Family photographs and personal and family papers of Lorraine (Napieralski) Czechorski and of her parents and siblings. Included are photographs of her father, Peter Napieralski (1881- ), who immigrated to the United States in 1905; of her mother, Anna; of her paternal grandmother, Josephine Napieralski Kucharski; and of herself; and her sisters, Pelagia and Emily. There are two photos of Peter Napieralski's bird store on Milwaukee's South Side, circa 1925; photographs of the children in July 4th parades; and a photo of the family's first car. As Peter Napieralski's bird store was not a very profitable one, he supplemented his income through work on the railroad and as a janitor at the Modjeska Theatre. Later, he owned a tavern in St. Francis. Peter was also a socialist and labor leader. He was a member of the Polish National Alliance, and is pictured in the 1931-1932 group photo of the PNA Sick Fund directors. The collection also includes Napieralski's work record, 1903-1904, showing his employment in coal mines in Posen or Silesia in Germany.
Papers of Lorraine Czechorski consist of a photograph of the Echo Choir (Chor Echo) of Council 8 of the Polish National Alliance (Spring 1940), of which she was a member, with choir members identified on the verso; Echo Choir programs, 1935 (signed by choir members), 1936, 1938 and 1948; programs of the Moniuszko Choir of Council 115 of the PNA, 1934 and 1936; and newsclippings describing performances of both choirs. There is also a brief historical sketch of the Echo Choir, written by Mrs. Czechorski. Other programs include one from a 1935 play presented by the Polish Youth Circle of Casimir Pulaski (Koko Modziezy Polskiej in. Kaz. Puaskiego), and a 1953 souvenir program of the Polish Old Settlers Club (Klub Starych Polskich Osadnikow).
