Collects the valuable and oft-quoted articles on Polish American folkways which Helen Stankiewicz Zand published in various issues of Polish American Studies between 1949 and 1961. Co-published with the Polish American Historical Association.

"...a well organized and detailed account of Polish culture as it has developed in America of the past century. Professor Obidinski's beginning and ending chapters form a solid, cultural and sociological framework in which to showcase Dr. Zand's highlydescriptive and very intimate accounts of Polish life in the United States...readable and enjoyable..." - Narod Polski

"...very engrossing reading." - Narod Polski

"...very engrossing reading." - Narod Polski

"...a well organized and detailed account of Polish culture as it has developed in America of the past century. Professor Obidinski's beginning and ending chapters form a solid, cultural and sociological framework in which to showcase Dr. Zand's highly descriptive and very intimate accounts of Polish life in the United States...readable and enjoyable..." - Narod Polski