Polish refugees and the Polish American Immigration and Relief Committee
By: Janusz Cisek ; foreword by Janusz Krzyzanowski.
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 253
Subjects: Polish American Immigration and Relief Committee -- History.; Political refugees -- Poland -- History -- 20th century.; Political refugees -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; Polish Americans -- History -- 20th century.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Refugees -- Poland.; United States -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 20th century.; Poland -- Emigration and immigration -- History -- 20th century.; Poland -- Politics and government -- 1945-
Description: "Drawing on information from committee archives and consultations with prominent members, this book covers such topics as American immigration law, aid for the Polish Republic, and the effect of political change in Poland itself. It also discusses how the downfall of the communist government transformed Poland into a country that opened its own arms to the world's refugees"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.