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Learn about everything Polish - The Polish American Journal

Polish Genealogy

Tim Firkowski

Wednesday, 07 March 2012

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If you are looking for a place to learn more about what is happening in Poland today, Polish traditions, history, culture and what is happening in Polish communities around the world, I suggest looking no further than the Polish American Journal.

The Polish American Journal is a monthly newspaper chocked full of useful and interesting articles, Some of these articles include: Important events and stories from Poland, explaination of historical events in Poland's history, information on Poland's historical figures, Polish traditions, sports, obituaries and church activities.

PAJ has a number of advertisers offering Polish related products and services from all over the US. These businesses include restaurants, travel, translators, books, music, ethnic products & genealogy services. Now if I could only find one that could get me my favorite beer from Poland (Dębowe Mocne).

The PAJ is the nation's largest, independent English language monthly newspaper dedicated to the promotion, preservation and continuance of Polish American culture. It is published by Panagraphics, Inc., in Buffalo, New York. The PAJ has readers throughout the world. It is the most referenced Polish American publication in the Congressional Record.

The Polish American Journal was founded in October 1911, as a small Polish-language newspaper, Zorza (The Dawn), in Pittston, PA.

The previous two paragraphs are taken from the PAJ website describing its history. For more details on the history of this wonderful newspaper, take a look HERE.

To prove to you just how great this periodical is, the Polish American Journal does offer a free sample copy for you to peruse. To claim your free copy visit their website.

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Tim Firkowski

I have been doing genealogy research since 2002 & have worked full time as a Professional Genealogist since 2008. I specialize in Polish and American-Canadian Genealogy. As a member of APG, I was the 2010/2011 President of the New England Chapter of the Association of Professional Genealogists (NEAPG). I have Certificates of Completion for studies in "Foundations of Forensic Genealogy" and "Advanced Forensic Genealogy Techniques". I have been a volunteer librarian at the local Family History Center, and a genealogy research consultant at “Ask the Expert” Ancestry Road Shows. I have traveled to Poland numerous times & researched in churches and archives. At conferences and special events, you may find me dressed up in my Sherlock Holmes outfit, or my Kujawy (the folk costume from the region in Poland where my ancestors came from).