Archive, Library, and Museum of the Association of Former Political Prisoners of World War II

The Archive, Library, and Museum of the Association of Former Political Prisoners of German and Soviet Concentration Camps was opened on December 2, 1990. The archives contains documents of actions undertaken by the Association in order to help all former prisoners of German and Soviet camps obtain legal status. In additional to appeals, it has the correspondence to different political figures in various countries regarding the status of war prisoners.

Personal documents are complete in this section.
Collections in the Library consist of literature pertaining to the history of particular camps at Brzezinka, Majdanek, Dachau, Gross-Rosen, Oswiecim, Ravensbrück, and Sachsenhausen. There are also complete sets o periodicals s, such as Zeszytach Oświęcimskich an alphabetical listing of c. 900 Auschwitz prisoners whose names appear in the books of the 'karnej kompanii,' the 'punishment company' and Przeglad Lekarski (Medical Review).

The Museum contains enormous artworks illustrated the martyrdom of prisoners and their tragic life. Original photographs which were taken in various concentration camps set a dramatic scene. A showcase contains samples of ground from Oświęcim, camp wire, and prison uniforms. A large tapestry of St. Maxmillian Maria Kolbe, prisoner and martyr of Oświęcim, hangs on one of the walls along with maps of Nazi concentration camps on Poland, Germany, and other occupied terrorizes. These collections have an enormous educational significance for the younger generations.

Archive, Library, and Museum of the Polish Air Force

The Archive, Library, and Museum of the Polish Air Force was opened on September 1, 1990, on the occasion of the 18th World Congress of the Polish Air Force in Detroit. This collection is composed of reports and minutes of air force groups. Personal folders are filled with identification cards, photographs, and various documents. Museum objects are located in showcases.

The walls of the Museum are filled with original air force uniforms, distinctions, coats of arms, caps, diplomas, materials from world meetings, and photographs of airplanes and pilots. Models of airplanes used by Polish pilots also hang in the Museum.

The Library contains a complete set of publications connected with the World Congresses of the Polish Air Force and Polish pilots from the United States and Canada. Other publications concern the activity of the Alliance of Polish Pilots. The Library also has a set of the monthly periodical Skrzydaa, published in London. Special attention is given to documents concerning the plane crash and death of Gen. Władysław Sikorski at Gibraltar.

Archive, Library, and Museum of the First Polish Armored Division

On July 2, 1989 the Museum, Archive, and Library of the First Polish Tank Division, which was named after Gen. S. Maczek, was opened. The Museum consists of sections: I Polish Tank Division, the Voluntary Polish Army in Canada, and Women Soldiers AK. Each section has its own archive, library, and collection.

The Library contains literature concerning the history of I Division and other Polish military formations. It contains also a set of the periodical, Pancerniak. Showcases hold exhibits of original weapons, soldiers' equipment, and uniforms. A special showcase contains miniature military equipment of I Division. The exhibits of the Polish Army in Canada and Women Soldiers AK enrich the entire, impressive Museum.