Service Job
opportunities. A photograph of the Operating Staff of the Rosary Hour. An article from
“Czas” from Friday, November 9, 1973 announcing the new broadcasting season.
Another article from a Chicago paper announcing new season.
197. Articles and a bulletin from Holy Trinity church in Nanticoke, PA announcing new
season
198. A letter from the Stowarzyszenie Polskich Kombatantow from Brooklyn, NY to Father
Cornelian thanking him for his support. “This is My Town by Edward J. Jerrity about
the Pulaski Day Dinner.
199. Articles from the Ampol Eagle and the Kuryer Zjednoczenia announcing new season.
Best wishes from the Fronczak Agency patrons of the Rosary Hour.
200. Two articles about the new season from a Polish weekly Newspaper from Minnesota, an
Ad from WPTS radio announcing the Rosary Hour and an ad from WYLO and the
Polish National alliance announcing the new season.
201. An invitation to a Christmas Dinner from the M and T Trust company signed by
Henry Osinski. Newspaper articles on new season and the Novena. An ad in Gwiazda
Polarna by Fr. Cornelian offering Christmas and New Year wishes.
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202. Polska jest im bliska: an article from the Hejnal of Krakow including a mention of the
Rosary Hour. Dated December, 1973
203. Two photographs by Jozef Gsniki(?), one of Fr. Justin’s family and the other of a polish
display at a picnic. Two articles regarding the opening season of the Rosary Hour.
204. An invitation from the Office of the Mayor to the inauguration of Stanley M. Makowski.
A receipt acknowledging the Fr. Justin Rosary Hour for patronage in the St. Francis
Year Book.
205. Announcements of the Beginning of the Rosary Hour’s new season by a Church
bulletin. An article with photos from the Hilbert Herald, dated February ‘974 with
Headline: First Dinner Declared Success.
206. Full page spread from the Polish World American. 1973 Citizens of the Year. Fr.
Cornelian is featured as a representative from RELIGION.
207. A program of the First Dinner Dance at Hilbert College. An article written in the
Russian Language. A headline announcing the Novena to St. Joseph
208. Headline: Ampol Eagle: Mural is Unveiled by Erie County Officials. Photograph:
Participants in the unveiling of the mural.
209. Three depictions from the Mural at the Erie County Health Center
210. An announcement mailed to Fr. Cornelian announcing the Buffalo and Erie County
Historical Society featuring PIONEER CRAFTS – DEMONSTRATIONS AND
REFRESMENTS. An announcement by the Kosciuszko Foundation announcing
documentary films in celebration of the American Bicentennial in 1976.
211. A personality Profile of Fr. Cornelian Dende (życiorys) published in the Ampol Eagle
with the by-line Denis Kay. A newspaper article entitled, “Konferencja Kleru
Ethnicznego.” A published greeting for Easter from the Father Justin Rosary Hour. A
Newspaper Article by Fr. Cornelian Dende headlined: ‘Rozwod” – Słowo Złowrogie. A
Ticket to a Card Party Sponsored by GROUP OF LADIES at the Polish Peoples Home
in Passaic, N.J. for the benefit of the Rosary Hour.
212. An article from the St. Hyacinth News with a picture of Frs. Placid, Jude and Robert
operating the Chief 20 printing press donated by Fr. Cornelian Dende to the seminary.
A non-newspaper photograph of Bishop Szwagrzyk from Czestochowa, a guest of the
Rosary Hour. An article headlined: “Poznałem Mnóstwo Interesujących Ludzi”
213. A letter from County Executive, Edward V. Regan to Fr. Cornelian for his willingness to
serve on the Erie County Mural Historical Advisory committee. A talk by Witold
Olszewski mentioning the Rosary Hour.
214. The Polish American Word, New York: Spotlight on…” It features Fr. Cornelian
Dende with his photograph. A printed depiction of the Mural at the Health Center.
215. A description of the Mural with a heading from the County of Erie. A typewritten
invocation at the unveiling of the Mural. A photograph of the Citizens Advisory
Committee on the Mural showing Fr. Cornelian as a member.
216. A clipping of the Father Justin Society mentioning Fr. Cornelian Dende as Chaplain.
217. A copy of a resolution signed by Gus Franczyk to name the New Clinton Library,
“Father Justin Library”. Two News Clippings dealing with the Library Issue.
218. A Ukrainian language article from We and the World, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
along with two typewritten pages entitled: Uszlachetniajac jednostki, uswiecamy
spoloczenstwo.”
219. PUA Parade: Delegates Ceremoniously Open 28th Grand Conventions. Photographs and
articles concerning the event.
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220. A non-newspaper colored photograph depicting clergy and laity and described as a
Centenary Convention of the POLISH ROMAN CATHOLIC UNION in Chicago. Two
photographs: one depicting ZPRK president on the way to Holy Trinity Church; the
other featuring Jan Kardynal Krol and Jan Kardynal Cody and chaplain of ZPRK, Fr.
Walerian Karcz. Bishop Alfred Abramowicz is also present in photo together with
clergy and laity. Headlines: Polish Union Re-Elects Buffalo Priest Chaplain. Fr.
Stanley Ropelski is featured with a photograph. A newspaper article announcing the
Rosary Hour on Station WXEN.
221. Two articles announcing new season of Rosary Hour. A program of a Ring Ceremony
from Cathedral High School in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
222. An Election District Election report form with instructions and a name card entitled
“NES 1974 with Fr. Cornelian’s name typed on the card.. Two articles on new season
of the Rosary Hour.
223. Articles on the 44th Radio Season. A Certificate of Membership Card for the Polish
American Historical Association in Chicago, Ill.. with Fr. Cornelian’s name as Active
Member for 1974-1975.
224. A photo of the Professional and Businessmen’s Association and an Recognition
Certificate issued to Very. Rev. Cornelian Dende, OFMConv
225. Headlines: Businessmen Honor 19 Buffalo Poles. Nowenny Modłow za Zmarłych.
Photograph (non-newspaper) of the Professional and Businessmen’s Association
pictured with Fr. Cornelian.
226. A letter from Mayor Stanley M. Makowski recognizing the honor given to Fr.
Cornelian at the Professional and Businessmen’s Association at a dinner.
227. Fiftieth Anniversary FUND RAISING DINNER program. A card with photo and
recognition of 50 Anniversary of Fr. Justin Figas. A typewritten invocation. An
announcement of a new season by Jednosć Polek.
228. Announcements of the 44th season of the Rosary Hour with a listing of radio stations.
229. Ibid.
230. The Western New York Catholic: Radio Hour Beams Counsel and Understanding by
Cecelia Viggo. Photographs: Fr. Cornelian at microphone, a photo of Montreal
Sculptor, Anthony Mentel, and a photo of Fr. Eligius at the audio mixer.
231. Ibid.
232. Articles about the 44th seasonal opening of Radio Program and an article headlined:
Dende Elected Polish Union President. Note: this article is about Henry Dende, the
publisher from Scranton, PA. A photo of the Board of Trustees of the Council on Polish
American Affairs.
233. A photo of the Rosary hour principals. A listing of Radio Stations. An Article
headlined, Bishop Lists Diocesan Assignments Note: In this article, Fr. Cornelian was
named as the diocesan coordinator for the American Bicentennial Committee.
234. Ampol Eagle: Bishop Head Appoints Polish American Coordinator to the Buffalo
Diocese Bicentennial Committee. Other articles on the subject.
235. Headlines: Bicentennial Group Names Franciscan. Polish Troup Lauds Rosary Hour
Article. PBA Bulletin: RECOGNITION Night Honors 19 for Community Service. A
acknowledgment of Fr. Cornelian’s contribution to St. Francis High School Yearbook
236. Headlines: Frs. Paprocki and Dende Diocesan Coordinators for US Bicentennial.
Father Justin Figas; Founder of St. Francis. Nowenna do Dzieciatka Jezus. Prymas
Polski, Kard. S. Wyszynski Otworzyl Sezon.
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237. A Rosary Hour talk by Fr. Cornelian entitled, “Co to Jest Zbawienie Wieczne? A list
of broadcasting stations.
238. A Rosary Hour talk by Fr. Cornelian entitled, “Siła w Słabosci”
239. (Continuation of previous talk.) A letter to Fr. Cornelian from the President of the
State University College at Buffalo
240. A talk signed by Lucian Krolikowski entitled, “Czy Umiesz Zyc?”
241. Listy do Polakow, 1974
242. Headlines: Nowenna Godziny Różańcowej do St. Jozefa. Fr. Justin Rosary Hour
Now Heard Over Station WSCR. A letter from the Buffalo and Erie County Historical
Society to Fr. Cornelian
243. An ad from the WSCR Radio Station in Scranton, PA advertising Father Justin rosary
Hour
244. A signed Congressional record from Jack Kemp to Fr. Dende.
BACK COVER: A cartoon advertising a radio program. A hard cover poster advertising the
Rosary Hour from Station WRJN in Racine, Wisconsin. A Program by the Father Justin
Drivers on October 1, 1972: 7TH ANNUAL FUND RAISING DINNER, A photo is attached to
the program with Fr. Cornelian and Fr. Xavier with three Drivers pictured, dated Oct. 1, 1972.
A large Diploma from the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa from the Pauline Fathers
of Doylestown, Pennsylvania awarded to Fr. Justin Rosary Hour.
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A letter from Stefan Kardynal Wyszynski to Fr. Cornelian Dende, June 29, 1979 on the
occasion of the beginning of the 49th Rosary Hour.
Przewodknik Katolicki, Poznan, “Najwieksza Ambona Polska” by Fr. Lucian Krolikowski
December 14,1980. Photographs: Top photo: Fr. Lucian Krolikowski. Bottom photo Fr.
Cornelian Dende, Cardinal F. Macharski and Father Lucian Krolikowski.
Największa Ambona Polska (continued). Scranton Times, Dec 19, 1981: Local Polish
Groups Push Protest.
See page 2.
A letter from Fr. Donald Kos, Procurator General of the Conventual Order to Mons.
Eduardo Marinez Somalo in Rome, requesting an autographed Blessing of the Holy Father
to be issued to Rev. Cornelian Dende, O.F.M.Conv. of the Father Justin Rosary Hour.
A letter from The Most Reverend Vitale M. Bonmarco to Fr. Cornelian Dende, praising
his work and issuing God’s Blessing. June 28, 1980.
Zwiadkowiec, April 6, 1980: Wiadomosci Montrealskie: Zarząd Polskiego Instytuty
Naukowego. Gwazda Polarna: Aktualne Zagadnienia kulturalne Polonii
Amerykańskiej. Dziennik Związkowy (Zgoda), June 19, 1980. A statement of marriage
from Quebec with Casimir and Anne-Marie Stanczykowski listed as the couple. (Note: No
other reference is given.)
Two Mailgram invitations to Rev. Cornelius Dende (sic) to join a meeting of the
president and Secretary Muskie to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the signing of the
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Helsinki accords. Mailing is signed by the White House social secretary. A letter from the
White House Press Secretary
A letter from Donald Deopard, chairman of the State University College at Buffalo
expressing appreciation to Fr. Dende for help in the course, “Poles in America.” A note
from Fr. Philip Wozniak, OFMC from Chicago to Fr.Cornelian.
Headline: Ojciec Swiety otworzy Rok Jubileuszowy Radiowej Godziny Różańcowej.
This page is devoted with seven articles from various newspapers about the 50th
anniversary of the Rosary Hour. Also a article entitled: “Programy Godziny Różańcowej
Na Tasmach w Kasetach.
This page is devoted with articles about the fiftieth anniversary of the Rosary Hour.
UNNUMBERED This page is devoted with articles about the Holy Father opening the
official season of the Rosary Hour which celebrates its 50th year of broadcasting.
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A letter from Henry J. Dende to Very Rev. Stanley E. Milewski,. Chancellor of the
Orchard Lake Schools in Orchard Lake, Mich advocating that the 1981 Fidelitas Medal
should be presented to Rev. Cornelian Dende.
A letter from Stanley Milewski of Orchard Park Schools thanking Fr. Cornelian for a
book of prayers and congratulating him on 50 years of broadcasting
A letter to Fr. Cornelian from Archbishop Jan Kardinal Krol of Philadelphia
congratulating the Rosary Hour for 50 years of broadcasting.
A letter from Fr. Marian Tolczyk congratulating Fr. Cornelian on the Golden Jubilee.
A letter from Alfreda Slominski, Comptroller of Erie County to Fr. Cornelian
congratulating him on the Golden Jubilee of the Rosary Hour.
A letter from Ks. Prof. Dr. Mieczyslaw Krapiec of the Catholic University of Lublin,
Poland Congratulating Fr. Dende on the Golden Jubilee.
A letter from Henry J. Nowak of the House of Representatives to Fr. Dende with an
excerpt from the Congressional Record noted the Anniversary of the Rosary Hour.
A letter from Sister Helen Grenada of the Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate with
congratulations on the Jubilee of the Rosary Hour.
A letter from the Vatican to Fr. Dende.
An invitation to Fr. Dende to attend the Installation of the Archbishop of Detroit.
A note to parishes of Pittsburgh from WPIT about the segment of Pope Paul II on the
broadcast of the Rosary Hour in its 50th year of broadcasting.
Headlines: Ampol Eagle: Successor of St. Francis visits Area Friars. Narod Polski:
Nowenna do Dzieciątka Jezus Radiowej Godziny Różańcowej. Photographs: Fr. Vitale
Bonmarco, General of the Conventuals, Fr. Leon Krop, Fr. Cornelian Dende, Fr. Wozniak,
and Fr. Timothy Zientek;
A picture of a group of people at City Hall where Mayor
James Griffin issued a proclamation citing the 50th anniversary of the Father Justin Rosary
.Hour, A photo of Mayor Griffin presenting a citation to Fr. Dende honoring the 50th
year of broadcasting.
Headline: Dlaczego Koscioły Nie Sa Własnoscia Parafian?: Radiowe Przemowienie w
Ramach Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna.
A poetic rendition from Elizabeth, N.J. commenting on the 50th jubilee. A collage of
photos with Headlong: “Praying for Peace”. An article from Narod Polskie: Potrojna
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Nowenna Godziny Różańcowej. Photograph: Caption: Rev. Dende presents 2millionth book to President Ketter while libraries Directory Roy looks on.
27. Headlines: Usefulness is key to Libraries’ standing, Handling of Harvard emphasizes at
ceremony. Rare historic book on Poland became UB libraries’ 2 millionth volume.
Several small articles in explanation of what the donated book represents.
28. Photographs with captions on the Rosary Hour, St. Francis High School, and the
presentation of the 2-millionth book to UB library.
Headline: The Polish Parish of the Radio Waves. Photograph of Fr. Dende.
29. A non-newspaper photograph of the presentation of the history book and an article .
headlined: Rare Polish book becomes part of U B collection today.
30. A letter from Roy Saktidas of the State University of New York at Buffalo.
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32. A draft of newspaper article entitled: Polish community Donates Rare Book
33. A Program entitled: Commemoration of the Two Millionth Volume. Headlines: 1584
Volume on Poland Adds Chapter to UB Libraries History Rev. Dende to Present Rare
Book.
34. Several reproductions from Rare Book. And article about Cardinal Cody. An article from
the Buffalo Evening News: 1584 Volume on Poland Adds Chapter to UB Libraries’
History.
35. A paperback volume: Celebrating the Acquisition of the Two MillionthVolume of the
State University of New York at Buffalo libraries.
A letter from Robert L. Ketter,
President of the University library to Fr. Dende. A newspaper excerpt entitled: Polskie
Programy Radiowe W Chicago w Kolejnosci Nadawanias
36. A letter to Fr. Cornelian Dende from Jerzy Bibik, Secretary of the Canadian Polish
Congress with an invitation to attend a meeting of the academy.
37. An address given by Fr. Cornelian Dende at the presentation of the historic volume.
38. Narod Polski, Sept, 24, 1981: Potrojna Nowenna Godziny Różańcowej. Photograph:
Clergy who attended Sunday’s General Pulaski Association Banquet
39. A letter from Fr. Marian Tolczyk to Fr. Cornelian Dende congratulation Fr. Cornelian
Dende on his Fortieth Jubilee of Priesthood.
40. Explanation of the works of art in the St. Francis High School faculty House.
41. Headline: The Polish Parish of the Radio Waves.
42. Headline: Rosary Hour has 2 million audience. A listing of Radio Stations in the United
States which broadcast the Rosary Hour. An Article on the Rare Book Presentation.
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An ad for a Polish cook book. Dlaczego Koscioły Nie Sa Wlasnoscia Parafian?
44. Miesiecznik Poswięcony Zyciu Chrzescijanskiemu. Wdrodze: Najwieksza Na Swiecie
Polska Ambona: An article from this magazine by Fr. Lucian Z. Krolikowski, OFMConv.
45. Headline: The priest who began it is gone, but the Father Justin Rosary Hour, now in its
50th year, goes on under the leadership of a worthy successor.
46. A repetition of Fr. Lucian’s article, Najwieksza na swiecie polska ambona. A depiction of
a painting of Jan Styka entitled, The Crucifixion. A non-newspaper photograph:
Attendees of a cocktail party and deer honoring Douglas Turner, former managing
editor of the Courier Express. Fr. Dende is pictured as one of the attendees.
47. Headline: Rosary Honor Honored By Mayor Griffin. Photo of presentation accompanies
article. A handwritten note from a listener appreciating the fact that the Rosary Hour is
currently broadcast in the state of Florida. Photograph: a non-newspaper photograph of
the carrying of the cross in Jerusalem. Sister Raphaela is in the photograph.
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Headline: Four Polonia Media Milestones Noted: Rosary Hour, Ave Maria, Am Pol
Eagle, WHLD. SFHS SPORTS HALL OF FAME. A letter from Henry J. Gontarek
from Largo Florida expressing joy at the fact that the Rosary Hour ca now be heard in
Florida.
A letter from Thomas P. Pasternak, director of Athletics to Fr. Cornelian.
Headline: Msgr. John R. Gabalski to Head Local Welcome Walesa Committee.
Nowenna na czesc ojcow Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna. A cutout from a bulletin in
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.
Two letters from Rosary Hour listeners.
Narod Polski: Nowenna na czesć matek Rodiowej Godziny Różańcowej. Nowenna ku
czci Sw. Jozefa. Godzina Różańcowa w N.Y. I w N.J.
Ad for becoming a member of WSHU-91.1.
Polonia Reporter: Przyczyny Powtania Kosciola Prawosławnego. A postcard picturing
the Vatican and Pope John Paul II addressed to Fr. Cornelian Dende.
A letter from the Canadian Polish Congress to Fr. Cornelian.
Headlines: Polish Community Anxiously Views Homeland Turmoil. A letter from
the Polish Union of America.
A typewritten article entitled, Największa Ambona Polska A program entitled: Rosary
Parade and Rally
A Polish American Calandar1981
Itinerary of Lech Walesa’s visit to Buffalo article in an issue of “Ave Maria”
Herald Standard, Sunday Showcase: Headline: Pioneer Radio Priest. Photograph: Large
photograph of Fr. Justyn Figas, featured in this publication from Uniontown, Pennsylvania
on Sunday, February 22, 1981.
Fr. Justin’s home parish is pictured in three stages of development. A photograph with
Pope John Paul II (then Cardinal Karol Wojtyla) as he visits the Rosary Hour. A
photograph of Fr. Justin Figas at work in August, 1955.
A Feature Story entitled: Poles in Buffalo – Four Generations.
A foldout page entitled: EVERSON PRIEST FULFILLED MOTHER’S VOW.
A letter to Fr. Justin from Fr. Bernard Kuczborski from St. Casimir’s Friary in Baltimore,
MD.
A non-newspaper photograph of clergy at a Pulaski Day Dinner. A non-newspaper
photograph of Dr. Ketter of the University of Buffalo and Fr. Cornelian Dende.
Education, Diocese of Buffalo to Fr. Cornelian Dende. TWO UNNUMBERED PAGES
CONTAIN A POEM ABOUT JOY and A PROGRAM OF THE MASS
CELEBRATION AT VILLA MARIA COLLEGE OF THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF
THE INVESTITURE OF POPE JOHN PAUL II.
A letter from Fr. Francis Juchnowski and Sister Marcella Marie Garus to Fr. Cornelian.
Itinerary of Lech Walesa’s visit to Buffalo.
Continuation of # 69.
A non-newspaper photograph of Fr. Dende, Mayor Griffin and an unidentified person.
A non-newspaper photograph of Fr. Dende at a presentation with Mayor Griffin and other
clergy including Fr. Walter Mruk and Fr. Cornelius Zak..
A thank you note for services at the death of Kazimierz Stanczykowski from Montreal in
July of 1981. Headlines: Zbiura Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna. Academic
achievements with photo of Fr. Cornelian Dende. Pamiętajmy o zmarłych.
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A letter from Bronislaw Durewicz of the Polish American Congress to Fr. Cornelian
Dende.
A letter from Fr. Juniper to Fr. Cornelian.
Franciscan Benefactor’s Newsletter: St. Anthony Province Celebrates its seventy-fifth
Birthday.
A letter from Francis Cardinal Macharski dated, Krakow, dnia 14 listopada 1981 r. to
Father Cornelian congratulating him on the service given by the Rosary Hour for 50 years.
A letter from Fr. Joseph Kruszynski, OFMConv. Of the House of Studies, Sacred Heart
Friary Chicago, Ill. To Fr. Cornelian Dende thanking him for sending a picture of Saint
Bonaventure.
A handwritten congratulatory letter on occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Rosary
Hour.
Buffalo Evening News: Relition News: Martyr to Be Named a Saint Touched lives of Area
Priests.
Headlines: Locally Produced Rosary Hour to Reach Listeners in Poland. Nowenna do
Dzieciątka Jezus. Rosary Hour has 2 Million Audience.
St. Anthony Newsletter, December, 1981
Przekroj”, Kraków, Poland, December 6, 1981: Rodacy Lączą Się w Eterze.
Headlines: Jozef Migala Doktorem Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego. Walesa wants to visit
area Rosary Hour: KIJ Invites. Nowenna do Dzieciątka Jezus.
Two non-newspaper photographs of Mayor Griffin with Fr. Cornelian
Talk by Fr. Cornelian Dende: Polska Będzie Polska.
Fr. Cornelian at St Patrick’s where he gave sermon.
Photograph with written caption; Father Cornelian preaches at St. Patrick’s Cathedral,
December 1981. A printed sermon by Fr. Cornelian at St. Patrick’s.
A letter from Fr. Marian Tolczyk to Fr. Antoni Ksiazek, OFMConv. In Rome, Italy dated
January 20, 1982
Headlines: Nowenna do Sw. Josefa Radiowj Godziny Różańcowej. PolAm Radio
Rosary Hour beamed directly into crisis-torn Poland Wielka Nowenna dla Matek
Headline: Dr. Stephen A. Graczyk, 86, Dies; Active in Medical, Religious Affairs. A
handwritten note by Mrs. Blanche Graczyk thanking Fr. Cornelian Dende for his help at
the services for her husband.
Articles on the death of Dr. Stephen A. Graczyk,
Narod Polski: Wspomnienie pogrzebu sp. Dra Stefana Graczyka, długoletniego anonsera
Godziny Różańcowej.
Obits on Dr. Stephan Graczyk
A letter from Bishop Head to Fr. Cornelian to the hospital where Fr. Cornelian was
recuperating.
Gwiazda Polarna, Stevens Point, Wis. O Szacunek dla Pisarza
Headlines: Justinian I Dinner-Auction Approaching. “Justinian I Auction-Dinner Is
Set”. Two advertisements: One from Narod Polski from the Rosary Hour; the other from
the Unity of Polish Women.
Metropolitan News: Kolbe Canonization Expected to Bolster Church: In Poland’s Dire
Hour, a Saint from Auschwitz.
Headline: Rycerz Neipokalanej, May 1982: Można Słuchac w Europie. Pol-Am Radio
Rosary Hour Beamed directly into Crisis-torn Poland. Two newspaper advertisements
for the Rosary Hour
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75 Years Young. Photo of Fr. Cornelian at his desk.
Articles on the Canonization of Fr. Maximillian Kolbe.
Talk by Fr. Cornelian Dende: Boze, Zbaw Polske.
Letter informing Fr. Cornelian Dende that the Chapter had elected him Rosary Hour
Director
A pastor’s letter concerning the 600 annivesary of the portrait of our Lady of
Czestochowa.
Auxiliary Bishop, Alfred Abramowitz writes to Fr. Cornelian Dende concerning his talk at
the Marian Tribute of the Archdiocese of Chicago honoring the 66th anniversary of the
presence of the picture of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
A draft of a newspaper article in the Archdiocese of Chicago.
A large ad announcing the MARIAN TRIBUTE in Chicago. Headline: Poles Honor
shrine – and remember.
A picture of our Lady of Czestochowa with accompanying article headlined: Modly o
Wolnosc Polski: imponujacy Obchod Maryjne: odbyl sie wczoraj w Chicago. An
advertisement for the Obchod Maryjna, August 15, 1982
More ads announcing the Marian Tribute.
Two articles on the Marian Tribute.
A letter from Danuta Walesa acknowledging the receipt of materials from Fr. Cornelian
Dende.
AN ACTUAL PHOTOGRAPH OF IGNACY PADAREWSKI WITH HIS FAMILY
AT HIS LAST CHRISTMAS DINNER. A letter from Bishop Szczepan Wesoly from
Rome to Fr. Cornelian dated November 16, 1982.
Nowy Dziennik, August 15, Brooklyn, Queens, L.I. Uroczystosc Polonijna w Bazylice OO.
Redemptorystów. Mugavero To Celebrate OLC’s 600th Anniversary in Largest Boro
Church. Announcement of the previously headlined event.
Alumni Newsletter SFHS, Fall, 1982: More Campus Renovation Work. Photographs:
Photos of the major renovations at St. Francis High School Chapel
Polonia Reporter, Polish Union of America. Headline: Fr. Justin Rosary Hour in its 52nd
Year. Photographs: Fr. Justin at microphone; Fr. Cornelian Dende; Fr. Cornelian and Fr.
Lucjan at historic plaque commemorating site of first broadcast; Fr Justin drivers on
pilgrimage to Baltimore.
Headline: Fr. Justin Rosary Hour Celebrates 52nd Year.
A list of Broadcasting Stations. A headline entitled: “Nowenna do Dzieciatka Bozego:
Artystyczny Kalendarz 1983, depiction of painting with caption “Obchody 300-lecia
Odsieczy Wiedeńskiej” The accompanying picture of the painting is that of Jan Matejki’s
“Sobieski pod Wiedniem” Another article on this page is entitled: Radiowa Godzina
Różańcowa Ojca Justyna: Pamietajmy o zmarłych I Poleglych.
St. Anthony Newsletter, December 1981: FRANCISCAN BROADCASTING.
Posłaniec Serca Jezusa, November 1982: A clipping describing the “Obchody Maryjna:”
A picture of Fr. Cornelian Dende in a crowd. The article mentions Fr. Cornelian Dende as
giving the Homily. Another photograph shows Bishop Alfred Abramowicz and other
dignitaries at the occasion of the Celebration. Two other non-newspaper photographs
depict a speaker in identical depictions.
A published talk in Naród Polski, September 9, 1982 of Fr. Cornelian’s Homily at the
“Obchod Maryjanski” in Chicago.
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Czestochowa’s 600th year.
121. Headlines: Rosary Hour has 2 million audience. Nowenna do sw. Józefa Radiowej
Godziny Różańcowej. Radiowa Godzina Różańcowa. A photograph and obit of Fr.
Hyacinth Rosinke, OFMConv. An announcement of WPIT, Pittsburgh, PA., in which
one of the listings is Fr. Justin’s Rosary Hour.
122. Headlines: Wielka Nowenna Mszy sw. I Modłów w Intencji Matek. Historia Radiowej
Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna. Wybitny artysta Jan de Rosen nie żyje. Zmarł Ks
Infulat P.J. Adamski. A clipping from St. Stan’s in Chicopee announcing that tapes are
available from Fr. Justin’s Rosary Hour.
123. Articles on the broadcasts of the Rosary Hour in Europe, the Nowenna to the Queen
of the Holy Rosary, Fr. Cornelian Dende’s Sermon at St. Patrick’s. A handwritten note
from Fr. Marian Goral and the 600th Anniversary Committee thanking Fr. Cornelian
Dende for his attendance at the celebration in Brooklyn, NY.
124. Headline: Granby Friars Host Chapter Photograph: a picture of the sixty-eight friardelegates. An article with the headline entitled: Rosary Hour has 2 Million Audience.
125. A Holy Card of Fr. Maximillian Kolbe signed by Gajowniczek, survivor of Auschwitz.
A artists conception of Fr. Kolbe in Concentration Camp uniform and an article entitled,
“St. Maximillian Kolbe and Anti-Semitism – an Appraisal.”
126. A letter from Auxiliary Bishop Alfred Abramowicz to Fr. Cornelian Dende thanking him
for his tape of the Primate’s talk explaining why he postponed his visit to Canada and the
USA. PHOTOGRAPH: Archbishop Joseph Glemp, Archbishop of Gniezno-Warsaw,
Primate of Poland.
127. Headline: St. Patrick Mass Hails New Polish Saint. Photographs: Terence Cardinal
Cooke and John Cardinal Karol greet Franciszek Gajowniczek before a special mass at St.
Patrick’s Cathedral; Francis Lieczko kisses ring of Terence Cardinal Cooke as
Franciszek Gajowniczek looks on during Mass.
128. A non- newspaper photograph of participants in the St. Patrick’s Mass. Two cutouts from
bulletins. A ticket to the Testimonial Dinner honoring Most Reverend Joseph Glemp,
Primate of Poland.
129. A letter from Bertha Lewandowski (President of Directors of Fr. Justin for 20 yrs.) to Fr.
Cornelian Dende. A headline entitled, Nowenna do Sw. Jozefa Godziny Różańcowej from
Narod Polski.
130. A signed letter to Radio Station WOPA of Oak Park, Ill. (6 signatures and letter-headed
Dr. Alexander F. Sterkowicz and Dr. Chester A. Sterkowicz) asking that the Fr. Justin
Rosary Hour not be terminated at their station.
131. Headline: Painting of Polish Patroness Concludes Diocesan Pilgrimage. An
Advertisement announcing the Concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving in Honor of our Lady
of Czestochowa at the Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help August 22, 1982.
Photographs: Two photographs of speakers one of which depicts Fr. Cornelian as
speaker at the event.
132. A program entitled “600 LAT PANOWANIA MATKI BOZEJ NA JASNEJ GORZE:
Syracuse diocese celebration, Utica Memorial Auditorium, September 26, 1982. A
headline entitled “Mass marks Polish icon’s anniversary.
133. Buffalo Evening News, Oct. 17, 1983: Artist’s ‘Dancers’ to Join Guests at Polonaise Ball.
A ticket to the Affair with written words, “Guest, Rev. Cornelian Dende.” Photograph of
Fr. Cornelian at dinner table. A happy feast day card to Fr. Cornelian Dende.
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134. Ampol Eagle, Buffalo, NY, January 6, 1983: Citizens of the Year Selections: Religion: Fr.
Daniel Pietrzak, OFMConv. A note from Kardynal Franciszek Machalski?, Krakow,
1983.. A headline entitled, “Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna.
135. Two documents in which the Polish Government confiscates “Mowy Radiowe.” A
pictorial Christmas Card from Archbishop Glemp and other clergy including Fr. Cornelian
Dende.
136. Czerwony Mak, Ludlow, MA: Godzina Różańcowa Ojca Justyna PUA Parade, Buffalo,
NY, Sept 1983: Spotkanie z Ojcem Lucjanem Krolikowskim
137. A poem entitled: List do Godziny Różańcowej. A poem entitled Niezwykla Nowenna A
handwritten letter from a listener, Bruno Binkowicz to the director of the Rosary Hour in
tribute for his work. (Chicago, July 1, 1983).
138. Polish American Voice, April 1983: Wielkanoc – 1983 by Fr. Cornelian Dende. Narod
Polski: Nowenna na Czesc Mantoni Chroscielewski, President of the Komitet Zlotego
Jubileuszu Programu Radiowego “Glosu Polonii”
139. An entire page with pictures from Nowy Dziennik, May 4, 1983 with headline: Bankiet z
Okazji Zlotego Jubileuszu Programu Radiowego “ Glosu Polonii” Father Cornelian
Dende is pictured in the last photograph on the page.
140. Polish American World, June 10, 1983: a photograph of Fr. Cornelian Dende presenting
Natalie Kecka a special blessing from Pope John Paul. Headlines: Jubileusz progamu
“Glos Polonii” Im Michala I Natalii Kedzkich. 75 Years Young Photograph of Fr.
Cornelian working at his desk.
141. Two non-newspaper photographs with Fr. Cornelian Dende commemorating the Grand
Opening of the Kolipinski Brothers in Cheektowaga, NY, Sept. 1983 An envelope
containing pictures of the event.
142. A letter from Fr. Raphael Wisniewski to Fr. Cornelian Dende concerning some historical
material
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148. Two articles on Rosary Hour Cassettes and a listing of Stations and Hours.
149. Headlines: Miss Coughlin, Mr. Jarmusz are wed in college chapel. Pamietajmy o
Zmarlych I Poleglych. A listing of radio stations. Biblie.
150. A letter from Bishop Wladyslaw Jedruszuk from Rome, November 22,1983 to Fr.
Cornelian Dende. A note to Fr. Cornelian from WBEN thanking him for sending the
cassette.
151. Headlines: Nowenna do Dzieciątka Bożego. Buffalo: Heart of Polonia Media: An
article by Stan Franczyk: Pole To Pole.
An advertisement for Cassettes of Rosary
Hour.
152. Headlines: Stolen Childhood. Skardzone Dziecinstwo Po Angielsku. Wstrzasajaca
Książka “Skradzone Dziecinstwo.”
153. Full page spread: A SAGA OF POLISH WAR CHILDREN
154. An interview with FATHER LUCJAN KROLIKOWSKI.
155. INVITATION TO PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION, RECEPTION WITH FR. LUCJAN
KROLIKOWSKI on the occasion of the publication of the English translation of his book:
Skradzione Dzieciństwo.
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156. A letter from the advisory board of the National Committee for the Year of the Bible to
Fr. Cornelian Dende.
157. Guides to the programming of the Rosary Hour.
158. Headline: Catholic Education in Communist… Kij Notes From the Desk of Daniel J.
Kij, National President..
159. Headline: Justinian III Dinner Auction Helps Growth of Father Justin’s Dreams.
Photographs: Father Justin’s Drivers. Father Justin Figas at microphone.
160. Headlines: Nowenna z Okazji Dnia Matek. Złoty Jubileusz Radia. Godzina
Różańcowa.
161. Three telegrams with invitations from Lublin to Fr. Cornelian for reception of a medal.
One of the telegrams is from Bishop Piotr Hemperek of Lublin.
162. A letter responding to Bishop Hemperek for his invitation.
163. A congratulatory Telegram to Fr. Cornelian Dende. Headline: Z życia KUL
Photograph: Fr. Cornelian at University of Lublin.
164. Headline: O Kornelian Dende odznaczony przez Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski
165. Program and article about the reception of medal at the University of Lublin.
166. Articles pertaining to reception of medal at the University of Lublin.
167. FULL PAGE OF THE POLISH AMERICAN VOICE ON FR. CORNELIAN’S
ACCEPTANCE OF HIS AWARD IN LIN. Headline: DOCTORS OF POLISH
CHURCH HONOR ROSARY HOUR.
168. Letter from Erie County Clerk’s Office to Fr. Cornelian
169. Headline: O. Kornelian Dende dziekuje. Wreczenie Kolejnych Medali “Za zasługi dla
KUL”
170. Headline: Medals to Honor Rev. Dende’s Radio Work.
171. Letter from Hilbert College from Sister Edmunette Paczesny, President congratulating Fr.
Cornelian on his reception of Lublin medal. A letter in an envelope from Alliance
College, Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania congratulating Fr. Cornelian on his reception
of the Lublin Medal.
172. Narod Polski: In tribute to Fr. Cornelian Dende, OFMConv. Of the Fr. Justin Rosary
Hour. Dziennik Polski: O. Lucjan Krolikowski: an article by-lined Waclaw Netter.
173. Ampol-Eagle: Father Dende receives honorary doctorate at Alliance Commencement. A
photograph captioned: KOLKO POLEK ESTABLISHES EDUCATIONAL BURSES.
174. Headlines: Father Dende Honored at Alliance College Nowa Ksiązżka o Godzinie
Różańcowej. A congratulatory note from Marquette University. Nowenna na czesć
matek
175. Hejnal Mariacki, Sierpien 1984: HARCERZE W NIEPOKALANOWIE (a two page
article)
176. Press Release: Kolko Polek Charitable Organization Establishes Educational Burses
177. A thank you letter from Fr. Celestyn Napiorkowski from Lublin to Fr. Cornelian. A post
card with a picture of a sculpture depicting the Holy Father Supporting Cardinal
Wyszynski.
178. An article of a marriage and a picture of the bride; Fr. Cornelian performed the marriage.
Headlines: Daemen Will Exchange Students, Faculty With University in Poland.
Photographs. Fr. Cornelian announces the exchange at Daemen. Matthew W.
Pelczynski congratulates Fr. Cornelian on his designation as Citizen of the Year for 1984
by the Am-Pol Eagle newspaper.
179. Am-Pol Eagle, March 7, 1985: Take pride in our Heritage Father Dende tells Audience.
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180. Four pictures of groups, each picture with recipient of an award gathered with friends.
181. A FULL PAGE STORY ENTITLED: A DRIVING FORCE IN POLONIA: THE
HENRY DENDE STORY.
182. Naród Polski: Vo-Tech School named in Honor of Henry J. Dende. Polonia honors its
citizens of the year (Fr. Cornelian is mentioned in this article)
183. Headline: O Roli Prasy Polonijnej. A program of the Am-Pol Eagle’s Citizens of the
Year Award Presentations.
184. An editorial from the Scranton Times entitled, Dende, Mensky Honored: Recognition
Deserved.. Narod Polski, March 7, 1985: Oddawamy czesc sw. Jozefowi w nowennie
Mszy Swietych I Modłów.
185. An-Pol Eagle: Father Dende Cited as “National Citizen of the Year.”
186. Buffalo Evening News: Daemen Will Exchange Students, Faculty With University in
Poland.
187. A letter from the Erie County Clerk’s Office congratulating Fr. Dende on being honored
as national Citizen of the Year for 1984.
188. A letter from Matthew W. Pelczynski publisher of the Am-Pol Eagle congratulating Fr.
Dende on being awarded.
189. Headlines: PBA annual Ball Set. Nowa Książka O Godzinie Różańcowej. Nowenna
do Dzieciątka Jezus. An unheadlined article about Fr. Cornelian in the Polish American
World.
190. An “Am-pol Eagle” article on Fr. Cornelian’s citation of National Citizen of the year. A
certificate of Membership in the Polish American Historical Association.
191. Articles on Fr. Cornelian’s reception of the Lublin Award with photographs.
192. A thank you letter from Fr. Cornelian to the directors of the Rosary Hour together with
Christmas greetings.
193. Headline: 66th anniversary of Polish Independence observed. A cutout showing Fr.
Cornelian speaking at Lublin University.
194. Three articles on the 25th anniversary of the Rosary Hour and on article recommending Fr.
Lucian Krolikowski’s book, “Stolen Childhood”
195. Articles on Fr. Dende’s celebration of 25 years as director.
196. Freaternus Nuntius of Rome congratulates Fr. Cornelian on his Lublin Medal. A
headlined article entitled, Potrojan Nowenna za dusze Zmarlych Two cutouts
commemorating Fr. Maxymilian Kolbe.
197. A letter from Bishop Jan Srutwa, auxiliary Bishop of Lublin with picture of “Matka Boska
Tomaszowska.
198. Article on the Lublin Award. Headline: Zaproszenie do Nowenny ku czci Krolowej
Rozanca Swietego. Cornelian Dende inviting him to a Papal Audience.
199. Letter from Rev. Thaddeus Zasepa from the University of Lublin to Fr. Cornelian.
200. Rycerz Niepokalanej, Rome Cot 1984: U żrodeł laski: Kryzys Spowiedzi.
201. Two invitations to D’Youville College and Santa Maria Towers and a letter from Bishop
Szczepan Wesoly
202. A letter from the Paderewski Singing Society to Fr. Cornelian for their installation of
officers.
203. A letter from Bishop Albin Malysiak of Krakow to Fr. Cornelian Dende
204. A note from Lech Walesa to Father Cornelian.
205. Headlines: St. Francis High School aims for new Auditorium. Jan Pawel II –
Natchnieniem emigracji polskiej
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A letter from the Catholic University of Lublin.
A note to Fr. Dende from Joseph Cardinal Glemp
Narod Polski: A tribute to Fr. Cornelian Dende, OFMConv. of the Fr. Justin Rosary Hour.
A letter from the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America to Fr. Cornelian.
Notes of congratulations on Fr. Cornelian’s Golden Jubilee
A printed talk from the Rosary Hour entitled: Czy Kosciół Zrezygnował z praktyk
pokutnych?
212. Several notes of congratulation to Fr, Cornelian on his Golden Jubilee.
213. A copy of a letter from Fr. Cornelian Dende to Bishop Piotr Hemperek.
214. A tribute to Fr. Cornelian Dende from Narod Polski
215. The Lublin Award to Fr. Cornelian.
216. A tribute to Fr. Cornelian Dende from Narod Polski.
217. A tribute to the Rosary Hour from Joseph Cardinal Glemp.
218. Headline: Uczczenie Meczenskiej Smierci Ks. Jerzego Popieluszki.
219. Scranton Times, June 19, 1984: Henry Dende Was a Doer.
220. Scranton Times, January 23, 1985: Vo-Tech Schools To Be Renamed for Henry Dende,
Peter Mensky
Headlines: Ks. Popieluszko “Stolen Childhood”
221. The Lublin Award to Fr. Cornelian.
Headline: Buffalo Evening News: Network of
Faith Honored.
222. Lublin Award to Fr. Cornelian
223. Lublin Award to Fr. Cornelian
224. Lublin Award to Fr. Cornelian
225. Full page spread from the Polish American Voice: the Lublin Award to Fr. Cornelian
226. Full page spread with photos of Lublin Affair.
227. Tribute to Fr. Cornelian.
228. Articles about the Rosary Hour network and the Lublin medal.
229. PAHA NEWSLETTER (Polish American Historical Association, Summer 1984.
230. Polish American, Sept. 1984: Father Justin: Polish radio Pioneer
231. Headline: Medals to Honor Rev. Dende’s Radio Work
232. The Polish American: Father Cornelian Dende: Polonius’s Radio Pastor.
233. A historical sketch of the Rosary Hour.
234. Am-Poll Eagle: Take Pride in your heritage Father Dende tells Audience.
235. Daemon College: International exchange program announced.
236. 4 Photos of recipients of awards and their friends.
237. Headlines: Father Cornelian Dende receives top ACPCC honor at convention’s ball
Father Dende and Father Petra to help launch St. Francis Building Fund.
238. Am-pol Eagle: Tribute to Fr. Dende as Citizen of the Year
239. Article on the Polish Cultural Clubs. A list of Radio Stations.
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1.
Headline: Papal blessing and presidential greetings honor Father Cornelian Dende 25th
anniversary liturgy. Photographs: Fr. Cornelian with concelebrants, Fr. Cornelian
Dende with honorees.
2.
A letter from President Reagan from the White House congratulating Fr. Cornelian on the
25th anniversary of Rosary Hour Program.
3.
A letter from the county of Erie Office of the County executive with official seal
congratulating Fr. Cornelian Dende on the 25th anniversary of Rosary Hour Program., a
telegram from Fr. Daniel Pietrzak informing Fr. Cornelian of apostolic blessing.
4.
A letter from Edward J. Rutkowki to Fr. Peter Asperity
5.
A letter from Fr. Daniel Petra on the 25th Anniversary.
6.
A letter from the Curia Generalizia of the Conventuals in Italian congratulating Fr,
Cornelian on the Anniversary of the Rosary Hour.
7.
Notes for a talk on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Rosary Hour.
8.
A translation of the Italian language letter in number 6.
9.
A congratulatory letter from Andrzej Guzyn, OFMConv. From Montreal.
10. A small printed memorial of the 25th Year of priesthood of Fr, Bogumil Lewandowski
11. A congratulatory letter from John Cardinal Krol, Archbishop of Philadelphia on the 25
Anniversary of the Rosary Hour to Fr. Cornelian.
12. A letter from the friars at the Franciscan Center send congratulations on the 25
anniversary of the Rosary Hour.
13. A congratulatory letter from Bishop Stansilaus Brzana of Ogdensburg.
14. A congratulatory letter from the Conventual Friars of the Province of Our Lady of
Consolation signed by Fr. Juniper Cummings.
15. A congratulatory letter from Rev. Msgr. Borkowicz of New Baltimore, Michigan
16. A congratulatory letter from Bishop Edward D. Head.
17. A congratulatory letter from the Mayor of Buffalo, James D. Griffin.
18. A congratulatory letter from David P. Rutecki of the Buffalo Common Council.
19. A congratulatory letter from St. Stan’s in Chicopee signed by Fr. Marian Tolczyk
20. A congratulatory letter from James McCurry of the Knights of the Immaculate.
21. A congratulatory letter from Mario Cuomo, Governor of New York.
22. A congratulatory letter from the Principal of St. Francis High School, Fr. Peter Saporito.
23. A congratulatory letter from Stanley Haidasz of the Senate of Canada
24. A congratulatory letter from Bishop Brzana of Ogdensburg with a penned note at the end.
25. Two congratulatory notes, one from St. Stan’s Church in Trenton and one from St. Hedwig’s Church in Houseville, PA – A note from Fr. Claude from the Assisi Basilica.
26. A congratulatory letter from Mariusz Pachoski of the Warsaw, Poland Province of the
Conventual Franciscans.
27. A handwritten congratulatory letter from Sister M. Geraldine.
28. A Marquis Who’s Who Publications Board certificate to Fr. Cornelian as a “Who’s Who
in Religion.
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A congratulatory note from Henry J. Nowak member of the House of Representatives in
Washington, DC.
A congratulatory from the Kuria Prowincijalna of the Franciscans in Krakow, Poland.
A congratulatory note from Edward J. Rutkowski, Erie County Executive, to Fr. Cornelian
on being named Outstanding Citizen for 1984 by the AM-Pol Eagle.
Photographs: a group of friars being addressed in a classroom by a Master of Clerics in
Kraków. Fr. Cornelian conversing with fellow friar.
A congratulatory note from Bishop Szczepan Wesoły.
A group of greeting cards with congratulations on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of
the Rosary Hour.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
A congratulatory letter from Sister Mary Celina Tomaszek and Sisters.
A congratulatory letter from the Franciscan Friars Vocation Office.
A congratulatory letter from Floyd Lisinski, President of the Allied Printing Trades
Council
A congratulatory letter from Fr. Jerzy Naglewski, Custos of the Canadian custody.
A congratulatory letter from Jack Kemp of the House of Representatives.
Headline: Michael E. Zimmer, Fabled Ex-Judge of City Court, Dies at 82. Naród Polski:
Emigracyjni katecheci Radiowej Godziny Różańcowej.
Headline: Vo-Tech School Named in Honor of Henry Dende. Forgiveness Brings Joy to
the Forgiven.
A poem on the occasion of Jubilee of Fr. Cornelian.
Headline: Fr. Dende to Receive ACPCC Award. A congratulatory Telegram from
Bishop Heperek.
Headline; 71 Alliance College commencement.
Headline: Father Pietrzak re-elected provincial of the Franciscans. Photographs: A visit
to Cardinal O’Hara High School by Fr. Daniel Pietrzak, minister provincial, Fr. Lofranco
Serrini, minister general; and Fr. Joachim Giermak, assistant General, with students.
Fr. Cornelian receives Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Alliance College.
An invitation to an ordination
Kronika Kustodii, Boze Narodzenie 1984…an issue of the Canadian Custody publication
Headlines: Vo-TechSchool Named in Honor of Henry Dende. Uroczystoći
Graduacyjne w Kolegium – Alliance College.
A congratulatory letter from the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo, Inc.
An invitation from the Bealch Institute for Ethnic Studies. A note from the Erie County
Clerk’s Office. Photographs: two similar photographs of Fr. Cornelian
A thank you letter from Villa Maria College of Buffalo thanking Fr. Cornelian for aid.
Headline: Father Dende urges community support as St. Francis H.S. launches
auditorium fund. St. Francis High School Launches New Auditorium Drive. Jak To
Dawniej Bywało
Article and photo of Fr. Cornelian appealing for community support of building drive.
Headline: ACPCC Award Winners Remarks. Fr. Cornelian receives Distinguished
Service Award.
A thank you letter from the rector of the Catholic University of Lublin to Fr. Cornelian
from rector, Piotr Hampered .
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Alumni Newsletter St. Francis High School: Alumni Hall Campaign Has Received
$225,000 in Pledges and Donations in First Two Months
Headlines: Właczmy nasze intencje do Nowenny do Dzieciatka Jezus
Headlines: Duch dzisiejszej Polski Duch dzisiejszej Polski.
Headlines: Duchy dzisiejszej Polski Ethnic Groups Get Voice on Hub Station Stan
Jasinski Polka Show Moves From WXRL to WNYS Jasinski radio program moves to
WNYS
Handwritten letter from Fr. Marian from Rivotorto di Assisi, Perugia, Italy to Fr.
Cornelian
FULL PAGE STORY: FR. HYACINTH FUDZINSKI –SERVING BUFFALO AND
BEYOND: BUFFALO’S FRANCISCAN PIONEER. Photograph: FR. HYACINTH
FUDZINSKI.
Alumni News, Alliance College: Honorary Degrees Conferred.
A letter from Brian D. Rusk, Director of Public Affairs of Daemen College to Fr.
Cornelian. An article entitiled: Confession Restores Health.
The Polish American: Washington Polish American Center proposed by ACPCC.
Headline: Nowenna Ku Czci Sw. Józefa. Nowenna z okazji Dnia Ojca Zjazd
“Afrykanczykow” PAC Install, honors members at swieconka.
Am-Pol Eagle: Reception and dinner in honor of Bishop Ceslaw Domin. Dominicans
and Franciscans hold family reunion.
A selection from a publication entitled: Osrodek Godziny Różańcowej ubogacony
dzielami stuki religijnej (czesc I) by Fr. Lucjan Krolikowski. A letter from the
Congregation of Marianists to Fr. Cornelian. A certificate of Membership of the Polish
American Historical Association of Fr. Cornelian Dende.
A letter from Lech Walesa to Fr. Cornelian. Photograph: Rev. Casimir Romaniuk of
Poland visits St. Michael Church in Lackawanna.
PAC members visit St. Francis. Photos of Fr. Cornelian and Fr. Elegius with members of
PAC. An excerpt from the Polish Arts Club.
Gwiazda Polarna: Który Cię Wywiodł z Ziemi Rosyjskiej
A talk by Fr. Cornelian Dende: Boży Promyk
Headline: Nowenna Godziny za zmarlych Różańcowej
Women’s guild celebrates 40th
anniversary. Guild Marks 40 Years of Service to Hospital in Cheektowaga.
Photograph: Miss Switalski: organizer of Guild.
A poem entitled: RADOSC. Photograph: St. Joseph Intercommunity Hospital’s
Women’s Guild observe 40th anniversary. Pictures of the even.
Polish American Journal: Journal Marks 3rd Generation of Service
Two unidentified sources. One reads: 5th Anniversary Issue: Anniversary Staff Profiles.
Perspectives: Stolen Childhood: A review of Fr. Lucjan Krolikowskis Book.
A published Rosary Hour Talk by Fr. Cornelian Dende entitled “JEZYK POLSKI”
Headlines: Justinian VI dinner-dance begins 60th anniversary of St. Francis H.S.
Nowenna ku czci Sw. Jozefa Awards Luncheon.
Headline: The Friends of Mercy Salute The Honorable Richard H. Austin, Mrs. Connie
Dende, Mrs. Ira G. Silver. Photographs: Fr. Dende at podium, Fr. Dende with Connie
Dende, his sister-in-law. A photo entitled Connie and Edward Dende
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Headline: Skradzione dziecinstwo. Nowenna z okazji Dnia Matek. Photographs:
Rutkowski honors 60th Anniversary of St. Francis High School. A non-newspaper photo
of Fr. Cornelian Dende.
Headlines: Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna Nadawana Ze Stacji WPNA. Programy w
Chicago I Okolicy. WPNA Is A Progressive Move Photographs: Non-newspaper
photos of Fr. Cornelian Dende reciting his Office. Pope John Paul II embraces Lech
Walesa.
Program entitled: “Groundbreaking Ceremonies For Alumni Hall Auditorium, May 17,
1987. A letter from Edward Rutkowski, County Executive, to Fr. Cornelian Dende. A
newspaper article entitled “Programy w Chicago I Okolicy.”
An article in the French language entitled “Revue D’Histoire Ecclesiastique. A program
entitled Pamietnik 10 lecia Mszy Polskiej w Lombard: Celebrant Ojciec Blazej Karas,
ofm. Photograph: Fr. Cornelian with other officials in GROUNDBREAKING
PHOTO.
Article on “Stolen Childhood” with photo of Fr. Lucjan Krolikowski. An architect’s
drawing of St. Francis Auditorium. A photograph of Fr. Cornelian looking over some
documents.l
Headlines: Polskie Programy Ze Stacji WPNA. A photograph of the committee for the
45th anniversary observance of the battle at Monte Cassino.
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A program entitled “Dedication of the Statue of Pope John Paul II at Villa Maria College.
A yearbook celebrating the “Zloty Jubilees Dwoch Edwardow”
A typewritten benediction used at the conclusion of ceremonies during which the statue of
John II was unveiled.
A Church bulletin from Corpus Christi Church dated June 7, 1987. A list of times from
Station WPNA for Radio Broadcasts. An article and picture: Kolko Polek donates
$5,000.00 to build new auditorium at St. Francis High School
Headline: Social workers issues report on International Institute – Nyczko standoff.
Photographs: Chopin Singing Society, Polish army Veterans, An honor guard by the
Knights of Columbus, Sister Marcella Marie Garus receives documentation of transfer of
statue of Pope John Paul II to Villa Maria College’
See # 92 - Photographs in an envelope showing Fr. Cornelian and Fr. Saporito on the
occasion of the 60th anniversary of St. Francis High School.
A letter to Fr. Cornelian Dende from Stasia Zoładz Vogel, Attorney at Law. A photo and
article about the 60th Anniversary of St Francis with photo entitled “ Proclamation mark’s
school’s Anniversary.
A full page of photographs under the Headline: Z Życia Polonii: 50-lecie Działalnosci
Dwóch Edwardow. A photograph of Fr. Peter Saporito receiving $5000 check to St.
Francis High School by the Kolko Polek Charity Organization.
Correspondence between the Polish American Congress Charitable Foundation Inc. and
the Rosary Hour.
Scranton Times: A photo from the past: Central High School’s Early Band (Feb. 13,
1931).
A centerfold spread entitled: FRANCISCAN EDUCATION BURSES. A letter from the
Friends of Veterans of Polish Freedom Fighters in Metropolitan Detroit to Fr. Cornelian
Dende.
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100. The Buffalo News, Wednesday, November 13, 1985: Exchange Put Poland in Focus. An
article entitled: Cry for the children: Second Printing Issued.
101. A note from Lech Walesa to Fr. Cornelian. A photograph of Fr. Cornelian with Henry
Cardinal Gylbinowicz of Wrocław – April 19, 1988
102. Headlines: Stolen Childhood: A Saga of Polish War Children by Fr. Lucjan Z.
Krolikowski
103. Headlines: Eighth Annual Polish Day at LaSalette, Massachusetts. St. Joseph’s group –
marching to shrine for Polish Day Event.
104. Photos and articles on the Polish Day in LaSalette
105. Announcement for the Eighth annual Polish Day at Lasalette. A certificate of
Membership in the Polish American Historical Association signed by Fr. Cornelian
Dende.
106. See 102
107. An Appreciation certificate for the Rosary Hour from the East Side Historical association
of the Polish Community Center of Buffalo, inc. with two photos of Fr. Cornelian with
unidentified people.
108. A note to Fr. Cornelian from the Clerics at Granby. A creative Christmas card from Fr.
Edmund Szymkiewicz to Fr. Cornelian
109. Headline: Kolko Polek donates $5000 to build new auditorium at St. Francis High
School. Photo of presentation
110. Headlines: Sunday’s Radiothon Draws $9,111 in Pledges for PAC’s Polish Aid Drive.
Życzenia Współnot Zakonnych dla ZRPKA. Corpus Christi Day Procession May
111. A page of announcements
112. Notes to Fr. Cornelian from Fr. Donald Rzewski, Fr. Bart Karwaki, and Fr. Daniel.
113. Certificate of Registration in the American Immigrant Wall of Honor for the Andrew
Borowski Family who came to America from Poland
114. Official letter from the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation (SEE 112)
115. Advertisements for “Stolen Childhood” A Polish Program Schedule from WPNA.
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SAINT FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL BENEFIT
AND BALL
1929
1. Headline: 5 Churches, 2 Schools, Convent and Home in Construction Project:
Improvements Hailed as Poles Contribution to City’s Civic Beauty Expansion.
Photograph: John A. Stachowiak
2. Headline: Drajwery Się Budzą
3. Headline: Maskarada Dobroczynna Jest Jubileuszową i Napewno Dozna Dobrego
Powodzenie: Odbedzie Sie We Wtorek, Dnia 5 Lutego, w Broadway Auditorium – Dr.
Jan J. Nowak Apeluje Do Panow Kupcow i Przemyslowcow o Wieksze Poparcie w Rodu
Jubileuszowym.
Drajwerzy Się Budzą.
4. Headline: Mysl Zreorganizowania Klubu Urzeczywistniona: Klub Atletyczny Przy Par.
Bożego Ciała, Będzie Jednym z Najsilniejszych w Buffalo.
5. Headline: Bal Dobroczynny Na Polskie Kolegium OO. Francziszkanów 5 Lutego.
Wszyscy Na Maskaradę Dobroczynną
6. Advertisement: 5go LUTEGO: SZYKUJCIE SIĘ
7. See previous page
8. A letter from F.M. Strohn, Treasurer of the R.J Stasenburgh Co. from Rochester to Dr. S.
A Graczyk with a donation for St. Francis High School.
9. Headline: Drajwerzy Sie Budzą. Eks-Klubowcy a Parafii Bożego Ciała Zabierają Się
Szczerze do Pracy.
10. Headline: Przygotowania Do Maskarady Dobroczynnej Prowadzone Są w Całej Pełni.
Klub Parafii Bożego Ciała Został Już Zreorganizowany: Posiedzenie Eks-Klubowców
Licznie Obeslane: Wybrano Komitet, Który Organizuje Konstytucye.
11. A handwritten letter from the Common Council of the City of Detroit from Councilman
John A. Kronk to Fr. Justin Figas with check for ad in yearly program.
12. Headline: Maskarada Dobroczynna Na Kolegjum Polskie Napewno Dozna Poparcia.
Dzis Reorganizacya Klubu Parafji Bożego Ciała (July 19, 1929: handwritten date on
page).
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13. Headline: Nieco o Kustjumach Maskowych: Karnawal Jest Odpowiednia Porą Na Wybur
Dobrego Kostjumu. United Organization Approves Proposals
14. Headline: Drajwerzy Posuneli Prace Na Maskarade Dobroczynna Daleko Naprzod.
Buffalo Evening News, January 21, 1929: POLISH ORGANIZATION LEADERS WILL
MEET: COUNCIL WILL ACT ON NEARLY A SCORE OF PROPOSALS
AFFECTING CITY.
15. An ad promoting the Masquerade Ball.
16. Headline: Drawerzy Się Budzą.
17. Headline: Dr. Jan Boroszewski Objął Urzad Tymczasowego Prezesa
Zreorganizowanego Klubu Atlet. Bozego Ciala
18. Headline: Słowko o Maskaradzie Dobroczynnej Na Polskie Kolegjum. Drajwerzy Się
Budzą
19. Headline: Businessmen Aiding Fund for College. A series of short published
information blurbs by a writer called “Malenki” some of which are about Fr. Justin.
20. A billing to St. Francis College from Mitchell & Kayser: Barber and Beauty Parlor
Supplies listing the items purchased
21. A thank you note from the family of Edward J. Fronczak A letter from the Office of
the Health Commissioner, Francis E. Fronczak, M.D. to Father Justin Figas when he was
Provincial.
22. An ad inviting people to Broadway Auditorium to attend the Masquerade Ball. Loose
sheets of Billings for ads from Dziennik dla Wszyskich.
23. Headline: Drajwerzy Mają Prawie Prace Ukonczoną Na Maskarade Dobroczynną.
Charity Mask Ball Success is Assured: General Chairman Reports $6500 Already Raised
by Workers for College Benefit.
24. An ad for the Mask Ball.
25. Headline: Drajwerzy się Budzą.
26. An ad for the Mask Ball.
27. Ibid.
28. Ibid.
Headlines: Maskarada Nad Maskaradami w Auditorium. Drajwerzy Się Budzą
29. An ad for the Mask Ball
30. Ibid.
31. Headline: Już We Wtorek Auditorium Bedzie Górą. Committees Named For Masque
Dance: Fifth Annual Polish Charity Ball Scheduled for Auditorium, Tuesday, Feb. 5.
32. Headline: O Maskaradzie Dobroczynnej Pamiętajcie. We Wtorek, 5 Lutego, Zabawa
Dla Każdego
33. Headline: Drajwerzy Sie Budzą
34. A list of items for the Mask Ball. A list of people under the noted title “PĄCZKI”
35. A foldout ad with a rooster with title “Spodziewajcie się jutro gosći u siebie to
napewno.”
36. An ad for the masked ball.
37. A large ad for the Masked Ball in Dziennik Dla Wszystkich.
38. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Monday, February 4, 1929 with headline: Jutro Ztem Będzie Ta
Wspaniala Maskarada. A ticket for the Masked Ball. A ladies’ Prize ticket.
39. A large ad for the Masked Bal.
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40. A menu listing dinner of Kapusta, Kielbasa, and Chleb for the price of 50 cents, Pączki
for 5 cents and coffee for 10 cents.
41. Headline: Już Dzis Wielki Bal Maskowy Dobroczynny w Broadway Auditorium.
Masque for Charity to be Held tonight.
42. A newspaper photo of attendees at the Masked Ball from the Buffalo Evening News
43. Headline: Polish Charity Ball Draws 5000 Dancers: Fifth Annual Event at Broadway
Auditorium Nets $13,00 for Poor Students.
44. Photographs: Two pictures of attendees at the Masked Ball
45. Photographs: Picture of attendees at the Masked Ball.
46. Ibid.
47. Ibid.
48. Headline: Niespodziewany Sukces Maskarady Dobroczynnej w Broadway Auditorium.
49. Ibid.
50. A handwritten page of Income from the Masked Ball.
51. A handwritten page of Expenses from the Masked Ball
52. A bill for ads from Dla Wszystkich to St. Francis College and the Masked Ball.
53. A non-newspaper photograph of attendees at the Masked Ball
54. Headline: Wiktor Szczukowski Przewodniczacym “Drajwerów” Kolegium Sw.
Franciszka.
55. A thank you note from St. Francis High School with banner head in Latin:
Provincialatus Prov. Sancti Antonii Patavini. It is unsigned.
56. A list of craft items and other items with a list of those providing them.
57. A thank you letter to all who contributed in any way to the Masked Ball.
58. A handwritten thank you note with the banner” with no signature.
59. A typwritten letter with the salutation: “Zacni Rodacy I Mile Rodaczki
60. A letter from Erion’s Department store to Fr. Justin about the Masked Ball signed by
Francis Erion.
61. Several Blank pages.
62. Blank
63. Photograph: A group of men in a bar, some raising glasses and glasses of beer on the
counter.
64. Blank
65. Photograph: A group of young girls in Scottish attire
66. A group of costumed girls
67. A group of women posing in a kitchen
68. A pen drawing announcing the arrival of a baby boy dated Feb. 14, 1029
Photograph: a group of attendees at the Masked Ball
69. Ibid.
70. Ibid.
71. Ibid.
72. Ibid.
73. Ibid.
74. Ibid.
75. Ibid.
76. Ibid.
77. Ibid.
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78. Ibid.
79. Ibid.
80. A photograph with the title: Obchodzili Złote Wesele. The newspaper article pictures the
Golden Anniversary of Marriage couple and attendant clergy
81. Headline: Telegram Został Sprzedany Dzis Rano: Ostania kropla z 300 tysięcznej krowy
sydojona. Polawski kupuje wszystkie zasoby Buffalo Telegram Corp.
82. Headline: Co To Sa Kardynalowie i ilu Z Nich Bylo Polakow
83. A group of young workers from Buffalo with Provincial, Fr. Justin Figas I “bossem” Fr.
Roskwitalski who worked on the building of St. Francis College.
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SCRAPBOOK 16
ARTICLES ON BENEFIT FOR ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE
PHOTOS OF GROUND BREAKING: ATHOL SPRINGS, 1925
Inner Cover: Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Thursday, June 25, 1925. Headline: Budowa
Kolegjum O.O. Franciszkanow Rozpocznie Sie 12-go Lipca.
1. A penciled comment: [Compiled by Fr. Justin Figas] A list of estimates from
Construction Companies
2. KRONIKA STAREGO PAJĄKA: Headline: TRESC: - Swięto nie parafialne, lecz
całej Polonii. Dlaczego nie chcemy się uczyć? Nasze slawy narodowe.
Korespondencya Kronikarza.
3. An architects drawing (published in a newspaper) of St. Francis High School entitled
Kolegium Polskie w Athol Springs, N.Y.
4. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Thursday, July 9, 1925:
Headline: Uroczystosć Lamania
Ziemi Pod Kolegjum Sw. Franciszka Zapowiada Się Swietnie
5. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Wednesday July 8, 1925 W Niedziele Gala Polonia
Buffaloska wyjedzie Do Athol Springs
6. A two page spread with headline: Jutro Uroczystosc Lamania Ziemi Pod Pierwsze
Kolegjum Polskie w Buffalo. Architects drawing of planned school.
7. Ibid.
8. Newspaper ad announcing groundbreaking of St. Francis College.
9. Photograph of Fr. Justin and group gathered for groundbreaking. A handwritten
note below the newspaper article with people listed. An insert of a First Cabin Ticket
of Fr. Justin Figas. To Naples, Italy dated September 2, 1926. A headline “Fr. Ed
Develops Magic”
TV Formula.
10. Headline: Uroczystosc w Athol Springs. Handwritten notes as in gloss.
11. Headline: Hojny dar pani K. Hodkiewicz: znana obywatelka buffaloska złożyła
tysiąc dolarów na Kolegium Polski. OO. Franciszkanie Zapraszają Wszystkich Na
Niedzielna Uroczystosć. Handwritten notes as in gloss
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12. Photograph: Dziennik dla Wszystkich, Monday, July 13, 1925: Photo of
groundbreaking of St. Francis College.
13. Ibid.
14. Headline: Uroczystosć łamania Ziemi Pod Kolegiuim Sw. Franciszka
Headline: Podziekowanie. Handwritten note on page
15. Daily Star and the Enquirer, Friday, June 26, 1925, St. Francis School.. Three
photographs: two of groundbreaking and one of St. Francis Chapel. Handwritten
note on page
16. Headline: Poswięcenie Kamiena Węgelnego Pod Pol. Kolegium. Poswięcenie
Kamienia Wegielnego Kolegium
17. Headlines: Uroczystosć Poswięcenia Kamienia Węgielnego pod Kolegium Sw.
Franciszka Zapowiada Się Pięknie. Uroczystosć w Athol Springs.
18. Poswięcenie Kamienia Pod Kolegium Pol. Odbędzie Się w Labor Day.
19. Double Page Spread. Headlines: Uroczystosć Poswięcenia Kamienia Węgielnego
Polskie Kolegium w Athol Springs w Labor. Uroczystosć Zapowiada Się Pięknie.
Należy Nabyć Bilety Na Kolej Przed Czasem. Photograph: Fr. Provincial, Justyn
Figas, Fr. Francis Kasprzak
20. Ibid.
21. Headlines: Odniosła uroczystosć Poswiecenia Kaminia węgielniego Pod Kolegium:
Około 4000 Ludzie Wzieło Udział w Uroczystosci. Lay Cornerstone for College of
Franciscan Order.
Headline: Z Uroczystosci w Athol Springs. Written note on page.
22. Headline: Extra: Amerikanin Porotestant Daje $10,000 Na Polskie Kolegium
23. Headline: Polski Kolegjum Sw. Franciszka Bedzie Mialo Bogato Wyposazoną
Biblotekę Photograph: Anthony Schrieber. Photo has caption: „Schrieber Gives
Books to Polish college.”
24. Headline: Zapowiada Się Jeden z Największych Bazarów Jaki Odbył Się na Polsce.
25. An Obit for the wife of Dr. J. Nowak issued publicly by Fr. Justin and the Drivers.
26. Headline: Bazar na Polskie Kolegium Rozpoczyna Sie w Niedziele. Na Taki Bazar
Warto Pojsć i Dać Poparcie.
27. Headline: Iskierki Do Bazaru Na Polskie Kolegium OO. Franciszkanow. A short
note at the bottom of the page.
28. Ibid.
29. Headline: Bazar na Dochód Polskiego Kolegium Zapowiada Się Dobrze. Bazar w
Par. Bożego Ciała.
30. Headline: Kronika Starego Pająka.
31. Ibid.
32. Headline: Olbrzymie Powodzenie Bazaru na Rzecz Kolegjum.
33. Headline: Dzis Na Bazarze W Hali Parafielnej Bożego Ciała Tance Dla Młodzieży.
34. Headline: Jutro Dzień Dla Kandydatow na Bazarze Par. Bozego Ciala, Olbrzymie
Powodzenie Bazaru na Polskie Kolegium
35. A newspaper photograph of Fr. Justin with large group at the Corpus Christi Bazar..
A public thank you from Dr. Nowak and his children for the concern at his wife’s
death.
36. Headlines: Należy Podażyc do Hali Par. Bożego Ciała na Bazar. „Maytag” Dzien
Na Bazarze Sprowadził Tłum Trust Fund Created For Property of Polish Priest.
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37. Headlines: Jutro Dzień Byznesmanów Na Bazarze Polskiego Kolegium. Dzis
Dalszy Ciag Bazaru u OO. Franciszkanow.
38. Headlines: „Maytag” Dzien Jutro Na Bazarze Polskego Kolegium. Ofiara Na
Kolegjum Polskie. Komitet Balu Dzobroczynnego zbiera sie dzis wieczor.
39. Headlines: Dzis i Jutro Ważne Dnie Bazaru Na Polskie Kolegium. Zakonczenie
Bazaru Na Polskie Kolegjum
40. Headlines: Fanty z Bazaru Polskiego Kolegium Beda Licytowane. Archibishop
Coming: Will be Guest of Buffalo Poles Late in Month. The previous news story is
accompanied with a picture of Archbishop Cieplak. Swietny Sukces Pracy Dla
Kolegjum
41. Headlines: Bazar na Polskie Kolegium Przyniosl $11,246.53. Ks. Arcybiskup
Cieplak Odprawi Msze Sw. Pasterka w Kosciele Bożego Ciała
42. A program from the Visit of Archbishop J. Cieplak to Buffalo.
43. A photograph with Fr. Justin Figas shaking hands with Archbishop Cieplak. A poetic
invitation for the Masquerade Ball, which is fund raising for St. Francis.
44. Double page spread with Headline: Przygotowanie Do Największej Maskarady w
Historyi
45. Ibid.
46. A newspaper ad for the Masked Ball. Photographs: J.H. Usiak, Fr. Justin Figas, and
Dr. M.F. Krystaniak.
47. A large ad for the Masked Ball
48. Ibid.
49. Ibid.
50. Ibid.
51. Ibid.
52. Ibid.
53. Ibid.
54. Ibid.
55. Ibid.
56. Ibid.
57. A letter from the law offices of Victor B. Wylegala regarding some construction
matters.. Headline: Czyncie Przygotowania do Najwiekszej w Historyi Tutejszej
Maskarady. Photograph: Dr. M. F. Krystaniak
58. A news story about the Masquerade Ball in the Dziennik Dla Wszystkich
59. An ad on the Masked Ball
60. DOUBLE PAGE: Headline: Już od Dzis za Tydzien – we Wtorke 9-go Lutego:
Polacy Słyną Teraz z Urządzania Maskarad. Photograph: Four photographs of
prizes o be given out at the Masked Ball
61. Ibid.
Headline: Ci Nas Zapraszają Drugi Maskowy Bal Dobroczynny
62. Headline: Wszyscy Tylko Czekają na Przyszły Wtorek.
63. Double page spread with headline: Specyalny Sztab Policyjny Kierował Będzie
Ruchem Kołowym Przed B’dway Auditorium
64. Ibid.
65. Large ad for Masked Ball
66. Ibid.
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67. Headline: Komitet Zajmujący Się Dzisiejszym Dobroczynnym Balem Maskowym.
Photographs: Dr. M.F. Krystaniak, Jan H. Usiak, Franciszek Wolski, Antoni
Medowicz, Dr. B Gurgas, Fr. Justin Figas. Headline: Dzis Wielka Dobroczynna
Maskarada w B’way Auditorium. Photograph: Kazimierz Urban.
68. Photos of Prizes at Masked bal
69. Ibid.
70. Ibid.
71. Headline: Tłumy w Broadway Auditorium: Zgromadziło sie okolo 5000
publicznosci – loże były zajęte – Rozdano 100 nagród – Goscie z poza Buffalo –
Zabawa do poznej godziny
72. Two Group photographs from the Masquerade Ball.
73. Large article on Masked Ball.
74. Ibid.
75. A list of prize winners at the Masked Ball
76. A group photo of attendees at Ball with article
77. Headline: Gilda Gray A wtorkowa Maskarada W Auditorium
78. A hand written list of Income from the Masked Ball.
79. A hand written list of Expenses from the Masked Ball
80. Ibid.
81. Headline: Olbrzymie Powodzenie Pikniku Par. Bożego Ciala w Athol Springs.
Handwritten date: July 25, 1926
82. A financial account of Picnic.
83. Headline: Prezycjum Maskarady Kolegium Dziękuje
84. Headline: Choc nie chcelismy... - musimy
85. Headline: Testament J. E. Arcybiskupa Cieplaka dla Wychodztwa.
86. Architectural billing for St. Francis College.
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SCRAPBOOK 17
NEWS ARTICLES
BENEFITS FOR ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE
DEATH OF FR. HYACINTH FUDZINSKI AND HIS LEGAL DOCUMENTS
1925
1. Statement of the benefit showing of “The White Sister” at the Rivoli Theater
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2. A published statement headlined: “Sprawozdanie z Balu Dobroczynnego.” Pan
Kempinski Pamięta o Orkiestrze. A note at the bottom of the page reads: „Zebrane przez
O. Justyna, OFMConv.
3. A published ad for “Biała Siesta” (White Sister) to be shown at the Rivoli Theater. The
presentation was for St. Francis High School. Iskerki Drajwowe
Donors “Na Kolegium Sw. Franciszka.” Iskierki Drajwowe
4. Headline: Iskerki Drajwu.
5. Ad for “Biała Siostra” from the Dziennik, May 8, 1925. Two thank you articles from the
Drivers’ Committee. A written note at the bottom explaining issuance of articles in the
Telegram and Dziennik Dla Wszystkich. Written by Fr. Justin.
6. An Ad for “White Sister” featuring Lillian Gish
7. Ibid.
8. Ibid.
9. Ibid.
10. Headline: Jutro Wszyscy Swpieszyc Beda na Przedstawiena do Teatru Rivoli od 11.r. do
11. wiecz
11. An Ad for „White Sister”
12. Ibid.
13. A list of donors for St. Francis College
14. Headline: Iskierki Drajwowe
15. A List of donors for St. Francis High School
16. Ibid.
17. Ad for “White Sister”
18. Headline: Iskierki Drajwowe
19. A list of donors for St. Francis High School.
20. Ibid.
21. Ibid.
22. Large foldout published by the Telegram, March 28, 1925: “Kronika Starego Pająka.”
23. Ibid.
24. Headline: Przykazania Klubowca. (A list of rules for the Corpus Christi Club.)
25. Headline: Srebrne gody Małżenskie
Headline: Odpowiedz Sekretnej Panienki Pajączkowi. O Ty Pajączku!
26. Headline: Obrona Pajączka
27. Headline: Instalacya w Klubie Bozego Ciała.
28. Headline: Former Corpus Christi Priest Dead in Poland. Photograph: Fr. Hyacinth
Fudzinski, OFMConv. (An obit and biographical sketch of Fr. Fudzinski.)
29. Large photograph of Fr. Hyacinth Fudzinski with the caption, “Cieniom wielkiego
bojownika na niwie religinjno-narodowej.”
30. Headline: Przygotowania Do Przyjęcia Zwłok O. Fudzinskiego.
31. A large foldout obit of Fr. Hyacinth Fudzinski
32. Ibid.
33. Ibid.
34. Ibid.
35. Headline: Prize. O. Eks-Prowincjal Jacenty Fudzinski Zmarł w Poznaniu 14 Maja.
36. Ibid.
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37. A postal telegram – Commercial Cables with Seasons’ Greetings to Fr. Justin from
Hyacinth Fudzinski dated December 23, 1924 (from Poona)
38. A telegram announcing the death of Fr. Fudzinski from Fr. Rainer
39. A postal card from Fr. Fudzinski to Fr. Justin Figas.
A note to Poona from Fr. Justin
indicating the logistics of transfer of the body of Fr. Fudzinski.
40. An informational note to Warsaw from Fr. Provincial, Fr. Justin, informing of the death
of Fr. Fudzinski.
A handwritten note on the page.
41. A postal telegram from Fr. Rainer regarding the shipping of Fr. Fudzinski’s body.
42. A large obit with a photograph of Fr. Hyacinth Fudzinski. Headline: Zwloki D. J.
Fudzinskiego w Drodze Do Ameryki
43. Large obit of Jodie Fudzinski Jack, Franciszkanin
44. Ibid.
45. Ibid.
46. Ibid.
47. A handwritten letter dated, Krakow, 21 maja 1925 to Provincial Figas
48. A handwritten letter dated, Poznan 6/5/1925 to Fr. Provincial Figas
49. A handwritten letter dated, Buffalo, June 10, 1925 from Rev. Schreck to Fr. Justin
50. Headline: Z archidiecezji Geneznienskiej I Poznanskiej with extensive commentary
penned on the page.
INSERT: a CERTIFICATE from THE KOSCIUSZKO
FOUNDATION to Certify Fr. Justin Figas as a supporter and life member. The
certificate is sealed and signed the president and secretary of the Foundation.
51. A telegram informing Fr. Justin that the body of Fr. Fudzinski had arrived. It is dated
June 24, 1925
52. Headline: W Niedzielę eksportacya Zwłok SP. O. Jacentego Fudzinskiego. Lay at Rest
Founder of Corpus Christi Church
53. Headlines: Extra!: Pogrzeb sp. O. J. Fudzinskiego – Zwloki przybeda w niedziele –
Eksportacja w Poniedzialek. Polish Residents Honor Memory of Departed Pastor. An
informative bulletin indicating that Fr. Hyacinth Fudzinski’s remains were sent on the
ship called “Estonia” on May 30th.”
54. A telegram from Poznan indicating that the remains of Fr. Hyacinth Fudzinski were
shipped on the “ESTONIA” on May 30th.
55. Headline: Poles Honor Dead Priest: Body of Veteran Brought to Buffalo for Burial.
Photographs: Three photos of Fr. Hyacinth Fudzinski’s funeral in the Church and at the
grave.
56. Headline: Majestateczny Pogrzeb Sp. O. Jacka Fudzinskiego.
57. Headline: Pogrzeb O. Fudzinskiego
58. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Ponedzialek, 29go Czerwca, 1925: an obit and photograph of
Fr. Fudzinski
59. Photographs: A large crowd gathered at Corpus Christi Church for the funeral, Pall
bearers carry the coffin.
60. Photographs: Two photographs of the procession at the funeral: one photo showing Fr.
Justin Figas leading the procession.
61. Photographs: At the railroad station moving the body of Fr. Fudzinski
62. Photographs: two photographs depicting the reception of the body of Fr. Fudzinski into
Corpus Christi Church
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63. Headline: Mourn Popular Polish Priest. Photograph: a two page spread photograph of
the crowd outside of Corpus Christi Church leaving after viewing the body of Fr.
Hyacinth Fudzinski
64. Ibid.
65. Headline: Podziekowanie. An extensive handwritten commentary by Fr. Justin
66. Headline: Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Wtorek 30go Czerwca, 1925: Podziekowanie.
67. A two page spread of the sermon by “Ks Dr. Pralata A. Pitassa: Kazanie przy
pogrzebie s.p. O Jacka Fudzienskiego O. M. C., w Kosciele Bozego Ciala, 29go Czewca,
1925
68. Ibid.
69. Continuation of the sermon at the funeral Mass.
70. A letter from the archbishop’s Secretary to Fr. Justin expressing sympathy in the absence
of the archbishop
71. A handwritten letter from the Bishop of Green Bay, Wisconsin expressing sympathy.
72. A sympathy letter from New Britain, Connecticut.
73. A billing for the shipment of the body of Fr. Fudzinski from Poznan.
74. A LONG LETTER FROM POZNAN RELATING THE LAST DAYS OF FR.
HYACINTH’S LIFE AND FUNERAL AS WELL AS THE LAST WILL AND
TESTAMENT OF FR. HYACINTH FUDZINSKI
75. IBID.
76. IBID.
77. IBID.
78. A BILLING SIGNED BY FR. RAYNER FOR THE COST OF THE FUNERAL\
79. BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE OF FR. HYACINTH FUDZINSKI INDICATE HIS
BIRTH AS Ignatius Carolus Fudzinski ON JANUARY 9, 1855 AND BAPTISM ON
JANUARY 14, 1955, IN CZARNKÓW, POLAND. HIS PARENTS WERE CAROLUS
FUDZINSKI AND BIRTH JOSEPHA BUCHHOLZ.
80. A CERTIFICATE OF FR. FUDZINSKI.
81. IBID.
82. A CERTIFICATION FROM FR. Laurentius Caratelli, Minister General to Fr. Justin
Figas.
83. A LARGE CERTIFICATE FROM THE MINISTER GENERAL OF THE
CONVENTUALS, FR. LAWRENCE CARATELLI APPOINTING FR. FUDZINSKI AS
PROVINCIAL OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PROVINCE, DATED IN
ROME, SANCTI APOSTOLI, NOVEMBER 24,, 1885.
84. INSERT: A CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP GRANTED TO FR. HYACINTH
FUDZINSKI IN JERSEY CITY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1881. (The certificate is in bad shape
and has been photographed and is located on the disk accompaning this scrapbook).
ALSO AFFIXED TO PAGE 86 An expression of sympathy from Pope Pius IX with
stamped seal.
85. A PASSPORT FROM THE AMERICAN EMBASSY AT ROME ITALY WRITTEN
OUT TO FR. HYACINTH FUDZINSKI FOR THE TERM OF TWO YEARS AND
DATED FEBRUARY 14, 1905 AND CANCELLED BECAUSE OF EXPIRED TIME.
SEAL IS CUT AND THE WORD “CANCELLED” IS ETCHED INTO THE
DOCUMENT.
86. A CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION TO THE DIOCONATE OF FR. HYACINTH
FUDZINSKI
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87. A CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION TO THE SUBDIACONATE OF FR.
HYACINTH FUDZINSKI.
88. ORDINATION CERTIFICATE, CERTIFICATION BY THE BISHOP OF ALBANY.
89. TWO LETTERS AND ON CERTIFICATION.
90. ONE LETTER AND ONE DOCUMENT.
91. DOCUMENT FROM MINISTER GENERAL
92. ORDINATION CERTIFICATION FOR FR. HYACITH FUDZINSKI
93. A LARGE CERTIFICATE ON PARCHMENT OF OBEDIENCE FROM THE
MINISTER GENERAL TO FR. HYACINTH FUDZINSKI GRANTING TO WORK
WITH THE POLISH PEOPLE IN AMERICA.
94. A DEGREE IN THEOLOGY
95. A CLOTH BASED CERTIFICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF STAE
CONFIRMING AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP FOR FR. HYACINTH FUDZINSKI.
SECTION VI
SHELF 3
SCRAPBOOK 18
Note: Pages 1 through 34 are receipts from Carl Scmill & Son, Architects. through whom the
following Construction companies or providers present their billing: Metzger Construction
Co., George E. Jaeger, Root Neal & Co., Joseph C. Schaus, Chesley & Heimback, Fred C.
Strack, Jr.,William E. Shaddock,Wipperman & Mitchell, inc.,
35. Dziennik Dla Wszystich, November 11, 1926: Two published invitations to the Blessing
Ceremony of St. Francis H.S. by the Franciscan Friars and Drivers committee.
36. Headline: Polskie Kolegjum OO. Franciszkanow Na Ukonczenie. Jutro Uroczyste
Otwarcie Polskiego Kolegjum OO. Franciszkanow. A formal invitation for the
Dedication Ceremony of the newly built St. Francis College, dated November 24, 1926
37. Photographs: Five photographs of the chapel at St. Francis College with a handwritten
note by Fr. Justin.
38. Headlines: Wielkie Swięto Całej Polonji Buffaloskiej. Dedication of new St. Francis
College Today: bishop Turner Officiates at Athol Springs Ceremony. An architect’s
rendition of St. Francis H.S.
39. A published financial report of the cost of building St. Francis.
40. Headline: Z Uroczystosci w Athol Springs: Tłumy ludzi zwiedziły Kolegjum OO.
Franciszkanów.
41. A two page spread from Dziennik dla Wszystkich dated Wednesday, November 24,
1926 and headlined: Jutro Otwarcie Kolegium O.O. Franciszkanow: Pierwsza Wyzsza
Uczelnia Polska w Buffalo Otworzy Urzędowo Swoje Podwoje. An architect’s drawing
of the new school and a photograph a Fr. Justyn Figas. Catholic Union Times,
December 2, 1926: Bishop Turner Dedicates Polish Franciscan College. A penned
remark at the bottom of page 42 by Fr. Justin.
42. Ibid.
43. Ibid.
44. Ibid.
45. Ibid.
46. Ibid.
83
47. Ibid.
48. A published “Sprawozdanie” (financial report) indicating income and expenses of the new
St. Francis College
49. Headline: Podniosłe Obchodzono Uroczystosć Poswięcenia Polskiego Kolegiuim OO.
Franciszkanów
50. A statement by Thomas Dunn, Architect, charging the School of Theology in
Granby, Mass. For professional services in preparation of sketches, scale drawings and
details of Granby building.
51. Two certificates of Billing from Thomas Dunn architect for payment to William Martin &
Sons, Contractors for the new Building.
52. Ibid.
53. Ibid.
54. Ibid.
55. Ibid.
56. BLANK
57. A page full of remarks by Fr. Justin Figas with a $5,00 ticket for a “BULL MOOSE
PARTY” for benefit of St. Francis College, Wednesday Eve, November 30th, 1927.
58. A rather humorous Program and Menu for the “BULL MOOSE PARTY”
59. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich 1927: Młodziez z Kolegjum O.O. Franciszkanów Obecna Na
Akademji J. Słowackiego w Domu Unijnym.
60. Headline: Uczcilismy Godnie Pamięc Sławackiego.
61. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, 13 Grudnia, 1927: Czy Ksiądz Topolinski Jest Przeciwny
Fundacyi Kosciuszkowskiej? A note at the bottom of the page by Fr. Justin.
62. Headline: Do Wszystkich Proboszczow, Prezesek I Prezesow Organizacji I Towarzystw
Polskich w Buffalo, N.Y. Saint Francis College Rector Resigns Because of Ill Health.
(Very Rev. Adelbert Topolinski.) Nowy Rector, Kolegjum Polskiego: Ks. Prof. T.
Wiprecht zostal zastepca ks. W. Topolinskiego.
63. Buffalo Evening News, December 15, 1927: St. Francis College Gets New Rector. Ks.
Woj. Topolinski Zrezygnowal z Rektorstwa: Jako Rektor Polskiego Kolegjum
Zrezygnowal w Celu Repaeraci Zdrowia
64. Blank
65. Blank
66. Blank
67. Blank
68. Buffalo Evening Tribune, Friday, June24, 1927: St. Francis Backers To Open Seminary.
A short newspaper clipping headlined: Granby, Mass. And signed “Korespondet.”
69. A double page spread headlined: Podnosłe Wypadła Uroczystosć Poswięcenia
Seminarjum O.O. Franciszkanow w. Granby, Mass.
70. Ibid.
71. Headline: Dziesieciu Graduantow Otrzymuja Stypendjum Ze Szkoły Par. Bożego Ciała.
72. Ibid.
73. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Piatek, 24-go Czerwca, 1927: Seminarium Sw. Jacka w Granby
Mass. Pod Przewodnictwem OO. Francziszkanów. A photograph of the Granby
Seminary building.
74. A letter from the Polish Everybody’s Daily to Fr. Justin, Provincial, about advertising
space in the newspaper
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75. Headline: Przedstawienie w Niedziele “Francis Club”: Odegrana Zostanie Wesola
Sztuka pt.: Restauracya Pumpernikla.
76. A program for a comedy in one act: „Restauracya Pumpernikla. Presented in the
Corpus Christi Parish Hall on Sunday, June 18.
77. A program from the dedication of the seminary at Granby, Mass. Dedication date is
listed as Sunday, June 26th 1927
78. Ibid.
79. Headline: Ks. Pralat A. Pitass Poswięca Kamien Węgielny
80. Headlines: Z Poswięcenia Kamienia Węgielnego Pod Nowy Klasztor Sióstr
Franciszkanek.
Jutro Wyjazd Drajwerów Do Granby, Mass.: Odbędzie Sie Tam
Poswiecenie Seminarjum Duchownego OO. Franciszkanow.
81. Headline: Kolegium Polskie w Athol Springs.
82. Ibid.
83. Headline: Wieczór Na Czesć Drajwerów w Polskiem Kolegium Wypadł Pięknie.
84. Headlines: Drajwerzy Jada Do Granby Mass: Uczestniczyc Beda w Poswieceniu
Seminaryum O.O. Franciszkanow. Klub Obywatelski Francis Pracuje Headline:
BLANK PAGES. Nietakt Księzy Powoduje Zgrzyty. Ibid.
85. A partial newspaper article with several paragraphs indicated by pen with the title
UNISTA penned in the beginning of the article.
86. Headline: Cornerstone Is Laid for Seminary: Bishop O’Leary Officiates at Ceremonies
Marking Establishment of Franciscan Institution in Granby. Cornerstone is Laid For
Seminary. Wielka uroczystosć w Granby, Mass
87. Photograph: The bishop of Springfield, Mass, with clergy at the Dedication of Granby,
88. Photograph: Fr. Justin with the Drivers who were at the dedication. Headline: UWAGI
89. Headline: Impressive Ceremony Marks Laying of Cornerstone At New Franciscan
Seminary in Granby
90. Headline: Bishop Thomas M. O’Leary, who officiated at exercises and assisting priests.
Rev. C. E. Crevier, 60 Years a Priest Dies at Holyoke. Photograph: Rev. Charles E.
Crevier.
91. Headline: Drajwery Jadą.
92. Ibid.
93. Ibid.
94. Ibid.
95. Headline: Buffalowianie Na Uroczystosci w Granby.
96. Photograph: a sepia tone photograph taken on June 8, 1926 of Fr. Justin and drivers
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1. Headline: Kent Street Plan Protested by Priest: Head of the Polish Franciscans Says
Extension Imperils Pupils. Nasze Sistry-Nauczycielki Jada do Polski
2. A selection of short cutout articles concerning the Drivers.
3. Headline: Ratujmy Biedną, a Łaknacą Oswiaty Młodzież Polską
4. Headline: Kazimierz Urban przewodniczącym “Drajwerów” Piękniejszej I Godniejszej
Poparcia Rzeczy Być Już Nigdy Nie Może.
5. Masquerade advertisement
6. Ibid.
7. Ibid.
8. Ibid.
9. Ibid.
10. Ibid.
11. Headline: Jutro Przyjdą do Was w Gościnę Krewni I Znajomi
12. Maquerade advertisement
13. Ibid.
14. Headline: Zapowiadają Swój Przyjazd Na 14-go Lutego.
Bebe Daniels Na
Maskarzdzie w Auditorium.
Przy Ceremonii śłubnej Nie Był Wielb. O. Prowincyał
Figas.
15. Headline: Prawdziwy Bal Kostjumowy 14-go Lutego w Broadway Auditorium
16. Masquerade advertisement
17. Ibid.
18. Ibid.
19. Ibid.
20. Headline: Seminarjum Polskie pod wezw. Św. Cyrula I Metodego w Orchard Lake, Wis.
21. Masquerade advertisement
22. Ibid.
23. Headlines: Maskarada Dobroczynna Za Tydzień 14-go Lutego Najwspanialsza,
Największa Afera w Rodu 14-go Lutego w Broadway Auditorium
24. Masquerade advertisement
25. Ibid.
26. Income for the Masquerade Ball of February 14, 1928
27. Expenses for the Masquerade Ball of February 14, 1928
28. A list of donations for the Masquerade Ball.
29. Ticket sales for the Masquerade Ball
30. Masquerade advertisement
31. Ibid.
32. Headline: Jeszcze Cztery Dni Pozostało Do Obrzymiej Maskarady Dobroczynnej.
Jutro Własnie Będzie Ta Największa Maskarada Dobroczynna w Buffalo.
33. Headline: Wypodznijcie Przez Jutro I Poniedziałek Na Wtorkową Maskaradę
Dobroczynną
34. Masquerade advertisement
35. Ibid.
36. Ibid.
37. Headlines: Ball For Polish Charity: Fourth Annual Masque Affair is Colorful Event
Monastic Priests Buy Folly Quarter.
38. Photograph of Caroll Mansion in Ellicott City.
39. A series of photographs from the Charity Ball with identifications.
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40. Headline: Wczorajszy Bal dobroczynny Stał Się Zupełnym Sukcesem
41. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Sroda,15-go lutego: Na Maskaradzie – Jak w Raju!
42. Photograph of prize-winning costumed Ball attendees. Polish Charity Ball to Realize
$10,000: Ten Thousand Persons Attend Affair for Benefit of St. Francis School boys.
43. Western Union Telegram: from Frank Ruszkiewicz, Chairman of Ball, with well wishes.
44. A published list of Prize winners at the Masquerade Ball.
45. Headline: Czysty Dochód z Maskarady Dobroczynnej $11,318.65.
Headline: Uderzajmy w Dzwon Obowiązku! Ball Committee Feted
46. Headline: Franciscans Buy Old Estate: To Use Maryland Manor for Novitiate.
Photograph: Carrolton Manor.
47. Headline: Biskup Japoński Doznał Przyjęcia Na Wojciechowie.
48. Headline: Obym Ach Obym Dożyl Tej Pociechy.
49. Headlines: St. Francis College to Double Capacity: Additions to Athol Springs
Institution Will Be erected at Cost of $ 125,000. Przew. . Prowincjał Figas w Buffalo.
Photograph: Fr. Justin before he leaving for Rome.
50. Double page newspaper article entitled “Birth Control: Radio Talk Over Paulist Radio
Station WLWL by the Rev. Martin J. Scott, S.J.
51. Ibid.
52. Headlines: Church Aided by Attacks Says Noted War Chaplain. Memorable Year in
U.S. Politics Featured by Stirring Campaign.
53. Headline: Wet League Official cites “Scandals of Prohibition”.
54. Headline: New Novitiate is Dedicated by Archbishop. (Ellicott City, MD
55. Headline: Szlachetnym Ofiarodawcom Należy na cześć.
56. Headline: “Red Mexico”Tells the Truth.
57. Political article
58. Headline: Says Catholic Religion was Fought by Vote: Protestant Opposition to Church
Defeated Gov. Smith, Declares Insurance Head. Card. Hayes’ Pastoral Deals with
Recent Attacks on Church.
59. Headline: Jesuit Replies to Calumnies Directed Against His Order. Haley Fiske Says
Catholic Faith Politically Fought.
60. Headline: Protestant Lay Leader Denounces Intolerance.
61. Headline: Dzesięć Lat Temu. Photograph: Ignacy Padarewski among a crowd of noted
personalities.
62. Headline: Najpotężniejsza Broń
63. Two Photographs of Carollton Mansion in Ellicott City, Maryland.l
64. Ibid.
65. Letter from Frank Schwab, Mayor of Buffalo to Fr. Justin (ostensibly) about traffic near
school
66. Menu entitled “Frajda” F. X. BoroszewskiegoDla Drajwerów.
67. Headline: Kapitan Boroszewski Urządza “Bibę” Drajwerom. Drajwerów Uczcił Pan
Borowzewski Po Królewsku.
68. Lyrics, Poetry
69. Photo of Mass.
70. Photo of Dinner (unidentified)
71. Photo of large crowd of youngsters in Italy.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Photo of Committee in charge of delegation to Granby to dedicate St. Hyacinth Seminary
Letter from the Knights of Columbus in regard to Dedication of Seminary at Granby.
Headline: Drajwery Jadą.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Headline: Dr. M. Krystaniak Połączony Wezłem Małżenskim z Panną Angelina
Stegelska
7. Headline: Zjazd Uczonych Franciszkanskich w Kolegium Polskim w Athol Springs.
8. Headline: Drajwery Jada
9. Photos from the dedication of St. Hyacinth’ Seminary.
10. Ibid.
11. Headline: Drajwery Jadą
12. Photograph of attendees at the dedication of St. Hyacinth’s depicted with Fr. Justin Figas.
13. Headline: Kosciół Katolicki – Szkowy Publiczne
14. Cover: Ninth Annual Meeting of the Franciscan Educational conference: Saint Francis
College” Athol Springs, New York: July 1, 2,3, 1927
15. Ibid.
16. Ibid.
17. Headline: Drajwery Jadą
Ibid. Notation made in pen by Fr. Justin.
18. Photo of bishop dedicating St. Hyacinth’s Seminary in Granby
19. Ibid.
20. Headline: More Than 2000 Attend Dedication of Franciscan Seminary in Granby.
Headline: Drajwery Jadą.
21. Ibid.
22. Headline: Ze Zjazdu Uczonych Franciszkanskich.
23. Headline: Drajwery Jadą.
24. Ibid.
25. Ibid.
26. Ibid.
27. Headline: Zapisujcie Chłopcow Do Kolegjum w Athol Springs, Bo Uuz Czas
Najwyzszy.
28. Headline: Drajwery Jadą
29. Headline: Kolegium dla chlopcow Czy Akademia dla Dziewcząt?
30. Headline: Wyższa Szkoła a Nowa Intelegencya.
31. Headline: Rektor Kolegium Sw. Franciszka w Athol Springs, O. Wojciech Topolinski
D.D. Ph.D, MA
32. Headline: Koniecznie Potrzeba Wyzszego Wykształcenia
33. Headline: Drajwery się pytają, „Gdzie Pieniądze”?
34. Headline: Cieszcie Się Chłopcy
35. Ibid.
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36. Ibid.
Headline: Kronika Seraficka.
A penned note by Fr. Justin Figas.
37. A letter from Bishop Turner about attendance at Buffalo’s Catholic schools.
38. Headline: Apel do Młodzieży
39. Ibid.
40. Headline: Czesć Polskim Pannom.
Partial Headline: Szkice... n
A substantial note penned by Fr. Justin Figas.
41. Ad for St. Francis College
42. A photograph of students and faculty of St. Francis College dated October 5.
43. Headline: Uroczysta Inauguracya Studjow Akademickich w Polskim Kolegjum.
44. Headline: OO. Franciszkanie Zakładają Polską Parafje w Rochester, N.Y.
45. Headline: Koniec Aktu Drugiego.
46. Blank
47. Headline: Kronika Starego Pająka
48. Ibid.
49. Ibid.
50. Ibid.
51. Ibid.
52. Ibid.
53. Headline: Wiadomosci z Kolegjum w Athol Springs.
54. Ibid.
55. Headline: Polska Wyzsza Szkola Wieczorna w Buffalo
56. Headline: Co Zamierza Akademja Polska Wieczorna Dla Naszej Młodzieży Uczynić?
57. Headline: DARMO Stypendjum Na Akademie Polska Wieczorna
58. Invitation from the Consul General of Poland and Mrs. Sylwin Srakacz inviting Fr. Justin
to a reception in honor of General Sikorski, Prime Minister on Tuesday Decemer 15th,
1942.
Headline: Szkice… nie węglem.
59. Headline: Ksieża Radza Nad Dobrem Młodzieży. Aprobja Polska Akademje
Wieczorna. Komitet z Szesciu Ksieży Rada Centralna Dla Spraw Młodzieży.
60. Headline: Mieszaniny Wychodzcze.
61. Headline: Apel Do Matek Polskich w Sprawie Polskiej Akademji Wieczornej.
62. Headline: Co Ma Być Zrobione z Polakami w Buffalo
63. Ad for St. Francis College.
64. Ibid.
65. Headline: Akademia Polska Będzie w domu Polskim
66. Headline: Italy Restores Noted Monastery to Franciscans.
67. Ibid.
68. Insert: A diploma in Latin for “Doctorem Joannum Jakuben Nowakum.
69. Sequence of pages which are Blank.
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1. Headline: Friends From All Over Country Attend Final Rites for “Polish Andrew
Carnegie” (Anthony Schreiber)
2. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, November 30, 1938: Doroczny dobroczynny Bal Maskowy Na
Korzysć Kolegjum Sw. Franciszka 17 Stycznia w Broadway Auditorium. Na Dochod
Kolegjum Sw. Franciszka w Athol Spring Olbrzymi Bal Maskowy.
3. Headline: Maskarada Doroczna Drajwerów 17-go Stycznia w Broadway Auditorium.
Premje Dla Masek Grupowych i Pojed. wydane Zostana Na Balu Drajwerów.
4. Healine: Olbrzymie Zainteresowanie Publicznosci Maskarada Drajwerów Kolegjum Sw.
Franciszka. Boxes Reserved For Mask Ball at Auditorium
5. Photograph: Photograph of drivers from Dziennik Dla Wszystkich
6. Headline: Niemal Wszyskie Loże Na Bal Maskowy Na Korzysć Kolegjum St.
Franciszka Są Zamówione. Doroczna Maskarada Na Biednych Studentów Kolegjum w
Athol Springs
7. Headline: 25 Premji Dla Mezczyzn, 25 dla Pan 3 Dla Grup i 3 Puhary Wydane Będa Na
Maskaradzie Drajwerów Kolegjum. Jeszcze Pozostalo 7 Lóż Na Maskaradę
Drajwerów, Więc Należy Się Spieszyć.
8. Headline: Wszyscy Oczekują z niecierpliwoscią Na Maskarade Drajwerów.
Photograph: Franciszek Rozkwitalski, „Ojciec Programu”.
9. Photograph of Committee Directing Mask Ball to Aid Needy Students.
10. Headline: Kosztowne Premje Wydane Będa Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów.
11. Headline: Tylko 50 centów Wynosi Wstęp Na Maskarade Drajwerów Photographs:
Ludwik Schweirchler and Antoni Miedowicz; Szefowie Kosztownych Nagród Dla
Masek.
12. Headline: 5000 Expected at Franciscan Charity Ball.
13. Headline: Dla Biednych I Bogatych, Dla Calej Polonji – Wspólna Zabawa.
Photograph: Franciszek Hochmuth
14. Ibid.
15. Headline: Już w Przyszly Wtorek Wielka Maskarada Drajwerów.
16. Headline: Mrs. Holling Sorry For Youth, Sisters.
17. Headline: Wszyscy Idziemy Na Doroczną Maskaradę. Wszyscy Oczekuja z
Niecierpliwoscia Na Dzisiejszą Maskaradę Drajwerów. A penned note by Fr. Justin
Figas.
18. Ibid.
19. Headline: Polish Charity Mask Ball attracts 6,800. Photographs: A group of three
photographs of participants of the 14 annual Polish charity mask ball.
20. Headline: Unworried by Threat, Mayor’s Wife Attends Ball.
Photograph: Mayor’s
Wife Mrs. Thomas L. Holling, Mrs. Luis Zawdzki and John Krysinski. A comment
penned at bottom of page by Fr. Justin Figas.
21. Headline: Heedless of Extortion Threat, Mrs. Holling Enjoys Mask Ball
22. Headline: Polish Mask Ball Parade of Colors. Funeral Procession Wins First Prize at
Mask Ball. A loose page in the Latin language entitled KALENDARIUM
SCHOLASTICUM: 1938-1939 and signed by Fr. Norbertus O.M.C., Rector Seminarii. .
Headline: Masked Ball Attracts 4000
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23. . Headline: Mrs. Holling Attends Ball. Photographs: Mrs Holling with Mayor and
Mrs. John F. Aszkler
24. Photograph with caption, “Salute To a Priest”: Fr. Justin receives a formal curtsey
from Estelle Rola, wearing a Ukranian costume at Masked Ball.
25. Two photographs depicting scenes from the Masked Ball.
26. Headline: Przeszło 7,000 Osób Na wczorajszej Maskaradzie Dobroczynnej Drajwerów.
27. Ibid.
28. Photographs: A group of Krakowianki z Kolka Drmatycz. Fredro z Batavia, N.Y.
Fr. Justin speaks with group from Milgray and Duffy Silk Mill at their table
29. Two costumed groups from the Masked Ball
30. Costumed group from Masked Ball
31. Ibid.
32. Headline: $6,692.17 Otzymają Biedni Studenci Kolegjum Sw. Franciszka z Maskarady
Drajwerów.
33. Headline: Franciscan Drivers Elect Jarmusz as 1939 Chairman. Photograph:
Franciszek Jarmusz.
34. Headline: Buffalonians Recall Pope as Kindly, Simple, Friendly
35. Photographs: Three photogaphs of Fr. Justin in Rome in 1936.
36. A letter from Fr. Kaczmarek to Fr. Provincial, Fr. Justin from Rome Italy
37. Ibid.
38. Two page spread with Headline: Pilot of the Adventurous Fifty-Three. A cutout photo
of Rev. David Carl Colony.
39. Ibid.
40. Two page spread of Colony Hosiery Corporation
41. Ibid.
42. Ibid.
43. Three non-newsprint Photos of Drivers at Granby, Massachusetts.
44. Photograph of Holy Father
45. Picture in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
46. Photograph with caption, “Delegation to Franciscan Fathers Novitiate” picturing Fr.
Justin with Drivers.
47. Excerpt from the Journal of Pinckney of South Carolina for the Proceedings of the
Constitutional Convention of 1789
48. Headline: Plant Accused of Favoritism. Duffy on Stand in NLRB Case. Photographs:
Two photographs of Drivers in Granby.
49. Headlines: Trustee Lauds Plan in Effect at Duffy Mill. O. Justyn Pochwalił Plan
Obowiązujacy w Duffy Silk. Penned Comment by Fr. Justin on the page.
50. Headlines: Duffy Silk Co. Cited by NLRB. Gwazdka Dla Pracowników Duffy Silk.
Photographs: Two photographs of drivers at Granby. Un-identified photo of Clergy.
51. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Monday, December 19, 1938: 50,000 Bonus Na East Side Na
Gwiazke Dla Polskich Robotnic: Pracownice Duffy Silk Mill Co, Nie Chca Zewnętrznego
Wtracanie Się. Photograph: Stanislaw Nowak, Ol Justyn, Zofja Mioduszewska i Anna
Hojnacka.
52. Headline: 20,000 Osób Na Oficjalnym Otwarciu „Krainy Upominków Gwiazdkowych:
Mayor Holling Nastawił Lącznik, Który Lawina Swiatła Elektrycznego Zalał Dzielnice
Broadway-Fillmore. Broadway-Fillmore to Open „Gift Land”.
Headline: Broadway Opens “Gift Land” Photograph: Broadway Fillmore area lit up.
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53. Two page story: “Oficjalne Otwarcie “Krainy Upominkow Gwiadkowych” Będzie Dzis
Wieczorem.” Photograph of Granby building.
54. Ibid.
55. Two photographs from funeral of Anthony Schreiber.
56. Headline: Schreiber Funeral Service Attended by Polish Leaders. Photograph: Fr.
Justin at funeral of Anthony Schreiber
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Inside Cover: Program for the Inauguration Ceremonies of the Common Council of Buffalo
under Mayor Joseph J. Kelly dated Thursday, Twelve Noon, January 1, 1942
1.
Photograph: Two young Polish Children announcing the Annual Polish Charity Masque to
be held at the Broadway Auditorium, Feb. 19.
2.
Photograph: Alice Raczka, dancer at the Masque.
3.
Photograph: folk dancers at Masque
4.
Headlines: Samochód, Dwie Orkiestry, Premje w Gotówce I Puhary, Oto Atrakcje
Maskarady Drajwerów. Franciscans Initiate Plans for Mask Ball: $7000 is Set as Goal
to Be Raised Through Souvenir book Subscriptions: Circulate 10,000 Tickets: Funds to Be
Donated to Needy St. Francis College Students.
5.
Headlines: Już 10,000 biletów Jest u Ludzi Na Maskaradę Dobroczynną Drawerów: O
Samochód, Jaki Będzie Premjowany w Dniu 19-go Lutego, Wszyscy Się Starają.
INSERT: Program for Card Party and Dance for the benefit of St. Francis College.
6.
An ad for the Masque
7.
Headlines: Trzy Puhary I Gotówka, Orz 55 Premij Przeslicznych Na Dorocznej
Maskaradzie Drajwerów. Zakupili Loże Na Maskaradę Stow. Drajwerów.
8.
Headline: Franciscans List Prizes For Annual Mask Frolic: Tree Trophies Will Be
Awarded for Best Costumes; Committees Push Plans for Benefit in Broadway Auditorium.
9.
Headlines: 10,000 Biletów Jest Już w Ruchu Na Maskaradę Dobroczynną Drajwerów.
Fronczak Okays Polish Hospital Plan For City: Expresses Hope that Franciscan Drivers
Undertake Proposed Project.
10. Headlines: Drajwerzy Przygotowują Się Do 12-ej Dorcznej Dobroczynnej Maskarady.
Franciscans Appeal for Aid in Charity Drive
11. Ad for Masque.
12. Ibid.
13. Photograph: East Siders to Wear Colorful Polish Costumes at Franciscan Ball: dated in
the Buffalo Times: Wednesday, February 5, 1936
14. Headlines: Franciscans’ Ball to Draw Masked Groups.
Piękny Samochód Będzie
Wypremjowany Na Dobroczynnej Maskaradzie Drajwerów.
15. Headline: Puhar Wartosci $100 i $50 w Gotówce, Inne 2 Puh. I Gotówka na Maskaradzie
16. Ad for the Masque.
17. Ibid.
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Headline: Dobroczynna Maskarada Na dochód Niezamożnych Studentów 19 Lutego
Ad for the Masque.
Headline: Samochód Jaki Będzie Wydany Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów Na Wystawie
Ad for the Masque.
Headline: Walczymy o Język Polski, Utrzymajmy Zatem Polskie Kol. Sw. Franciszka
Large ad for Masque with drawing of auto which will be raffled off.
Large two-page ad for the Masque in Polish.
Ibid.
Ad for a Cocktail Party at the Hotel Lafayette after the Ball.
Headline: Ze Wszech Stron Zapewnienia Poparcia Maskarady Drajwerów.
Photograph: Antoni Międowicz: Prew. Tegorocznej Maskarady Dobroczynnej.
Headline: Poswięcenie Drajwerów Polonja Buffalowska Oceni w Srodóę. 19-go Lutego
Headline: Samochód, Radjo Aparat, Trzy Puhary, Gotówka i 55 Inny Premji.
Photograph: Antoni Międowicz.
Ad for Masque
Blank
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich: Sroda 19-go Lutego, 1936: Large photograph of Fr. Justin Figas
with headline, „Uscisnę Wam Rekę. A personal message requesting support of St.
Francis College. Two small newspaper clippings concerning the Ball; one with the
information of transportation to the affair.
Ibid.
Headline: Franciscans Name Workers for Mask Ball: Father Justin Honorary Charmin of
Committees for Charity Frolic.
PHOTOGRAPH: A non-newspaper photograph of Fr. Justin with Broad Smile.
Headline: Ford V-8, Główna Premja.
A two page newspaper story
Ibid.
The Buffalo times, Wednesday, February 19, 1936. Headline: Franciscans Expect 5000
Tonight at Annual Benefit. A two page story with photograph of Fr. Michael Cieslik with
Drivers.
Ibid.
Photograph: A Mock Wedding Party in costume from St. Casimir’s Parish: first prize
winners at Masquerade.
Headline: Wedding Party Wins Ball Prize. Photograph: Prize winners in the individual
masking competition.
Ad for the Rosary Hour.
Headline: Wszystko Już Przygotowane Do Maskarady Drajwerów.
Headline: Drivers Make Final Appeal
Headline: 4000 Brave Zero Weather to Attend 12th Annual Franciscan Benefit Ball
Father Justin Of Rosary Hour Relief Speaker.
Photograph: Drivers
Ibid.
Photographs: Costumed Participants in Masquerade Ball.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Headline: Among the Guests at Last night’s Franciscan Affair. Many Curious
Costumes Reviewed In Prize Parade at Auditorium.
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51.
Headline: Politics Chief Topic At Ball. Photograph: Mrs. Leonard R. Lipowicz, wife
of the former state senator.
52. Headline: Premje Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów Na Wsytawie w Oknie Składu Eriona
53. Double page photographs of attendants at Masquerade Ball.
54. Ibid.
55. Ibid.
56. Ibid.
57. Ibid.
58. Ibid.
59. Ibid.
60. Ibid.
61. Double page story. Headline: Przeszło 4,000 Osób Było Na Maskaradzie Drajwerów.
62. Ibid.
63. Ibid.
64. Ibid.
65. Double page story. Headline: O. Justyn, Prowincjał OO. Franciszkanów Odpiera
Zarzuty w Sprawie Kolegjum.
66. Ibid.
67. Ibid.
68. Ibid.
69. Double Page Story: Father Justyn Assails Critics of Polish Franciscans and Drivers.
$7863 Realized From Drivers’ Charity Ball.
70. Ibid.
71. Photograph: Fr. Justin with Drivers.
72. Photograph: Stanley Zabłoński and Antoni Międowicz.
73. Double page story. Headline: Dochód z Ostatniej Maskarady Drajwerów Był Większy
Jak Zeszłego Roku.
74. Ibid.
75. Financial statement of the Masquerade Ball.
76. Headline: $3,802.00 Wplynęło Na Seminarjum Polskie w Orchard Lake, Mich.
77. Ibid.
78. Headline: Rosary League Will Fete 1000 at Party Feb. 23. Photograph: committee
making arrangements for pączki party.
79. Headline: Rosary League expects 10,000 at Card Party. Pod Mikroskopem: Czy
Można Taki Stan Rzeczy Tolerować?
80. Headline: Zabawa Alumnatu Seminarjum Pol.
81. Headline: Filomaci Składają Tysiąc dolarów Na Szpital Polski
82. Headline: Pod Mikroskopem: „Jednak Jestem Żydem”
83. Headline: Mówca Haniebnie Atakuje Kosciół Katolicki Ze Stacji WEBR.
84. Headline: „Inferiority Complex” Naszej Polonii.
85. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Sobota, 8-g Lutego, 1936; Full page story: Headline: Klub
Bożego Ciała, Kolebka Klubów Młodzieży w Buffalo.
86. Telegram from F. X. Dominiak to Fr. Justyn
87. Headline: Na Stypendjum 5 Studentów Polskich
88. Headline: W Par. Bożego Ciała Zabawa. Photograph: Franciszek Rozkwitalski.
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123.
Buffalo Times, April 5, 1936: Headline: Rosary Hour Has Brought 10,000 Letters each
Month, Joy to Many Fr. Justyn says. Photograph of Fr. Justyn reading letters from
listeners and another with his secretary, Miss Mary Jung.
BANNER HEADLINE: “30,109 GŁOSÓW PADŁO W KONTESCIE
POPULARNOSCI RADJOWYCH GODZIN
Headline: Franciscans Change Season For Frolics. Figas Extends His Radio Chain
into Cleveland.
Headline: Ks. J. E. Gryczka Nawołuje o Pomoc w Odbudowie Zniszczonej Parafji. Fullpage story on Jubilee of Fr. Justin Figas.
A penned note by Fr. Justin.
Headlines: $1,506.81 Dochodu z Ostatniej Zabawy. O. Justyn figas Jedzie Do Polski.
Photograph: O. Prow. Justyn Figas.
Photo of Fr. Justyn with Drivers.
Double Page Ad for a contest on Polish children’s photographs.
Ibid.
Headline: Na Utrzymanie Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna Polonia Nie Odmówi
Poparcia. Photographs: Leon Kolipinski, Kazimierz E. Urban
Ibid.
Headline: Uciekajcie z Dusznego Miasta Do Lasku w Athol Springs.
Photographs of Fr. Justin Figas, Fr. Michael Cieslik, Fr. Eligjusz Szot, and a group of
Drivers.
Newspaper clippings entitled, “Stare Zloto” and “Bacznosc! Lackawanna”
The Buffalo Times, Saturday, July 18, 1936: Rosary League Ready to Accommodate
10,000 at Outing. Ojciec Justyn I Polscy Kongresmani Przemówia na Pikniku.
Headline: Samodzód ford Otrzymał p. Leon Marszałek, a Radjo Aparat Marki RCA, p.
Antoni Dybas
Ibid.
Photos of Picnic.
Ibid.
Two Photographs of picnic
Headline: 20,000 Attend Annual Outing of Father Justyn’s Rosary Hour
Double page spread of picnic at Athol Springs.
Ibid.
Unidentifiable telegram.
Photo of participant in Rosary Hour League Picnic.
Headline: Bieda w Polsce? Nie Większa Jak w Niemczech, Austrji i Włoszech
Ibid.
Headline: Fr. Justin to Wed Couples Fee if They Visit Poland. Priest Tours Europe,
calls War Talk Bunk. Photo of Fr. Justin with caption: “Returns Home”
Headline: Wielki Piknik Godziny Różańcowej na Zachodniej Stronie.
Headline: $7,000.00 Wpłynęło z Pikniku Na Korysc Godziny Rózańcowej O. Justyna
A half page of penned commentary by Fr. Justin Figas. Headline: Doroczna
Wycieczka Do Athol Springs Penned commentary by Fr. Justin.
Headline: Po Obsadzeniu Parafji w Riverside.
A penned notation by Fr. Justin Figas.
A non-newpaper photograph of Fr. Justin Figas.
Ibid..
Ibid.
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124. The Buffalo Times, Tuesday, September 29, 1936: THEY MAKE ME GOOD++ Provincial
of Polish Franciscans Rose From Coal Mines to High Rank. Drajwerzy Ojca Justyna
Czynią Energiczne Przygotowania Do Swej Dorocznej Imprezy.
SECTION VI
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SCRAPBOOK 23
1. Headline: Hopes Dim For Palka: Buffalonian doomed to die Tuesday. A note to
Father Figas from Roy L. Albertson, Radio Station WBNY. A note penciled in reading,
“Scrapbook 1938-1939” “Compiled by Fr. Justin Figas.
2. Headline: Two Lives for Fifty Dollars: One tiny clue tripped Connecticut’s fugitive dual
killer!
3. Inside Detective: Photographs with three photographs dealing with theft by Frank Palka.
4. Ibid.
5. Ibid.
6. Photograph: men searching for gun connected with robbery.
7. Ibid.
8. Headline: Two Lives for Fifty Dollars.
9. Headline: Hopes Gone for Saving Life of Son. Palka Asks Buffalo Priest To Help
Him in Final Walk
10. Headline: Palka doomed to Die tonight for Slaying. Palka Buried in Hartford; Paid
With Life for Murder.
11. Headline: Palka, Slayer of Policemen, Pays with Life: Father Figas visits Buffalonian
before execution; last hours spent playing cards.
12. Headline: Palka Zapłacił Swem Życiem w Krzesle Elektrycznem w Connecticut: Ojcienc
Justyn Figas Odwiedził młodzieńca Buffaloskiego Przed Straceniem – Ostatnie Chwile
Spedzil Palka Na Grze w Karty.
13. Headline: Palka To Die Tonight; Sees Mother Last Time: Police Slayer Receives Kin
in Prison Cell. Photograph: Robert G. Elliott, official executioner for six states. A
penned note from Fr. Justin written on a notepaper with Hotel Schroeder head.
14. Headline: Mother Visits Palka on Eve of Execution: Police killer dies in Electric Chair at
Prison Tonight
15. Headline: Chronology of Palka Period.
16. The Times – Star; Bridgeport, Connecticut, Tuesday Evening, April 12, 1938. Banner
Headline: PALKA MOVED TO DEATH CELL: Mother Weeps As She Leaves Doomed
slayer.
17. Headline: Palka Dies; Murderer Calm in Face of Death.
18. Ibid.
19. A LETTER FROM PALKA, THE YOUTH SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR MURDER
OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS, TO FR. JUSTIN.
20. BLANK
21. The Bridgeport Telegram, Bridgeport, Conn. Wednesday, April 13, 1938: Banner
Headline: PALKA EXECUTED IN ELECTRIC CHAIR.
22. IBID.
23. Headline: Radio Theft Started Palka On Road Leading to Chair.
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24. Ibid.
25. Double Page spread of photographs on the Palka story including one of his mother.
26. Ibid.
27. A letter from Frank Palka to Fr. Justin Figas.
28. A COMMENTARY BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS ON HIS CONNECTION WITH FRANK
PALKA.
29. IBID.
30. IBID.
31. IBID.
32. IBID.
33. IBID.
34. IBID.
35. IBID.
36. IBID.
37. IBID.
38. IBID.
39. IBID.
40. IBID.
41. IBID.
42. IBID.
43. IBID.
44. IBID.
45. A photograph of an electric chair.
46. Headline: Larkman-Skowroński Skazany Został do Więzienia Na termin Od 20 do 40
Lat. A commentary by Fr, Justin accompanies article.
47. A typewritten credit list from The St. John Cantius Catholic Club.
48. A double page spread entitled “Connecticut” by Edwin V. Burkholder
49. Ibid.
50. Ibid.
Insert: Several Newspaper articles. A full length book complete printed in a newspaper and
entitled “I Killed for the Law: the Story of Robert Elliott, executioner. A series of
typewritten pages of reflections of Fr. Justin Figas entitled,
”ELECTRIC CHAIR”
SECTION VI
SHELF 3
SCRAPBOOK 24
1. Headline: Polish Envoy praises U.S. Friendliness: Buffalo Honors Ambassador at
Physicians’ and Dentists’ society Banquet. Polish Envoy Praises U.S.: Lauds citizens
for Interest in Fight for Freedom, Aid Given.
2. Headline: City Host to European Statesman. Szczególny Program Pobytu w Buffalo
Jego Ekscelencji Ambasadora Tytusa Filipowicza. Photograph: Ambassador Filipowicz,
Dr. Francis E. Fronczak, Mrs. Tadeus Bunowski and Rt. Rev. Francis Kasprzak.
3. Headline: Erie County Delegation Frolics at Kansas City. Photograph: Group picture
of participants in the event.
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4. Headline: Delegates from Buffalo Split on Candidates. (June 11, 1928) Buffalo Man
Asks Liquor Referendum: Joseph C. Ruszkiewicz Wants Republicans to Promise People
Chance to Vote on Issue. (June 11,1928) Erie County Delegates for Hoover (June 11,
1928.
5. Headline: Prominent Buffalo Republicans at Convention. Photograph: Picture of the
group of Republicans.
6. Headline: Buffalo News, June 15, 1928: Ruszkiewicz Scores Attack on Hoover.
Photograph: Joseph C. Ruszkiewicz.
7. Headline: Today’s Convention Developments (June 12,1928) Buffalo Party May Fly
Home: Delegates to National convention Become Aero Enthusiasts. (June 14, 1928)
8. Buffalo News: Prohibition Plank May Cause Trouble: Wadsworth, Ruszkiewicz and
Borah Determined that Question Will be settled. (June 12, 1928. Buffalo Courier
Express: Erie Delegate Has Wet Plank for Convention.
9. Buffalo Courier-Express: July 7, 1928: New York Editors Hosts to Hoover at Luncheon:
Buffalo and other Western New York Men among 25 at Unannounced Function.
10. Buffalo Courier-Express, July 31, 1928: Gives Hoover Polish Vote. Buffalo Evening
News, July 31, 1928: Hoover Hears W. N.Y. Victory Now Assured: Buffalo Publisher
Calls at Headquarters to Promise Vast Polish Vote for G.O.P. Candidate – Oklahoma and
Mid-West Also counted as Won.
11. Two unheadlined articles from the New York Herald Tribune: July 21, 1928 and The New
York Times: July 31, 1928 concerning political matters. A short article from the
Washington Star, headlined: Sees Poles for Hoover: Publisher Predicts that Majority will
Support G.O.P. Nominee.
12. New York World, July 7, 1928: Unheadlined political news article.
13. Headline: Polish Publishers to Honor Hoover: Bust of President Ordered to Be Placed in
Pavilion at Poznan Exposition.
14. Bullalo Evening News, Monday, March 4, 1919: Photograph: A group of prominent
members of the Polish Publishers’ association of America. The photograph is captioned:
Publishers Discuss foreign Language Newspaper’s Problem
15. Large article from Dziennik Dla Wszyskich, Sobota, 26-go kwietnia, 1930 headlined: W
Poniedziałek Powitanie Ambasadora Tytusa Filopowicza: Wszystkie Komiteti i
Delegacya Stawić się Mają na Powitanie Doxtojnego Goscia na Nowej Stacji Kolei New
York Central o g. 8:25 Zrana na Nowy Czas. Photographs: P. Tytys Filipowicz,
Charles E. Roesch, Dr. F. E. Fronczak, Wice-Konsul T. Buynowski , Dr. J.J
Urbański, O. Prowincjał Justyn Figas. (Two unidentified photographs because of
newspaper rip.
16. Buffalo Evening News: September 30, 1929: Publishers to Refinance: Nearly every
Polish Newpspaper in Country Invited in Plan.
17. Everybody’s Daily: June 7,1928: ;Sprawą Markietów w Buffalo Zajmie Się Stanowe
Biuro
18. Buffalo Courier-Express, June 7, 1928: Distribution Plan sought at Albany for City
Markets: final study of Buffalo’s system to Be Made Next Month by State Expert.
19. Everybody’s Daily, June 7, 1928: Markiety Ciężarem Dla Obywatelstwa – Lud Opłaca
Wysokie Podatki Na Ich Utrzymanie, a Za to Dostaje Podły Towar – Wówią Grosernicy.
– Stowarzyszenie Polskich Gorserników Rozpoczęło Działanie...
20. Everybody’s Daily, June 7, 1928: Władze Stanowe Przeciw Detalicznym Markietom.
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21. Buffalo Courier-Express, June 14,1929: May Sue to Collect Market Rent: Black rock,
South Buffalo Merchants Warned to Pay Stall Assessments by February 1st: $25,000
Owed to City.
22. Large article from The Buffalo Sunday Times, Sunday, December 23, 1928 with
Banner Headline: Buffalo Poles Spending $5,000,000 on Memorial Program: 5
Churches, 2 Schools, convent and Home in Construction Project. Photographs:
Architects picture of St. Casimir Church on Weimer and Casimir Streets; Inset: Fr.
Anthony Majewski, pastor. Photographs: Rev. Stanislaus Fimowicz, Rev. Stanislaus
M. Pawłowski, John A. Stachowiak, and Fr. Justyn Figas
23. Headline: Leaders Welcome News to East Side: Nearly 200 Prominent Men of Polish
Section Gather at New Flower-decked Branch Newspaper Office.
24. Buffalo Evening News, Monday, November 26, 1928: Leaders Welcome News to East
Side. Rety! Polacy Się łączą z Kuklusklanem!
25. Headline: Polish Professional Groups Will Merge: Representatives of Physicians’ and
Dentists’ Societies will Meet Friday.
Mayor Favors Store Fronts at Market site: Will
Ask Council to replace Old Sheds in Broadway with Modern Fixtures.
26. Headline: Immigrants found to Excel Natives: Irish Women in Buffalo Have Greater
Probabilities for Office Advancement: German Foremen Rank High: Poles Said to Lead
all Groups of Skilled Workers, Including Native Parentage Whites.
27. Dziennik Dla Wszyskich: W Przemysle w Buffalo Panuje Uprzedzenie na Punkcie Rasy i
Narodowosci Robotników,
28. Headline: Niespodziwna Licytacya „Telegramu” Wstzymana. Dzis Posiedzenie
Instalcyjne Klubu na Wojciechowie.
29. Headline: Adoption of Street Proposal Is Urged.
30. Headline: 300 Tysięczna Krowa Broadway Finance Na Ostatnich Nogach
31. Headline: Stockholder starts Auction to Save Firm
32. Headline: Bitter Recriminations Mark Hearing on Polish Telegram: directors of
Newspaper corporation Trying to Forestall Public Sale of Cartels to Satisfy $650
Judgment.
33. Photograph: Voters casting their ballots in annual election of directors of Chamber of
Commerce.
34. Buffalo Evening News: Friday, January 11, 1929: Polish Newspaper Directors Plan to
Dissolve Business.
35. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich: Koniec Dojnej Krowy Buffalo Telegram Corp.
36. CARTOON AND POETRY BY BROADWAY FINANCE CORP.
37. BLANK
38. Buffalo Times, August 1, 1929: Buffalo Attorney Assists with Story: Alexander
Ruszkiewicz Writes Ending to Napoleon Manuscript.
39. Courier-Express, October 14, 1929: Double Page story headlined: pay Honor to Polish
Revolutionary Hero: Buffalonians in Tribute to count Pulaski: revere memory in Parade
Through Polish Section, Broadway Auditorium Meeting; Band of Queen’s Own Rifles
from Canada Serenades assemblage as symbol of good will. Photograph: American
Legion posts in Pulaski Parade; Troop E cavalry in Parade.
40. Ibid.
41. BLANK
42. Courier-Express, October 14, 1929: Pulaski, Hero of Revolution, Honored Here. City
Joins in Tribute to General Pulaski. Waclaw Sieroszewski, Polish Novelist Pens
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Message of good Will to Buffalo. Photographs: Member of 106th Infantry, N.Y.N.G.
Dignitaries who participated in the event.
43. Buffalo Evening News: Monday, October 14, 1929: City and State Join in Pulaski
Tribute
44. Headline: Buffalo and State Join to Pay Honor to Memory of Pulaski: Parade of 5000
and Addresses by Col Donavan and Other Notables Mark Anniversary of Hero’s Death.
45. Double page article in Dziennik Dla Wszyskich: Monday, October 14, 1929: Obchód
Pulakiego był Swietną Manifestacyą Amerykańsko-Polską: Tysiące Osób w Pochodzie
formacyj wojskowych I Cywilnych.
46. Ibid.
47. Full page attached concerned with tribute to Pulaski
48. A full page of photographs dealing with the tribute to Pulaski
49. Headline: Canadians Aid in Tribute to Pulaski here.
50. Headline: Polonia Oburzona Na Zaklady w Sródmesciu.
51. Headline: Klub Alumnów Protestuje Przeciw Zlekceważeniu Rocznicy Pułaskiego Przez
Zakłady w Miescie.
52. BLANK
53. BLANK
54. Headline: Co Wieziałem W Polsce?
55. Headline: Kłamcy i Kuglarze Polityczni
56. Headline: Propozycja Polskiego Naukowego Instytuta Emigracyjnego.
57. Headline: Wrażenia z Polski
58. Headline: Znowu Mylna Informacja
59. Headline: Uwadze Rodaków, Jadących Do Polski
60. Polska Agencja Telegraiczna: biuletyn z powszechnej wystawy drajowej.
61. Headline: Rozwój Ekonomiczny Polski – a Stany Zjednoczone.
62. Headline: Adwokat Sitko o Obecnej sytuacji Gospodarczej w Polsce
63. An unidentifiable clipping from newspaper: first word: Przybyłem
64. Photograph: John Giminski. Photo has upper caption: When in Rome. Headline: All
They Do Abroad Is Eat, Says Giminski.
65. Headline: Moje Wrażenia I SpostrzeZenia z Podrózy po Polsce (St. Zaklikiewicz)
66. Ibid.
67. Ibid.
68. Ibid.
69. Ibid.
70. Headline: Polish Colonization of Pacific Coast Is Projected by Priest: Plans Already are
Underway, Says Father Przybysz, Here on visit.
71. Four Page Spread with Headline: BUFFALO LEADS AS CHURCH CITY FROM
POLAND: POLISH CATHOLIC STRUCTURES HERE ARE SAID TO RIVAL
CATHEDRALS OF ROME IN MAGNIFICENCE. Full page of photographs.
72. Ibid.
73. Headline: Says Newspaper Program Was Inferior: Affidavit of William Fay, former
WMAK director, tells of dealing with news.
74. Full page Story with Headline: City’s Latest Triumph in Art: St. Casimir’s Church,
finest Example of Byzantine Architecture in America.
75. Buffalo Sunday Times, November 17, 1929: Buffalo’s Busy Marts
76. Ibid.
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77. Buffalo Evening News, November 17, 1929: Champion Polish Horsemen to Be City’s
Guests 4 Days.
78. Headline: Kawelerzysci Polscy Przybędą do Buffalo Czwartek
79. Buffalo Times, November 18, 1929: Polish Riding Team to visits City This Week.
80. Dziennik dla Wszystkich, Sroda, 20-go Listopaday, 1929: Polscy Kawalerzysci Jutro
Przyjeżdzają. Photograph entitled, „ZDOBOWCY „PUHARA NARODÓW”
SZZMPIONI SWIATA.
81. Headline: Objazd Osiedli Polskich Przez Zwycięską Ekipę Kawalerzystów Polskich
Zacznie Się Od Buffalo.
82. Buffalo Evening Times, November 21, 1929: Star Horsemen of World Guests of City
Today.
83. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich,Thursday, November 21, 1929: 2,000 Osób Powitało Zwyciąską
Ekipę Polską na Stacji Kolejowej! Photographic collage of Cavalry Members and
greeters.
84. Ibid.
85. Dziennik dla Wszystkich, Thursday, November 21, 1929: Dzis Powitalny Bankiet W
Statler Dal Oficerów. Photograph: Four Horsemen. Caption: Buffalo Applauds
Peerless Polish Cavalry Quartet.
Headlines: Captors of World Trophy Honor Guests at Banquet. 3,000 See Horsemen.
86. Headlines: Polish Riders Give Jumping Exhibition. Poraz Pierwszy w Historji Ekipa
Polskich Kawalerzystów Na Filmie Dżwiękowym w Stanie New York.
87. Headlines: Braterstwo Polko-Amerykańskie Na Przyjęskiej Ekipy Polskich Oficerów w
Hotelu Statler.
88. Headlines: Program Przyjącia Kawelrzystów Polskich w Buffalo. Dala Uczczenia
Polskich Kawalerzystów.
Photograph: Polish Cavalry Members and American
Officers.
89. Double page spread with headlines: W Niedzielę Wszyscy Na Bal Zwycięstwa.
Wszyscy Idziemy do Domu Polskiego. Photograph: Polska Ekipa w Towarzystwie Dwu
Czloków Komitetu Przyjęcia
90. Ibid.
91. Double page spread with headlines: Jutro Wszyscy Na Bal Zwycięstwa Do Domu
Polkiego. Polską Ekipę Powitano Owacyjnie w Klubie Bridle and Saddle.
Photograph: A group of Polish and American Officers.
92. Ibid.
93. Headline: Polska Ekipa w Ujeżcżalni Buffaloskiej Pokazała Jak Brać Przeszkody Na
Niewytrenowanych Koniach. Buffalo Courier Express: November 25, 1929: Polish
Riders are Guests at Victory Dance.
94. Headline: Poland’s Riding Champs Thrill Crowds at Meet. Photographs: Champion
Horsemen from Poland. An action shot of horse jumping.
95. Buffalo Evening News, November 23, 1929: Polish Team Thrills Throng by Marvelous
Riding Feats.
96. Buffalo Evening News, November 25, 1929: Farewell Banquet Given Polish “Four
Horsemen” Buffalo Courier-Express, November 25, 1929: Star Horsemen End Visit
Here
97. Headline: Wspaniały Bal Zwycięstwa Zgromadził Tysiączne Tłumy do domu Polskiego
w Niedzielę Wieczorem.
98. Two photographs of the reception of the Cavalry Officers at Clark Street and Dom Polski
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99. Headlines: Piękny Upominek Od Polonii w Buffalo Dla Naszej Slawnej Kawaleryji.
Podziekowanie.
100. Two photographs of Calvary.
101. Buffalo Evening News, November 22, 1929: Champion Polish Horsemen Acclaimed at
Banquet Here. Polish Riders Exhibit Skill
102. Buffalo Evening News, November 21, 1929: Buffalo Gives Polish Army Riders Noisy
Welcome
103. Buffalo Evening News, November 21,1929: Throng Hails Polish Riding Champions on
Arrival Here. Crowd Greets Polish Army’s Star Horsemen.
104. Buffalo Evening times, November 21, 1929: World’s Champion Riders Welcomed to
Buffalo.
105. Headline: Bal Zwycięstwa w Domu Polskim Przy Broadway dla Zdobywców Puhara
Narodów, Którzy Imię Polski I Wychodżtwa Okryli Chwałą.
106. Headline: Dwa Komitety Zorganizowane Na Przyjęcie Polskich Kawalerzystów.
107. Headline: W Detroit Entuzjastycznie Powitała Polonia Zwycięzka Ekipę: Tysiace Osób
Przybyło Oddać Hold. Dar Polonii Amerykańskiej Dla Zwycięskiej Ekipy.
108. Headline: Polonja New Yorska, Serdecznie Pożegnała Polskich Kawalerzystów, Którzy
Już Odjechali do Europy
109. Buffalo Evening News, January 2, 1930: Brig. Gen. School Organizes Ancient Artillery
Company. Photography: Brig. Gen. William F. Scholl.
110. A pictorial look at Buffalo.
111. Double page pictorial: Headline: Record Crowd Attends Polish Mask Ball in
Broadway Auditorium
112. Ibid.
113. Courier-Express, April 28, 1930: Blames High Tax rate for Small Increase in Buffalo’s
Population: Census shows Population of 572,217 Here. Buffalo Population is listed at
572,217
114. BLANK
115. Buffalo Evening News, Wednesday, February 19, 1930: Polish Annual Charity Masque Is
Most colorful in History
116. Buffalo Times, February 19, 1930: Huge throng In Attendance At charity Ball.
117. Two page pictorial: Buffalo Times: Gala Festivities Mark Annual Polish Charity Ball
Here.
118. Ibid.
119. Buffalo Times, February 17, 1930: Annual Polish Ball Proves big Success.
120. Earliest History of Poland
121. Double page spread: Wielki Sukcws Maskarady Dobroczynnej
122. News Story and pictures of Masked Ball.
123. News Story and pictures of Masked Ball
124. Ibid.
125. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich – April 3, 1930: Polonia Oburzona Za Wysłanie Przez Rząd
Niezdolnych Osób a Nawet Murzynki Do Spisu Polaków.
126. Buffalo Times, April 4, 1930: Ask Transfer of Non-Polish Census Taker: Rev Justin Figas
claims Negro Woman Enumerator Confused on Language. Buffalo Courier-Express, April
4, 1930: To Assign New Enumerators To Polish Section. Enumeratorzy, Rozumiejący po
Polsku Zostali Posłani do Polskiej Dzielnicy.
102
127. Buffalo Evening News, April 3, 1930: Protests Bring Changes Here in Ranks of Census
Takers. Changes are Made in Census Ranks. Andrews Explains Enumerator Error.
128. Headlines: 40 Persons to Face Census Prosecution. Census Takers Find Buffalo Warm
Hearted.
129. Headlines: Report Census Quiz Protests. List Dyrektora Cenzusu do Ks. Prowincjała
Justyna Figasa.
130. Buffalo Times, April 28, 1930: Crowd Greets Polish Envoy On visit Here.
131. Headlines: Girls at Villa Marie Present Roses to Poland’s Ambassador Ambassador to
Honor Polish War Dead today.
132. Double page spread headlined: Buffalo Welcomes Polish Ambassador to U.S.
(BuffaloTimes, Monday April 28, 1930
133. Ibid.
134. Headlines: Poland’s Rapid Strides Cited by New Envoy. Civil, Military Officials Greet
Polish Ambassador.
135. Buffalo Evening News, April 27, 1930: Filipowicz Tours Niagara Frontier. Photograph:
Polish Ambassador Is Honored: Ambassador plus dignitaries.
136. Ibid.
137. Ibid.
138. Ibid.
139. Ibid.
140. Double Page spread with Headline: We Wtorek Spieszcie Rodacy Wieczorem Na
Rewię Do Zbrojowni 106 Pułku. Laminated Story from The Buffalo Times, July 21, 1936
headlined: East Side Builders of Buffalo: Rise of Ruskiewicz Family contained Elements of
Drama.
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Four cartoons relating to Hilter and WWII. Buffalo evening News, August 19,
(1931?): Banner Headline: “Poland As It Is Today, Viewed by News Writer.”: Milford
Wesp Sees Poznan Exposition.
Group non-newspaper photograph. (Unidentified)
Headline: Polish Exhibition, Now Open, Considered National Triumph: Nothing to
Compare With It Produced in Europe Since the War, With Exception of the Wimbledon
Exposition.
Headline: Poles Backing Their Freedom With Progress. (August 1929.
Headlines: New Poland’s Faith Rests on Machinery: Industrial, Marine and
Commercial Exhibits Featured at Poznan Exposition. Poles Seen Moving Into ‘Every
Section.
Headline: Buffalo Exhibition Excites Interest of Polish People.
Headline: Exhibition Costing Poland 10 Millions. Modernistic Art Triumphs at
Polish National Exhibits.
Headlines: Polish Exhibition’s Ad Value Is Great. Polish Women Visualize Future:
Poznan Fair Shows Them Wonders of World and a Glimpse of Prosperity. Polish
Government Depicted At Poznan.
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Headlines: Polish Railroads Progress Rapidly. Modernistic Trend Shown in Polish
Art. Poland Is Restoring War-Torn Buildings.
Headlines: Education in Poland Makes Great Gains. Polish Post office System
Improved: Poznan Exhibition Indicates Telegraph and Telephone Grow in Popularity.
Interior Ministry Reveals Progress.
Headlines: Poland Is Zealous In Keeping Liberty: Police Force Is Able and Alert and
Crime Has Been Reduced in Startling Ratio. Poland Faces Task In Government
Unity. Poland Establishes New Labor Benefits.
Headlines: Glimpse of Midnight Sun Thrills Polish Voyagers. Gdynia, Poland’s
New Seaport, Resembles U.S. “Boom Town”: Old fishing Shacks in Main Street Stand
Elbow to Elbow with Modern Structures.
Headlines: Polish Port Built From Tiny Village. Corridor Problem Is Puzzling
Poland.
Headlines: Many Beauties Seen In Medieval Poznan: Cathedral, Old Market and
Town Hall Present Rare Treasures. Poland Is Winning Her Place in Sun.
Headlines: Old Polish Castle Made Into Museum Polish Countess Surprises Writer
on Visit to Museum.
Headlines: Warsaw Smart City, Real Rival of Paris: correspondent Finds 15th Century
Wine and Rides Free on Poland’s Trains.
Headlines: War Gave Piłsudski Long Sought Chance. Poland’s President Greets
News’ Man.
Headlines: Bloody ‘Citadel” Set Poland Free. Pech Collects Art of Murdered
Friend: Warsaw Man Owns Rare Works of Pawliczak, Slain Polish Painter.
Headlines: Wilno Remains Picturesque; antiquity preserved Well: Stronghold of
Franciscans in Original 14th Century Construction Is Pride of Polish City.
Photograph: Ostra Brama (The Sharp Gate) which is a chapel within the Wall of
Wilno
Headlines: Soviet Propaganda Is Blamed for Split: Poland Sees Eventual Return of
Lithuania to Old fold. (September 28, 1929). Soviet Propaganda Is Blamed For Split.
Visitor Sees Wilno “City With a Soul.” Europe Likes Jazz Music of America.
Headlines: 250,000 Men Make Up Poland’s Army. Poland’s Old Glory Mirrored in
Krakow: Royal Story of Golden Era Told by Ancient city, Once Powerful Capital.
Education in Poland Makes Rapid Strides, Says Dyboski. Photograph: Roman
Dyboski.
Headlines: Krakow’s Cathedral Is Kings’ Monument. Marvelous Beauty Is Found
in a Mine: Even a Complete Church is Carved out of Rocks Far Under the Ground.
Polish City Lacking In Beauty.
Headlines: Horses rest While Workers Toil on Polish Farm Lands. Goral
Picturesque Figure in Poland.
Headline: Turbulent Mountain Stream Splits Contrasting Nations.
Headline: Wesp Pays Polish Cookery Tribute Before Farewell.
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Double Page Spread from Buffalo Evening News, Wednesday, April 30, 1930 with
Headline: Polish Ambassador Ends Buffalo Visit – U.S. Naval Delegates Return.
The photos feature Tytus Filipowicz, Poland’s first ambassador to the United States.
Ibid.
104
30. Headlines: Filipowicz Reviews Artillery Regiment. Troop Review Closes Polish
Envoy’s Visit: Tytus Filipowicz Journeys to Canada, then Inspects 106th Artillery.
31. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich – Sroda, 30-go Kwietnia, 1930: P. Ambasador Filipowicz
Uczczony Przez Wydawców Pism. Podiosła Uroczystosć w Niagara-on-the-Lake
32. Two Page Spread from Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Buffalo, N.Y., Sroda, 30-go
Kwietnia, 1930 with headline, Ambasador Filipowicz Witany Salwami Armatniemi..
33. Headline: Obecny Ambasador Polski, Filipowicz, Był w Komendantem Piłsudskim w
Niagara Falls 26 Lat Temy: Gdy Piłsudski Jechał do Japonji Przez Stany Zjedn., Aby
Zyskać Pomoc Do Walki z Rosją, towarzyszył Mu Tytus Filipowicz.
34. A ticket for the greeting of J.E. Tytus Filipowicz.
35. Headlines: $10,078.07 Zarobiono na Card Party: dochód na Akademię Villa Maria.
Podejmowano Pracowników. Foreign Stock Played big rose in Building Buffalo’s
Greatness
36. Headline: New York Reporter Declares Buffalo Too Tough And Dumb (Buffalo
Sunday Times, July 6, 1930)
37. Headline: Buffalo, Tough and Dumb, Vexes Metropolitan Police Reporter
38. Three identical articles with headline: Polish Newspaper Plans New Building.
39. Buffalo Times, Wednesday, September 24, 1930: Krakow comes to City For Wedding.
Photographs: Replica of Polish Krakowian Wedding. Photo depicts attendees in folk
costumes at St. John Kanty’s.
Headline: Pageant Held At Auditorium colorful Affair. The Polish Wedding Festival.
40. Headlines: Church Young People Enact Polish Scene. Photograph: Women in hay
wagon in folk costumes. Photograph is captioned: “Bit of Old Poland Transferred to
Buffalo.
41. Buffalo Evening News: Wednesday, September 24, 1930: Krakovian-Wedding
Pageant Breathes spirit of Old Poland.
42. Buffalo Evening news, Wednesday, September 24, 1930: Three photographs of
participants in Mock Polish wedding with Folk costumes. CAPTION: Gay costumes
and colorful Ceremonies Mark Mock Polish Wedding.
43. BLANK
44. Entire Page from Dziennik dla Wszystkich. News Story and photographs of Mock
Polish Wedding.
45. Headline: Przebieg Krakowskiego Wesela I Tańce Narodowe Spodobały Się Licznie
Zebranej Publicznosci.
46. Headline: Krakowsko-Buffaloskie Wesele w Auditorium Three photographs of
participants in Mock Polish Wedding.
47. Headline: Dempsey Claim Without Basis, Andrews Says. Andrews Declares
Dempsey’s Claim Is Without Any Basis
48. Headlines: Stable Government in Poland Aim of Pilsudski, Editor Says.
Wojtkowiak to Fire Campaign Gun Wednesday.
49. The Buffalo Times, October 6, 1930: Headline: 3000 Witness Ceremonies at St. John
Kanty: Bishop Turner Officiates at Laying of cornerstone for $250,000 Lyceum.
Photographs: Bishop Turner Lays Cornerstone of the new St. John Kanty Parish
lyceum.
50. Headline: Cornerstone of St. John Kanty Lyceum Is Laid. New Home of Polish
Daily Nearly Ready: Work on Building at 928 Broadway Will be Completed Nov. 1.
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51. Buffalo Evening News: Monday, October 6, 1930: New Home of Polish Daily Nearly
Ready. Architect’s drawing of façade of new Everybody’s Daily Newspaper.
52. Headlines: Says Federal Figures Are Not Accurate. One-Third of Population in
Class Rooms. Report Shows Pupils Prefer 3 R’s To Shops.
53. Buffalo Evening News: Thursday, December 4, 1930
54. Photograph: Milford E. Wesp, Buffalo Evening News reporter of Polish events,
decorated with the golden Order of Merit by Consul Marynowski.
55. Double page spread with large photograph with Headline: Uczęstnicy we
Wczorajszej Ceremonii Dekorowania p. Edwarda H. Butlers I Milforda J. Wespa.
56. Ibid.
57. Headline: Konsul Marynowski Edekorował Wydawcę I Redaktora Buffalo Evening
News.
58. Headline: Customs of All Nations Mark Buffalo Yuletide.. “Dziennikowi dla
Wszystkich” serdeczne gratulacje.”
59. Two page spread from Dziennik Dla Wszystkich – Sroda 26-go Listopada, 1930 with
photographs of scouts
60. Ibid.
61. Headlines: Rewja Skautów Polskich w Auditorium Sciągnęła Dobrową Publicznosć.
Polish Paper’s New Structure Finished.
62. Gazeta Polska – Piątek, 12 grudnia 1930 r.: Polacy na Obczyznie: Symptomat
rozwoju.
63. Headline: City One of Dozen in U.S. Selling Special Postage
64. Photograph: Robert Gallagher, Buffalo Postmaster is shown at left selling the first
sheet of “General Pulaski Commemorative stamps to Tadeusz Marynowski, Polish
consul in Buffalo.
65. Headlines: Everybody’s Daily Plans “Open House” Depesza z Zyczeniami Dla
Wydawcy “Dziennika” p. Franciszka Ruszkiewicza od Prezesa Z.N.P. J
Romszkewicza.
Frank Ruszkewicz, publish of Everybody’s Daily, is presented
with engraved watch by Polish Publishers’ Associations.
66. Headlines: Ceremonja’ Wręczenia Złotej Odznaki Zw. Nar. P. P Franc.
Ruszkiewiczowi z Okazji Otwarcia Gmachu Dziennika. Polish Publishers in
Conference Here.
67. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich – Poniedziałek, 26-go Stycznia, 1931: Photograph: Guests
at the Opening of the new Dziennik Dla Wszystkich.
68. Dziennik dla Wszystkich – Ponedzialek, 26-g0 Stycznia, 1931: Dignitaries at the award
ceremony for Frank Ruszkiewicz.
69. The lit up facade of the newly constructed „Dziennik Dla Wszyskich”.
70. Headline: Cenzor Złożył Podziękowanie Panu Ruszkiewiczowi Za Udzielanie
Szerokich Szpalt Dla Zw. Nar. Pol. W Swem Pismie. Everybody’s Daily Plans
„OPEN HOUSE”
71. News stories about the opening of the Modern Newspaper Plant.
72. Ibid.
73. Ibid.
74. Ibid.
75. Ibid.
76. Ibid.
106
77. Double page spread headlined: Wybitni goscie na Otwarcie Nowego Gmachu
Dziennika.
78. Ibid.
79. Ibid.
80. Ibid.
81. Ibid.
82. Ibid.
83. Ibid.
84. Front page of Dziennik Dla Wszystkich dated Buffalo, Sroda, 28-go Stycznia, 1931
85. Ibid.
86. Ibid.
87. Ibid.
88. Headline: Voice Protest Against Polish Acts in Galicia. Photograph: Leaders at
mass meeting of 1500 members of Ukrainian parishes and societies.
89. Headlines: Polish in Galicia Accused of Unwarrented Brutality. Piłsudski Majority
in Sejm Ties Down Responsibility.
90. Strona Redakcyjna: Tryumf uczciwej Pracy I Zdrowej, Społeczno-Narodowej Mysli.
91. Stories on the new Dziennik Dla Wszystkich
92. Rotagravure Full page photographs of various facets of life in Buffalo.
93. Full page of photographs on the Masked Ball.
94. Ibid.
95. Double page spread of pictures of Masked Ball at Broadway Auditorium
96. Ibid.
97. Ibid.
98. Ibid.
99. Story on Ruszkiewicz with his photo
100. Ibid.
101. Ibid.
102. Ibid.
103. Ibid.
104. Ibid.
105. Ibid.
106. Ibid.
107. Ibid.
108. Headline: Youth of Polish Descent told by Dorothy Dix to Be Proud of Nationality.
109. Headline: Polish Pageant Offered before Crowd of 7,000: Kosciuszko at Raclawice
produced in brilliant display of color at auditorium.
110. Headline: Battle of Raclawice Enacted By Descendants of Its Heroes
111. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Sroda 6-go Maja, 1931: Zdięcia Fotograficzne Dokonane Na
Wczorajszej Aferze w Broadway Auditorium. Bitwa Rzclawicka Wygrana w
Audytorjum? Olbrzymie Tłumy. „Polacy Sa Przeznaczeni Do Wielkich Rzeczy w
Buffalo, „ Mowią Amerykanie.
112. Ibid.
113. Ibid.
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115. Headline: D.L.& W. Plans New Yards in Cheektowaga
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116. Headline: Z uroczystosci Otwarcia Zejmy Związku N. P., w Scranton, Pa.
Photograph: General Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer, generalny inspektor Armji Polskiej and
dignitaries.
117. Articles about General Dreszer
118. A letter from J. C. Ruszkiewicz to the organizers of Polish Organizations.
119. Articles on General Orlicz-Dreszer.
120. Ibid.
121. Ibid.
122. Ibid.
123. Ibid.
124. Program of activities surrounding General Dreszer’s visit.
125. Ibid.
126. Ibid.
127. Ibid.
128. Large photograph of General Gustaw Orlicz-Dreszer and news article.
129. Continued articles on General Dreszer.
130. Ibid.
131. Ibid.
132. Ibid.
133. Ibid.
134. Ibid.
135. Ibid.
136. Ibid.
137. Ibid..
138. Ibid..
139. Ibid..
140. Ibid..
141. Ibid..
142. Ibid..
143. Double Page spread on General Orlicz-Dzreszer.
144. Ibid..
145. Ibid..
146. Ibid..
147. Ibid..
148. Ibid..
149. Ibid.
150. Ibid..
151. Ibid..
152. Ibid..
153. Headline: Denies Poland Seeks More Land: Reports of Territory Ambitions Called
False Propaganda: Big Army to Keep Peace – Nation Looks to U.S. for Moral Support,
Says Wysocki CIVIL WAR VETERAN, 112, CLAIMS RECORD FOR AGE.
154. Headlines: Polish Fair Shows Nain’s Strides.
155. Headline: New Home of Polish Daily Nearly Ready
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1.
A letter from WEBR, Buffalo, N.Y. to Fr. Justin dated August 25, 1930. It is a contract to
broadcast the Rosary Hour.
2.
A billing from Polish Everybody’s Daily for the printing of 4000 Julilee Books.
3.
A letter from Everybody’s Daily to WEBR concerning some rumors.
4.
A letter from Polish Everybody’s Daily to Fr. Justin Figas in Polish.
5.
Ibid..
6.
Ibid..
7.
Ibid..
8.
Ibid..
9.
Ibid..
10. Ibid.
11. A letter from WEBR to Fr. Justin.
12. Ibid..
13. Ibid..
14. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Poniedziłek, 21-go Wrzesnia, 1931: Stacja WEBR Nie Czce
Programów o Szkołach Katolickich, oskarża Ks. Winnicki. Co Powiedział Ojciec Justyn
Figas. A handwritten comment on the page from Fr. Justin Figas.
15. A continuation of the article on previous page. A penned comment from Fr. Justin.
16. A penned comment from Fr. Justin.
17. BLANK.
18. BLANK.
19. BLANK
20. BLANK
21. A letter from Ray L. Albertson to Fr. Justin concerning radio stations in Milwaukee.
22. Ibid..
23. A letter from WEBR to Fr. Justin.
24. A letter from Catholic Charities dated October 27, 1931 to Fr. Justin.
25. A typewritten page concerning fund raising.
26. Ibid.. Litania o Franciszkanach w Ameryce.
27. Headline: OKRYSZYNY
28. Headline: As I Was Saying
Headline from the Minorite. Ministers Provincial O.M.C. Re-elect ed.
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39.
A newspaper article from the Monitor Polish Daily, in the Polish language headlined,
Zasługi S. P. Karabasza.
40. Headline: Pamiętają Ludziska
41. Headline: Zakusy Komunistyczne.
42. Headline: „Bezczelna Tresć... Prowokuje,”: Ku Uwadze: Akcjonarjuszów banku
Zwiąsku Spólek Zarobkowych w Posnaniu
43. Headline: Kłutnie, spory i wrzawy na posiedzeniach Rady Nadzorczej Związku Nar.
44. Headline: Wolne Głosy: Czy oczyscimy bagno związkowe, w jakie nas wepchał
Romaszkiewicz
45. Headline: W Sprawie Szkoły Zwoązkowej. Wartosć Społeczna i Ekonomiczna
Organizacyj Bratniej Pomocy.
46. Headline: Fe. P. Garbarek Wygrał process: O Oszczerstwo z “Dziennikem Dla
Wszystkich: Ława Przysięgłych Przyznała Mu $1000 i Koszta Odszkodowania.
47. Headline: Jaworek z Massachusetts Przewodniczącym
48. Headline: Cenzor Sypniewski Swietnie Gromi Kłamstwa Starej Gwardji Podczas
Interpelacyj Na Zejmie Związkowym: Tryumf Zarządu Centralnego ZNP..
49. Ibid..
50. Ibid..
51. Headline: Opozycya Zwiąskowa Ubita, Mówią Sami Starogwardyjcy!
52. Dziennik, September 24: Sprawozdanie Komitetu Budżetu i Rewizji Zw. Nar. Pol
53. Ibid..
54. Ibid.
55. Everybody’s Daily, September 25, 1926: Nominacje Urzędników Na Sejmie w Scranton
Walnem Zwycięstwem Cenzor Sypniewskiego i Zwolenników Postępowej Rozbudowy
Zwi.ązku Narodowego Polskiego.
56. Ibid..
57. Ibid.
58. Ibid.
59. Headline: Majątek Związku Nar. Polskiego Wynosi $21,012,138.66.
Stulecie Miasta
Buffalo i Udział Polaków: Domy Polskie.
60. Headline: Stara Gwardja Odniosła Na Sejmie Związku Narodowego Polskiego
Zdumiewające Wszystkich Zwycięstwo
61. Headline: Najmici „Sypy” i Hencla Chcą Rozbić Wiec PosŁów Opozycji. Stają w
Obronie Mich. Różyckiego
62. Headline: Ciąg Dalszy z Sejmu Zw. Nar. Pol.
63. Ibid..
Headline: Delegatów Wybrnych na Sejm Jest 531. Czy Sejm Będzie Epokowy?
64.
65.
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67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
Headline: Pod Hasłem „Zgody i Miłosci Bratniej” Zaczęto Sejm Z.N.P
Headline: Silniejszy zawążmy węzeł z Macieerza’ Mówił Gen. Dreszer.
Headline: Interpelacje Sypniewskiego, Cytackiego, Romaszkiewicza.
Headline: Interpelacje Urzędników Na Swjmie Zw. Nar. Pl.
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headline: Sprawa Garbarka I Turbaka Ma Być Wyrzucona z Sądu. Związkowcy z
Boston, Mass, Szydzą z Komisji Sejmowych Cenzora
Ibid.,
110
72.
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80.
81.
82.
83.
Headline: Cenzor Swietlik Za Współpracą Dla Dobra Polonji.
Headline: Z Sejmu XXVI. Z.N.P.
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headline: Nowy Cenzor Mówi, że punkty Sypniewskiego będą wprowadzone.
Headline: Bez względu, na zmianą Zarządu Pójdziemy ze Związkiem.
Headline: Na Marginesie Sejmu ZN.P.
Headline: Przegląd Prasy. Sprawa Paszkowskiego Zakończona
84.
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109.
Headline: Prokjekt Cenzora Wysołał Pierwszą Burzę Na Sejmie Z.N.P.
Headline: Szczerbowski Sekretarzem, Spikier Został Skarbnikiem
Headline: Sejmowe Nastroje i Wrażenia
Ibid..
Headline: Romaszkiewicz Utrzymał Się Na Stanowisku Prezesa
Headline: Są Cztery Plany na Budowę Nowej Szkoły Związkowej w Cambridge Springs,
PA.
Headline: Rezolucja Sejmu 26-go Zw. Nar. Pol.
Headline: Nowy Zarząd Zw. Nar. Pol. Obejmuje Urząd z Dniem 1-go Pażdziernika
Headline: Cenzor Swietlik Urządził Przyjęcie Dla Dziennikarzy: Na Przyjęciu Było 25ciu Dziennikarzy z Polski i Ameriki.
Ibid..
Headline: Hencel Czarną Owcą Administracji. Sypniewski i Cytacki w Ogniu
Krzyzowych Putań.
Headline: Dlaczego Biskup Bandurski nie Przyjechał na Sejm Z.N.P.. Z Chwili.
Headline: Jaworek z Massachusetts Przewodniczącym Sejmu ZwiAzku Nar. Pol w
Scranton, Pa.
Nabożeństwo Sejmowe i Przemówienie Gosci na Sali Sejmowej.
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headline: Sejm Związku Narodowego Polskiego Uczwalił /45000 Weteranom Armji P.
Headline: Sejm S.N.P. Przeciw Prohibicji
Headline: Trzy Zasadnicze Wytyczne Programu Cenzora Swietlika
Headline: Pogrom Sypniewszczyzny Chwałą Dla Posłów Na Sejm XXVI Z.N.P. General
Dreszer Osadza Cesia Łukaszkiewicza.
Headline: Sekretarz Związku Narodowego Kazimierz Kowalski Oskarża Cenzora,
Prezesa i Skarbnika o Nadużycia.
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headline: Kilka Cieplejszych Słów o Naszej Młodzieży
Headline: Rekord Niedzielny
Headline: Dzioł ćwiek Na Sejmie Związku Narodowego Pol. W Scranton
111
110. Ibid..
111. Headline: Tonacy Brzytwy się Chwitja
112. The Montreal Daily Star, Wednesday, July 8, 1931: Photograph: Executive Committee
hears Delegation on Unemployment Problems
Headline: W Imie Sprawiedliwosci. Pobłażliwosć Czy Niezdarnosć Katolików w Zwiąsku.
113. A letter from Francis Butlak, M.D. to Fr. Justin
Headline: The Polish Jubilee.
10,0-00 In Parade Marking Jubilee at St. Stanislaus.
114. Photograph: St. Stanislaus’ Schoolgirls In Jubilee Parade (Baltimore Sun)
115. Ibid..
116. Headline: 10,000 Parade as Jubilee of church Opens. Photograph: Milton Cezielski and
Elizabeth Bednarski at Parade.
117. Headline: Son of Polish President to see Fete Here. Marchers in Parade PHOTO:
George and Eleanor Weber.
118. Headline: St. Stanislaus’ Marks Jubilee in a Big Way.
119. Headline: Złoty Jubileausz Parafii Sw. Stanaislawa: Photograph: Ks. Alfons M.
Figlewski, OMC, obecny Proboszcz.
Photo of church and school.
120. Ibid..
121. Former Pastors of St. Stanislaus Parish: PHOTOGRAPHS: Fr. Piotr Koncz, Fr. Jan
Rodowicz, Fr. Jozef Skrentny, Fr. Tomasz Morys, Franciszek Piznar, Fr. Stanislaus
Tarnowski, Fr. Bonaventure Santor.
122. A program of the celebrations at St. Stanislaus.
123. HISTORIA PARAFJI SW. STANISŁAWA KOSTKI
124. IBID..
125. IBID..
126. Headlines: Pochód Z Okazii złotego Jubileuszu Parafji Sw. Stanisława K.
Przedstawienie Teatralne We Wtorek
127. Photo of School Children celebrating the jubilee.
128. Photo of School children celebrating the jubilee.
129. Continuing newspaper clippings of Jubilee.
130. Ibid..
131. Baltimore Catholic: Polish Parish Observes Golden Jubilee: inset photo of Fr. Alfons
Figlewski
132. Inset photos of Frs. Andrew Derenda, Serafin Stachowski and Henryk Kozikowski.
133. Headline: Zakończenie Złotego JubileuszU Parafji Sw. Stanislawa Kostki:
Photographs: Jozef Moscicki and Fr. Alfons M. Figlewski
134. Ibid..
135. Photo of Fr. Justin Figas at WEBR microphone.
136. BLANK
137. Headline: Graduates Advised to Retain Religion: Father Justyn Says Depression Has
Shown value of Education.. Photograph: Father Justin Figas presents Award to St.
Francis Winner; looking on is Fr. Thomas Wieprecht.
138. Headline: Uroczyste Zakończenie roku Szkolnego w Kolegjum Sw. Franciszka w Athol
Springs. Photograph entitled Abiturjenci Kolegjum Sw. Franiszka w Athol Springs.
139. Photograph of Fr. Justin with children of Corpus Christi Parochial school.
112
140. Headlines: Dwie Ważne Prace Naukowe Polskich Księży Province May Give Priest
Fourth Term: Father Justin’s Re-election Can Result from Papal dispensation.
PRZEDSTAWIENIA NA Jadwigowie.
141. Article on Rev. Dominic prefect and profession of St. Hyacinth’s Seminary.
Father
Justin Figas Reelected Provincial
142. Buffalo Evening News, 1931: Franciscan Drivers Pick Leon Kolipinski: Plans Begun for
Polish Charity Masked Ball. Buffalo Times: Franciscan Drivers Set Date for Ball.
Drivers Greet New Members. Photograph: Leo Kolipinski.
143. Headline: Przygotowania Do Maskarady Dobroczynnej Omówili „Drajwerzy”. Puhar
p. Antoniego Schreibera Będzie Wydany Na Maskaradzie Dobroczynnej. Doroczna
Maskarada Dobroczynna Odbędzie w Srodę 3-go Lutego br.
144. Headlines: Dobroczynna Maskarada Maskarada Dobroczynna To Największa Atrakcja
Tegorocznego Karnawału. Maskarada Dobroczynna Jest Główną Aferą Na Polsce w
Tym Karnawale.
145. Headlines: „Drajwerzy” a Maskarada Dobroczynna OO. Franciszkanów. Prawdziwych
i Szczerych Wiarusów Spotkasz Na Maskaradzie Dobroczynnej. Mamy Piękną Okazję
Do Zabawy i To Na Cel Godny Dobrego Poparcia.
146. Headlines: Posiedzenie Komitetu Balu Maskowego Na Kolegjum w Athol Springs. An
ad for the Masked Ball.
147. Headlines: “Drajwerzy” Uskutecznili Swą Pracę Na Maskaradę Dobroczynną w Liceum.
OO. Franciszkanie i Drajwerzy Zapraszają Całą Polonię Na Maskaradę Dobroczynną.
148. Headline: Wielkie Przygotowania Zrobili Drajwerzy do Maskarady Dobroczynnej. An
Ad for the Masked Ball.
149. Headline: Ogromne Tłumy Wybierają Się Na Maskaradę Dobroczynną Do Liceum Sw.
Jana Kantego. An ad for the Masked Ball
150. Headlines: Polonja Dzis Tańczyć Będzie Na Balu Dobroczynnym w Leceum Na
Kantowie. Wielka Zabawa Obysatelska Dnia 3-go Lutego w Sali Liceum Sw. Jana
Kantego.
Bileta Na Maskaradę Dobroczynną Są Rozsporzedawane We Wielkiej Ilosci.
151. A large ad for the Masked Ball.
152. Ibid..
153. Headline: Teraz Wszystkich Na Ustach Niech Będzie Maskarada Dobroczynna.
154. Two ads for the Masked Ball
155. Photographs: Fr. Justin and Administrators of the Ball. Women’s committee for the
Masked Ball
156. Photographs: Committee members of the Masked Ball.
Some of the costumed
performers at the Masked Ball.
157. Ibid..
158. Headline: Polish Mask Ball Attracts 5000 Persons. Photographs: Two photographs of
participants at the ball with caption: Costumes Annihilate Age and Space.
159. Headline: Polish Charity Mask Ball is Gay and Colorful Affair. Photograph of a pair of
entertainers at the Masked Ball.
160. Banner Headline: Wszyscy Jutro na Maskaradę Dobroczynną “Drajwerów”.
Photographs: Fr. Provincial, Justin Figas, Leon Kolipinski, F. Rozkwitalski, F.
Goroszeski, Fr. Michael Cieslak, and J. Stachowski.
161. Headline: Polonja w Buffalo i Okolicy Gromadnie Stawiła Się Na Maskaradę
Dobroczynną Do Liceum Sw. Jana Kantego.
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162. A large photograph in the Roto-gravure section of The Buffalo Times DEPICTING THE
“Krakowiak Native Dance” performed by children of the Corpus Christi School.
163. Headline: Czysty Dochód Maskarady Dobrodzynnej OO. Franicszkanów Wynosi
$10,167.15. Franciscan Drivers Elect New Chairman. Photograph: John Aszkler.
164. Headline: lista Ofiarodawców Na Polskie Kolegium z Par. Sw. Floryana, Black Rock.
165. An Obit: S.P. O. Stanisław Czelusniak, O.M.C.
166. Ibid..
167. Headline: Holyoke Community and School Building Burns: Loss $200,000: Mater
Dolorosa Parish Structure Swept by Fire: building Mass of Flames When Firemen
Arrive; Blaze is Visible for Long Distance: Several Firemen Reported Injured.
Photograph: Scene during Fire in Holyoke.
168. Continuation of news story on Mater Dolorosa Community Building Fire. Firemen battling
Two-alarm Blaze.
169. Headline: Two Firemen Slightly Hurt in Parochial School Blaze. Photograph:
“Flames Cause Heavy Damage at Holyoke Parochial School.”
170. Herald Daily Republican, Tuesday, April 4, 1933: Blaze Sweeps Building at Holyoke
with loss estimated at $250,000: Flames Eat Way Through Roof of Parochial School:
firemen in Danger as Cornices Fall: Dozen Lines of Hose Laid – Walls and 110-foog
tower Remain Standing – Rebuilding Doubtful.
171. Photograph captioned, “flames Work Their Way Through Roof of Mater Dolorosa School
at Holyoke.
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SCRAPBOOK 27
1. Headline: O. Justyn Figas Przemawiać Będzie Na Pikniku Stow. Godziny Różańcowej
An Ad for the Annual picnic.
2. Headline: Ojciec Justyn Jutro na Olbrzymim pikniku w parku „Paryż” Photograph:
Fr. Justyn.
3. Ad for Picnic (July 29, 1934)
4. Dziennik Polski, 18-go lipca, 1934: Masowy Wiec w Parafji Sw. Jadwigi w Sprawie
Godziny Różańcowej. Wyjasnienie w Sprawie Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej
5. Dziennik Polski, July 18, 1934: Ojciec Justyn, Nadawca Godziny Różańcowej, Przyjął
Zaproszenie Na Piknik
Olbrzymi Piknik Na korzysć Godziny Różańcowej.
6. Headline: O. Justyn na Pikniku Stowarzyszenia Godziny Różańcowej.
W Tę
Niedzielę Polonja Złoży Dowód. Photograph captioned „Ojciec Justyn”.
7. Headline: Do Polonji w Detroit I Okolicy. Piknik Stow. Opiekkunów Godziny
Różańcowej Gudzi Duże Zainteresowanie.
8. Headline: Cała Polonja Wybiera Się Na Piknik Godziny Różańcowej. Posiedzenie w
Sprawie Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej. Buffalo Polish Group to Attend Outing Here.
9. Headline: Piknik Tow. Przyjaciół Godziny Różańcowej.
O. Justyn na Pikniku
Stowarzyszenia Godziny Różańcowej. Photograph: Fr. Justin (1934)
10. Headline: Wszyscy Zainteresowani Piknikiem Na Korzysć Godziny Różańcowej.
Polish Radio League Picnic: Planned For Sunday When Fr. Justin Will Speak at Paris
Park. Photograph: Fr. Justin at standing mike.
11. Headline: Tłumy Rodaków i Rodaczek Wybierają Się Na Piknik Godziny Różańcowej.
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18. Headline: Przeszło 15,000 Osób Zjawiło Się Na Piknik Godziny Różańcowej.
19. Headlines: Ojciec Justyn i Komitet Pikniku składają podziękowanie. Chicagoska Stacja
Radjowa Prowadzi Dalsze Starania o Godz. Różańcową.
20. Headline: Nadzwyczajne Powodzenie Pikniku Godziny Różańcowej. Przew. O.
Justyn i Komitet Zasyłajż Podziękowanie.
21. Healines: Stow. Opiekunów Godz. Różańcowej Urządza Olbrzymi Piknik w Niedzielę.
Radio Program to be Continued.
22. Headline: Piękne Zenith Radjo Wartosci $90.00 Wydane Zostanie Za Bilety Wstępu w
Ndchodzącą Niedzielę Na Pikniku
23. Headline: Wycieczka Stow. Opiekunów Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna Będzie
Atrakcją Najwspanialszą. League Selects Picnic Workers
24. Headline: Już w Niedziele Piknik Na Gruntach Kolegjum Polskiego w Athol Springs.
25. Headlines: Rosary League Picks Workers. Komitet Pracowników Na DzisiejszA
Wycieczkę.
26. Headlines: Oikinja Tutejsza Da Stoprocentowe Poparcie Godziny Różańcowej Ojca
Justyna Jutro w Pięknym Lasku.
Rosary League Picnic Draws Nearly 20,000
27. Composite Photograph: Fr. Michael Cieslik with picnic planners. Four women
involved with the picnic.
28. Photograph with caption, “Young and Old Enjoy Polish Picnic”
29. Photograph of two year old child eating a picnic pickle.
30. Photograph of members of picnic committee.
31. Photograph of Fr. Michael Cieslik with Directors of fund raising.
32. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, August 5, 1934: Banner Headline: Dzesć i Uznanie Tym,
Którzy Godzinę Różańcową Ojca Justyna Dzis Poparli! Newspaper announcement:
Pierwszy Program Radjowy Godziny Różańcowej Nadany Bedzie w NiedzielE, 14
Pażdziernika (1934)
33. Ibid..
34. Headline: Rekordowy Wzrost Początkowo Skromnego Stow. Opiekunów Godziny
różnańcowej Ojca Justyna: Rzucona Mys. Założenia Stowarzyszenia By Dopomagać
Wzniołemu Celowi Podjęta Została Tak Entuzjastycznie, Jak Zadna Inna Idea.
35. A photograph of Father Justin standing by a speaker with caption, „Niech Będzie
Pochwalony Jezus Chrystus”. Headline: Dobra Rzecz Znajdzie Nasladowców
36. Headline: Z Ustęknieniem Setki Tysięcy Osób Wyczekuje Każdej Niedzieli Na Program
Radjowy. Photograph: Leon Kolipiński. With caption: „Czesc Mu”
37. Thirty-six individual photographs of Drivers.
38. A menu from an evening affair of Drivers.
39. Headline: Przeszło 20,000 Osób Wzieło Udział w Pikniku Stow. Opiekunów Godziny
Różańcowej
40. A published note of thanks from Leon Kolipiński, president of the supporter of the
Rosary hour. Headline: Rosary Hour Fete attracts 20,00.
41. A group photograph of dignitaries attending the Rosary Hour Picnic.
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42. A parchment letter thrown out of a plane at the Rosary Hour Picnic dated August 1935. It
honors Fr. Justin.
43. Ibid..
44. Article entitled “Katolicy a Radio”.
45. Headline: Przewielebny O. Justyn Figas Jutro Wygłosi Mowę w Sali Sw. Józafata.
46. Headline: Stow. Pomocy Godziny Różańcowej Powstało Wczoraj w Milwaukee.
47. Headline: Pod Mikroskopen: Jeszcze Leją Ks. Coughlinowi (Dziennik Dla Wszyskich;
Piątek, 2-go Lutego, 1934)
48. Headline: Polish Radio Series Ends 8th Season.
49. Headline: Millions Hear Broadcasts Of Rosary Hour Sermons. Photograph: Miss
Mary Jung, secretary of Rosary Hour, Miss Stella Ignaszak and Miss Rose Ignaszak,
thumbing through the letters from listeners of Rosary Hour.
50. Photographs of principals engaged in an actual broadcast of the Rosary Hour.
51. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Piątek, 14-go Stycznia, 1938: Dzielne Dyrektorki Godziny
Różańcowej, które urządzają Karcianki i Tańce.
52. Two articles on Rosary Hour.
53. An article about the Radio Apostolate in America in Latin language issued in the
Commentarium Ordinis.
54. Headline: Sprawy Nasze.
55. Headline: Doniosła Nowosć: Polska Godzina Katoicka We Filadelfji z Okolicą
(Gwiazda, Phila., Pa., Czwartek 17-go Marca 1938.
56. Headline: Ważniejsze Sprawy Bieżące: Nareszcie cos Dobrego Do Zapisania
57. Continued from 56
58. Headline: Kiepura Zaspiewa Na Godzinie radiowej Ojca Justyna w Tę Niedzielę
59. Headline: List Wysłany do Członków Godz. Różań.
Nowy Zarząd Godziny
Różańcowej
Headline: Podziękowanie Mowa Radjowa O. Justyna z Koscioła Sw. Jadwigi.
60. A letter to his parishioners by Fr. Peter Hajna, Pastor, inviting them to listen to the
Rosary Hour.
61. Photograph: Rosary Hour League Prepares for Annual Benefit Dance Sunday.
62. Headline: Na Dochód Godziny Różańcowej. Photograph: Group from Mother’s Club
of Corpus Christi Church planning Card Party.
63. Headline: Will Broadcast From Local Church. (Springfield, Mass. 1938.
Photograph: Fr. Justin Figas.
64. A letter from Fr. Cyman, Pastor of St. Stanislaus, inviting Fr. Justin to Forty Hours.
65. Photo of Fr. Justin, Minister Provincial speaks at Chicopee
66. Ibid..
67. Ibid.
68. Photographs from French Language Paper, La Patrie, March 1938
69. Photograph of Reunion
70. Montreal, Lundi 7 Mars 1938: CAPTION OF PHOTO: Msg. Georges Gauther Benit
L’eglise Restauree Des Polonais.
71. Ibid.
72. Ibid..
73. Ibid..
74. Photograph: A group of Drivers at an outing to Crystal Beach.
116
75. A photograph of horseman and three other unidentified people with penned notation: “Na
Wycieczce u P. Hochmuta, 1938 A letter in Italian to Fr. Justin from New York.
76. Photograph with penned notation: Kard. Villemore z Kanady (I Kapelan)…..
77. Photographs of Fr. Justin and other Conventuals (Unidentified)
78. Ibid..
79. BLANK
80. Headline: Father Figas to End Radio Talks in May.
81. Headline: 5000 Expected to Hear Last rosary Talk
82. Headline: Father Justyn Finishes Series of Broadcasts (Buffalo Times)
83. An article on the Rosary Hour. Headline: Smierć Fundatorki Ss. Franciszkanek.
Mother Mary Collette.
84. The Buffalo Times: Wednesay, July 13, 1938?: Zimmer, Today’s Guest Reporter for the
times, Tells of Preparations of rosary League Outing. Photographs: Michael E.
Zimmer, Frank Jarmusz, Frank Rozkwitalski, Fr. Emil Majchrzak.
85. BLANK
86. Headline: Thousands of Letters Await Return of Radio Preacher. Strajkierzy Slą
Podziękowanie O. Justynowi. Thousands of Letters Await Return of Radio Preacher.
87. Headline: Po Przeszło 5 Miesięcznym Strajku Pończoszarnia Millfay Została Dzis
Ponownie Otwarta.
88. Headline: Father Justin Writes Accounts of Trip To Vatican As Times Guest Reporter
(July 15, 1938)
The Buffalo Times, February 17, 1938: Franciscan Drivers to assist
Rosary Hour League With Social. Photographs: Frank J. Hochmuth, Fr. Justin,
Children’s Court Judge victor B. Wylegala
89. Banner Headline: Jutro Zbiorą Się w Athol Springs życzliwi Ludzie: Piknik…..
90. Article on Rosary Hour Picnic.
91. Double page article on Rosary Hour Picnic with photograph of Crows and Activities.
92. Ibid..
93. Ibid.
94. Headline: Rosary League May Add More Radio Stations. A letter with a photograph
from fr. Joachim and Fr. Joseph to Fr. Justin Figas.
95. Article on Fr. Justin with his photograph with caption: “Radio Father Justin: “Every girl
has her own key nowadays…”
96. Headline: 30,000 Attend Rosary League Annual Outing: Provincial Figas Welcomes
Throng at Program in Athol Springs.
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SCRAPBOOK 28
1. Headlines: Swietnie Wystawiono “Dzieci Wdowy” w Sierocińcu”: Amatorzy Popisali
Się pięknie. Siostry Felicjanki składają Amatorom Podziękowanie. „Elżbieta” i
Cudowne Lekarstwo. Dzisiaj Zabawa Karciana Pań Klubu Bożego Ciała.
Advertisement for „Dzieci Wdowy”. (A play performed at Corpus Christi Hall, partly to
benefit a home for the aged in Hamburg, N.Y.) Admission 50 cents, 75 cents, and 10
cents for children.
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2. Buffalo Times, September 17, 1931: Choir to Present Play: corpus Christi church Group
Will stage “Freedom and Slavery.” A listing of the Cast of Characters from a Play called
“Nienawisć Ojca” odegrana przez Klub Młodzieży Par. Bożego ciała w Niedzielę 23-go
Listopada, 1930 w Sali Parafjalnej.
3. Headlines: “Hrabia w Załotach Ukaże Się w Niedzielę. Wielkie Zainteresowanie
„Hrabią w w Zalotach”. Chór Parafji Bożego Ciała Doznał Powodzenia. Chór z
Parafji Bożego Ciała Dla Domu Starców. Chór Parafji Bożego Ciała Dla Domu
Starców. Chór Par Bożego Ciała Dla Domu Starców. Chór Parafji Bożego Ciała
UrzAdza Piękne Przedstawienie Na Dom Starców. Kołko Dramatyczne Młodzieży
Polskiej Ma Przedstawienie.
4. Headlines: Przedstawienie Kółka Dram. Młodzieży Polskiej. Circle to Stage Play.
Wielkie Powodzenie Na Sali Bożego Ciała. Photograph of Joseph Krawczyk as leading
role in the play, “W Szponach Zbrodni.”
5. Headlines: Atrakcye na Programie Radjowym Braci Kolipńskich: Photograph: Gustaw
Chorjan, Tenor. Polska Godz. Radjowa Braci Kolipińskich z Okazji Jubileuszu 10ciolecia Egzystencji Firmy. Panna Młoda w Osobie Mieczysława Jachimskiego:
Photograph: Maria Jachimski Już Jutro Wesele Stacha i Marysi! A program of
Sunday broadcasts on station WMAK. A program of WEBR.
6. Headlines: Father Justin Feted: Corpus Christi Parish Children Present Program. O.
Prowincjał Justyn Figas Przewodniczącym Komitetu Odzytów Prof. Konopnickeigo.
Photograph: Father Justin with school children captioned, „Program Marks Name Day
of Father Justyn Figas.
7. Headlines: Rosary Hour Group Has 720 Members: Society Making Plans for Easter
Entertainment and Dance. Założono Stow. Opiekunów godziny Różańcowej.
Uczczono Ojca Justyna Figasa: Dzisiaj O. Justyn figas obchodzi Dzie.n Swych Imienin.
Otrzymał Stos Gratulacyi od Dziatwy. Photograph: Women officers and directors of
the Rosary Hour Society.
8. Piękna Komedja, “Pat I Patachon” Już w Niedzielę. Dajcie Należne Poparcie
Godziny Różańcowej. Swietne Powodzenie Amatorów w Sali Parafji Bożego Ciała
9. Buffalo Evening News, April 7, 1933: Rosary Hour Club To Give Operetta: Photograph
of Principals in the cast of “Pat and Patachin” Piękna Operetka “Trójka Hultajska”
Wielkim Sukcesem. $1921.26 Wpłyneło z Bazaru Na Godzinę Różańcową $3000 Is
Added To Father Figas’ Broadcast Fund.
Operetka „Trójka Hultajska” Będzie
Wystawiona w Niedzielę
10. Headline: Pierwszy Piknik Stow. Opiekunów Godziny Różańcowej. Rosary League
Picks Workers. Benefit Bazar For Radio Hour To Open Sunday.
11. Headline: Church Bazar Aides feted by Pastor. Tylko 4 Dni Do Ujrzenia “Tróiki
Hultajskiej.
Photograph: Rosary Hour League group in charge of the Rosary Hour
Benefit Card Party.
12. Headline: Z życia Unij Polkiej Towarzysw w Ameryce. Jubileusz Tow. Sw. Łukasza
Przyszedł Nader Podniosle.
13. Buffalo Evening News, Tuesday, April 14, 1936: Photograph of amateurs Honored at
Lyceum’s Business circle Show.
Youthful Trio Judged Best At St. John Kanty Show.
Raszaja To Direct Minstral of Parish. Union Society is 10 Years Old.
14. Photograph: Joseph Skalski, Rev. Stanislaus Fimewich, Leon Kirszenstein and Rev. John
Hrycyna.
15. Headline: Singing Circle Attracts 1500 To Fall Show.
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SECTION VI
SCRAPBOOK 29
WORLD WAR II
CARTOONS
COMPILED BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS, OFMConv.
(Cartoons are readable on CD labeled Scrapbook 29)
SECTION VI
SHELF 3
SCRAPBOOK 3O
NEWS ARTICLES ON THE PROHIBITION
COMPILED BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS, OFMConv.
(News Articles on the Prohibition are readable on CD labeled Scrapbook 30)
SECTION VI
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SCRAPBOOK 31
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NEWS ARTICLES AND PHOTOGRAPHS 1938-1939
COMPILED BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS, OFMConv.
Headline: Z par. Sw. Stanisława
Headlines: Polish Catholic Hour (Register, Oct 30, 1938)
Godzina Rożańcowa
Headlines: Program Godziny Rożańcowej O. Justyna. Przewiel. O. Justyn Figas
Zaczyna Nową Serję Mów
Photograph: Standing photograph of fr. Justin at a microphone.
Headline: Program Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna Nadany Zostanie w Tę Niedzielę w
Kociele Bożego Ciała.
Headline: Father Justin Returns: WBNY.
Western Union Telegram: To Fr. Justin Figas from Father Xavier Dominiak.
Headline: Priest Resumes Radio Sermons. Father Figas Opens Series of Religious
Broadcasts. CARTOON of Hitler Captioned: Hot Head, Cold Feet.
Gwiazda – Star: 1938: Rozpoczęcie “Godziny Różańcowej” w Niedzielę.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, November 11, 1938: Przesliczny Program Radjowy Godziny
Różańcowej O. Justyna w Niedzielę. Photograph: Fr. Provincial, Justin Figas, Ks.
Pralat Fr. Kasprzak.
Headline: Ks. Prałat Franciszek Kasprzak Przemawiał Na Godzinie Różańcowej O.
Justyna. Rzemówi Na Godzinie Różańcowej Ojca Justyna. Photograph: Ks. Piotr J.
Mellerski.
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Headline: Ojciec Justyn Wielkie Daje Uznanie Matkom Polkom.
A letter to Fr. Justin Figas from St. Stanislaus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Headline: 50,000 Greetings Being Sent to Rosary Hour Members. Rekolekcje we Villa
Maria Pod Kierownictwem O. Justyna, Prowincjonała.
Headline: Z Lawrenceville. News clipping has penned notations
Gwiazda: Philadelphia, December 15, 1938.
Headline: Przemówi Jutro Na Godzinie Różańcowej. Photograph: Fr. Franc..
Radziszewski
Large Double Page photoraph entitled: Kongres Duchowieństwa Polskiego: w
Pittsburghu, PA ... 1938
Ibid..
Headline: Na Widowni: Gdyby Dzis żył Sw. Paweł...
An ad with photo of Fr. Justin with Christmas Greetings to the listeners of the Rosary
Hour.
Headline: Piękną Mowę Wygłosił Na Godzinie Różańcowej. Photograph: Ks.
Antoni Majewski.
Headline: Wszyscy Polscy Księża Zaproszeni na Uroczystosć Ku Czci Sw. Andrzeja
Boboli. Pen and Ink rendering of Sw. Józafat Kuncewicz, Patron Bazyliki.
Headline: Wszyscy Polacy Katolicy w Milwaukee Zaproszeni są do Bazyliki Sw.
Józafata: Na Uroczystosć na Czesć Swiętego Andrzeja Boboli. A penned notation in
gloss by Fr. Justin.
Articles on the celebration in honor of Andrew Bobola.
Articles on the celebration in honor of Andrew Bobola with Photograph of Archbishop
Samuel A. Stritch with caption: “Wezm Udział w Uroczystosći.”
News photograph of Bishop Paul Rhode. Headline: Urządzają ZabawE Na Dochód
Godziny Róążańcowej.
News photograph of Bishop Stanisław Bona.
News photograph of Bishop Joseph Plagens.
Headline: J. E. KS Biskup Plagens Pontyfikować Będzie Jutro Rano w Bazylice Sw.
Józafata. Small news photograph of Ks. Prałat B. E. Góral.
Photograph of painting of St. Andrew Bobola which was to be blessed at the Basilica. An
article and photo about Bishop Plagens.
Headline: Przy Wypełnionej Bazylice Zaczęły Się Nabożeństwa Ku Czci Sw. Andrzeja
Boboli
News photograph: Group photo of Bishop Francis Bonczak, Fr. Maksymilian Lawnicki,
Fr. Stanislalus Cybulski, and Bishop Leon Grochowski
Headline: J.E. Ks Biskup Paweł Rhode Dzis Pontyfikował w Bazylice Sw. J ozefata.
Headline: Przemówi w Niedzielę Na Programie Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna.
Photographs: J.E. Ks. Biskup Paweł Rhode. Ks. Michał Biniszkiewicz.
A letter from Fr. Felix Baran, Pastor of the Basilica of Sw. Józafat to his parishioners.
Headlines: Holy Name Unit Plans Service. Tow. Najsw. Imienia Jezus Na
Wojciechowie Urządza Przyjęcie. Photographs: two pictures of Fr. Justin.
Headlines: Dzis Uroczystosci Ku Czci Sw. Andrzeja Boboli Celebrowal J. W. Ks. Biskup
Bona. 5-ty Dorczny Bal Godziny Różańcowej Ol Justyna.
Headline: „Trzymajcie Się Wiary Ojców” Wołał Wczoraj J. E. Biskup Rhode.
Headline: W Niedzielę Zakończenie Uroczystosci Ku Czci Sw. Polskiego Andrezeja
Boboli.
Ibid.
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Headline: 6,000 Osób Było Wczoraj w Bazylice Sw. Józafata.
An ad from the Goofus Club of Springfield announcing a „Gigantic Benefit Show”.
Photograph: P. Ludwik Samulski
Headlines: Ks. Bp. Rhode na Ceremoniach Ku Czci Sw. Andrzeja Boboli. Placówka
Polskosci.
A Western Union Telegram from Father Charles to Father Justin.
Headline: Polacy w Ameryce.
Headlines: Ks. Wład. Brejski Przemawiał Na Godzinie Różańcowej. Przemówi Jutro
Na Godzinie Różańcowj. O. Justyna. (A photograph of speaker: Ks. Cezary Krzyżan.)
Gov. Heil Invited To Attend special Basilica Services.. Czyni Przygotowania Na Wielką
Skalę.
Gwiazda, Philadelphia, January 26, 1939: Pamiętajcie o Polskiej Godzinie Radjowej.
Photograph: Mothers’ Club Committee of Corpus Christi Parish planning a card party.
Headline: W Przyszłą Niedzielę Karcianka Na Dochód Godziny Różańcowej.
Przemowi Jutro Na Programie Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna, (Photograph of Ks.
Antoni Krawczyk.)
A letter from Joseph Kania of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America to Fr. Jerzy
Rozkwitalski.
Headline: Swięto Skautów ZPRK. Photographs: Ks. Jan Zwierzchowski and Fr. Justyn
Figas.
Full-page newspaper story headlined: Ojciec Justyn Mówi Jutro Audytorium
Zjednoczenia. Photographs: Fr. Justin, Jon A. Troike, Jozef L. Kania, I Edmund
Terlikowski
Ibid.
Headline: Rozpocznie Się z Mszą swiętą O Godz. 10 Rano. Program Godziny
Różancowej w Auditorium Zjedn. O. Justyn Gosciem Polonji w Chicago.
Headline: Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna Nadaną Będzie z Chicago. An admission
ticket to an „Evening of Magic” presented by the Goofus Club of Springfield.
Banner Headline from Naród Polski, February 16, 1939: Przeszło Milion Słuchało
programu Ojca Justyna z Audytroium Z.P.R.K. Photograph: Ks. Jan Zwierzchowski.
Ibid..
Photographs: Fr. Justin with caption: Z Niedzielnego swieęta Młodzieży.
Headline: Iskierki z Pobytu Ojca Justyna w Chicago.
Headline: Jedna „Godzina Różańcowa” Ojca Justyna.
Headline: „Dałbym Wam Swe Serce” – Ojciec Justyn do Skautów Zjednoczenia.
Photograph: Fr. Justyn presents trophy to Scouts.
Headline: Mowa Prezesa Józefa Kani Na Godzinie Księdza Justyna.
Headline: Honorowy Kapelan Zjednoczenia Nawołuje do Organizowania Sie.
Photograph: Ks. Bronislaw Celichowski speaks at the affair.
Full Page on Scout Celebration with panoramic photograph of church interior.
Ibid..
Headline: Pokłosie: Jeszcze z Ubiegłej Uroczystej Niedzieli.
A letter from Rev. Stanislaus J. Słominski to Fr. Justyn.
Naród Polski: february 16, 1939: Pameiętny Był to Dzień Dla Wszystkich. Photographs
of participants of the Scout Affair.
Ibid..
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Headline: Przemówi Na Programie Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna. Photograph: Ks.
Mieczysław Kobielski.
70. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, February 18, 1939: W Liceum Sw. Jana Kantego Będzie Się
Bawić Jutro Całe Buflopole. Photograph: Committee for fr. Justin’s fundraiser.
Headline: Głos Ojca Justyna Na Radjo Dnia 6-go Listopada. Photograph: Fr. Justin.
71. Photograph: Już w Niedzielę Bawimy Się w Liceum Kantego Aby Dopomóc Sprawie
Nader Szlachetnej. Photograph: Kazimierz Urban. Zabawa Na Dochód Godziny
Różańcow. Miała Powodzenie.
72. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Poniedziałek, 10 Pażdziernika, 1938: Photograph: Committee
of the Roszry League. Program Godziny Różańcowej Nadany Będzie z Chicopee.
Headline: $5000 To Jeszcze Nie Wszystko. A penned note by Fr. Justin.
73. Headline: Trochę Sensu I Nonsensu.
74. Ibid.
75. Headline: Na Czasie
76. Headline: Wspaniały program Godziny Różańcowej Przew. O. Justyna.
Headline: Ks. Biskup Wożnicki Przemawiać Będzie Podczas Audycji Godziny Różańc.
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Headline: Ks Biskup Wożnicki Przemawiał Na Godzinie Różańcowej.
Headline: Przemówi Jutro Na Programie Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna.
Headline: Ojciec Justyn Odwiecza Tutejsze Parafje.
Headline: Ojciec Justyn Goscił Na Plebanji Kapelana Stow. Kasy Księdza S. Jerzaka.
O. Justyn we Filadelfji
Headline: Rosary Hour Broadcast Will Have Origin Here.
Feature Headline: Kronika Miejscowa: Z Pobytu O. Justyna We Filadelfji.
Ibid..
Ibid.
Headline: Jutro Zakończenie Nowenny w Parafji Sw. Jana Gwalberta. Pojutrze
„Kłopoty Siekerków” w Audytorium Zjednoczenia. Karcianka Połączona z Zabawą Na
Dochód godz. Różańcowej O. Justyna.
Photograph: with penned caption: „Wiel. Ks. Karcz udziela Kom. Sw. Przeszł0 1200
skautom...
Photograph: Fr. Justin delivers sermon to the scouts.
Photograph: Penned caption: Major Kelly w otoczeniu zarządu Zjedn. Na plebani
zacnego Proboszcza Zwirzchowkiego.
Photograph: Fr. Justin with penned caption: „Servus wygląa wymęczony bo to po –
obiadzie! Kazanie go nie mędzy ale jedzenie – o la Boga!!
Photograph: Penned caption: ….”guest speaker, na programie radiowym zjednocz. W
domu Młodzieży.
Photograph: Penned caption: Przemawia Prezes P. Kania!
Photograph: Penned caption: Servus znów wygląda jak by na nagniotki dept ano! P.
Trójki anonser! ( ? )
Photograph: Penned caption: Servus odpowiada na pytania! He’s up to some monkeybysnes?
Photograph of Fr. Justin bestowing award to scouts.
Photograph of scouts with Fr. Justin amidst group.
Photographs: Penned caption: “Servus, z nigerkami w S. Amer. Na schodach Kosciola.
Penned caption 2: „Znoów z maluskiemi w Carthegana
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Photograph 1: Penned caption: Mały „water-boy”. 2. penned caption: Prawdziwi
“rhumbasticis”
Photograph 1: Penned caption: “Kopiety w Jamaica wzgardliwiw pokazują zadki
fotografowi! Photograph 2: Penned caption: „Przywożą banany do okrętów
Photograph 1: Penned caption: „Banany, banany” Photograph 2: O Yes, we have lots of
bananas? Many and much!
Three photographs of dinner in Granby dining room with captions: Przygotowanie!
Atak! Wojna!
Headlines: Koncert Chóru Par. Bożego Ciała. Karty na Rzecz Godziny Różańcowej
Ojca Justyna. Charities Drive Needs $48,000.
Headline: Radio Priest Delivers Address on “Home Life”. Sermon is printed in The
Evening Tribune, Lawrence Mass., Monday March 27, 1939
Ibid..
Headline: Słowo Serdecznego Wezwania!
Ibid.
Photograph 1: Penned caption: „Polska – Królowa Jadwiga. Photograph 2: Penned
Caption: Włochy – Grób Sw. Franciszka.
Photograph 1: Penned Caption: Japonja – Szkoła pod Direkcją naszych OO.
Photograph 2: Painting: Mędzennicy Franciszkanie w Wilnie: Penned Caption:
Polaska i Nasi!!!
Letter from Chicopee to Fr. Provincial, Fr. Justin Figas.
Letter from Bishop Michael J. Curley, Archbishop of Baltimore to Fr. Justin.
Headline: Zabawa Karciana I Tańce Na Korzysć
Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna.
Już Jutro Wielka Zabawa Karicana na dochód
Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna.
Headline: O. Justyn Będzie Na Dniu Polskim Z.P.R.K. Chór Parafji Bożego Ciała
Zaprasza Polonję Na Koncert.
Ibid.
Headline: Kolekta We Wszystkich Polskich Kosciołach Na Fundusz Obrony Narodowej
w Niedzielę.
Buffalo Times, Monday, April17, 1939: Fr. Figas Broadcasts Appeal for Aid to Poland.
Radio Priest Asks Auditors to Swell Fund. Powinnismy Zmienić Prawo Stanów ZJ. O
Neutralnosci. OO. Franciszkanie Dali $1,000
Ibid..
Headline: Nie Dajcie Się Bałamucić. Dyrektorki Stow. Godziny Różańcowej
Podejmowane Na Swięconce.
Letter from Nowiny Publishing Co. to Fr. Justin Figas.
Karcianka I Bal Na dochód Godziny Różańcowej. OO. Franicszkanie Dali w
Milwaukee $1000.00
Headline: Ojciec Justyn Przybywa Ponownie do Filadelfji.
Headline: Program Godziny Różańcowej w te Niedzielę z Auditorium Sw. Jana Kantego
na Bridesburgu.
Headline: O. Justyn Bawi We Filadelfji.
Headline: Ambasada Polska Zaprosiła O. Justyna na Otwarcie Pawilonu
Headline: Father Figas to Preach at World’s Fair Service. Photography: Fr. Justin.
Headline: Przew. O. Prowincjał Justyn Figas Wygłosi Kazanie w Katedrze Sw. Patryka
w New Yorku.
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126. Postal Telegraph to Fr. Justyn regarding World/s Fair.
127. A letter from Joseph Kaszusowski, Attorney at Law to Fr. Justin concerning St. Patrick’s
Mass and Polish Pavilion at World’s Fair.
128. Photograph dedicating the Polish Pavilion at the World’s Fair.
129. Headline: Potocki Tells Fair Throng Poles Will Fight Invasion.
130. Headline: Cathedral Crowd Hears Polish Mass: 5,000 Attend Service at St. Patrick’s
Before Opening of Pavilion at Fair.
131. Invitation from President of New York World’s Fair, 1939, to Fr. Justin for
Luncheon.
132. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich – Sroda, 3-go Maja, 1939: Group photograph of delegation from
Dziennik tot he World’s fair.
133. Ibid..
134. Headline: Polska Będzie Pierwszem Państwem Swiata – Powiedział Prow. Justyn Figas
w Katedrze Sw. Patryka w New Yorku.
135. Headline: Tysiące Osób Pragnie by Program Radiowy Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna
Był Nadal Nadawany. Najlepszego Gatunku Przescieradła Jako Premje Za Grę w Karty
w Liceum Kantego
136. Headline: Polonja Złoży w Niedzielę Dowód, Ze Ocenia Program Godz. Róż. O. Justyna.
137. Headline: Oficjalne i Uroczyste Otwarcie Polskiego Pawilonu Na Wystawie Swiatowej w
New Yorku.
138. Headline: Uroczyste Nabożeństwo w Katedrze Sw. Patryka Poprzedziło Otwarcie
Polskiego Pawilonu Na Wystawie.
South Bend Tribune: Tuesday, May 9, 1939: Record Crowd Hears Priest
139. Headline: Olbrzymie Powodzenie Dorocznej Karcianki I Balu Ligi Godziny Różańcowej
O. Justyna 5-letnia Uroczystosć Godziny Róż.
140. Headline: Buffalowiania Wrócili z 1-szej Wycieczki Swiatowej systawy w New Yorku
Pod Egidą „Dziennika”
141. Headline: Polonja Buffaloska Solidarnie Zorganizowana Stawi Się w Liceum Kantergo
Jutro
142. A letter from the Commissary General, Stefan Ropp to Fr. Justin in regard to the World’s
Fair, 1939.
143. A public letter to Fr. Justin in regard to the 5th anniversary of the Rosary Hour.
144. Photographs of Fr. Justin at lectern in St. Lawrence Church.
145. Ibid..
146. Headline: Kazimierz Urban Przewodniczącym Pikniku Godz. Roż.
147. Headline: Over 3,000 Pay Final Tribute to Pastor of St. Stanislaus Church
148. Headline: Ks. Justyn Przybędzie Na Dzień Polski Do Parku Marmsa w Dniu 25 Czerwca:
Dziennik Zjednoczenia, 8-go Czerwca.
149. Headline: Pamiętajcie..o..Dniu Polskim ZPRK. Photograph: Fr. Bede Hess, General of
Franciscan Conventuals with Fr. Michael Cieslik and Fr. Aloysius Sobus.
150. Headline: Thousands Pay Final Tribute to Beloved Polish Church Pastor.
151. Headline: S.P. Ks. Cyprian Adamski Złożony Na Wieczny Spoczynek.
152. Headline: Mowa Pogrzebowa: Wypowiedziana na Pogrzebie S.P. Księdza Cypriana
Adamskiego Przez Księdzia w Sikorę
153. Ibid..
154. Ibid.
155. Photographs: Groundbreaking for old folks home
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Public letter from the “Stowarzyszenie Opiekunów Godziny Różańcowej.
Headline: Zapraszamy Na Wielki Dzień Polski Zjednoczenia
Photograph of graduates of St. Francis.
Headlines: Uroczystosć z Okazji 5-lecia Godziny Różańcowej. Piknik Godziny
Różańcowej.
Dziennik Zjednoczenia, Sobota, 17go Czerwca, 1939: Staraniem Połądzonych Osad
Zjednoczenia Odbędzie się DZIEŃ POLSKI ZJEDNOCZENIA w Niedzielę 25-go
Czerwca – w Harms Parku.
Otwarcie Kursu Instruktorskiego ZPRK. W Seminarium OO. Franciszkanoów w Granby,
Mass.
Headline: W Niedzielę Dzień Polski
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headline: Dr. J.J. Szczepaniak Występuje Przeciw Składkom na Dozbrojenie Polski
Zbieranych w Ameryce.
Headline: Wspaniały Sukces Dnia Polskiego Zjednoczenia.
OPEN LETTER CONCERNING BISHOP SHEIL.
Headline: Zjednoczenie P.R.K. Składa $7,700.oo Na Rzecz Seminarium Polskiego.
Headline: Moore Turns Up As Attorney for Company Union.
Headline: James Moore’s Labor Record
Headline: Istniejemy Od Tysiąca Lat!
Front page of Dzennik Zjednoczenia A letter from Fr. Kaczmarek to Fr. Justin Figas.
SECTION VI
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SCRAPBOOK 32
Newspaper Articles compiled by Fr. Faustin Zator, OFMConv.
1930’s – 1940’s
FLOODS – WORLD WAR II – TRAIN WRECK
1. Headline: Dr. Hassett Is Honored by Clergy and Laity: Twenty-Fifth anniversary of
Widely Known clergyman’s Elevation Is Celebrated Her today: Jubilee mass Sung by
Beloved Priest. St. Edward’s Alumni To Hold Annual Dinner: 21st Reunion Will Be
Held Monday Night in Parish Hall
2. Shamokin News-Dispatch, Shamokin, PA: 1905 “Flivver:, Worth $40,000, is Used in
Schnader Campaign. Photograph: Campaign people pictured with “gas buggy” of the
vintage of 1905 hits the road in behalf of William A. Schrader, Republican candidate.
125
3. Headline: 31 Seniors Graduate St. Edward’s High. Rev. Dr. Hassett Preaches to St.
Edward’s Class: Rector Gives annual Baccalaureate sermon to Graduates.
4. Headlines: St. Stanislaus Will Graduate Pupils Sunday. 19 Graduated at St. Mary’s.
St. Stanislaus Will Graduate Pupils.
5. Headlines: Students Will Give Program In Church Hall. Speed of Light Re-calculated
By Scientists.
Past Wrecks On Reading Lines Are Recalled: Veteran Rail Men Discuss
Crashes Which Proved Costly to Company
6. Photograph: “Aerial Camera Tells Story of Train’s Dive.” Train derailment near
Sunbury, Pa.
7. Shamokin, PA., Saturday, February 1, 1936: Direct Clean up of Wreck.
Photographs:
Derailment of train at entrance to the Susquehanna River.
8. Headline: State and federal Investigators View Scene But Refuse to Make Public Their
Findings: Condition of two Passengers Grave.
9. Headline: 150 Families Forced To Abandon Homes as Area is Flooded
10. Headline: Flood Stage To Be Exceeded in Capital Today: 23 Feet of Water at
Harrisburg Predicted by Weather Bureau: Homes Are Flooded.
11. Headline: Threats of Disastrous Floods in Central Pennsylvania Diminish as Crest Is
Reached. Medicine Curbs Suicide Trend: Psychological Association Hears Savant Tell
of New Drug.
See and Know Pennsylvania: Blue Rocks in Berks.
12. Headline: Entire County Area Along Susquehanna River is in Grip of Serious Flood
Conditions: Families Evacuate Their Residences. Photograph: Car and building in
flooded area in Mountain View, N.J.
13. Headline: Rivers Flood Gold Triangle At Pittsburgh: Damage From Flood in Smoky
City Runs into Millions: City is Paralyzed.
14. Headline: Renovo Faces Food Shortage: one-Fourth of Population Homeless in Wake of
Flood. Flood Records Shattered by Susquehanna: River Doubles Flood Stage at Many
Points: Feet at Capital. Photograph of man being rescued from flooding waters.
15. Headlines: Former Moose Building to Be Headquarters for Refugees: Housing is
Sought. Guard Moving into Johnstown to Quiet City: Three Companies Take up Posts
and More Are Expected Hourly: 15,000 Destitute. Photograph: A flooded city street
in Gardiner, ME.
16. Headlines: Amateur Radio Operators Get News of Flood. Water Has Mounted to Top
of Traffic Standard and Fourth and Market Streets: hotel Lobby Filled: Dyke Breaks, Lets
In Water. (News Story from Sunbury, Pennsylvania.) Six Dead, Several Missing at
Sunbury: Forty Scarlet Fever Cases, Ten of Measles Isolated by Authorities; Over Fifty
Nurses at Work: Two Children Born in Flood.
17. Headline: Sunbury Scene of Desolation as Water Sweeps over City: Suffering Intense.
18. Panoramic photo of flood with headline reading: As Flood Waters of Raging
Susquehanna Spread Devastation in city of Sunbury.
19. Ibid..
20. Headline: Washington In Peril.
Photographs captioned: Rampaging Potomac
Strikes at Hancock, Md. Plane Trapped by Water at Capital Air field,
21. Photographs of flood
22. Photographs captioned: Oldtown, Maryland, in Flood’s Grip. Battling Torrents Second
Time Within Year.
23. Photographs captioned: How Floods Disrupted Rail communications. Four photographs
depicting various areas of the flood.
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24. Photographs of flood in Pittsburgh. A PHOTOGRAPH OF PRESIDENT FRANKLIN
D. ROOSEVELT ACCOMPANIED BY SECRETARY OF WAR, DERN LEAVING
WHITE HOUSE TO VIEW FLOODED AREAS.
25. Photographs of flood in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, victims of Susquehanna flooding.
26. Photographs of flooding.
27. Photographs of flooding
28. Photographs of flooding
29. Headline: New Coal Cleaning Plant Is Given Official Approval by Stevens Company
after Rigid Test: Strikes a Note of Optimism ( Saturday, January 16, 1937)
30. Ibid..
31. Ibid.. Headline: First Mass is Sung by 2 New Local Priests: Auspicious Religious
Ceremony Held in St. Edward’s Church.
32. Headline: Rev. J. M’Glynn Celebrates His First High Mass: Shamokin Boy Presides at
Service in St. Edward’s Church.
Violated Decree Rewarded by Pope: Brescas Have
Sole Palm Sale Right At St. Peter’s.
Force of Gravity Increases Power: Miami
Inventor Calls Principle of saver of Energy.
33. Headline: Business: What is Surplus Misunderstood Item Not solely Cash TimeAcquired Kept Intact
34. Headline: Sacred Orders Conferred At Granby Seminary: Photograph of friars in various
ordination stages.
35. Headline: Military Rites Arranged For Thos. Goheen: Motor Driven Caisson to
Transport Body to Cemetery. Photograph entitled “Anguish” (People die in a fire in
Brooklyn tenement.)
36. Headline: Poland Reborn in Exile: Suicidal Fury Spurs Polish Paratroopers; ready for
Invasion.
37. Headline: Fury Spurs Polish Paratroopers. Photograph: Polish Paratroopers prepare for
“Shortest Way Back to Poland”
38. Headline: Somewhere in Scotland by Ivan H. Peterman.
39. Headline: Poland Reborn in Exile: Descendants of Scots Of an Olden Day Fight Under
Poland’s Banner. Photograph: Preparing to call on Hitler.
40. Headline: Poland Reborn in Exile: Phila. Draft Rejectee found doing His Bit With
Fighting Poles. Photograph: Frank Lucas.
41. Headline: U.S.Soviet Ties Lack Political Comradeship. (Westbrook Pegler)
42. Headlines: Jap Beheading of Allied Flier: Captured diary Pictures Grisly Samurai
“Rite” at Salamanca.
Jap Beheading of Allied flier.
Headline: Miód do Picia. A recipe entitled: Chleb z Rodzynkami
43. Blank.
44. Headline: Java Man an Ape, Finder says Now: Du Bois Paper Expresses Doubt of
Human Links Scientists Adjourn.
Headline: “Non-material Force” Held Creator of Man
45. Headline: Stalin Dodges Onus For Axis Stab-in-back.
46. Headline: NRPB Report on Birth Rate Decline Flayed.
47. Headline: Child Costs Parents $7762 During the First 18 Years. A graph indicating
the drinking habits of the Army.
48. A full-page story entitled: YOUTH…RUNNING WILD. Symbolic Photograph.
Photo of J. Edgar Hoover.
49. Headline: Baltimore Officials Map Delinquency War.
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50. Headlines: Spending Millions on Playgrounds Can’t Hit Root of Child Delinquency.
Says Modern Educational Ideas Foster Slackness in Child Character. Sees Discipline in
Scholarship And Conduct Educational issue.
51. Headlines: Divorce and War Strain American Family Ties. Relating the “New York
Mind” to Weakened Political Principles. Modernistic Education Trust Can’t Suppress
Teacher Criticism.
52. Headlines: First Lady Needs Lesson On Taverns. Christianity Is Upheld As solution
for Peace.
53. Headlines: It Makes You Believe in God. Twice in a Generation. Deaf, Dumb and
Blind? Atheists and Fox-Holes. Faith the First Thing.
54. Headline: German Churchmen – Psalm for Pilots – Program for Action – Acres of
Diamonds – Shape of Things.
Headline: Protestant Church Hit as “Wanton” by Cleric. Ad: Calling All Protestants!
55. Headline: Two Fish Leap Into Life Raft After Pilot Prays For Food. Navy Explains its
Etiquette.
56. Headline: The Saga of a Bomber With a Prayer on Nose. Dead Man Gives Reply to
Prayer.
57. Blank
58. Headline: The Children’s Corner by Uncle Skippy.
59. Ibid..
60. A letter from “Milicjia Niepokalana”.
61. Typewritten Essays: 1. Interview Schedule on communist Labor Activities. 2.
Confidential Report on Communist Activities…April 1943
62. The Religious Bulletin: The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC. A Series
of Articles on the topic of Students’Approaches to Life.
SECTION VI
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SCRAPBOOK 33
POEMS AND ARTICLES IN THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FROM ROME COMPILED BY
FR. JUSTIN FIGAS. AN INSERT OF A FEATURE NEWS ARTICLE ENTITLED
“GREAT NOVELISTS OF THE DAY.”
SECTION VI
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SCRAPBOOK 34
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES AND LITERATURE COMPILED BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS.
SECTION VI
SHELF 3
SCRAPBOOK 35
128
A COLLECTION OF POSTAL CARDS FROM ITALY DEPICTING SCRIPTURAL
SCENES, POPES, GEOGRAPHICAL SITES OF ITALIAN CITIES, THE SISTINE
CHAPEL IN THE VATICAN AND ROMAN CHURCH INTERIORS
SECTION VI
SHELF 3
SCRAPBOOK 36
FAMILY DOCUMENTS, PHOTOS, OBITUARY NOTICES (JACOB FIGAS, FR. JUSTIN’S
FATHER, CLIPPINGS OF SCRANTON CONTROVERSY, NEWSPAPER ARTICLES.
COMPILED BY FR. JUSTIN.
Page
Inner cover: Passport of Fr. Justin’s Father, Jacob Figas
1. Certified letter in the German language headed, “Militaria”
2. A recommendation note for Jacob Figas from A.W. Szmigiel, Pastor of St. Joseph’s
Church. A certificate of dismissal from military for Jacob Figas.
3. The termination of a housing contract from a tenement owned by McClure Coke
Company for Jacob Figas dated April 15, 1891, Everson, Penna.
4. An undeciferable letter dated December 20, 1887
5. A letter from Mrs. Jan Jakubowski with salutation, “Kochany Kolego”. Dated Detroit,
November 4, 1889
6. A letter from McClure Pa., dated 1896 pleading for help (unsigned, unfinished)
7. A letter from Fr. Justin (Michael) to his parents dated “Trenton, NJ, August 8, 1901.
8. A letter from Fr. Justin to his Brother dated Trenton, NJ, 13go Wrzesnia, 1906
9. A letter from Fr. Justin to his parents dated Rome, 127 Wrzesnia, 1909
10. Document: Naturalization of Jacob Figas, dated March 13, 1890
11. Annual Expense accounts for Michael Figas (Fr. Justin)
12. Ibid..
13. Ibid.
14. Blank
15. A letter from Marcien Wardynski
16. A letter from Jakub Szymanski, from Buffalo, N.Y.
17. A letter from Jan Skowronski to his brother dated March 18, 1888
18. A letter from Mcclure, PA dated March 26, 1886 to his brother
19. Two small notes written by Jacob Figas tracing the major events of his life.
20. An expense account written by Jacob Figas
21. Blank
22. Photographs. 1. Photo is titled: Tatus I sp Joz. Szelagowski po Kandyjkiej Stronie. 2. Fr.
Justyn przy Teutonia Parku w roku 1913. 3. Brat Akexander, Taus i Joz Szelagowski.
23. Western Union Telegram to Fr. Justin announcing death of father signed Steve
24. Western Union Telegram to Fr. Justin announcing death of father signed Fr. Michael.
25. Western Union Telegram to Fr. Justin expressing condolences at death of father from the
Rosary Hour members
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Ibid.. from Dr. and Mrs. John P. Boroszewski.
Ibid.. from B. S. Kamienski.
Ibid.. from Prezes, Jan Romaszkiewicz.
Ibid.. from Bernard and Blaise
Ibid.. from Rev. Stephen and Ted.
Ibid.. from Rev. A J. Majewski
Ibid. from Norbert
Ibid.. from Archbishop and Metropolitan Chapter signed Mgr. Deschamps
Ibid.. from Father Marian and Fathers.
Ibid.. from Janusz Lindener.
Ibid.. from Fr. Norbert
Letter from Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co., Buffalo, NY signed by William
Pogonzala expressing sympathy.
39. Sympathy letter from the Koronika Seraficka signed by Fr. Jozef, franciszkanin.
Sympathy letter from Fr. Eugieniusz, OFMConv.
40. Sympathy letter and note.
41. Sympathy letter from Fr. Bernand and Fr. Blasé.. Sympathy note from Fr. Lawrence
Cyman.
42. Sympathy letter and note.
43. Sympathy cards.
44. Sympathy cards.
45. Western Union Telegram expressing sympathy fro Franciscan Fathers of Rochester.
46. Ibid.. from Father Charles
47. Ibid. from Roy L. Albertson
48. Ibid.. from “Członkowie Stowarzyszenia Opieki godziny Różańcowej.
49. Ibid.. From Stanley Zabłonski.
50. Ibid.. from Jozef I Aleksander Ruszkiewicz.
51. Ibid.. from Edwin L. Kantowski
52. Ibid. from H. H. Howell
53. Ibid.. from Franciscan Sister Mary Joseph.
54. Ibid.. from the Drivers.
55. Ibid.. from A. Sakowski
56. Ibid.. from Nowiny Publishing Company
57. Ibid. from Mr. And Mrs. Kaz Urban
Ibid.. from Franciscan Sisters in Chicopee. Ibid.. from Fr. Marian.
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Sympathy cards.
Sympathy Cards
Sympathy letter from Sister M. Agata
Headline: Jakub Figas Ojciec Ks. Justyna Zmarł w Czwartek w Everson Pa.
Jakób
Figas, Ojciec Ksiedza Justyna Zmarłw Everson, PA
Sympathy letter.
Sympathy card signed by Vincent Boruszewski. Fr. Justin wrote in margin: “Ze
Stanowego Wiezienia w Attica. NY
Sympathy letter from the bishop of the Diocese of Rockford, Edward Hoban.
Headline: Ojciec O. Prowincijała Justyna Zmarł.
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Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headline: Mass for Rev. Figas’ father to be Sung.
Sympathy letter from Fr. Marcel, OMC
Ibid.. from Fr. Ignatius.
Headline: Swiąteczne Dary Biskupa Dla Klery
Headline: Jak Przyjęty Został Komitet Parafjalny w Kancelarji Biskupiej.
Headline: Jeszcze Jeden Dowód Równotraktowania Polskiego Kleru.
Headline: Pogoń Za Dolarem Pod Płaszczem Religji
Ibid.
Headline: W Scrantońskiej Diecezji Zakazano Odprawiać Pasterkę o Północy
79. Ibid..
Headline: Nadszedł Czas Działania
80. Ibid..
81. Ibid..
Headline: Nie Trzeba Przekształcać Faktów
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Headline: Czy Posłannictwo Nasze Spełnimy.
Headline: Gdzie Jest Prawda?
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headline: Rzymski Jastrząb I Polski Gołąbek
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Headline: Rozmyslania “Górnika” O Rzymskim Jastrzębiu
Headline: Kto Zwycięży – Polski Dawid, Czy Rzymski Goliat Radjowy?
Ibid.
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headline: Słuszny bunt w Diecezji
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headline: Lepsza Słomiana Zgoda Jak Złoa Kłótnia
99. Headline: Powróżnik i Pokutnik
100. Ibid.
101. Ibid.
102. Headline: Ideał Wiary w Pętach Materjalizmu
Headline: Wiara w Pętach Materjalizmu
103. Ibid..
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105. Headline: Czy Sieroty Otrzymają $1,000? (Footnote by Fr. Justin)
106. Headline: Pod Pręgierz Opinji Publicznej
107. Ibid..
108. Ibid..
Headline: Ktos Ty Jest?
109. Headline: Doroczna Afera Na Godzinę Różańcową.
Rosary Hour League Ready for
Social. Program Ku Czci Matek w Niedzielę. Photographs: Fr. Justin, Leon
Kolipiński
110. Headline: O. Justyn Figas Wygłosi Jutro Mowę Ku Czci Matek w Broadway Auditor.
Photographs: Fr. Justin and individual photos of drivers.
111. Headline: Rosary League Names Workers. W Broadway Auditorjum Uczci Polonja w
Niedzielę Wszystkie Matki.
112. Headline: Hundreds Head Father Justyn Laud Mothers.
113. Headline: Wielkie Powodzenie Pięknej Zabawy.
114. Photographs: “Rekordowe Poparcie Zabawy Na Dochód Godziny Róża ncowej O. Justyna
115. Ad for Old God Cigarettes featured Fr. Justin Figas.
116. Headline: Spełnijmy Swój Obowiązek Względem Sierot.
117. Headline: O. Prowincjał Justyn Na Zakończenie Misji Sw. W Par. Sw. Wojciecha B.M.
118. Headine: Wiadomosć I Podziękowanie od Godziny Różańcowej
119. Headline: Polacy w Diecezji Scrantońskiej Żądają Swych Praw.
120. Headline: Wrogowie Postępu i Tradycji Polskiej.
121. Headline: Prawda w Oczy Kole
122. Headline: Apel Do Komitetów Parafjalnych
123. Headline: Odpowiedż Na List Księdza F. X. Kurkowskeigo
124. Ibid..
125. Headline: Co Wolno Księciu To Nie Wolno Prosięciu
126. Headline: Prymicja Ks. Kleofasa Sikorskiego
127. Headline: Odpowiedż w Dalszym Ciągu Na List Ks. Kurkowskiego
128. Headline: Walka z Ciemiężcami w Toku..
129. PROGRAM: Evening of Magic, presented by Goofus Club of Springfield; benefit of
Father Justin’s rosary Hour League, Chicopee High School Auditorium
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Headlines: DIAL-DOPE by Les Ryder: The Story of Michael Figas. Ojciec Justyn
Odwiedza Nazaret, June, 1939, Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Drajwerzy Rozpoczęli Pracę
Przygotowawczą Balu Dobroczyn.
Copy: Definitorium Parvum in Custody of St. Bonaventure, Buffalo, N.Y., October 15,
1948: 10 A.M.
A clarification of some misunderstanding and criticism about the Intercommunity
Hospital by Henry V. Morelewicz, M.D.
A three-page manuscript entitled, “Who Are the Drivers?” (unsigned)
A list of Radio Stations of the Fr. Justin Rosary Hour Network beginning November 4,
1956. A greeting card from Jan Lubecki
Headline: ‘Rosary Hour’ to Begin 28th Year. Photographs: Students leaving St.
Francis High School in Athol Springs, N.Y. Bishop Smith. Miss Skotnicki. Fr. Justin
with St. Francis High School choir members preparing for radio broadcast.
A penciled note concerning newly formed Women’s Guild of the Intercommunity
Hospital. Constitution Book of the Inter Community Hospital Women’s Guild. A
Promissory note for elected officers to Guild.
A pamphlet entitled, “Father Justin’s rosary Hour thirtieth Radio Series. A Note to the
Ladies Auxiliary: Catholic Hospital Convention, June 2, 1959. Headline: Death Silences
Voice of Noted Radio Speaker, Father Justin.
The Polish Daily News, December 12, 1959, Cartoon: “Nowy Kierownik”. Headlines:
Nowy Swiat, Novemeber 5, 1959: Godzina Różańcowa. Nowy Swiat, November 7,
1959: Buffalo: Jutro „Godzina Różańcowa. The Scranton Tribune, Thurs., Nov. 12, 1959:
Scranton Native to Moderate ‘Rosary Hour’ Broadcasts. Photograph: The Rev.
Cornelian E. Dende.
Ibid.. Scranton Native…. Headlines: Polish American Journal, November 21, 1959:
Rev. Cornelian Dende To Continue Rosary Hour Of Late Fr. Justin. American Echo,
November 22, 1959: O. Kornelian Dende Kierownikiem Godziny Różańcowej sp. O.
Justyna. Nowy Swiat, November 31, 1959: BUFFALO: “Godzina Różańcowa” z
Powrotem w Programach Radjowych.
St. Michael’s Parish Bulletin, November 8, 195: Announcement of New Director of
Rosary Hour. Headlines: Kronika Katolicka: Ks. Cornelian M. Dende Obejmuje
Kierownictwo Programu Radiowego “Rosary Hour. Wiersze Naszych Czytelików:
Złóżmy Serca... Prowadzi Godzinę Różańcową Native of City Radio Program
Moderator. A typewritten Note: Biographical data on Fr. Cornelian Dende, OFMConv.
Congratulatory note from Fr. Emil from St. Anthony’s Church in Willimansett, Mass.
Western Union Telegram from Father Philip from Peabody Mass.
A congratulatory note from the Residence of the Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton. A
Western Union Telegram congratulating Fr. Cornelian from Connie and Ed.
Congratulations from Sabelle Szubka and Mother and Joe. (November 9, 1959.
Congratulatory note from “Alfie”, Saint Adalbert’s R.C church in Elmhurst, LI.
Congratulatory note from Fr.. Stanley from Ellicott City, Md. Congratulatory Note from
Felix Bracikowski from Peabody, Mass.
Congratulatory notes from “Henry j., Fr. Fidelis, Fr. Ed, and Gerry.
s.p Ojciec Justyn Figas, OFM Conv. 1886-1959: Koznodzieja I Założyciel Godziny
Różańcowej: Tekst pierwszych przemówie na Godzinie Różańcowej Ojca Justyna po
pogrzebie sp. Ojca Justyna: PRZEDMOWA DOKTORA STEFANA GRACZYKA:
1-GO LISTOPADA, 1959R. GŁÓWNE PRZEMÓWIENIA OJCA JERZEGO
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ROSKWITALSKIEGO, PROWINCJAŁA PROWINCJI SW. ANONIEGO.
WSTĘPNE SŁOWA OJCA KORNELIANA DENDE NA PROGRAMIE GODZINY
RÓŻAŃCOWEJ W NIEDZIELĘ 8-GO LISTOPADA 1959 R.
Listing of Radio Stations starting November 1, 1959. An article from Miesięcznik
Franciszkański. An old newspaper clipping announcing Fr. Cornelian as new Director
with photograph.
Headline: Am Pol Eagle, July 28, 1960: Inter-Community Hospital Set For September
Opening; Chapel to Be Memorial to Fr. Justin. A Christmas Card to Fr. Cornelian from
Marya Wichowska. A pre-press typewritten text for Am Pol Eagle.
Headline: Nuns Lauded for Hospital. Photograph: Bishop Burke offers a blessing at
hospital dedication ceremonies…behind him are the Rev. cornelian Dende and Rev.
Gerald Forton. Headline: Hospital Dedicated. Photograph: Outside scene with
crowd gathered for the Dedication of the hospital.
Buffalo Evening News – Picture Page, Friday, August 26, 1960: Bishop Burke and
dignitaries at dedication.
Headline: Courage of Sisters Lauded as Bishop Dedicates
Hospital. An Invitation from the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph for the Dedication
Buffalo Evening News, August 27, 1960: New Hospital Is Memorial to the Efforts Of
Those Who Worked – and Those Who Gave. Franciscan Sisters, Founded in 1897,
Came Here in 1898. Father Justin Had a Great Idea…and Dr. Bukowski Helped It
Grow. Photographs: Rev. Justin Figas, OMC, Dr. Edward Bukowski.
A thank you note from the Residence of the Auxiliary Bishop of Scranton, Pa., to Fr.
Cornelian Dende.
Nowy Swiat, Wtorek, 20 Wrzesnia: Headline: Pamiątkowe Zdjęcia z Ceremomji
Otwarcia Szpitala Sw. Józefa w Cheektowaga, N.Y. Non-news photograph: Bishop
Burke and dignitaries at Ceremonies of dedication of Hospital.
Nowy Swiat, November 1, 1960: Otwarcie Szpitala Sw. Józefa Intercommunity.
Photograph: Façade of St. Joseph Intercommunity Hospital
Headline: Bishop Klonowski’s Parish: Sacred Hearts Plans Diamond Jubilee. Rich in
Vocations: Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Will Celebrate Diamond Jubilee.
Headline: Parish Marks Diamond Jubilee: Photograph: Dignitaries. Mark Church Fete
Oct. 30 Photograph: Fr. Cornelian. Headline: Friars Admire Craft of Japan, Granby:
Priest to Discuss Problems in Japan. Photograph: Fr. Richard Murawski and other
friars.
Headline: Four Bishops to Participate: Diamond Jubilee Mass at Sacred Hearts.
Photographs: Bishops Hannan, Klonowski, Archbishop O’Boyle and Bishop Schott.
An Invitation to the solemn Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the
Diamond Jubilee of the Parish.
Headlines: Sacred Hearts: Impressive Ceremonies Mark Parish Jubilee. Auxiliary
Bishop to Open 30the Year of Rosary Hour (Bishop Leo Smith), Photograph: Polish
American Editors meet in Sherman Hotel.
A note to Fr. Cornelian from Fr. Adam concerning some construction problems. A
program entitled, “Welcoming Dinner in honor of Very Rev. Norbert Zonca, OFMConv.
A note from Fr. Cornelian about the memorial marker at grave of Fr. Justin.
A letter from Minister General, Fr. Basil M. Heiser to Fr. Cornelian. A Feast day Card
from friars to Fr. Cornelian.
Dziennik Chicagoski, November 4, 1960. Cartoon. Ads for Rosary Hour
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Photographs: St. Francis High School chapel with Fr. Cornelian and staff broadcasting
the Rosary Hour. A letter to Fr. Cornelian from Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski.
Ibid.. A listing of Stations broadcasting the Rosary Hour beginning November 6, 1960
Am Pol Eagle, Buffalo, NY, October 6, 1960: Rosary Hour Readies 30th Season Largest
Network of Kind in U.S.: Audience of Two Million Expected to Hear Program.
Photographs: Fr. Cornelian Dende, Miss Estelle Ignaszak and Miss Mary Jung, Fr. Justin,
Broadcast shot in SFHS Chapel
Ibid..
Ibid..
Photographs: Pamiątkowe ZdjEcie z Uroczystego Poswięcenia Nowego Biura Pisma,
“Nowy Swiat”, Feb 5, 1960.
Z Wieczornicy Jubileuszowej Stow. Im Kopernida w
Buffalo. John Aszkler and Fr. Cornelian, broadcasting.
Ad from WALE: Rosary Hour. Headline: Jutrzejsza “Godzina Różańcowa” o Lidze
Katolickiej.
Photograph: Fr. Cornelian
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Facts about the Father Justin Rosary Hour Program. Historical sketch of Father Justin
Rosary Hour.
Kronika Buffaloska, November 3, 1960.
O. Kornelian Dende o Tysiącleciu:
Przemówienie Ojca Korneliana Dende, OFMConv: Na Godzinie Róąańcowej Ojca Justyna
Wygłoszone 27 marca 1960 r.
Jan Aszkler and Fr. Cornelian: Broadcasting.
Radio talk of Fr. Cornelian: MILLENIUM – TYSIĄCLECIE HISTORII NARODU I
PAŃSTWA POLSKIEGO.
PHOTOGRAPH OF FRIARS AT GRANBY ATTENDING PROVINCIAL CHAPTER
IN 1960
Headline: Franciscans Form Radio and TV Institute Group: Father Romanus Dunne, Ave
Maria Hour Producer, is Elected President. Letter: Edgar Holden, Renssalaer, NY.
Recognition of Fr. Justin Figas.
Invitation to Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving offered by Fr. Eustace Bartoszewicz on the
occasion of his 60th anniversary of Religious Profession. Miesiecznik Franciszkanski –
1959
Headline: Inter-Community Hospital observes 15th Anniversary. Raffle tickets.
Letter from Genesee Monument company to Fr. Cornelian
Pamphlet from Franciscan Institute of Radio and Television sent to South Park Residence
Chaplain. Headline: Parishioners Welcome Father Stelmach To St. Adalbert’s With
Warm Reception: November 3, 1961.
Articles and photographs of Fr. Cornelian on upcoming season of broadcasting.
DROGA ŻYCIA: CICHA, A PRZECIEŻ DOBRA ROBOTA.
Headlines: Dr. Graczyk Honored as „Man of ‘60”. List Kard. Wyszyńskiego Będzie
Odczytany Na Godzinie Różańcowej. Jutrzejsza „Godzina Różańcowa” o Lidze
Katolickiej.
Headline: Godzinę Różańcową” O. Justyna nadaje 50 rogłosnio w Stanach
Zjednoczonych.
Am Pol Eagle, Buffalo, N.Y., April 5, 1962: Cardinal Wyszynski’s Voice To Be Heard
For First Time in U.S.A. Headline: Mrs. Adamczyk, Mrs. Murray List Aides. Article
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on Intercommunity Hospital. Article on Fr. Henry Senft and Fr,. Felix Mazur on European
Trip.
Typed Biographical Highlights of Dr. Stephen A. Graczyk, K.S.G. Buffalo Evening
News: May 3, 1962: 600 to Honor Dr. Graczyk At Testimonial Dinner. Program for
Testimonial Dinner honoring Dr. Stephen A. Graczyk.
Documents dealing with Tax Free policy for the Province.
Headline: Z Zycia Polonji Amreykańkiej: Trzydziesty Drugi Rok Istnienia Godziny
Różańcowej O. Justyna. Western Union Telegram congratulating Fr. Cornelian. Blurb
from St. Michael’s Parish Bulletin, October 28, 1962.
Headline: Polska Godzina Radiowa Ojca Justyna Rozpoczęła 32-gi Rok Istnienia. Nie
Ma w Chicago Godziny Radiowej O. Justyna. Godzina Rożańcowa Od Jutra Na Fali
1490 w Chicago.
Headlines: Rosary Hour on 44 Stations Has Two Million Audience. Radiowa Godzina
Rożańcowa Rozpoczęła 32-gi Rok Istnienia. Kącik Wydaczyni: BLIŻSZA CIAŁU
KOSZULA NIŻ (CUDZA) SUKMANA.
Letter and Ad for Rosary Hour from station WJVA, South Bend, Indiana November 2,
1962. Headline: Dziennik Chicagoski, October 31, 1962: Trzydziesty Drugi Rok
Godziny Różańcpwej.
American Journal, November 22nd, 1958: The Rosary Hour.
Headlines: Radjostacja WWOL w Buffalo, N.Y. Nadal Nadaje Programy Polski: Nowi
Własciciele Wyrażają Przekonanie, Że Programy Obcojęzyczne Służą z Korzyscią
Grupom Etnicznym. Rosary Hour on WAMO in Pittsburgh. Nowy Swiat, January 21,
1963: Godzina Różańcowa O. Justyna. Listy do Redakcji: Fr. Cornelian congratulates
Editor for being chosen Man of The Year.
Ameryka-Echo, 17-go Marca, 1963: Droga życia: Dobra Robota Na Falach Radia
Polish Am., Chicago, 1963: Fr. Justin’s Radio Rosary Hour Returning to the Air.
Pittsburgh, 1963:Godzina Różańcowa Rozpoczyna Się 3-go Listopada Gwiazda Polaris,
1963. Rosary Hour Begins Season Nov. 1 On 41 Stations; Has 2 Million Audience.
Photograph: John Aszkler, Fr. Cornelian Dende, Dr. Steven Graczyk, Fr. Felix Mazur,
and Fr. Jacek Rosinke. Am Pol Eagle, November 7, 1963: Rosary Hour Begins 33rd
Year.
Headline: Program Radiowy “Godzina Różańcowa Powraca Na Fale Etera 3 Listopada.
St. Paul, Minn.: Nowiny Minnesockie. The Immaculate, May 1963: Cardinal Wyszynski
Addresses father Justin Holy Hour Audience.
Nowy Swiat, 5-go Listopada, 1963: Radiowa Godzina Różańcowa Rozpoczyna 33 Sezon.
Polish-Am: Primate’s Voice On Rosary Hour. Dziennik Chicagoski, April 21, 1963:
Prymas Polski Przemówi do Polonii w Ameryce. A program entitled: Uroczysta
Instalacja Tow. Opiekunek W. Szkoły Sw. Franciszka, Athol Springs, New York, 3
Listopada, 1963
Dziennik Chicagoski, April 11, 1964: Archbishop J. Król Na Programie Godz.
Różańcowej. United States of America International Motor Traffic International Driving
Permit, May 18, 1963, issued to Edmund Dende. A note to Fr. Kornelian Dende from
Warsaw, from the Secretariat of the Primate of Poland. A receipt from the Automobile
Club of Buffalo issued to Edmund Dende.
Dziennik Chicagoski: Przemówienie J.E. Ks. Arcybiskupa Króla Na Godzinie
Różańcowej.
The Polish American Journal, February 22, 1964. Plan Fr. Justin Bridge.
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Headlines: J.F. Aszkler Invested as Papal Knight. Paderewski Singing Society
Banquest (photograph of the Singing Society Group) Nowy Swiat, Piatek, 17Lipca,
1964: Z Ceremonii Kosekracji Dwóch Nowych Biskupów. Pittsburghian, July 24,
1964: 40 Biskupów i 1000 Księży Na Konsedracji Polaka-Biskupa.
Am-Pol Eagle,Thursday, August 27, 1964: New St. Francis Friary to Be Built. Fraternal
Heads Cheer LBJ At white House Conference. Several articles on Fr. Cornelian on his
chaplaincy at convention. Photographs: New St. Francis Friar construction. Michel
Cieplingski, Fr. Cornelian Dende.
Buffalo Evening News, October 17, 1964: Rosary Hour Returning to Air. Articles on
chaplainry of Fr. Cornelian Dende.
Banner, St. Francis High School, Fall 1964: New Faculty House Under Construction:
completion Set for June. Czas, Brooklyn NY: New Chaplain of N.A.S. & N.M.D.A.
Cartoon entitled: “Już W Niedzielę, 1-go List. Headlines: Rosary Hour Begins Season
Nov. 1 on 41 Stations; Has 2 Million Audience. Głos Prymasa Polski do Polonii
amerykańskiej.
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid.. Listing of Radio Stations.
Ibid..
Ibid.. Wyszyński talk.
Published Condolences on the occasion of Fr. Justin’s death.
Articles on Fr. Cornelian’s appointment as Chaplain Two non-news pictures of Fr.
Cornelian Dende with Dignitaries
Photo of group celebrating “Opłatek”.
Portrait of Our Lady of Czestochowa At
Corpus Christi is symbol of Poland. Dziennik Polski, “Czuj Duch”, Kącik Harcersk
Am. Echo, May 2, 196 5: Czy Istnieje na Emigracji “Opinia Publiczna”?
Pittsburghian: April 16, 1965. Jasinski Begins Sunday Polish Program on WMMJ.
Opening Millennium Religious Observance To be First Showing of Our Lady’s Painting.
Photograph: Fr. Sylvian Mucha, Fr. Celestine Rozewicz, Fr. Zonca, Fr. Eligius Szott,
Fr. Corneliius Zak, and Fr. Gregory Grabka.
Buffalo Evening News: July 17, 1965: A Painting Returns to Buffalo: Rosary Hour
League’s gift on display in East side church. Photograph: Mrs. Jaquays, Fr. Zonca,
and Msgr. Meloch. Polonia Professionals Urged to Cherish Heritage. Catholic Relief
to Poland league Announces Tallies.
Headlines: Rev. Cornelian Dende to be Chaplain of 1965 Convention. Capelan
Krajowej Konwencji NMDA. Rosary Hour Head Confab Chaplain. A letter from
Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski to Fr. Cornelian, Chaplain of Convention.
Photograph: Philadelphia Archbishop Honored by Societies. Photo of Most Rev. John J.
Król.
Ibid..
Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, April 22, 1965. K of C Honors Rev. Justin Figas.
Courier-Buffalo, July 17, 1965: Fr. Norbert Zonca with lay people honoring millennium
Portrait of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Rev. Cornelian Dende: Apostle of the Airwaves.
$350,000 Faculty House is Dedicated at St. Francis.
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Obituary of Casper C. Urban. Dedicate Fr. Justin Faculty House; Rosary Hour Audience
Donate Funds. Cartoon entitled “Posłuchajmy”
Buffalo Evening News, October 4, 1965; Before New Altar, Mural in St. Francis Faculty
House.
Rosary Hill Will Display School’s Sacred Art Works. Note from Japan, from
Fr, Samuel Rosenbaiger.
Large photo graph of Fr. Felix, Fr. Rufinus, Fr. Cornelian and Fr. Jacek at altar before
mural in St. Francis Faculty chapel.
Courier-Express, July 12, 1965: Sgrafitto Artist Returns to Area. Photographs: S
closeup of one of the sgrafitto works by artist Joseph Slawinski. Polish artist Joseph
Slawinski at work.
Headline: Medico-Legal Group to Honor Archbishop Krol. St. Francis Dedication Set
Monday.
Food for Thought Invitation for Dedication of New Faculty house at St.
Francis. Congratulations from Mother M. Leona and Sisters.
Headline: From the Buflopole: Father Justin’s Rosary Hour: A Unifying Force in Polonia.
Three depictions of Joseph Slawinski’s Sgraffito work in St. Francis Faculty House.
Ibid.. Letter from Fr. Basil M. Heiser, Minister General to Fr. Cornelian Dende.
Photograph: Franciscan Faculty Home Near Completion.
Photographs: Two large photographs of Chapter Definitors: 1963.
Knights of Columbus: ROSARIUM: February 1966: Father Justin – His Life and times.
Headline: Rosary Hour Continues Father Justin’s Radio Apostolate. Rosariuim: 4th
Degree Exemplification Named in Honor of Father Justin, St. Justin Day: April 14th.
Program for Pulaski Day Dinner: Sunday, October 9, 1966. Headline: Rev.
Krolikowski Is New Secretary to Fr. Justin Rosary Hr. Over 500 Attend Pulaski Day
Dinner. Photograph: Fr. Cornelian and Group of dignitaries.
Ibid..
Headline: Priest to Speak At Pulaski Event: Native of Scranton Escaped Nazis,
Reds.
Congressional Record – House: #25115: October 11, 1966. Headline: Father Justin
Rosary Hour “Pride of Polonia” October 27, 1966
Headlines: Father Justin’s Rosary Hour Begins 36th Year on the Air. Radiowa Godzina
Różańcowa Ojca Justyna. Kalendarz Polonijny.
Cartoon: W 36-ty Rok Istniena. Radiowa Godzina Różańcowa Ojca Justyna Wchodzi
w 36-ty Rok Swej Działalnosci.
Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, December 29, 1966: Rev. cornelian Dende, OFMConv. Chosen
National Citizen of the Year.
Headline: Droga Życia: Dwie Kaplice: Z Duchem I Bez Ducha Polskiego.
Ibid..
Głos Polski, 22. XII. 1966: Mikrofon Ojca Justyna: Tygodniowy program radiowy:
Program: Fund Raising Dinner: Benefit Building Improvement Fund Given by Father
Justin’s Drivers: Sunday, November 6, 1966
Western Union Telegram to Fr. Cornelian Dende: invitation to White House.
Headlines: Pilgrimage Made by Society. Letter to the Editor: sincere Thanks to Rev.
Cornelian Dende.
Program: Seventh Annual Opłatek sponsored by combined societies of Corpus Christi.
Congratulatory letters to Fr. Cornelian Dende for being chosen “Man of the Year”
Ibid..
Headlines: Judges and Police Executives Conv. Dinner.
Mowa Prymasa Polski na
Godzinie Różańcowej. Chopin Singing society Installs Offers. Photographs: Fr.
138
Cornelian, George M Frauenheim, Knight of St. Gregory, and Frederick Platek, Inspector,
Buffalo Police Dept.
121. Program: Fredrick Chopin singing Society: 1899-1967: 68th Annual Installation
Banquet, Saturday, March 4, 1967. Headlines: Combined Organizations to Observe
Polish constitution Day. Chór Im Lachmana w Progr. Radiowych. Komunikaty
Organizacyjne: Tablica Pamiątkowa Ks. Freyderyka Bałdygi.
122. Headline: Głos Prymasa Polski, Kard. Stefana Wyszyńskiego.
123. Ibid..
124. Headlines: Dwie Kaplice z duchem i bez ducha Polskiego. Field Mass: June 25
125. Am-Pol Eagle,Thursday, May 11, 1967: Buffalo’s Polish Constitution Day Observance Is
a Fine Manifestation. Wspaniała Uroczystosć Unji Polek w Amerykańskiej
Częstochowie w Doylestown, Pa.
126. Headline: Franczyk to Head Fr. Justin Society Marker Campaign. Historical Marker
for Fr. Justin Planned.
127. Ibid..
128. Headlines: Rev. C. Dende Chaplain of PUA Society. Father Justin Society Establishes
Award at St. Francis High School. Heads of Franciscan St. Anthony’s Province Meet.
David Kloc Wins Justin Society Award. Piękna Inicjatywa Tow. Im O. Justina.
Photograph: Robert Pacholski, prezes.
129. Headlines: Immaculata College Breaks Ground at Graduation. Father Justin Society to
Hold Memorial Mass and Breakfast. Photographs: Groundbreaking at Immaculata
College, Fr. Cornelian Dende, PUA Officials.
130. Letter to Fr. Cornelian from Bob Pacholski concerning Memorial Mass-Breakfast.
Headlines: Polish Union Branch Urged To Preserve Faith in Future. Fr. Justin Society
Lists Memorial Mass. Society Plans Mass Sunday. 4 Honored At Breakfast. Gorski
and Mrs. Weber to Speak at Breakfast.
131. Unia Polska, July 25, 1967: Founders of Fr. Justin Society Honored. National Officers
Participate in Observance. Photograph: Profesor Joseph Sławiński.
Nowy Swiat: September 29, 1967: CHRZEST MIESZKA I
132. Full page dedicated to John Cardinal Krol – Son of Polish Immigrants. Life photographs
of religious Moments of Cardinal Krol.
133. Joseph Slawinski’s Sgraffito work at St. Francis Faculty House.
134. Headlines: Banquet to Hail 75th Anniversary. WMMJ Radio to Carry Father Justin
Rosary Hour. Rosary Hour Begins 37th Season on 47 Stations: Has 2 million Audience.
Sacred Heart Society to Hear Noted Priest. Radio: Ks. Kardynał K. Wojtyła przemówi
na 1-szym Programie
135. Ibid..
136. Ibid..
137. Ibid.
138. List of Radio Stations.
139. Headlines: Polskie Audycje Religijne w Kanadzie. Ks. Kardyal K. Wojtyla Przemówi
Na 1-szym Programie.
140. Kazanie O. Korneliana Dende w Kosciele Sw. Stanisława w Hamiltonie.
141. Headline: Pamiętny Dzień w Hamilton. Kącik Wydawczyni: „Bliższa Ciału
Koszula...” (Pittsburgh)
142. Fund raising letter to Patrons.
139
143. Obit: Ksiądz Prałat Wacław J. Filipowicz. Letter to Fr. Cornelian from Ks. Prałat J.
Rybinski.
144. Christmas is for Giving. (1967)
145. Headline: Blind Am-Pol Jurist, Jankowski to Be Keynoter at Fr. Justin Society Banquet.
146. Printed talk by Fr. Cornelian Dende entitled: Co to Jest Wolnosć I Jak Ją Przeżywać?
147. Ibid..
148. Ibid..
149. Catholic League for Religious Assitance to Poland
150. Listing of Radio Stations in the United States.
151. L’osservatore Romano, April 13, 1968: Dal Mondo Cattolico.
152. Dziennik Chicagoski, Sroda, Dnia 3-go Lipca, 1968: Mili Goscie w Muzeum Polskim.
Goscie w Redakcji, Muzeum Polskim i w Biurach Zjednoczenia. Photograph: Fr.
Cornelian with Very Rev. Lutoslaus Pieprzycki, Minister Provincial of the Warsaw
Province and Father dominic Wisz, idotor of THE IMMACULATE.
153. Headline: Pastor to Observe Jubilee of Vows: Father Norbert Zonca. Pastor Celebrated
Jubilee. Father Justin Drivers sponsor third Annual “Stag Dinner” (Photo of Principals.)
154. Headline: Zmiany w Konstytucji: Kadencja Tylko Dwuletnia. Polish Am., September
28, 1968: Catholic League Milestone: Religious, Civic Ceremonies at International
Amphitheatre Photograph: Bishop Alfred Abramowicz.
155. Headlines: Uczczenie Pamieci Ojca Figasa w Kosciele Bożego Ciała Catholic League
Will Observe Silver Aniversary October 5-6. Mazewski is Elected President of Polish
American Congress.
156. Headline: 25-Lecie Ligi Katolickiej Dla Niesienia Religijnej Pomocy Polsce.
157. Polish American, October 5, 1968: Catholic League Observes 25th Year of Assistance to
Poland’s Churches. Photograph: Committee to the Catholic League Silver
Anniversary.
158. Ibid..
159. Ibid..
160. Ibid..
161. Buffalo Evening News: October 7, 1968: Dotor, Meyer Mark 50-Year Tie: Dr. Stephen
Graczyk Came to the Hospital as a Student. Hospital and Doctor Associated 50 years
Czynne Tow. Ojca Justyna, No. UPA na Dniu Unijnym.
162. Pulaski Day Parade: ticket and photo of dignitaries. Headlines: Jubil. Ligi Katolickiej a
Znaczenie Parafii Polskich w Ameryce. Wydział Kobiet Podejmuje Nowy Kontest
Werbunkowy: bogaty program prac Wydziału na rok 1969.
163. Large photograph of Joseph Slawinski’s zgrafitti located in St. Francis Faculty House.
164. Documentation of the Unveiling Ceremony of Historical Marker Honoring the Father
Justin Rosary Hour: September 8th, 1968
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SCRAPBOOK 38
INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL
COMPILED BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS, OFMCONV.
Page
1. Headlines: al. Group Gives $1000 For New Hospital Dziennik Dla Wszystkich,
Friday, June 20th, 1947: Klub Matek i Opiekunek Żołnieży Złożył $1,000 Na Szpital w
Cheetowaga: Ku Czci i Pamięci Zołnierzy i Marynarzy a 2-ej Wojny Swiatowej.
$41,716 In Gifts Push Kenmore Hospital Fund to $257,224. Hospital Division Opens
Fund Drive on the East Side
2. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Friday, June 20th, 1947: Szkoła Par. Sw. Stanisława Pnownie
Adobyła Szampionat: Na Drugim Miejscu Ukończyły Dzieci z Sierocińca w
Cheektowaga. Komitet Kampanji Szpitala W Czeektowaga Zorganizowany: Na Czele
Stanął Jan A. Uliński Komiszrz Międzynarodowych Granic Zebranie Menażerów
Drużyn Buflopole Odłożone.
3. Standards Adopted for Fund-Raising Groups to Meet. Cheektowaga Hospital Goal
Now %500,000: John Ulinski Named Drive’s Co-Chairman. Photograph:Group Holy
Name men from various parishes who made retreat at St. Francis High School.
4. Kółko Polek Gives $1,000 To Hospital. General Hospital Expects to Start Addition in
Spring. Dobroczynne Kółko Plek Złożyło $1,000 Na Szpital Inter Commuinity.
Photograph: “Kółko Polek” Group depicted donating check for $1,000 to Fr. Justin for
the Intercommunity Hospital.
5. Headlines: Hospital Appeal To Be Launched. Wczoraj Odbyło Się Posiedzenie w
Sprawie Intercommunity Szpitala. Women Organize For Fund Drive. Record Postal
Business Lomms Here This Year.
6. Headlines: Komitet Pań Dopomiże w Zbiórce Na Szpital Inter Community. Karcianka
i Bal Gminy 92 Dozna Poparcia. Z Konferencji Komitetu Pań Inter-Community
Szpitala. Photograph: Committee of Women pose together with Fr. Jusin: Re:
Helping with Inter-Community Hospital.
7. Buffalo Evening News, Tuesday, November 4, 1947: Proposed Hospital in Cheektowaga
to Benefit 200,000. Questionnaire Will Be Given All Fund-Raising Agencies. $50,000
Is Donated So Far In Campaign For New Hospital
8. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Monday, January 26, 1948: Pięknie Wypadł Koncert Zw.
Spiewaków Polskich. Komitet Parady Dnia Pułaskiego Podaje Sprawozdanie
Finansowe.
Photograph: Members of the Polish Singing Society.
9. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Wednesday, February 11, 1948: Parafja SS. App. Piotra i
Pawła Złożyła SumE $2,068.52 Na Fundusz Szpitala Inter-Community.
Z
Instalacyjnego Posiedzenia Oddz. Pań Szpitala Inter-Community. Jutro O. Justyn
Przemawia Ze Stacji W.H.L.D. Photograph: Ks. Cezary KrzyZan, Proboszcz Parafji
SS. App. Piotra i Pawła.
10. Headline: Panna Marta Mazurowska Przemawiała o Polsce Na Posiedzeniu Polskich
Kupców i Profesjonalistów. 1,000 Workers Solicit Funds For Hospital: Door-To-Door
Canvass Starts in 50 Parishes. Hosptial Drive for 4500,00 Starts in 4 Commuinities.
Photograph: Architect’s Sketch of Proposed Inter-Community Hospital.
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11. Headlines: Hospital Fund Drive to Be Opened Today: $500,000 Sought for Harlem Rd.
Building. Zbiórka Na Szpital Inter Community.
Fewer and Larger Hospitals
Visioned For Buffalo Area.
12. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Friday, Nowember 7, 1947: Stanisławowo Pierwsze Staje Do
Zbiórki Na Szpital Inter Community Photographs: Ks Prałat Piotr Adamski, Hon.
Przew.
Ks. Jan Praczkajło, Przew.
13. Headlines: Stow. PaN Szpitala Inter Community Zaprasza Na Sobroczynną Zabawę.
Photograph: Committee of “Inter-Comminity Hospital Women’s Guild” pose with
Fr. Justin Figas. Headlines: 1,000 Workers Seek Hospital Funds. 1,000 Workers
Solicit Funds for Hospital: Door-to-Door Canvass Starts in 50 Parishes.
14. Full Page: Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Monday, November 10, 1947
15. Headline: Uliński Uzasadnił Potrzębę Szpitala. Photograph: Professionals from
media pose in Holel Lafayete to discuss Fund Raising Process for Inter-Community
Hospital.
16. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Friday, November 14, 1947: Klub Bożego Ciała Złożył
$10,000 Na Szpital. Howpital Fund Drive Tops $50,000 in Opening Week.
Photograph: Fr. Justin receives donation of $250 for Inter-Community Hosptial
from employees of St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
17. Headlines: Stow. Pań Szpitala Inter-Community Składa Serdeczne Podziękowania.
Stow. Domu Polskiego Uchwaliło ZłoZyć $500.00 Na Szpital Inter-Community.
Hospital Beds Estimated 29% Short of Needs Here. $50,000 Is Donated So Far in
Campaign For New Hospital.
18. Buffalo Evening News, November 14, 1947: Cartoon: Shanks Reviews the Week’s
News in Buffalo: Nurse holds sign: “Please Give!” Headlines: Uwaga Pp.
Byznesmani I Reprezentanci Towarzystw z Czarnej Skałki. Business Solicited for
Hospital Funds.
19. Headlines: Committee Approves $2,277,560 Budget For New Health Setup. Dziennik
Dla Wszystkich, Thurs, Nov. 13th, 1947: Dowd Poleca Poparcie Zbiórki Na Szpital.
20. Headlines: Parafje Sw. Jana Kantego I Możego Ciała Zorganizowane Do Zbiórki.
Dzis wielki Bal w Liceum Kantego. Photograph: Msgr. Glapiński,, Fr. Eustace
Bartoszewicz, Flower display at Humboldt Park.
21. Headlines: W Par. Sw. Joachima Rozpoczęto Zbiórkę Na Szpital. Jutro Wspaniała
Zabawa w Leceum. Dowd Urges All to Support Inter-Community Hospital. Dzis
Przemówi Ze Stacji WWOL Pani Janina Barańska.
22. Headlines: Dr. Franciszek E. Fronczak Podkresla Potrzebę Szpitala Inter Community.
Kampania Zbiórki Inter-Community Szpitala Rozpoczęła Się w Niedzielę.
Zbiórka Na
Szpital Inter-Community Na Czestochowie.
23. Headlines: Donations Rising For New Hospital. Tow. Curie-Skłodowskiej Ofiarował0
$25 Na Szpital Inter-Community. Start on Hospital Delayed to Spring. Church to
Canvass Members for Funds. Nasz Szpital: (PHOTOGRAPH OF FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
NETITLED “PROJEKTODAWCA”,
Hospital Drive for $500,000 Underway.
24. Headlines: Local Committee to Aid Hospital. New 150-Bed Hospital To Serve Area.
W Niedzielę 23-go Listopada Zbiórka Na Szpital Inter-Community. Photographs: Ks.
Mich. Biniszkiewicz, hon przew., W. M. Januszczak, gen. Przew.
25. Ad: Inter-Community Hospital Needs Your Support. Headlines: Inter-Community
Hospital Will Keep Community Desirable. Hospital Campaign Carried to Stores.
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Hospital Project Gets Many Gifts. Inter-Community Hospital Drive to Raise $500,000.
Photograph: Bishop John F. O’Hara.
26. Headline: Jutro Przemawia p.J. Barańska Ze Stacji WHLD. General Hospital
Receives $12,000 to Honor Dr. Eckel
Komitet Zbiórki Na Szpital Polski Na
Łukaszowie Zorganizowany.
Photographs: Ks. Prob. Stanisław Fimowicz, honorowy
przewodniczący; Leon Kirszenstein, Prezewod.
27. Headline: Hospital of East Side Areas Stressed. Photograph: Fr. Justin received
donation for the hospital from representatives of the Cemetery Workers.
28. Headlines: Fundusz Na Szpital Inter-Community Rosnie. Photographs: Ks. Prałat
Franc. Kasprzak, Albert Wożniak, Gen. Przew.
29. Headlines: Local Parishes Take Part in Hospital Drive: Photograph: Very Rev. Justyn
Figas. Inter-Com Hospital Campaign in High Gear. Photograph: Bishop O’Hara.
Hospital Fund Drive to Be opened Today. Photograph: John A. Ulinski. Parish
Efforts For Hospital To Be Pressed.
30. Ibid.
31. Headlines: Firma Meblowa Rosinskich Ofiarowała $2,000 Na Szpital. Photographs:
Józef Dzimiński, Prez. Pasco Sausage Co., P Adolf Ozi/nski, Prezes Rsiński Furniture Co.
Komitet Zbiórki Na Szpital Utworzono Na Wojciechowie.
32. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Sobota, 22-go Listopada, 1947: Piękna Mysl, Która Przeistacz
Się w Czyn. Photographs: Fr. Justin Figas, Jan A. Uliński, Architects rendition of
the Intercommunity Hospital.
33. Headlines: Hospital Given $10,000 By East Side Club. Dowd Urges All to Support
Inter-Community Hospital. Tow. Spiewu Fryderyka Chopina Uchwaliło $100 Na
Szpital. Zbiórka Na Szpital Inter-Community Petrwa Dalej.
34. Headlines: Kampania Zbiórki Na Szpital Inter-Community Postępuje Firma
Szalągowski i Zyn ZłoZła $5000 Na Szpital Inter Community. Photograph: Antoni
Szelągowski. Headlines: Hospital Drive announcement To Be Delayed.
35. Headlines: Specjalny Komitet Zajmie Się Zbiórką Na Szpital Inter-Community W
Dzielnicy Czrnej Skałki. Photographs: Bartłomiej Klementowski, Przewodniczący,
Daniel B. Schunke, Kasjer. Wszystko Gotowe Do Zbiórki Na Szpital Inter-Community.
Leaders Vote To Continue Hospital Drive. Photograph: Jan A. Uliński. Z
Posiedzenia Tow. “Holy Name” Na Stanisłowie.
36. Headlines: Polskie Koło Spiewackie Składa $1,000 Na Szpital Inter Community.
Inter-Community Hospital Drive Subscriptions Pass Halfway Mark. Inter-Community
Hospital Lists Donations Of More than $200; Drive Will be continued. Hospital Guild
Tea Is Set For Sunday, Dec. 7.
37. Headlines: Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Sobota, 29-go, 1947: W Niedzilę Lokalne Grupy
Związku Polek ObchodzA 50-lecie Organizacji. Photograph: Rozalia Biedroń,
Prezeska Stanowa. Dom Polski z Depew, N.Y. Złożył $500 na Szpital InterCommunity. Łukaszowo Dziękuje. Inter-Community Hospital Drive near Halfway
Mark. Honorowa Lista Na Polski Szpital.
38. Headlines: Nasz Szpital: Photographs: Fr. Justyn Figas, Jan Uliński. Datki Napływają
Nadal Na Szpital Inter-Community. $20,000 More Contributed For New Hospital
Building.
39. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Tuesday, Dex. 2, 1947: Stow. Pań Szpitala Inter-Community
Urządza Herbatkę Dla Nowych Członkiń. Photographs: Six Member Committee
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arranging for Tea, a benefit for the hospital. Members of the Buffalo Trap and Filed Club
present donation for the Inter-Community Hospital.
40. Headlines: Tow. Spiewu Kalina Złożyło $100, Na Szpital Intercommunity.
Photograph: Eugenia Barkowskia, prezeska. W Niedzielę Stow. Pań Szpitala InterCommunity Urządza Herbatkę. Photograph: Józefowa Dzimińska, Przew. Józef
Małecki Złożył $2000 Na Szpital. Photograph: Józef Małecki.
41. Headlines: Małecki Sausage Co., Składa Na Szpital Inter Community. Photograph:
Józef Małecki. OdziaŁ Pań Koła Spiewackiego UrzAdzi Karciankę Na Szpital:
Photograph: Anna Olechowska, Prezeska. Photograph: Stanisław Sławinski and
associates present F. Justin with $1000 check on behalf of the Polish Singing Society.
42. Na Fundusz Wyższej Uczelni Sw. Franciszka w Athol Spring, N.Y. Wpłyneło $8,067
Czystego Dochodu. Photograph: Fr. Justin’s Drivers. Hospital Needs of East Side
Areas Stressed. W Obrębie Parafii Sw. Augustyna w Depew, N.Y. Zebrano $2,178.55
Na Szpital Inter-Community.
43. Propose Hospital Be Located Here. Churches to Join Hospital Drive. Przew. O.
Justyn Przemawiał Na Posiedzeniu Polskich Kupbów I Profesjonalistów. Kampania na
Szpital Inter-Community. Hospital Campaign Gets Large Gifts.
44. Headlines: Zbiórka Na Inter-Community Szpital Nabiera Rozmachu. Hospital Need Is
Emphasized By Fund Chiefs. Z Bankietu Tow. Najsw. Im. Jezus z Piotro-Pawłowa.
Parish Efforts For Hospital To Be Pressed.
45. Headlines: Cała Polonia Zaproszona Na Wystawę Mód Fashion Show.
46. Headlines. Kto żyw Wybiera sie Na Wystawę Mód w Liceum.
Karcianka Na
Fundusz Szpitala Inter-Community.
47. Headlines Częsć Dochodu z Koncertu Związku Spiewaków Na Szpital Polski.
Oddział Urządzi Karciankę na Polski Szpital. Photographs: Group photo of Polish
Singing Society, A committee of St. Andrew Parish with Pastor, Joseph Czermiński Fr.
Wolesław Wożniak.
48. Headlines: $50 w Premiach Co Pół Godziny Na Wystawie Mód. Photograph:
Leonard Lipowicz. Zewsząd Wybierają Się Na Concert Związkku Spiewaków.
Photograph: Franciszka Dzimińska, Prezeska Tow. Spiewu Arjon. Przeszło 400
Członków Bozego Ciała Obecnych Na Mszy Sw. Drugie Zeranie Klubu Ojców
Wyższej Szkoły Bishop Ryan.
49. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, jDecember 23, 1947: Liczne Afery Na Polonii Na Szpital Inter
Community. Nawet Zdaleka Przybywają Goscie na „Fashion Show”. Photographs:
Stanisław Czaster. Committee for the Fashion Show.
50. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, December 22, 1947: Wielka Wystawa Mód ”Fashion Show”
Poraz Pierwszy Na Polonii. Committee Formed for Hospital Ball. Photographs:
Photo of Check for 2791.13 To Fr. Justin and the Inter Community Hospital.
51. Takiej Afery Jak Wystawa Mód Jeszcze Na Polonii Nie Było. Photograph: Harry
Okoniewski. Parafia Sw. Jana Kantego Złożyła Przeszło $3000 Na Polski Szpital.
Wszyscy Idziemy Na Wystawę Mód w Srodę. Photograph: Frank Jarmusz.
52. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Janary 28, 1948: Dzisiaj Wieczór Cała Polonja Idzie Na
Fashion Show!! Photograph: Antoni Miulec, Klara Milas, Dr.Mesco Hełminiak.
Już Wszystko Gotowe Na Wystawę Mód w Liceum
53. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, February 6, 1948: Na Instalacji Komisji Stanowej Złożono
$300 Na Nowy Szpital Inter-Community w Czeektowaga. Gwarno, Pięknie i Wesoło
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Bedzie Na Wystawie Mód. Photographs: Michał Karas, Three photographs relating to
donation and committees to the Intercommunity Hospital
54. Amerika Echo, November 1, 1959: Polonia w Żałobie Po Zgonie Sp. Przewielebnego Ol
Justynaa, Zławnego Kaznodziei i Patrioty.
55. Headlines: Dr. Franciszek E. Fronczak Podkresla PotrzebE Szpitala Inter community.
Serdeczne Bóg Zapłac.
Obit card of Fr. Justin Figas.
56. See page 32.
57. Wystawa Mód Przyniosła Przeszło $5,500 Na Szpital Polski. Wszystko Przygotowane
Do Wystawy Mód. Gdzie Uznanie od Demokratów? Photograph of check from
Liberty Bank of Buffalo for Inter Community Hospital: $1,000.
58. Wystawa Mód SwiEciła Wczoraj Niebywałe Tryumfy. W Przyszłą Sobotę Wspaniała
Karcianka i Bal w Sloan, N.Y. Photographs: Fr. Justin Figas, Mayor Vincenty
Januchowski.
59. Buffalo Evening News Magazine: July 9, 1955: Father Justin: From Soap Opera He
created Famed Rosary Hour.
Sloan Women to Give Party for Hospital.
60. A Więc Idziemy Jutro Wszyscy Na Fashion Show w Liceum. Komitet Ambasadorów
UrzAdzi Wspaniały Bal Deiuitantek. Photograph: Edmund Cichocki.
61. Headlines: Wdzorajszy “Wieczór Sportowy” Na Dochód Ryan High School Cieszył Sie
Wielkim Powodzeniem.
Członkowie Tow. Rolników Pol W Wlden, Złożyli $11.00 na
Szpital Inter Community. Instalacja Podatkowców East Lovejoy. Photograph.
Honored Guests at Ryan High School Sports Banquet.
62. Fashion Show Articles and photographs. Pulaski Post Urządzi Wspaniały Bal
Militarny. Par. Sw. Gabryela Złozyła Ofiarę Na Szpital Polski.
63. Headlines: W Niedzielę Koncert Związku Spiewaków. Photographs: Edward
Każmierczak, Bolesław Lemański.. Jutro Wieczorem Wielki Program Sportowy w Sali
Domu Unijnego. Photograph: Jan Ulinski. Plenty of Beer Available, WNY
Distributors Told. License-Revocation Hearing.
64. Parafja Sw. Michała Arch. Złożyła HotnA OfiarE Na Szpital Polski. Przygotowania Do
Dorocznej Karcianki i Balu Parafji Sw. Andrzeja. Dzis w Lokalu Chopinów Wazne
Zebranie Kom Ambasadorów. Photograph: Group shown with presentation of
donation for Hospital.
65. Headlines: Datki z Parafji Królowej Pokoju Na Szpital Polski. Kwatera Zbiórki Na
Szpital Inter Community Otwarta w Dzień i Wieczór. Jutro w Lokalu Chopinów Ważne
Zebranie Kom Ambasadorów. Photograph: Fr. Justin accept check from the Society
of Patriotic Polish Women and the Inter-Community Hospital Guild.
66. Headlines: Zaczadzenie Tlenkiem Węgla. Photograph: Children present Fr. Justin
with donations for Hospital.
SCRAPBOOK 39
INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL
DEBUTANTES BALL FOR FUND RAISING
COMPILED BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS, OFMCONV.
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Inner Cover of scrapbook: Perspective of the Inter-Community Hospital: diagram of floor
plans.
PAGE
1.
LETTER: from Bishop John O’Hara to Fr. Justin permitting fund raising in restricted
area.
2.
LETTER: from Fr. Lawrence M. Cyman, OFMConv., Minister Provincial to Bishop
John O’Hara thanking him for permission in building the Intercommunity Hospital.
3.
LETTER: from Fr. Lawrence M. Cyman, OFMConv., Minister Provincial to Whom it
may Concern certifying that Fr. Justin is duly authorized to represent the Franciscan
Fathers Minor Conventuals of St. Anthony Province in the supervision and organization of
necessary Committees for construction of Hospital.
4.
LETTER: from Bishop O’Hara and signed by Fr. Lawrence Cyman mentioning that the
Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph have undertaken to construct Hospital to serve the People
of East Buffalo and Cheektowaga.
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LETTER: from Fr. Lawrence Cyman confirming Fr. Justin’s supervisory capacity in the
building of the Intercommunity Hospital.
6.
LETTER: from Bishop Joseph Burke to Fr. Justin enclosing check for contribution to the
Inter-Community Hospital al Fund. LETTER: from Bishop John O’Hara to Fr. Justin
with contribution for the Hospital.
7.
LETTER: from Roy L. Albertson of Station WBNY to Father Justin in which the Buffalo
Niagara Electric Corporation contributes $5,000 for contribution to Hospital.
8.
LETTER: from Roy L. Albertson of WBNY to Fr. Justin concerning the financing of the
Hospital and the Bank involvement in the project.
9.
LETTER: from Roy L. Albertson to Fr. Justin regarding a visit of Senator Mead and an
appointment to discuss the matter of the Hospital.
10. LETTER: a press release mentioning the tract of land at Harlem Road and George Urban
Blvd. Upon which the planned Hospital is to be built.
11. LETTER: from Senator Mead to Fr. Justin concerning the funding and building of the
Inter-Community Hospital.
12. LETTER: from Fr. Justin to Mr. Chase Zalemski, Supervisor asking permission to keep
records of Hospital Project at the Town Hall in Cheektowaga. LETTER: from Louis A.
Vendetti, M.D. to Fr. Justin concerning chairmanship of Hospital Ball.
13. A listing of professional people – contacts in relation to hospital project.
14. A Western Union Telegram to Fr. Justin from Henry Osinski confirming assistance to Fr.
Justin. A Western Union Telegram to Fr. Justin from Anthony J. De Pace dealing with
architectural plans for Hospital.
15. LETTER: from Dr. Edward B. Burkowski, Deputy Erie County Health Commisioner
mentioning the establishment of the Inter-Community Ambassadors and its affair, the
Debutante Ball and a meeting set in Memorial Auditorium
16. A list of addresses of people in Depew and Lancaster. (4 pages)
17. A list of businesses and addresses.
18. LETTER: from Harold S. Tolley of the Department of Social Welfare in Albany to Fr.
Justin regarding the establishment of a separate corporation and permission thereof from
the Department of Social Welfare.
19. LETTER: from J. P. Quitter of the Commercial Ultra Violet division of Sperti, inc.
concerning lighting for the Hospital
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Advertising entitled, “Teamwork in Research” by Myron Stearns concerning the health
concerns in illumination.
A depiction of Michael Reese Hospital and its expansion. A Headline at the foot of the
page reads, “WAA Offers “Packaged” Hospitals to Towns At Discounted Prices.
Anthony J. De Pace Architect, 151 West 467th St., NYC. Depicts architecture of a building
in a pen and ink sketch.
A listing of General Meetings in various schools throughout the Buffalo area.
A program of a Community Banquet of the Inter-Community Hospital listing John J.
Zablotny as chairman.
Seven pages listing Hospital Equipment.
Three pages listing plans for a 150 bed hospital and the rooms and facilities needed
for the hospital.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Saturday, November 22, 1947: Piękna Mysl, Która Przeistacza
Się I Czyn... Photographs: Fr. Justin Figas, Jan A. Uliński, Architectural Plans of
Hosptal.
Report of the New York State Joint Hospital Survey and Planning Commission.
Headline: Uliński Uzasadnił Potrzebę Szpitala. Photograph: Group of professional
from the press and radio media.
Headline: Drive Now on to Secure funds for Inter-community Hospital. Photographs:
Bishop John O’Hara.
LETTER: from M. Harty of the Picker X-Ray Corporation to Fr. Justin requesting
meeting. LETTER: from Frank A. Taber Jr. to Fr Justin requesting interview.
Publicity letter from Hospital Campaign Committee requesting meeting in the interest of
the Hospital.
Community Drive letter sent requesting contribution to hospital.
Eight (8) letters from Anthony J. DePace, Architect, to Fr. Justin relating to hospital.
Contribution request letter from Chris. D. Becker, Chairman of the Inter-Community
Hospital Fund Comm.
List allocating beds to various rooms in the Hospital.
LETTER: from John J. Bourke, M.D., Executive Director of the New York State joint
Hospital Survey and Planning Commission. to John Ulinski, U.S. Commissioner of the
International Boundary Commission.
LETTER: from D. R. Lane of B. H. Lawson Associates, Public Relations-institutional
Finance to Louis A. Vendetti concerning questionnaire concerning plans for hospital
construction.
LETTER: from the Community Drive Committee to Fr. Justin inviting him to a meeting
at the Buffalo Trap and Field Club in order to be designated as a member of the Honorary
Charimen Committee.
LETTER: from the Buffalo Niagara Electric Corporation to Fr. Justin concerning
donation to Hospital.
LETTER: from John A. Ulinski, Sales Executive of Horse Head Brewers calling for a
meeting of the committee to be held at the Corpus Christi Club.
NOTICE: from the WAR ASSETS ADMINISTRATION in New York concerning
surplus materials (blankets)
Headlines: Wszystko Gotowe Do Zbiórki Na Szpital Inter-Community. Dowd Pleca
Poparcie Zbiórki Na Szpital. Dzis Wielki Bal w Liceum Kantego
Karcianka Na
Dochód Szpitala Inter-Community. Photograph: Jan A. Lipinski
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Headlines: Komitet Pań Dopomoże w Zbiórce Na Szpital Inter Community. Komitet
Zbiórki Na Szpital Polski Na Łukaszowie Zorganizowany. Photographs: Ks. Prob.
Stanisław Fimowicz, honorowy przewoeniczący. Ks. Stanisław J. Wysoczyński. Leon
Krszenstein.
Headline: Józef Małecki Złożył $2,000 Na Szpital. Photographs: Józef Ma
lecki. Children from Falcons Association present Fr. Justin with check for hospital. A
check from a Lawn Fete to Fr. Justin for the hospital. Fr. Justin is presented with check
by group of Patriotic Polish Women.
Headlines: Parafja Sw. Michała Arch. Złożyła Hojną Ofiarę Na Szpital Polski. Tow.
Patr. Polek Wanda Złożyło $100 Na Szpital Inter-Community. Polish Priests Donate
About $9,000 To Inter-Community Hospital Fund.
Headlines: Hospital Need Is Emphasized By Fund Chiefs. Record Postal Business
Looms Here This Year. Inter-Community Hospital Lists Donations Of More Than
$2000; Drive Will Be Continued. Hospital Guild Tea Is Set for Sunday, Dec. 7.
Doyle 2 Election Is Slated Next Tuesday. Liczne Afery Na Polonii Na Szpital Inter
Community. Photograph: Fr. Justin and Committee of Women who helped collect
donations for hospital.
Headlines: Specjalny Komitet Zajmie Się Zbiórką Na Szpital Inter-Community W
Dzielnicy Czarnej Skałki. Benefit Lawn Fete for Hospital, Aug. 23-24. Campaign For
New Hospital Is Under Way. Photographs: Bartłomiej, Daniel B. Scunke, Kasjer, and
Bishop John F. O’Hara.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, November 7, 1947: Stanisławowo Pierwsze Staje Do Zbiórki Na
Szpital Inter Community: Wybrano Kaptanów i Kapitanki, Którzy z Pracownikami
Przeprowadzą Kwestę. Zbiórka Na Szpital Inter Community. Kampania Zbiórki
Inter0Community Szpitala RozpoczęŁa Się w Niedzielę.
Headlines: Dr. Franciszek E. Fronczak Podkrela Potrzebę Szpitala Inter Community: Na
Budowę Którego Obecnie Przeprowadzana Jes Kampanja Zbiorkowa. Zbiórka Na
Szpital Inter-Community Potrwa Dalej. Parafia Przemienia Pańskiego Przeprowadzi
Zbiórkę Na Szpital. Hospital Guild Plans Membership Tea. Dzis Przemówi Ze Stacji
WWOL Pani Janina Barańska. Photographs: Dr. Franc. E. Fronczak. Ks. Prałat
Franc. Kasprzak. Albert Wożniak, Gen Przew.
Headlines: Firma Meblowa Rosinskich Ofiarowała $2000 Na Szpital. Photographs: P.
Józef Dzimiński, P. Adolf Roxiński. Jutro Przemawia p. M. Matała z Polskiej Stacji
WWOL.
Headlines: Parafja Sw. Jana Kantego I Bożego Ciała Zorganizowane Do Zbiórki.
Hospital Drive To Continue Until Goal Is Reached. Zbiórka Na Szpital InterCommunity Na Częstochowie. Wczoraj Odbyło Się Posiedzeni w Sprawie
Intercommunity Szpitala. Announce Drive To Get $500,000 For I-C Hospital.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, june 20, 1947: Klub Matke i Opieknek żołnierzy Złożył $1,000
Na Szpital w Cheektowaga. Malecki Sausage Col, Składa Na Szpital Inter Community.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich: September 9, 1947: Dobroczynne Kółko Polek Złożyło $1,000
Na Szpital inter Community. Photograph: Fr. Justin receives donation from the Circle
of Polish Women for the Inter Community Hospital.
Headlines: Zbiórka Na Inter-Community Szpital Nabiera Rozmachu. Photograph:
Ks. Tomasz Gwóżdż. Łukaszowo Dziekuje. Członkowie Tow. Rolników Pol w
Alden Złożyli $11.00 na Szpital Inter-Community. Stow. Pań Szpitala Inter-Community
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Sklada Serdeczne Podziękowania. Uwaga Pp. Byznesmani i Reprezentanci Towarzystw
z Czrnej Skałki.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, February 6, 1948: Na Instalacji Komisji Stanowej Złożono
$300 Na Nowy Szpital Inter-Community w Cheektowaga. Stow. Pań Szpitala Inter
Community Zaprasza Na Dobroczynną Zabawę. Photographs: Ladies present Fr.
Justin with $300 check for hospital. Commissions for Fund raising for the InterCommunity Hospital.
Headlines: Klub Bożego Ciała Złożył $10,000 Na Szpital. Par. Sw. Gabryela Złożyłz
Ofiarę Na Szpital Polski. Ball Adds $10,000 To Hospital Funds. Photograph:
Mothers Club presents Fr. Justin with $1000 check for hospital.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, February 11, 1948: Parafja SS. Piotra i Pawła Złożyła Sumę
$2068.52 Na Fundusz Szpitala Inter-Community. Parafja Sw. Jana Kantego Złożyła
$3,000 Na Polski Szpital. Fashion Show, Dance To Benefit Hospital.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, April 17, 1947: Z Balu Dobroczynnego Wpłyneło $10,800 Na
Szpital ‘Intercommunity’. Stow. Domu Polskiego Uchwaliło Złożyć $500.00 Na Szpital
Inter-Community. W Obrębie Parafii Sw. Augustyna w Depew, N.Y. Zebrano
$2,178.55 Na Szpital Inter-Community. Z Parafii Bożego Ciała. A published thank
you from Fr. Justin.
Polskie Koło Spiewackie Składa $1,000 Na Szpital Inter Community. Hospital Guild
Elects Officers for New Year. Tow. Curie-Skłodowskiej Ofiarowało $25 Na Szpital
Inter-Community. Photograph: Fr. Justin poses with “Inter Community Hospital Guild
Officers.
An invitation letter to Fr. Justin Figas from A.L. Mikkulec of Power-Pak Products to
cocktails and dinner at the Hotel Styyvesant.
A program entitled “Fashions by Clara Milas” for the benefit of the Inter-Community
Hospital, dated Wednesday, January 28, 1948
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Tusday, January 13, 1948: Kto Żyw Wybiera Się Na Wystawę
Mód w Liceum. Wielka Wystawa Mód „Fashion Show” Poraz Pierwszy Na Polonii.
Photographs: a large group of attendees at the Fashion Show. Fr. Justin together with
Anthony Mikulec, Klara Milas and Teodor Krysiński.
Headlines: Cała Polonia Zaproszona Na Wystawę Mód Fashion Show. Wszystko
Przygotowane Do Wystawy Mód. Wystawa Mód „Fashion Show” Na Fundusz
Polskiego Szpitala.: Helena Milewicz Przemówi w Sprawie Dobroczynnej Imprezy. A
Więc Idziemy Jutro Na Fasion Show. Photographs: Józef Dombrowski, Edmund
Cichocki.
Headlines: Takiej Afery Jak Wystawa Mód Jescze Na Polonii Nie Było. Wystawa
Mód Przyniosła Przeszł0 $5,500 Na Szpital Polski. Photographs: Harry Okoniewski,
Model displaying wedding dress.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Wednesday, January 7, 1948: Zbliża Sie Dzien Wspaniałek
Imprezy Na Dochód Szpitala Inter-Community. Nawet Zdaleka Przybywają Goscie Na
„Fashion Show.”
Slubny Welon Babuni Na Wystawie Mód. Photographs: L.
Kirshenstein, Skarbnik, Dr. Stefan A. Graczyk, Stanisław Czaster, Fr. Justin and a
group picture of the Committee for the Fashion Show.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Thursday, January 22, 1948: Gwarno, Pięknie i Wesoło Będzie
Na Wystawie Mód. Już Wszystko Gotowe Na Wystawę Mód w Liceum.
$50 w
Premiach Co Pół Godziny Na Wystawie Mód. Photographps: Michał Karas, Dr. Mesco
Helminiak, Leonard Lipowicz
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Teatry i Atrakcje, January 23, 1948: Wystawa Mód Swięciła Wczoraj Niebywałe
Triumphy. Photograph: A model displaying Wedding gown.
Fundusz Na Szpital Inter-Community Rosnie. Hospital Fund Drive tops 50,000 in
Opening Week.
Photographs: Fr. Justin received donation from Cemetery Workers.
Representatives of the women’s Guild present Fr. Justin with donations from
“Membership Tea”.
A financial report from the Inter-Community Hospital Fashion Show.
A poetic rendition entitled: “Trubadurzy Radjowi”.
Headlines: Stow. Pań Szpitala Inter-Community Urządza Herbatkę Dla Nowych
Członkiń. Dzis w Lokalu Chopinów Ważne Zebranie Kom Ambasadorów.
Zamawiajcie Loże Na Bal Debiutantek. Photographs: Committee for aid to hospital,
Kazimierz Urban, Przew. Komisji Lóż.
Komitet Ambasadorów Urządzi Wspaniały Bal Debiutantek. Oddział Pań Koła
Spiewackiego Urządzi karciankę Na Szpital. Za Dwa Tygodnie Koncert Zw.
Spiewaków Polskich. Photographs: Anna Olechowska, Prezeska; Franc. Oliwiecki,
Prezes.
Bal Debiutantek Budzi Co Raz To Wieksze Zainteresowanie. Bal Debiutantek Pod
Boradą Ambasadorów.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Thursday, January 29, 1948: Nowo Zorganizowany Komitet
Urządzi Wspaniałą Imprezę. Photograph: Committee for Aid to the Hospital with Fr.
Justin.
Headlines: W Par. Sw. Joachima Rozpoczęto Zbiórke Na Szpital. Jutro Wspaniała
Zabawa w Liceum. Guild’s Hospital Dance To Be Wednesday. Wtow. PaN InterCommunity Szpitala Zaprasza na Dobrozynną Zabawę. Oddział Pań Koła Spiewackiego
UrzAdzi Karciankę na Polski Szpital.
Cheektowaga Times, Thursday, November 20, 1947: Election Slinger Sewer Claim Irks
Zalemski. Holtz Endorses Hospital Drive. Photographs. Fr. Justin Figas, John A.
Ulinski.
Minutes of the Executive Board of Trustees of the Inter-Community Hospital Meeting,
Wednesday, May 11 at Hotel Buffalo.
Letter from John Ulinski to Fr. Justin Figas from the International Boundary Commission.
Ibid..
Ibid..
Headlines: Gwarno, Pięknie I Wesoło Bedzie na Wystawie Mód. W Niedzielę Idziemy
Na „Fashion Show”. Photograph: Franciszek Jarmusz, Dr. Mesco Hełminiak
Headlines: „Fashion Show” To Wspaniała Impreza. Piękne-Pożyteczne-Shlachetne.
Trzecia Doroczna Wystawa Mód „Fashion Show” w Niedzielę 22-go Stycznia. W
Niedzielę Dnia 23-go Stycznia Wystawa Mód i Wspaniały Bal. Photographs: Antoni
Milulec, P. Józef Dombrowski.
Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, December 15, 1948: Bieżąca Wystawa Mód Będzie Niebywałą
Atrakcją Wsród Polonji. Premie Wartosci Tysięcy Dolarów Na Wystawie Mód w
Liceum, 23-go Stycznia. Photograph: Committee for Aid to the Inter-Community
Hospital with Fr. Justin.
Headline: Nawet z Daleka Przybywają goscie Na “Fashion Show.”
Cała Polonja
Zaproszona Na Wystawę Mód, Fashion Show. Photographs: Stanisław Czaster,
Michał Karas, Four models display fashions.
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Headlines: Już Wszystko Gotowe Na Wsytawę Mód w Liceum.
Wystawa Mód To
Wspaniała Impreza.
Photographs: Józef Dombrowski, Władysaw Gawel, Mieczysław
Okoniewski, debutantes to be.
Headlines: Tysiączne Rzesze Publicznosci Na Wspaniałej Wystawie Mód. A list of
prizes for the 2nd Annual Fashion Show.
A public newspaper thank you from Clara Milas Bridal Shoppe.
Program entitled: “Fashions for Wedding Belles Presented by Clara Milas: Benefit of
Inter-Community Hospital fund, Sunday January 23, 1949, St John Kanty’s Lyceum.
W Przyszły Wtorek Bal Debiutantek. Pan Jan J. Labiński Salesmen’s Grocery $500.00
na Szpital Inter Community. Zaledwie Kilka Dni Dzieli Nas Od Wspaniałego Balu
Debiutantek. Photograph: Loretta Constance Borowiak, Debiutanka, John J. Labiński,
Evelyn Bernice Lerczak, Jeanete Catherin Lerczak.
Headlines: W Przyszły Wtorek Odbędzie Się Ten Wspaniały Bal Debiutantek. Komitet
Ambasadorów Urządzi Drugi Doroczny Bal Debiutantek. Zbiża Się Dzień Wspaniałej
Imprezy Na Dochód Szpitala Inter-Community.
Headlines: Bal Debiutantek To Piekna Impreza. Od Jutra Za Tydzień Odbędzie Się
Wspaniały Bal Debiutantek. Oddział Pań Urzdza Karciankę i Bal Na Szpital InterCommunity. Karcianka Oddz. Pań Inter-Comm. Hospital Guild.. Photographs:
Eugenia sobocińska, Dolores Marie Szymańska.
A letter from A. J. De Pace to Fr. Justin Figas.
New York State Joint Hospital Survey and Planning Commission.
Newspaper articles on the Debutantes Bal
Photograph of debutantes and their escorts. A list of Franciscan Fathers and their
contributions.
Articles on Debutanes Bal.
Ibid.
Ibid..
A photograph of all the debutantes.
A non-newspaper photograph of Fr. Justin and principals. Headline: List b. Ambasadora
bliss-Lane do Redakcji Nowego Swiata.
Reversed Copy of the Grant of the Parcel of land in the Town of Cheektowaga..
Headlines: 9 Area Girls To Appear At Debutante Ball. Spring, Summer Bridal Styles
are Presented.
Photographs: Debutantes, Photo of attendees at Debutantes Ball.
Articles on Fashion Show.
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
A full page newspaper invitation to the “Fashion Show”
A letter from Anthony J. DePace, Architect to Father Justin. Large Newspaper Banner
Headline: Nasze Debiutantki Na Rok 1950.
Photographs of Debutantes.
Newspaper articles on the Debutantes Ball.
Ibid..
Ibid.
Ibid..
Ibid.
Ibid..
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118. Ibid..
119. Ibid..
120. Full page newspaper article from Dziennik Dla Wszystkich with large photograph of
debutantes and their escorts.
121. A letter from Moir P. Tanner to Commissioner Ulinski from the New York State Joint
Hospital Survey and Planning Commission.
122. Photographs of Fr. Justin Figas, Mayor Joseph Mruk, Dr. B. M. Bukowski, Kasimierz
Urban, Mieczysław Karpiński, and Piotr C. Zawadzki.
123. Large Newspaper display of the debutantes in the Courier-Express on March 21, 1951
124. Articles on fashion Show.
125. Ibid.
126. Ibid.
127. Program: Fashions for Wedding Bellles presented by Clara Miles, Sunday, January 22,
1950
128. Debutantes and their escorts. Principals of the Tea Committee.
SCRAPBOOK 40
INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL
COMPILED BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS, OFMCONV.
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1. Headlines: Stow. Inter Community Hospital Guild Zaprasza Na Wspaniały Bal. Group
Organized For Hospital Drive. Doroczny Bal Dobroczynny 6-go Pażdziernika.
Ulinski To Seek Hospital Funds In Washington.
2. Headline: Dzis Idziemy Na Bal Debiutantek. Photographs: Debutantes and their
escorts. Mayor Joseph Mruk. Mayor Mruk and Janowa J. Aszkler.
3. Copy of the Letter from John A. Ulinski to Father Justin about federal aid to the InterCommunity Hospital.
4. Ibid..
5. Headlines: Wielki Pokaz Mody w Niedzielę Wieczorem w Liceum Na Kantowie. Już
w Niedzielę Wielka Wystawa Mód w Liceum Par. Sw. Jana Kantego. Photographs:
Architects drawing of Inter-Community Hospital. Dan Borowski, Fran. Schiber, Karol
Stróżyk, H. Derylak, F. Kurczewski, B. Tswaróg, M. Gogdan, K. Klaus.
6. Headlines: Czech Ojca Justyna Zaprasza Na Wystawę Mód w Przyszłą Niedzielę w
Liceum Kantego. Pokas Mód w Liceum Na kantowie Doznał Wielkiego Powodzenia.
Photographs: Wally Waner, Michael Ganje, Theatre Committee.
7. Architect’s sketch of Inter-Community Hospital
8. Architect’s presentation of proposed hospital.
9. Photographs: Franciscan Sisters with Inter Community Guild members. Debutantes
with escorts at he ball.
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10. Headlines: W Poniedz. Wielkanocny Doroczny Bal Debiutantek w Hotelu Statlera.
$650. Wpłynęło Na Fundusz Budowy Szpitala Inter-Community z Występu Artystów
Polskich.
Z Bankietu Instalacyjnego Stow. Pań Inter-Community Hospital Guild.
Community Hospital Plans Held Up With No Promise of Building Soon. Photographs:
Dr. Stefan S. Graczyk. Group of Polish Artists present Franciscan Sisters check for
$650.
11. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, 23-go Pażdziernika, 1953: Ojciec Justyn Zabierea Głos W
Sprawie Szpitala Inter-community w Cheektowaga. Komitet Dobroczynnego Balu na
Rzecz Szpitala Inter-Community. Już w Niedzielę Wielka Wystawa Mód w Liceum
Par. Sw. Jana Kantego. Photographs: Fr. Justin Figas, Maria Switalska, E.
OczwwiNski, G. Siudziński, L. ZiemiaNski, and T. Baczkowski.
12. Headlines: Drive Planned for Cheektowaga Hospital Funds.
Dorzyćmy Cegielłkę Do
Budowy Szpitala Intercommunity Przez Ueział w Przedstawieniu. Lekarze Pomagają w
Planowaniu Nowego Szpitala St. Joseph’s Inter-Community w Czeektowaga.
Intercommunity Hospital Guild Holds Annual Membership Tea. Photograph: Jan
Aszkler.
13. Headline: Piekny Początek Wielkiej Rzeczy Szpitala Inter-Community w Cheektowaga.
Photograph: Representatives of the Polish Theatre.
14. Tab News
15. Program: Annual Charity Ball given by The Inter-Community Hospital Guild, Oct. 18,
1952.
16. Photographs: Two photographs relating to Fashion Show.
17. Polish Theatre Program: Lekkomyslna Siostra.
18. Headlines: „Brother Serafin’s Guild” Zaprasza Polonię Na Rewję Mód I Zabawę.
Wielka Wystawa Mód Urządzona Przez Zespół father Justin’s Brother Seraphin’s Guild.
Jutro Wieczorem Wielki Pokaz Mód w Liceum Par. Sw. Jana Kantego. Photograph:
Fran. Lewandowski, Jan Gołombek, Fr. Valentine Rajter, Fr. Justin Figas, InterCommunity Ladies Guild: Swięconka at Easter time.
19. Headlines: Komitet Ambasadorów Przedstawia Debiutantkę Ludwikę C. Samulską.
Doroczny Bal Debiutantek Budzi Szerokie Zainteresowanie. Photographs: Ludwika
C. Samulska, Dr. H Morelewicz.,
20. Letter to Trustees from John A. Ulinski Report of activities relative to Inter-Community
hospital.
21. Headlines: New Hospital Fund Totals Some $300,00. Herbatka Na Korzysć Szpitala
Inter community w Niedzielę. Proponują Przeprowadzenie Drugiej Zbiórki Na Budowę
Nowego Szpitala. Photograph: Charity Ball Chairmen with Fr. Justin Figas.
22. Headlines: Poprzyjcie utrzejsze Przedstawienie Na Dochód Inter-Community. Piękna
Wystawa Mód Odbędzie Się w Niedzielę 27-go Wrzesnia. Photographs: Józef Plezia,
A. Kiliszewski Sr.
23. Photographs: Two photographs of Committee Members of Fundraising activities for
the Inter-Community Hospital.
24. Headlines: Tegoroczny Bal Debiutantek Odbędzie Się Dnia 15-go Kwietnia. Od Dzis
Za Tydzień Bal Debiutantek. Photograph: Jan A. Aszkler, Ray Wardynski, Jan F.
Fronczak.
25. Headlines: Życie Towarzyskie Plonji… Photograph of the Inter-Community Fund
raising Committee. Komitet Ambasadorów Przedstawia Swoje Debiutantki Na Rok
1954.Photograph of Patricia B. Czulewicz.
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26. Two photographs of groups of models for the fashion show: benefit of Hospital.
27. Bal Debiutantek To Wspaniała Impreza. W Poniedziałek Wszyscy Idziemy Na
Doroczny Bal Kółka Polek w Liceum Na Kantowie. Photographs: Kazimierz Urban,
Domicela Wisniowska, Marja Grabowska.
28. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Thursday March 29, 1951: Wczorajszy Bal Debiutantek Był
Nader Wspaniałą I,mprezą. Photographs: Panoramic shot of debutantes with their
escorts. Mayor Joseph Mruk with Mrs. Zawadzka.
29. Article on Bal with photograph of Dr. Eugene Ruszaj, Przewod.
30. Photographs of models for Fashion Show. Headline: Komitet Ambasadorów
Przedstawia Swoje Debiutantki Na Rok 1954. Photograph of Cynthia Luise Kick.
31. Ibid.
32. Ibid..
33. Headline: W Niedzielę Doroczny Piknik Godziny Różańcowej O. Justyna
34. Request for Federal Funds for Inter-Community Hospital.
35. Ibid.
36. Page dedicated to Debutantes to be presented at Hospital Ambassadors Ball.
37. Ibid..
38. Ibid.
39. Ibid.
40. Ibid.
41. Ibid.
42. Headlines: Amherst, Depew, Lancaster Officials All Agree Hospital Should Be Started
soon. Photographs of Guests at Ambassador Ball.
43. Ibid..
44. Ibid.
45. Ibid.
46. Ibid.
47. Ibid..
48. Ibid..
49. Ibid.
50. Ibid.
51. List of Guests and Tables at the Ball.
52. Photographs of Ladies at Ball.
53. Ibid.
54. Ibid.
55. Ibid.
56. Ibid.
57. Ibid.
58. Ibid.
59. Headlines: Wykłady w Uczelni Sw. Franciszka w Athol Springs Zaczęto 25 Lat Temu.
Buffalo Priest to Get Fidelitas Medal: Work Recognized. Photograph: Fr. Justin Figas.
60. Nowy Swiat: November 23, 1955 Article on Fr. Justin Figas.
61. Articles on the Debutantes Ball.
62. Ibid.
63. Ibid.
64. Ibid..
65. Ibid..
154
66. Ibid.
67. Ibid.
68. Ibid.
69. Photograph of Archie Joseph S. Gawlina, spiritual protector of the Poles in exile
70. Headline: J. E. Ks. Arcybiskup Józef F. Gawlina Owacynie Witany. Photographs:
Archbishop Gawlina and Dignitaries.
71. Ibid..
72. Photograph of Women’s Guild at Tea for benefit of hospital. Telegram to Fr. Justin
congratulating him on his feast day.
73. Photographs of Archbishop Gawlina and dignitaries.
74. Ibid.
75. Ibid.
76. Ibid.
77. Ibid.
78. Ibid.
79. Ibid.
80. Ibid.
81. Ibid.
82. Ibid.
Headline: Siostry Francciszkanki Zamianowały Szefów Oddziałów Szpitala Sw. Józefa.
83. Headline: Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Tuesday, September 14, 1954: Ojciec Justyn
Odznaczony Krzyżem Kawalerskim „Polonia Restitutta” Photographs: St. Fracis
High School. Fr. Justin at microphone. List of Programs at Buffalo Stations.
84. Dzennik Dla Wszystkich, Tues. Sept 14, 1954: Liczne Zrzeszenia Współpracują z Przew.
O. Justynem Figas, O.M.C. Przew. Ol Justyn To Znakomity Pisarz. Photograph:
Architectural sketch of Intercommunity Hospital.
85. Headlines: Liga Godziny Różańcowej. Nowicjat w Ellicott city, Md. Dwie
Znamienne Uroczystosci.
86. Newspaper section with article on the opening of St. Joseph Intercommunity Hospital
87. Letter from John Ulinski to Mr. Foley, Administerator of the Housing and Home Finance
Agency.
88. Highlights: Intercommunity Hospital Project: typed summation.
89. Unsigned typewritten background of beginnings of the Intercommunity Hospital.
90. History of St. Joseph’s Intercommunity Hospital Women’s Guild, Inc.
91. Ibid..
SCRAPBOOK 41
INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Minutes of the Inter-Community Hospital Ambassadors Committee
Photographs of the Debutantes at the Ambassador Ball
Newspaper Articles
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Page:
1. Minutes of the January 27, 1948 meeting of the Inter-Community Hospital Ambassadors.
2. Minutes of the February, 4, 1948 meeting.
3. Ibid.
4. Minutes of the February 18, 1948 meeting.
5. Minutes of the March 3, 1948 meeting.
6. Ibid..
7. Minutes of the March 17, 1948 meeting
8. Ibid..
9. Minutes of the March 31, 1948 meeting.
10. Ibid..
11. Minutes of the April 12, 1948 meeting.
12. Minutes of the April 26, 1948 meeting.
13. List of the members of the Inter-Community Hospital Ambassadors Committee.
14. Ibid..
15. Headline: Bal Debiutantek 14go Kwietnia.
15 to Make Debut at Hospital Ball in
Memorial Aud. Photographs: Alicia E. Askler, Marcia ann Urban.
16. Headline: Bal Debiutantek Bedzie Wspaniałym. Zakupujcie Bilety Na Bal
Debiutantek. Photographs: Dr. James Kański, Panna Klara Marja Jarmush.
17. Headline: Bal Debiutantek To Wspaniała Impreza. Jeszcze Można Zamówić Na
Wspaniały Ba; Deboitamtel. Photographs: Panna Melwina Dobrowolska, Alicja M.
Wadyńska
18. Headlines: W Przyszłą Szrodę Bal Debiutantek. Photographs: Irena Malecka,
Dolores Pająkowska, Five Debutantes with „presentation” gowns.
19. Headlines:
20. Photograph: Three girls rehearsing for “Debutante Ball”
21. Headline: Bal Debiutantek Będzie. Bal Debiutantek Pod Obradą Ambasadorów.
Photograph: Mieczysław Karpiński
22. Headlines: Już Wszystko Przygotowane Do Wspaniałego Balu Debiutantek.
Debutantes’ Ball to Help Hospital.
23. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Wednesday, April 14, 1948: Dzisiaj Wioeczór Cała Polonja
Idzie Na Wspaniały Bal Debiutanek. Photographs: Fr. Justin Figas, Mayor Bernard
J. Dowd, Jan A. Ulinski, Pan Józef Dzimińskil Już Wszystko Gotowe Na Bal
Debiutantek. Uż Panna Joan Szczukowska, Panna D. Kaczmarek.
24. Headline: Mowa Pana Jana F. Aszklera na Radio Wygłoszona z Okazji Pierwszego w
Buffalo „Balu Debiutantek”
Debs’ Dance Raises Funds For Hospital Building
Campaign.
Photograph: Jan Aszkler, Orchestra Members.
25. Headlines: Polonja Serdecznie Proszona O Poparcie Balu Debiutantek.
Zbliż Aię
Dzień Wspaniałej Imprezy Na Dochód Szpitala Inter-Community. Panna Sally Ann
Syput, Panna Diana D. Dynowska.
26. A Więc Idziemy Jutro Wszyscy Na Bal Debiutantek. Photographs: Dr. Edward B.
Bukowski, Marja Matała, Dr. Henryyk Morelewicz.
27. Headline: Wczorajszy Bal Debiutantek Był Imponującą Imprezą
28. Photograph: Debutantes.
29. Photograph: Debutantes.
30. Headline: Komitet Ambasadorów Składa Serdeczne Podziękowani
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PAGES 31-42
Non-newspaper 8 ½ x 11 photographs of various debutantes.
43. Debutante Application Form.
44. Rules to be conformed to by debutantes.
45. A list of Debutante’s Ball Ticket Stations.
46. Billing from Polish Broadcasting Bureau to Dr. Ed. Bukowski – Chairman,
Ambassador’s Committee.
47. Headline: Father Justin Had a Great Idea: And Dr. Bukowski Helped it Grow.
Photographs: Fr. Justin Figas, Dr. Edward Bukowski
48. Headline: Women of Guild Had Large Role in Fulfilling Dream.
49. Ad for St. Joseph Hospital from Ruslander and Sons Inc.
50. AM-Pol Eagle, July 28, 1960: Inter-Community Hospital Set For September Opening;
Chapel To Be Memorial To Fr. Justin.
Back Cover: Newspaper page with Ad from the Marine Trust ET ALIA.
SCRAPBOOK 42
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES AND COMMUNICATIONS
1995-1996-1997
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The Buffalo News, September 2, 1995: Bishop Mansell Announces clergy appointments,
posts.
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St. Stanislaus Kostka Church Bulletin announcement
Naród Polski Banner
Headline: Zmiana Kierownika Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna
Am-Pol Eagle: Rosary Hour
See Page 7
Blank
Article: Zarys Historyczny Braci Mniejszych Konwentualnych Prowincji Sw. Antoniego
Focus: Young Adult Summer Volunteer Experience. We are a Story People
Ibid.
Blank
Polish Day in New York: Polska Parada.
Headline: Buffalo News, October 7, 1995: New Head of Rosary Hour.
AM-Pol Eagle, October 1995: Thousands of WNYers made pilgrimage to NYC. Central
Park Mass.
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Western New York Catholic: Fr. Marion appointed new director of Rosary Hour.
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WNY Catholic Newsmagazine: Father Justin Rosary Hour begins year with new director.
Addressed Envelope
Letter from Mons. L Sandri, Secretary of State, Vatican.
KUL article.
Nowy Dziennik: Nowy kierownik Godziny Różańcowej.
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Polish World American: Friday, November 3, 1995: Primate of Poland to Initiate Season
of Justin Rosary Hour..
The Post Eagle: New Jersey, November 15, 1995: Father Justin Rosary Hour Has New
Director.
Blank.
Sacred Heart Church (Bulletin?). November 26, 1995: Fr. Justin Rosary 65th Season:
List of Stations which broadcast the Fr. Justin Rosary Hour.
See Page 39
Rycerz Niepokalanej: December 1995: Nowy dyrektor Godziny Różańcowej Ojca
Justyna.
Blank.
Blank.
Blank.
The Anthony Journal, Conventual Franciscan Friars, St. Anthony Province, USA, Ellicott
City. The Rosary Hour Corporation…
See page 45
Most Holy Trinity Church: December 4, 1995: Announcement on the Rosary Hour
Broadcasts with listing of Radio Programs in the United States and Canada.
Blank.
Am-Poll Eagle: Thursday, December 7, 1995: Polish Mass continues at OLC at a new
time.
Blank.
A letter from Joseph Cardinal Glemp To Fr. Marian Talky.
Blank
The Post Eagle, Wednesday, December 13, 1995: Christmas With the Rosary Hour.
Blank.
News Article: Thursday, December 14, 1995. “Over the Tavern” returns to Studio Arena
this Week. Rev Zajac honored.
Blank.
Naród Polski: Czwartek, 14 grudnia, 1995: Boże Narodzenie z Godziną Różańcową
See page 57.
St. Michael Archangel Church: bulletin insert from St. Michael the Archangel Church in
Bridgeport, CT, with Connecticut radio stations broadcasting Rosary Hour.
See page 59
Bulletin insert from The Basilica of St. Stanislaus in Chicopee, December 17, 1995,
announcing Rosary Hour Program. Bulletin insert from Our Lady of Częstochowa
announcing “Christmas with the Rosary Hour” as a special Christmas Program on stations
WHTT and WHLD signed by Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
Blank.
The Catholic Observer, December 22, 1995: Former Chicopee pastor heads New York
radio network.
Blank
Nowy Dziennik, Czwartek, 21 Grudnia: Specjalny polski program swiąteczny.
Blank
The Catholic Transcript, December 22, 1995: Bridgeport native to direct national rosary
radio show.
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Bulletin from Saint Joseph Church, Everson, PA: Announcement concerning Rosary
Hour Programming.
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Bulletin from St. Michael the Archangel Church announcing Rosary Hour Program.
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Letter from Bishop Egan to Father Marian Tolczyk
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Bulletin from St. Michael the Archangel Church with announcement of Rosary Hour
Program
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Letter from Bishop Mansell to Father Marian Tolczyk.
Letter from Fr. Marian Tolczyk to Bishop Mansell.
Letter from Bishop Mansell to Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
Blank
Bulletin from St. Michael the Archangel Church with announcement of Rosary Hour
Program
See page 81
Article from Posłaniec M. B. Salytyńskiej about new season of Rosary Hour.
Blank
A “God Bless You” note from Bishop Brzana.
A letter from Bishop Edward M. Grosz, Auxiliary Bishop of Buffalo Diocese to Fr.
Marian Tolczyk
A letter to the Holy Father from Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
A bulletin announcement from Our Lady of Częstochowa Church dated March 32, 1996
A thank you note from the Metropolitan of Krakow to Fr. Marian Tolczyk dated March 4,
1996
An Easter message from Prymas Polski.
A thank you letter from Archbishop Stephan Wesoły to Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
A thank you letter from Joseph Cardynal Glemp to Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
A letter from Bishop Edward Grosz to Fr. Marian Tolczyk
An Easter message from Archbishop Szczepan Wesoły.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Announcement from Archbishop Szczepan Wesoły titled “Informacja Liturgiczna”
Easter greetings from John Paul II dated Easter 1996
Blank
The Post Eagle, New Jersey, Wednesday, April 3, 1996: Rosary Hour for the Young.
Knights of Columbus Bulletin: “In Solidarity With Our Priests”, Hamburg, NY, May
1996. Photographs: Group photos of Clergy Dinner
A Bulletin from Sacred Heart Church in Danbury, CT, Announcement from Fr. Marian
Tolczyk.
A letter from Bishop Edward Grosz to Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
A public message from Fr. Marian Tolczyk published in the Rycerz Niepokalanej.
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Bulletin from Sacred Heart Church in Danbury, CT, with article entitled “June 8th and 9th:
St. Anthony’s Bread.
WNY Catholic: Newsmagazine, May 1996: Pro-life segment featured on All Good Things
in May. Msgr. Bialek is topic of radio show.
A letter from Fr. Stanisław Strojecki, Provincial of the Karkow, Poland Province to the
Director of the Rosary Hour dated Krakow, October 6, 1996.
A letter from Fr. Mirosław Jaremczuk from Telewizja Niepokalanów to Fr. Marian
Tolczyk.
Newspaper page from Zwiazkowiec dated Tuesday June 18, 1996: Zlot Afrykańsczyków
w Orchard Lake.
Ibid.
A bulletin from St. Stanislaus Kostka Church with annouoncement. A Newsletter from
the St. Anthony Province with Rosary Hour article.
Am-Pol Eagle, Wednesday, July 3, 1996: Cardinal to be on Rosary Hour
A letter in English and Polish from Fr. Marian Tolczyk concerning a celebration of the
400th Anniversary of Warsaw as capitol of Poland.
Buffalo Diocesan Newsletter concerning Concert of Boychoir of St. John’s Cathedral in
Warsaw, Poland.
AM-Pol Eagle, Wednesday, July 18, 1996: Father Tolczyk: Using the airwaves to build
America.. Photograph: Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, July 25, 1996: Announcement about “Conatores Minores:
Announcement from Bulletin of St. John Kanty, Clifton, New Jersey dated July 28, 1996
about Rosary Hour.
Program from Concert of Warsaw Archdiocesan Cathedral Boychoir dated July 30,
1996
A letter from Metropolita Krakowski to Fr. Marian Tolczyk dated Kraków, dnia 11
sierpnia 1997 r.
A listing of Canadian Stations broadcasting the Rosary Hour in the Polonijny Miesięcznik
Spoleczno-Katolicki, Canada, Lipiec-Sierpień 1996
A letter from Fr. Marian Tolczyk about the Celebration of the 400th anniversary of
Warsaw in Buffalo, NY.
A letter from Rt. Rev. Thaddeus S. Peplowski to Fr. Marian Tolczyk
Am-Pol Eagle: Thursday, August 1, 1996: Photograph of Fr. Justin Figas at desk.
Am-Pol Eagle, August 15, 1996: Polish hospitality extended to Warsaw Boychoir
Photographs: Parishioners celebrating a Polish Soldiers Mass at St. Stanislaus Catholic
Church
PUA Parade, Official Publication of the Polish Union of America, August/September
1996: World Renowned Radio Personality Visits Home Office. PUA Surpasses
Another Milestone – Over $15,000,000 in Assets. Photographs: Fr. Dende with National
President of PUA and Fr. Dende signing guest book.
Published Invitation to listen to Fr. Justin Rosary Hour signed Fr. Marian Tolczyk in
English
Ibid. in Polish language.
The Anthony Journal, August/September, 1996: article on Cathedral Boys Choir. Am-Pol
Eagle, August 22, 1996: Rosary Hour to feature talk on Love.
Postal Card issued by Fr. Marian Tolczyk with photograph of Fr. Cornelian Dende’s
grave.
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Obit and biographical Date on Fr. Cornelian Dende, OFMConv.
Three non newspaper photographs of Fr. Cornelian’s Funeral
Ibid.
Letter to the editor of Am-Pol Eagle by Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
Blank
Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, September 5, 1996: Former voice of Fr. Justin Rosary Hour
dies. Photograph: Fr. Cornelian Dende.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
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Cover: Wiadomosci z Prowincji Matki Bożej Niepokalanej
A biographical obit of Fr. Cornelian Dende by Fr. Władysław Mężyk.
Ibid.
A letter from Kancelaria Sejmu, Biuro Listów I Skarg, Warszawa.
A letter in Polish and English from Fr. Marian Tolczyk concerning the “Cantores
Minores”
Blank.
A homily on Fr. Cornelian Dende, biographical in nature by Fr. Claude Jarmak and
delivered at Corpus Christi Church dated September 3, 1996
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
Ibid.
A letter from Joseph Cardinal Glemp, Polish Primate to Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
A letter to Very Rev. Mark Curesky, Minister Provincial by Fr. Manswet Wardyn
Minister Provincial from Gdansk.
A letter from Marian Błażej Kruszyłowicz, biskup pomocniczy szczecińsko-kamieński to
Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
A letter to Fr. Marian Tolczyk from Fr. Joseph Lapiński, Warsaw Province
A letter to Fr. Marian Tolczyk from Ks. Prof. Dr. hab. Stanisław Wielgus from the
Catholic University of Lublin.
A list of programs issued for the 65th season of the Rosary Hour (1995-1996
A series of Ads and Announcements
An obit of Fr. Cornelian Dende in Nowe Życie dated September 22, 1996
A biographical sketch of Fr. Cornelian Dende.
Ibid.
Ibid.
An article by Fr. Władek Mężyk appearing in the Rycerz Niepokalanej dated October 1996
Duszpasterz Polski Zagranicą: Article on Fr. Cornelian Dende.
Ibid.
Obit on Fr. Cornelian Dende in the Polish American Journal.
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Obits on Fr. Cornelian Dende and the replacement by Fr. Marian Tolczyk
Obit in the Kronika and The Anthony Journal on Fr. Cornelian Dende.
Announcements on the Rosary Hour. Penciled phone of Mr. R. Puchalski: 835-9457.
Announcement on New Season of the Rosary Hour.
A letter from Mons. L. Sandri, Asessor of the Vatican Secretariat of State. Obit on Fr.
Cornelian Dende.
Announcement of new season of Rosary Hour.
A list of Radio Stations broadcasting the Rosary Hour.
Article in The Anthony Journal on establishing a middle school at St. Francis of Assisi
parish.
Announcements on the Rosary Hour broadcasts.
Obit on Fr. Cornelian Dende in the Rycerz Niepokalanej. Photograph: Father Cornelian
in Santa Severa.
Polish American Journal: January 1997: Article on Fr. Justin Figas (Contributions
overlooked) by Don Binkowski of Henderson, North Carolina. Announcements on
Rosary Hour in Am-Pol Eagle.
The Anthony Journal dated January, 199: Rosary Hour Homepage on Internet.
Announcements on Rosary Hour and list of radio stations.
Biographical sketch on Fr. Cornelian Dende in the Rycerz Niepokalanej date January
1997
Ibid. Photograph: Fr. Cornelian with Cardinal Wojtyla.
Announcments on Rosary Hour.
Delegates to the 1997 Provincial Chapter for the St. Anthony of Padua Province with Fr.
Marian Tolczyk name highlighted and misspelled.
Ibid..
Announcements of Rosary Hour programs
Ibid.
Ibid.
Letter by Fr. Marian Tolczyk to Parishes asking inclusion of Rosary Hour announcement.
Przeegląd Uniwersytecki, Kwiecień 1997: Sprawozdanie z Podróży do Kanady i USA,
Ks. Jan Perszom
Annoouncements of Rosary Hour Programs.
Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, April 24, 1997: A Report on the 1997 National Meeting of the
Polish American Priests Assn. The Mount Pleasant Journal, Wenesday, May 21, 1997:
Church News: Sainthood Sought for Father Figas.
Announcements of Rosary Hour Programs
Am-Pol Eagle: Fr. Justin is on the road to Sainthood: Supporters of local pioneer of
religious radio programming gather petitions.
The Daily Courier, Saturday, May 31, 1997: Fay-West Lifestyle: Former Everson
Resident Up for Sainthood. Photographs: Rev. Joseph Sredzinski, Pastor of St. Joseph
Church in everson, and Frances (Figas) Stella, youngest sister of Rev. Justin Figas. Fr.
Justin figas
Am-Pol Eagle: Thursday, June 5, 1997: On the road to sainthood: A biography of Fr.
Justin Figas. BY Rev. Micael H Burzyski, Ph.D. Photographs: Fr. Justin by WEBR
microphone. Fr. Justin breaking ground.
Announcements on Rosary Hour Programs. A letter from Archbishop Stephen Wesoły to
Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
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192. Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, August 14, 1997: St. Barbara’s Parish to visit Rosary Hour, Villa
Maria. Rosary Hour announcements.
193. Rosary Hour announcements on web page and P.A.P.A article on Fr. Justin’s candidacy
for sainthood.
194. Rosary Hour announcements
195. Articles for Parish Bulletins
196. Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, October 2, 1997: October is the Month of the Rosary Hour.
197. Homily announcement about Fr. Marian Tolczyk’s homily at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
in Brooklyn, New York. Articale in Am-Pol Eagle about Fr. Dende Scholarship.
Headline: (Source not noted) Portuguese, Poles to Celebrate
SCRAPBOOK 43
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES: 1997-1999
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Sokol Polski – Polish Falcon, September 1996: Everson’s „Famous Son” Recognized.
Herald-Standard, Friday, August 8, 1997: Religion: The Rev. Justin Figas: Group Seeks to
have country native declared saint. Photograph: Rev. Justin Figas
Envelope addressed to Fr. Marian Tolczyk with letter from Rev. Josph Sredzinski, Pastor
of St. Joseph R.C. Church in Everson, PA.
Cover from Saint Joseph Church Bulletin, Everson, PA.
Blank.
Series of newspaper announcements concerning broadcasts of the Rosary Hour.
A letter to Pastors of churches asking announcements regarding the Rosary Hour.
Ibid..
Announcement regarding Msgr. Stanley E. Milewski’s speaking at Rosary Hour.
A listing of Radio Stations broadcasting talk by Msgr. Staley E. Milewski, Orchard Lake
Schools.
Letter from Fr. Marian Tolczyk, OFMConv. asking pastors to publish message in their
church bulletins.
Announcements in various newspapers concerning Rosary Hour broadcasts.
Blank.
A letter from Joseph Cardinal Glemp, Primate of Poland to the director of the Rosary
Hour.
Announcements from two parishes concerning Rosary Hour
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour broadcasts.
A letter dated Kraków, 17 lutego 1998 r. from the Metropolita Krakowski
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour broadcasts.
WNY Catholic, February 1998: Published Thank You to WNY Catholic Newspaper.
WNY Catholic, February 1998: Polish-American clerlgy prepare for convention in Niagara
Falls.. A list of radio stations broadcasting the Rosary Hour.
Cover of “Pan Z Wami” Polish Missalette and Prayer Book with page announcing times
of Rosary Hour broadcasts.
Announcements of Rosary Hour Broadcasts in Posłaniec and parish bulletins.
Ibid..
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the Anthony Journal, February 1998: News from Around the Province: Father Justin
Rosary Hour.
Article by Fr. Marian Tolczyk in Rycerz Niepokalanej entitled „Międzynarodowy Dzień
Chorych.
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour broadcasts.
Ibid..
Ibid..
The Anthony Journal: March 1998: Father Justin Rosary House.
List of Radio Stations. Announcement from Basilica of St. Stanislaus in Chicopee.
Two articles from the Rycerz Niepokalanej written by Fr. Marian Tolczyk and Fr. Andrew
Radzewicz.
Ibid..
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour from AM-Pol Eagle.
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
A note from the Metropolita Krakowski.
A letter from Fr. Walter Pelczynski, MIC to Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
Leaflet cover announcing Ninth Annual National convention Polish American Priests
Association
Ibid.
Am-Pol, Thursday, April 2, 1998: Polish Priests Coming to WNY. Announcement.
Rosary Hour announcements.
Flyer: Diocesan Marian Tribute at St. Joseph’s Cathedral
List of broadcast stations. Bulletin announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
Letter to Canon Anthony Iwuc.
Letter dated: Watykan, 17 maja 1998 r. by Bp Stanisław Dziwisz to the director of the
Rosary Hour.
The Anthony Journal: Father Justin Rosary Hour.
Articles concerning Diocesan Marian Tribute at St. Joseph’s Cathedral.
Blank.
Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, June 18, 1998: St. Hedwig’s hears the horror of STOLEN
CHILDHOOD. (Fr. Lucian Krolikowski
Nowe Życie,May/June: Godzina Rożańcowa Ojca Justyna.
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
The Independent-Observer, Thursday, June 4, 1998: Everson pastor speaks on Father
Justin Rosary Hour. The Mount Pleasant Journal, Thursday, June 18, 1998.
Two photographs of group visiting Rosary Hour Facility. Two notes written to Fr. Marian
Tolczyk.
Ibid.. Three photographs.
A letter to Fr. Marian tolczyk from Fr. Mark Curesky, Provincial of St. Anthony Province.
Ibid..
Letter to Fr. Marian Tolczyk from Most Rev. Henry J. Mansell, Bishop of Buffalo.
Letter to Fr. Marian Tolczyk from Fr. Joseph Sredzinski, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church of
Everson.
St. AnthonyTimes, Summer 1998: A Candidate for Canonization.
Ibid..
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
Blank
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62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85.
86.
87.
88.
89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
96.
97.
98.
99.
100.
101.
102.
103.
104.
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour
Cover: Pan Zwami with article.
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
Blank
Nasze życie, Pażdziernik-Styczeń: Wywiad „Naszego Zycia. Photograph: Fr. Mark
Cureski with clerics.
Ibid..
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
Am-Pol, October 8,1998: The 20th Anniversary of the “Pope of the Rosary”.
Listing of radio stations.
Bulletins announcing Rosary Hour Season.
Ibid..
Lynn Sunday Post, October 11, 1998: North Shore: 390th anniversary of first Polanders in
America. Photograph of Pope John Paul II.
Ibid..
Letter from Arcybiskup Metropolita częstochowski to Fr. Marian Tolczyk. Envelopes.
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour
Ads concerning Rosary Hour
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
Articles on new season of Rosary Hour with list of radio stations.
Letter from Mons. Pedro Lopez Quintana of the Vatical Secretary of State.
Letter to Fr. Marian Tolczyk from Arcybiskup szczepan Wesoły.
Letter to Fr. Marian Tolczyk from Joseph Cardinal Glemp.
Christmas greetings to Rosary Hour.
Krakow Provincial’s Visit to Elmhurst, LI.
Blank.
News and Notes: Father Justin Rosary Hour corporation Meeting.
Announcements regarding Rosary Hour.
Am-Pol Eagle: Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, February 4, 1999: Fraternal-Fr. Justin Knights
of Columbus. Individual in Organizations: Religion: Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
Announcements regarding Rosary Hour
Ibid..
The Post Eagle, Wednesday, March 31, 1999: A Candidate for Canonization?
Letter from Krakow – Metropolitan Krakowski
Annoucements regarding Rosary Hour
Ibid..
Blank
Announcements regarding Rosary Hour.
Blank
Announcements regarding Rosary Hour
President Wallace Ozog Visits Polonia in Buffalo, New York. Six photographs of dignit
aries.
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour
Tygodnik Katolicki: Niedziela, Częstochowa: Pokój i Dobro.
Headline: Fr. Justin Figas, OFMConv. THE PRIDE OF POLONIA.
Announcements concerning broadcasts.
Ibid..
165
105.
106.
107.
108.
List of stations
Announcements concerning broadcasts.
Ibid..
Christmas Greeting from Rosary Hour published in the Polish American Journal
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2.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
PUA: Swienconka Celebration at the Polish Falcons Club.
Ibid.. Photograph: Wallace Piotrowski and Father Marion Tolczyk
Nowe Życie, March 2000: Godzina Różańcowa Rozwija Się w Internecie.
Blank
Nowe Życie, May 2000: Programy Godziny Różańcowej w Maju.
Blank
Am-Pole Eagle, June 22, 2000: Suchyna, Fr. Tolczyk honored.
Cover entitled, “Spiewnik Pielgrzymki”. List of Radio Stations. Internet address of
Rosary Hour Web Page.
9. Przegląd Uniwersytecki, Universytet Lubelski, Lublin, 3 lipca 2000 r.: article and
photographs. Article entitled Na drogach Budowy Kolegium Jana Pawła II. Page 13.
10. Ibid..
11. Rosary Hour ads in Am-Pol Eagle announcing Programs of Rosary Hour.
12. Nowe Życie: Sierpień 2000: Lato w Godzinie Różańcowej.
13. Polish American Journal, September 28, 2000: Lest We Forget: Fr. Cornelian Dende:
Radio Pastor, Apostle of the Airwaves. Rosary Hour announcements from Basilica of
St. Stanislaus and the Am-Pol Eagle.
14. Ink pen sketch of Rosary Hour building.
15. Brochure entitled, “Our Polish American Heritage in the Greater New Bedford Area,
Sunday, October 1, 200. Our Lady of Perpetual Help. New Bedford.
16. The Polish Weekly (Tygodnik Polski), October 20, 2000: Cardinal Maida Will Open the
70th Season of the Radio „Rosary Hour” List of Radio Station of Rosary Hour published
in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Danbury, Connecticut.
17. Nowy Dziennik: Nasze Sprawy, Sroda 8 listopada 2000: 70. sezon radiowy „Godziny
Różańcowe. Radio station listings. Announcements relating to Rosary Hour published in
Am-Pol Eagle
18. The Catholic New World, November 26-December 2, 2002: Announcements of Radio
Broadcasts. Published Letter of Prezes W. Gorski of the Siberian Society of Florida.
19. The Anthony Jounal, Provincial Newsletter: From the Minister Provincial to the Friars.
20. Ibid..
166
21. Ibid..
22. Am-Pol Eagle, Nov. 9, 2000: Western New York.
23. Am-Pol Eagle: Thursday, November 9, 2000: Editorials mentioning Fr. Marian Tolczyk
24. Rycerz Niepokalanej, Listopad 2000: W Łodz Sw. Piotra.
25. Announcements pertaining Rozary Hour from Parish Bulletins.
26. Ibid..
27. Rodzin, Listopad 2000: Z Życia Koscioła: 70 Lat Godziny Rożańcowej.
28. Polish American Journal, November 2000. Cardinal Maida to Open Rosary Hour’s 70th
Season. WNY Catholic, November 2000: Cardinal Maida, Deteroit archbishop, to open
70th season of father Justin Rosary Hour.
29. Niedziela Warszawski: Piękno Jest z Boga
30. Published Rosary Hour announcements.
31. Ibid.. Christmas Card from the Vatican, Bp Stanisław Dziwisz.
32. Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, January 11, 2001: Franciscans celebrate Christmas in Moscow.
Newspaper announcement: Rosary Hour.
33. Ibid.
34. Buffalo News/Saturday, February 17, 2001: Scholarly Sloan native elevated to head
international order of Franciscans.
35. Am-Pol Eagle, February 15, 2001: Buffalo Native to Lead Conventual Franciscan Friars.
Editorials: Fr. Giermek’s Elevation brings Pride to WNY.
36. Published Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
37. Ibid..
38. Ibid..
39. Ibid..
40. Ibid..
41. Am-Pol Eagle, March 1, 2001: Pole to Pole: photograph of Fr. Cornelan Dende and his
brother. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
42. Ibid..
43. Ibid.
44. Ibid..
45. Am-Pol Eagle, March 21, 2001: Lackawanna 81: Southowns News: Article mentioning
Fr. Joseph Benicewicz, OFMConv. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
46. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour. Headline: Rekolekcje Wielkopostne Dla
Polonii U Pranciszkanow W kosciele Bozego Ciala.
47. Buffalo News, Friday, March 23, 2001: Bush praises the pope at dedication of Museum.
48. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
49. Ibid..
50. Ibid.
51. Western New York Catholic, April 2001: Mercy of God celebration at St. John Kanty
Parish. Catholic Directory welcomes new editor. Announcements concerning Rosary
Hour.Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
52. St Anthony Journal: Rosary Hour News.
53. Western New York Catholic, April 2001: Buffalonian Named Assistant General of Order
of Friars Minor Conventual. Photograph: Brother John-Joseph Dolan.
54. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
55. Ibid..
167
56. Am-Pol Eagle, May 10, 2001: Religion: Buffalo to participate in Polonia gathering at
Papal Center in DC. Photograph: John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington DC.
57. Am-Pol Eagle, May 31, 2001: Polo9nijne obchody otwarcia Centrum Jana Pawla II 9
czerwca w Waszyngtonie.
Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
58. An add in the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Athol Springs announcing Pilgrimage to
Polonia event in Washington DC. June 3, 2001.
59. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
60. Ibid..
61. Ibid.
62. P.A.P.A.: Polish American Priest Association, Summer/Fall 2001: Albany, NY PAPA
convention with Polish Hospitality Plus.
63. Listing of Catholic Radio Programs in Western New York Catholic
64. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour
65. Ibid..
66. Catholic New World, August 5-18, 2001. National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of
Fatima Newsletter: Photograph with Headline: Our Lady of Fatima Newsletter.
67. Full Page advertisement announcing Polish Pilgrimage Day at La Salette Shrine in
Attleboro, MA.
68. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour from Parish bulletins
69. Ibid..
70. the Providence Journal, Saturday, August 18, 2001: Pride of Polonia Award. Akug. 26
is Polish Day. The Times, Monday, August 20, 2001: LaSalette to celebrate annual
pilgrimage event.
71. The Post Eagle, Wednesday, August 22, 2001: Polish Day At LaSalette Shrine in
Massachusetts. Photograph: Fr. Marian Tolczyk
72. Naród Polski: 23 sierpnia, 2001: Pielgrzymka Polska W LaSalette
73. My Backyard, Free Paper serving Attleboro and neighbors: August 26, 2001: 21st
Annual Polish Day At LaSallette This Sunday.
74. Prayer of the faithful used at the Polish Day at LaSalette.
75. Liturgical, devotional prayer at Mass for Polish Day.
76. Newspaper articles with Photographs of Fr. Marian Tolczyk announcing Polish Day at
LaSalette.
77. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour Broadcasts.
78. Ibid.. Anthony Journal: Photos at Polish Day celebration.
79. List of stations broadcasting Rosary Hour together with headline: Kard Jozef Glemp
otworzy 71 Sezon Radioowy “Godziny Różańcowej” published in “Naród Polski
80. Ad from Rosary Hour published under banner head, The 21st Annual Friends of Father
Baker Reception.
81. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour in Am-Pol Eagle.
82. Nowy Dziennik, Poniedziałek 12go Listopada, 2001: Polacy w USA: Ndal słucham
godziny Różańcowej.
83. Naród Polski, November 22, 2001: 70 Years of the Fr. Justin Rosary Hour
84. Program celebrating 70th anniversary of Rosary Hour Broadcasts.
85. Full page story in the Am-Pol Eagle concerning 70th anniversary of the Rosary Hour with
photograph of Fr. Eligiuisz Kozak, Fr. Marian Tolczy, Fr. Peter Frankowski, and Fr.
Wladek Mezyk.
86. Ibid.
168
87. Ibid.
88. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour. Christmas card from Fr. Dominic.
89. Christmas Cards.
90. Letter to Fr. Marian Tolczyk from the Polish primate.
91. Christmas Card.
92. the Anthony Journal, January 2002: The Friars in the News: Photograph: Fr. Eligius,
Fr Marian, Fr Peter, and Fr. Wladek.
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Newspaper Articles: 2000-2002
Page
1. The Anthony Journal: The Friars in the News: Press release, December, 2001: Rosary
Hour Interview: “I still listen to the Rosary Hour…”
2. Am-Pol Eagle: Press announcements concerning the Rosary Hour.
3. Announcement concerning Rosary Hour from Sacred Heart Church, New Britain, CT.
4. Naród Polski: Announcements concering Rosary Hour
5. Rodzina: Grudzień/Styczeń: Z życia Polonii: Apostoł Polonii – O. Justyn Figas
6. Ibid..
7. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour
8. Rycerz Niepokalanej, Grudzień 2001: Wybiła 70. rocznica Godziny Różańcowej.
9. Pamphlet cover entitled, „Wiadomosci z Prowincji Matki Bożej Niepokalanej Zakony
OO. Franciszkanów w Polsce”: Warszawa: 70 Lat Godziny Różańcowej Ojca Justyna.
10. Ibid..
11. Ibid..
12. Ibid.
13. Posłaniec Serca Jezusa, styczeń 2002: Ojciec Justyn Figas – apostoł Polonii
14. Five Page Pamphlet entitled „Wiadomosci z Prowincji Sw. Madsymiliana, Zakonu
Ojców Franciszkanów w Polsce.
15. http://andrzej.kai.pl....: Internet article entitled :Rekolekcje wielkopostne w sieci.
16. Posłaniec Matki Boskej Saletański, Luty, 2002: 70 Lat Godziny Rożańcowej.
17. Ibid..
18. Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, February 24, 2002: Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
19. Ibid..
20. Ibid..
21. Vocation Newletter, Conventual Franciscans, Louisville, KY: Conventual Franciscans:
150 Years in North America.
22. Easter Greetings from Vatican.
23. Catholic New World, April, 2002: Announcements concerning Rosary Hour
24. Ibid..
25. Ibid..
26. Pages from program entitled: “Liturgy of the Eucharist On the Occasion of the Jubilee
Celebration of the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph
169
27. Letter from Ks. Prof. Dr. Hab. Andrzej Szostek, rector Katolickiego Uniwersytetu
Lubelskiego to Director of the Rosary Hour.
28. Letter from Bishop Edward M. Grosz to Fr. Władysław Mezyk.
29. Róże Maryi: 70 Lat Godziny Różańcowej.
30. The Polish Weekly (Tygodnik Polski): Fr. Mezyk to Direct Fr. Justin Rosary Hour.
31. A letter to Marian Tolczyk from Villa Maria Chorale.
32. A letter from Joseph Cardinal Glemp to Fr. Marian Tolczyk
33. A letter to the director of the Rosary Hour from the Poor Clares in Poland.
34. A letter from Mons. Stanislaus Dziwisz to Fr. Marian Tolczyk.
35. Announcements concerning the Rosary Hour from Conventual Parishes.
36. Nideziela, Tygodnik Katolicki, Dzęstochowa: June 9: Nowy Dyrektor Godziny
Różańcowej.
37. Naród Polski, Monday, June 10, 2002: Zmiana Dyrektora w Godzinie Różańcowej.
38. Excerpt from the Offical Catholic Directory.
39. Liturgical program
40. List of radio broadcasting stations.
41. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
42. Am-Pol Eagle, Thursday, June 13, 2002: Fr. Tolczyk Thanks Supporters as His
directorship of the Rosary Hour Ends.
43. Letter to Fr. Walter Mężyk from Fr. Gregory Bartosik of the Immaculate Conception
Parish in Warsaw, Poland.
44. A list of radio Stations.
45. An invitation to a General Meeting of the Association of Priests for Polish Affairs.
46. A letter from Provincial, O. Kazimierz Malinowski from Kraków to Fr. Mężyk.
47. The Anthony Journal, June 2002: Provincial mentions his visit to Buffalo.
48. Parish Bulletins: announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
49. Spiewnik Pieltzymki. A List of Radio Stations.
50. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour
51. A list of radio Stations. A page from posłaniec entitled: Radio Maryja po raz pierwszy
w Buffalo.
52. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour
53. Photographs of WNY clergy, honored by Pułaski Association
54. Ads for Rosary Hour.
55. Ibid..
56. Ibid.
57. The Anthony Journal, September 2002: Fr. Justin Rosary Hour marks 70th Year on the
Air as New Host Takes Over Show. Polish American Journal, September 2002.
Photograph: a group visiting Rosary Hour
58. Announcements concerning the Rosary Hour.\
59. Am-Pol Eagle: September 19, 2002: Photographs: Clergy honored at Pułaski Assn.
Banquet
60. Am-Pol Eagle, September 19, 2002: Fr. Eligius John Kozak recalls life in tumultuous
Poland and calling to the Rosary Hour. Photographs: Fr. Eligius Kozak, Fr. Lucian
Krolikowski, Fr. Cornelian Dende. Photo at altar.
61. Letter from Bishop Grosz to Fr. Władek Mężyk
62. A list of Radio Stations. A photgraph of Rosary Hour receiving relic of St. Francis of
Assisi.
170
63. Messenger: Closer to Home: Franciscans in Action in North America. Article.
64. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
65. Article on Fr. Justin Figas with photograph of Fr. Justin at his Desk
66. See # 65
67. The Anthony Journal. News about the Rosary Hour.
68. The 22nd Annual Friends of Father Baker Reception
69. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
70. Ibid.
71. Ibid.
72. Photograph of Pope John Paul II…Do Nabycia!!! Papiez spiewa “Oj, Maluski, Maluski
73. Ibid.
74. Ibid.
75. Banner heads from various newspapers concerning Pope Paul II and his Pastorałka.
76. Ibid..
77. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
78. Ibid..
79. The Anthony Journal: Christmas letter.
80. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour.
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The Catholic New World, December 19, 2005: Listing of Religious Radio Programs.
Am-Pol Eagle, January 6, 2005: Announcements pertaining to Rosary Hour.
Listing of Catholic Radio Programs for several stations.
Ibid..
Ibid..
Ibid..
Diocesan Schedule mentioning the Rosary Hour.
Niedziela, Tygodnik Katolicki, February 6, 2005: Rekolekcje Sielkopostne w „Godzinie
Różańcowej’.
9. Ibid..
10. Am-Pol Eagle: Announcements regarding Rosary Hour Broadcasts.
11. An Ad for Father Justin’s Biography Film
12. Naród Polski, Monday, February 2, 2005: Published blurb on Radio Lenten Retreat On
Rosary Hour.Wstań: Dwumiesięcznik Dla Chorych, luty, marzec, Rok XVII: Kalwaria
BÓLU.
171
13. Ibid..
14. Rycerz Niepokalanej, Luty 2005: Article and photograph on Rosary Hour: Photograph:
Br. Daniel Geary, Fr. Ronald Sermak, Fr. Wiesław CiemiEga, Fr. Władysław Mężyk, and
Fr. Dariusz Barna.
15. Immaculata, February/March 2005: Full page ad announcing release of YES! PICTURES
production of BEYOND THE AIRWAVES, the life of Fr. Justin Figas.
16. Catholic Talk: Listing of Religious Radio Programs: Catholic New World.
17. Ibid..
18. Retreat announced at Precious Blood Church Bulletin: Rosary Hour Program.
19. Radio stations broadcasting Religious Programs: Catholic New World Newspaper.
20. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour Broadcasts.
21. Falcon News, Sokół Polski, March 2005: PFA national Chaplian Helps Produce Figas
Historical Video.
22. Bulletin from St. Michael’s and St. Anthony’s Catholic Community, Montreal, Canada
announcing retreat to be offered by Rosary Hourl.
23. Bulletin from Our Lady of Czestowchowa Parish in Montreal Canada announcing
Mission.
24. Bulletin from Holy Trinity Parish in Montreal Canada announcing Retreat and Mission.
25. Bulletin from Sw. Wojciecha Church in Montreal Canada announcing the Lenten Mission
by Władysław Mężyk.
26. Liturgical Propgram
27. Easter Message from Warsaw, Poland.
28. Ibid.
29. Ibid..
30. Ibid.
31. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour broadcasting
32. Ibid..
33. Photographs: Pope John Paul II, Fr. Władysław Mężyk with bishop.
34. Rosary Hour published broadcast times.
35. Program cover and page from Precious Bllod Church 106th Anniversary.
36. Program cover and page from Polish Heritage Festival.
37. Ibid..
38. Announcements concerning Rosary Hour Broadcasts.
39. Ibid.
40. Letter from Fr. Rudy Nowakowski, omi, Directory of Queen of Apostles in Mississauga,
Ontario.
41. Liturgical Devotion for Mother’s Day.
42. Certificate from Executive Director and President, James Paul Jozwiak in Appreciation
presented to Fr. Justin Rosary Hour.
43. Listing of Religious Broadcasting Programs.
44. Am-Pol Eagle, May 5, 2005: 16th Annual P.A.P.A. Convention Examines Issues Facting
Polonia.
45. RSVP invitation to Fr. Władek Mężyk;s 10th anniversary of priesthood.
46. Listing of Radio Stations in the Catholic New World.
47. Liturgy for a Father’s Day Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Exposition and
Benediction.
172
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Newspaper Articles: 1927-1968
1. Commentarium Ord. Fr. Minorum Conventualium:15 Dec. 1927, No 12. Collegium S.
Hyacinthi apud Granby, Mass; novi Collegii inauguration et benediction.
2. Commentarium Ord. Fr. Minorum Conventualium: 15 March, 1927, No. 3: Collegium
S. Francisci in Athol Springs, NY: Novi Collegii inauguration et benediction.
3. Baltimore Catholic Review, Friday Dec. 7th, 1928: New Novitiate is Dedicated by
Archbishop: One Conducted by Minors Conventual in Howard County Belongs To
Polish Province.
4. Headline: Rev. Justyn Figas Back From Abroad. August, 1930. Letterfrom Office of
Supervisor of Census to Rev. Justin Figas.
5. Letter from Jas. M. Mead of the Congress of the United States House of
representatives, Washington, DC, april 4, 1930 to Reverend Father Justin, Corpus
Christi Church.
6. Acta Ordinis Nostri: Provincia S. Antonii Patavini in Statibus Foederalis Americae
Septentrionalis: Iubilaeum Provinciae.
7. Commentarium Ord. Fr. Minorum Conventualium:15 Sept. 1931: No. 9; 8. Provincia
S. Antonii in Statibus Foederatis Americae Septentrionilis: Solemnis benediction
Domus Novitiatus.
8. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Wtorek, 16-go Czerwca, 1931. Dzis Uroczystosci
Graduacyjne w Kolegjum Sw. Franciszka w Athol Springs. Photographs: Fr. Justyn
Figas, Fr. Thomas Wieprecht.
9. Headlines: Nowiny Polskie z Milwaukee w Rękach Ojców Franciszkanów. O.M.C.
to Publish Daily Newspaper: St. Anthony Province Assumes Charge of Nowiny
Polskie, 1933. Natives of Warsaw , Poland, are married in Warsaw, N.Y. , 1949.
Franciscans (?) Nowiny Polskie, 1933.
10. BuffaloEvening News, Jan 24, 1933: Rosary Hour Group has 720 Members.
Photograph: Rosary Hour Society Officers and Directors.
11. The Franciscan Educational conference, Vol. XV, November, 1933, No. 15l Report
of the Fifteenth Annual Meeting, Marathon, Wisconsin, June 30-July2, 1933.
Published by the Conference, Office of the secretary, Capuchin college, Brookland,
Wash. D.C.; The Friars in Print and on the Radio
173
12. Headlines: Rev. Figas Opens Fall Broadcast of Rosary Hour. Roosevelt Fatith
Urged by Priest; Very Rev Justyn figas Opens Broadcast Seeries With Plea for
Support.
13. Trend, Feb. 10, 1934: Radio: Rosary Hour.
14. The Buffalo Times, Friday, March 23, 1934: Leon Kolipinski, President of the Rosary
League, Describes How Father Justyn’s Radio Hour Stated.
15. Album Polski I Pamitnik ze stacji webr w Buffalo, N.Y., No. 1, 1934. Author: Joseph
Sombrowski, Polish Secretary Co. (Joseph F. Mikołajczak)
Headline:
Godzina Różacowa: Photographs: Przewielebny Ojciec Prowincjał Justyn Figas,
Alicja Rożan Solistka, A.J. Krzyżanowski Organista, Chór Internatek, z Akademji
Sióstr Franciszkanek, w Hamburg. N.Y.
16. Buffalo Times, Wed, April 25, 1934: Supporters of Rosary Hour Push Fight To Keep
Father Figas’ Broadcasts Here. Photographs: Fr. Justyn Figas and Mr. Kolipinski.
17. August 3, 1935: Headline: Friends Reveal Anecdotes About Rev. Figas; Franciscans’
Provincial Known for Charity: Claim Father Justyn Has Little Use for Professional
Politician. Photograph: Leon Kolipinski, president of the Rosary Hour League.
18. Headline: Noted Guests Pay Tribute to Father Justyn’s Record: U.S. Ambassador to
Poland and Leaders in Church and Public Life Honor Priest on Jubilee, July 22, 1935.
19. Column pen-dated 10/4/34 by Al Gajkowski: Rosary Hour to be back on Air.
Dziennik Zjednoczenia: Chicago: 4/17/34 Column: Article on Fr. Justin’s Broadcasts.
Editorial article with photo of Fr. Justin: “The Sooner the Better”
20. Article pen-dated 1935 about the Golden Jubilee of Fr. Justin.
21. Headline: Figas Takes First Step Toward Priest at 14; Humility, Fidelityto Rules
Early in Career: Son of Coal Miner Enters College at Trenton New Jersey.
22. Buffalo Times, Monday July 29m 1935: Rev. Justyn Figas, Son of Immigrant Coal
Miner, Begins His 5th Term as Provincial of Franciscans. Photographs: Father
Justin standing besides his father. Baseball team in Trenton, New Jersey.
23. ibid
24. Headline: Provincial Discusses Tour Through Centeral America: Very Rev. Justyn
Figas Says Living Conditions Poor Below Rio Grand; Finds Religion Waging Almost
Hopeless Fight. October 20, 1935.
25. Headline: Polish Franciscans’ 11th Annual Benefit To Attract Thousands Wednesday
Night: Frolic Will Climax Xocial Season in East Buffalo. February 24, 1935.
26. Buffalo Times, August 1, 1935. Polish Provincial Rose Rapidly After Being Ordained
in Rome.
27. Headline: Son of Humble Parents, Pwverty and Humility are Old Stories to
Provincial. August 2, 1935.
28. Headlines: Father Figas Again Elected by Franciscans. Fete Climaxes Figa’s
Career.
29. Headlines: Province May Give Priest Fourth Term: Father Justy’s Re-election Can
Result from Papal Dispensation. First Polish Hookup Goes on Air Sunday.
Headline: Przejęcia Nowin Polskich Przez Ojców Franciszkanów: 1933.
30. Headline: Mark Twain, Polish writers Fascinated Provincial as Youth: July 30,
1935. Photograph: Fr. Justin and group of youth he organized for redecorating Corpus
Christi in 1920.
31. Headline: Priest Tours Europe, Calls War Talk Bunk: Father Figas Declares Persons
Abroad Dismiss Threats of New Conflict
174
32. Acta Ordinis Nostri: Jan. 15, 1936: Litterae circulares, Statuta Provinciae.
33. Buffalo Times, Eastside News, WBNY to be local outlet of Rosary Hour Broadcast;
New Radio Chain Planned: 26 Week Polish Religious Program Starts Nov.1; East
Side Organist Sought by Albertson: 1936. Figas Confirms Change in Radio Program
Plans: Officially announces Rosary Hour Will Go to WBNY Starting November 1.
34. Headline: Rosary Hour Each Month: Franciscan Prepares for Final Broadcast Next
Sunday Afternoon: April 5, 1936
35. Headline: Priest Tours Europe, Calls War Talk Bunk. June 14, 1936.
36. Letter from Franciscan Fathers, 199 Clark Street, Buffalo, NY to Hon David. I.
Walsh, Senator from Massachusetts. (Unsigned)
37. Commentarium Fratrum. Radiophonia.
38. ibid.
39. ibid
40. Acta Ordinis Nostri, 15 August- 15 September 1939: Divisio Provinciae S. Antonii
Patavini in America Septentrionali: Bede Hesse
41. Headline: Figas Takes First Step Toward Becoming Priest at 14; Humility, Fidelity to
Rules Wins Honor Early in Career.
42. Acta Ordinis Nostri, 15 June, 1939, No. VI: Dies Missionaria Franciscana.
Benedictio Simulacri S. Hyacinthi.
43. Kronika Seraficka, Oct. 1939, Vol Xii, No.1: Nowa Prowincja Zakonna.
44. Notitiae Minorum Conventualium, ex Curia Generalitia, Vol. II (Novus Doctor in S.T.
factus est die 15 Junii 1911, R.P Justinus.
45. Naród Polski, Chicago, Feb.22, 1940, P. 1, Vol. IV, No. 8: Protestujcie Przeciw
Odbieraniu Ojcu Justynowi Głosu.
46. Commentarium Ord. Fr. Minorum Conventualium, 15 Jan. 1940, No. 1.: Acta Ordinis
Nostri, Curia Generalitia. Re: Fr. Justin Figas.
47. Commentarium Ord. Fr. Minorum Conventualiium, 15 Jan, 1940, No. 1: Acta Ordinis
Nostri. See 47.
48. Headlines: Priest Leaves for Rome. Father Justyn to Vatical: Franciscan Provincial
Says Mussolini’s God’s Gift to Italians. (Fr. Justin) Conferred With Pope, General
Minister on 20th Tour to Rome. June 22-38.
49. Narod Polski, Chicago, Il, O. Justyn w Dzienniku Zjednoczenia.
50. A Bill of Sale from the Republic of Poland Exhibition, New York World’s Fair 1940
to Very Reverend Justin.
51. A letter from Roy Albertwson of Radio Station WBNY to Fr. Justin concerning
foreign language broadcasts.
52. A letter from Rev. Patrick J. Peyton of the Family Theater to Fr. Justin Figas.
53. ibid.
54. A letter from Daughdrill Advertising Service to Fr. George Roskwitalski from Forrest
U. Dzughdrill concerning pictures of Fr. Justin.
55. A letter from the Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Detroit to Fr. Justin Figas
concerning the Archdiocesan Development Fund.
56. Title page of a report of the 28th Annual Meeting of the Franciscan Educationl
conference in Santa Barbara, California, June 23-26, 1947
57. ibid.
Headline: Father Figas Home After inspecting Polish Fighters, October
17, 1942
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58. Photograph: General Modelski, former Polish Embassy military attaché identifies a
document dated Mach 1946 Ordering him to set up a network of agents in the US for
the Commuist dominated Polish Governemnt. CAPTION: Buffalo Priest Helped Him
Reject Spy Role.
59. Zjednoczenie Polskie Rzymsko-Katolickie w Ameryce, 1873-1948 by Mieczysław
Haiman published Chicago, ill, 1948
60. A letter from Father Justyn’s “Brother Seraphin Guild” to Members of the Drivers
Committee.
61. Seraphic Chronicle, Dec, 1950,Vol XXIII, No. 12: Have You Heard? (An article on
the passing of Fr. Joseph Kordas.
62. Headlines: Father Justin to observe 50 Years of Service to God: Mass of thanksgiving
Planned Tomorrow to Mark His Anniversary in Franciscan Order. Photograph of
Fr. Justin with news story of Fr. Justin receiving the Officer’s Cross of the Order
of Polonia Restituta pen-dated Dec. 12, 1934. Headline dated October 27, 1959:
3000 Who Loed Father Justin Jam Church at Rites.
63. Dziennik, September 9, 1954: Podniosły Przebieg Uroczystosci Złotego Jubileuszu
Przews. O. Justyna Figas.
64. Headlines: Meeting 4 Popes Called Aid to Him by Father Justin. Mayor Makes
Quip About Headquarters: Wed. Sept. 15th, 1954. Priest to Note 50th Anniversary.
Buffalo Evening News, September7,1954: Father Justin to Observe 50 Years of
Service to God.
65. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Sept.14, 1954, p.12: Headlines: Liczne Zrzeszenia
Współpracują z Przew. O. Justynem Figas, O.M.C. Przew. O. Justyn To Znakomity
Pisarz. Liga Godziny Różańcowej.
66. Headline: Father Justin to Observe 50 Years of Service to God.
67. Headline: Father Justin: From Soap Opera He Created Famed Rosary Hour July 9,
1955.
68. Photograph: Father Justin with Leaders of the Picnic: July 11, 1955.
69. Exerpt from a News article about Fr. Justin and the Rosary Hour.
70. Headline: Polonia w Żałobie Po Zgonie Sp. Przewielebnego O. Justyna, Sławnego
Kaznodziei I Patrioty: Tysięczne Tłumy Wzięł Udzieł w Oigrzebue we /wtorek;
Zwłoki Złożono Na Wiedczny Odpodzynek Na Cmentarzu Sw. Stanisława B.M.
71. Loyola University of Los Angeles: “Szkic historyczny polskiej katolickiej literatury
homiletycznej w Stanach Zjednoczonych. A doctoral dissertation. Rev. Jacek
Przygoda.
72. Buffalo Courier-Express, Sunday, Nov. 2,1958: ‘Rosary Hour” Enters 28th Year.
Photograph: St. Francis High School choir members prepare for radio broadcast
with Father Justin.
73. A penned and typed article announcing the death of Leon Kolipinski.
74. Article and photo of Fr. Justin Figas annouoncing his reelection as Provincial.
75. Blank
76. Buffalo Courier-Express: Rosary Hour to End 28th Year Today April 26, 1959
77. Buffalo Courier-Express, April 3, 1959: Father Justin To be Honored.
78. Headline: Father Justin, Kindly Friar Of ‘Rosary Hour,’ Is Dead.
79. Headline: Colorful Rituals Feature Silver Anniversary Mass. July 21, 1925
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80. Amerika Echo: Nov. 1959 :Feature article by Bohdan Pałowicz: Droga życia: Ojciec
Justyn M. Figas – Franciszkanin: Podzwonne Dla Pieknego człowieka I gorAcego
Polara.
81. Headline: Father Justin Is Dead; Founded ‘Rosary Hour’ October 24, 1959. Fr.
Justin is Honored. April 15, 1959.
82. Kronika z Buffalo I Okolic: Zgon s.p. Ojca Justyna Figasa Pogrążył Plonję
Buffaloską w Żałobie.
83. Courier-Express, April 4, 1959. Heroism of Polish Friar, Victim of Nazis, Cited.
84. Catholic Union and Echo, Friday, October 30, 1959: Death Silences Voice of Noted
Radio Speaker, Father Justin.
85. See #81
86. Resolution by Gus Franczyk of the 9th Ward honoring Fr. Justin Figas
87. Acta Ordinis, Ocober/December 1959: Obit of Fr. Justin Figas.
88. Headlines: Fr. Justin Rites Officers Are Named. Father Justin Had a Great Idea and
Dr. Bukowski Helped It Grow. Photographs: Fr Justin Figas, Dr. Edward
Bukowski.
89. Buffalo News: October 17, 1964: Rosary Hour Returning to Air: Program is
Produced at Athol Springs.
90. Photographs: Fr. Norbert Żonca unveils plaque honoring Fr. Justin Figas.
City officials and Clergy in Ceremonies Honoring Father Justin
91. Courier-Express, July 21, 1968: Rosary Hour to Be Noted. Photographs: Lester
W. Smith of Historical Society. Father Justin reviews Polish commando troops
in Scotland in 1942.
92. Magnificat; September 5, 1968: Memorial will Honor Radio Hour. Plaque to Father
Justin Unveiled.
93. ibid.
94. See #91
95. Am-Pol Eagle, Buffalo, NY, Thursday, April 22, 1965: Kof C Honors Rev. Justin
Figas.
96. WEBR: Album Polski I Pamietnik Ze Stacji WEBR Photographs.
97. See #91
98. Article on the Funeral of Fr. Justin Figas with Photograph of Pall bearers
99. Headline: Jubileusz “Godziny Różańcowej” Ojca Justina.
100. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Wtorek, 14-go Wrzesnia, 1954: O. Justyn Odznaczony
Krzyżem Kawalerskim “Polonia Restitutta” Schedule of broadcasting stations.
Photographs: St. Francis High School. Fr. Justin at the microphone.
101. Headline: Jak Powstało Stow. Drajwerów a Póżfniej Pobudowana Została
Wyższa Uczelnia Polska. An Article about the founding of St. Francis High School
102. Headline: Dr. Stephen S. Graczyk Praises Achievements of Very Rev. Justin
103. Dziennik Dla Wszystkich, Wtorek, 14-go Wrzesnia, 1954: W Roku 1927ym
Odbyło Się Uroczyste Poąwięcenie Seminarium Sw. Jacka.
104. Banner headline declaring Golden Jubilee of Fr. Justin Figas.
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A COLLECTION OF FRAMED PHOTOGRAPHS. MISCELLANY.
MEDIA: CD DISKS CONTAINING PHOTOGRAPHIC RENDITION OF
SCRAPBOOKS AND PHOTO ALBUMS
FIFTEEN (15) CD’S: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PROVINCE BY
FR. RAPHAEL WISNIEWSKI.
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF FATHER JUSTIN’S ROSARY HOUR: CELEBRATION: ST.
FRANCIS CHAPEL: MASS: TALKS
A PLAY BY FR. JUSTIN
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FR. JUSTIN A MOVIE BY YES! PICTURES
FR. JUSTIN: TRAVEL
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NARRATION: FR. JUSTIN
PHOTOS OF FR. JUSTIN
INTERVIEW WITH FR. CONRAD MILLER: HIS PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH FR. JUSTIN FIGA
ART IN THE ROSARY HOUR CHAPEL
DVD: ROSARY HOUR: VARIA
SHORT NEGATIVE IMAGING OF PICNIC
ROSARY HOUR KOLĘDNIK
THE BOMBING OF WARSAW: PHOTOGRAPHS
POLISH PARATROOPERS: PHOTOS SENT TO FR. JUSTIN
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN FR. CORNELIAN AND JOHN DE ROSEN, ARTIST
FR. CORNELIAN: NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
FR. CORNELIAN: PHOTOS
THIRTY SIX (36) SCRAPBOOKS BY FR. JUSTIN FIGAS
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