1952 St Casimir Jubilee Book Johnstown PA Polish Catholic Time Capsule Clipping For Sale

This beautifully preserved 1952 commemorative volume celebrates the Golden Jubilee (1902–1952) of St. Casimir Parish in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a cornerstone of the local Polish-American Catholic community.

Titled “Ave Maria – Pamiętnik,” this book serves as a rich historical record of parish life, blending Polish and English text throughout. It reflects the deep faith, cultural identity, and community pride of the immigrant families who built and sustained the parish over its first 50 years.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Extensive parish history and written accounts (including translated Polish sections)
• Portraits of clergy, including Pope Pius XII and diocesan leadership
• Documented timelines of parish priests and leadership
• Large-format photographs of the church, school, and community
• Dozens of group images featuring:
  • Students by grade level
  • First Communion and graduation classes
  • Parish organizations and societies
  • Nuns, clergy, and lay leadership

This is truly a community time capsule, with hundreds of identifiable individuals from the Johnstown area.

Tucked within the pages and preserved for decades is an original period newspaper clipping, included with this listing.

• Front: Features a Catholic school graduation announcement with named students and clergy, tied to the same regional parish/school network
• Reverse: Contains additional 1950s-era articles and advertisements, including a notable reference to “Polio Insurance” — a highly era-specific detail from the early 1950s, prior to widespread vaccination

This clipping:

• Confirms the time period authenticity
• Adds a personal, human connection to the original owner
• Suggests the book was kept as a meaningful keepsake within the parish community

This piece will appeal to:

• Johnstown, PA local history collectors
• Polish-American heritage researchers
• Catholic church historians
• Genealogy enthusiasts (many names pictured and printed)
• Vintage book and ephemera collectors

With its combination of documented names, photographs, and original inserted ephemera, this is far more than a book — it’s a preserved piece of mid-century American community life.

Very good to Excellent vintage condition overall.

• Covers show light edge wear and corner softening consistent with age
• Interior pages are clean, well-kept, and intact
• Binding remains solid and fully functional
• No writing or markings observed within the book
• Newspaper clipping shows typical age toning but remains fully readable and intact

A well-preserved example with strong visual appeal and historical integrity.

• Year: 1952
• Theme: Catholic / Religious / Polish-American Heritage
• Location: Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• Organization: St. Casimir Parish
• Language: Polish & English
• Type: Jubilee / Anniversary Commemorative Book
• Features: Photographs, Named Individuals, Local History, Inserted Ephemera
• Material: Hardcover (textured embossed cover)
• Origin: USA (Printed in Johnstown, PA)