Instytut Józefa Piłsudskiego

About the Institute

The Józef Piłsudski Institute in America, established on July 4, 1943, is one of the most important Polish institutions outside the country. It was founded by a group of close collaborators of Marshal Piłsudski, who found themselves in the United States as a result of wartime actions. The Institute serves as a repository of valuable archival materials and is a research and scientific institution aimed at collecting, storing, and studying documents related to Poland, as well as popularizing its history.

Mission and Activities

The mission of the Institute is to collect and preserve historical documents related to Poland and the Polish diaspora, provide access to collections for researchers, conduct research in the field of contemporary history of Poland and the Polish diaspora, and promote Polish history and culture. The Institute organizes scientific symposiums, conferences, exhibitions, and engages in educational and publishing activities.

Collections and Archive

The Institute has rich archival, library, numismatic, and pictorial collections. The Institute's archive is enriched by documents donated by private individuals and Polish diaspora institutions. The library contains over 20,000 books, and its collections grow mainly through donations from the National Library and the Institute of National Remembrance.

Educational and Social Activities

The Institute organizes meetings, lectures, presentations, exhibitions, and history lessons for Polish diaspora schools. It participates in the activities of the Polish community by taking part in local events organized by Polish organizations and supplementary schools.