Adaczak, Raymond
Polonia activist, museum curatorRaymond Adaczak - curator of the Polish Museum in Port Washington, Long Island, New York
New Polish Museum a Great Achievement
Port Washington, N. Y. -- Six years ago a group of dedicated Polonians got together and established the Polish American Museum Foundation -- an organization founded to create a repository for the rich Polish heritage. This past month, the dream has come true. Through the leadership of Chester Wrobel and Museum curator, Dr. Raymond Adaczak, Port Washington impressive brick former library has been converted into Long Island's only Polish museum.
The purpose of the Museum Foundation is to encourage greater knowledge and appreciation of Polish culture, customs, religion, social and industrial achievements in education, art, science and literature.
The museum, which is a total of 7,000 square feet of floor space on two levels, is also geared to create interest in education, art and other cultural programs, in addition to providing material aide to students, schools, cultural organizations and colleges.
The Museum, which also houses a Polish Supplemental School, and a rich collection of Polish books, periodicals, prints, pictures, etc., is located at 16 Bellview Avenue in Port Washington. For more information call (516) 883 6542.
Source: Polish American Journal, October 1983.