He was wounded during his participation in the Polish uprising against tsarist Russia in 1863-1864. In 1864, he came to the United States, enlisting as a bugler in the Fourth Massachusetts Cavalry of the Union Army. After the Civil War, he resumed his musical career, publishing piano music, appearing in concerts, and teaching piano and voice. He lived in Michigan, New York, and Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, he founded the Zielinski Trio Club and headed a school of music.
Papers consist of correspondence, handbills, manuscripts, programs, a scrapbook, and photographs.
Also included are research notes of Robert C. Bryant and Edward A. Symans pertaining to Zielinski's life. Correspondence is predominantly with Zielinski's friend and pupil Edith V. Rann. Preliminary inventory available. Return to top. A preliminary inventory was then prepared.