Much of the correspondence and a significant number of the speeches and reports were written by Barney F. Spott, Sr., founder of Post #3, State Commander for many years, frequent delegate to international conventions, and member of the Wisconsin Legislature (1927-1928). A prominent concern expressed through much of the collection is the securing of aid for the disabled veterans through the Ignace J. Paderewski Invalid Fund. A primary fundraising method was an annual appeal through the Milwaukee area Polish churches. However, it was noted in a letter of October 26, 1954 (Box 2, Folder 7) that it was becoming increasingly difficult to raise funds through the churches as the younger pastors were not sympathetic to PAVA's needs. Several letters to the Catholic bishops of Milwaukee outline the history of the Fund. Also, an attempt was made through Congressman Clement Zablocki to secure Veterans Administration benefits for PAVA veterans.
The triennial International Conventions and Post activities also illustrate a continued concern for the disabled Polish Army veteran and a wide interest in patriotic affairs, the life of the Polish community and the national organization. Of special interest are the records of the 1964 Convention hosted by Post #3 in Milwaukee. In addition to general program materials, these records contain planning notes and correspondence.
On microfilm are three series of newspaper clippings: a scrapbook of a 1927 trip to Poland contest sponsored by Post #3, clippings of special interest to veterans, and clippings on Polish community activities.
