Last week, we kicked off a new year of PGSNYS meetings with the presentation, “Beginnings of Tribal Organization and the Polish State Based on Archaeological Research,” by professional archaeologist, Prof. Paweł Duma, from the University of Wrocław. Prof....
Our Winter 2024 issue of the Searchers newsletter is here! Those who prefer to receive hard copies should have their issues in hand, and PDF copies were emailed to members who opted for electronic delivery. The new issue has been uploaded to the Members Only section...
Thanks to all who attended our November meeting, which included our annual elections for PGSNYS officers and trustees. Although we will miss Kristen Mruk, who has served as Trustee for the past two years, we’re excited to welcome Gabrielle Michalak who will...
“I think Babcia said she was from Warsaw, but I’m not sure, and now there’s no one left to ask.” “I know dad’s side of the family was Polish, but we don’t know much about them. No one ever talked about the Old Country in those...
Last week’s October meeting of the PGSNYS featured Rosanne L. Higgins, Ph.D., who presented a fascinating look at the evolution of the mental health care system in New York State. As Dr. Higgins explained, the very first mental asylum in the U.S. was the Utica...
