part 1. Research in America. Valuable records ; Polish genealogical research in America ; Polish genealogical societies in America -- part 2. Research in Poland. Life in Poland ; Other ethnic groups in Poland ; Geographic and ethnic areas of Poland ; Maps and gazetteers ; Research using records from Poland ; Church records ; Civil records ; Surnames ; Christian or first names ; Breaking the language barrier ; Writing letters to Poland ; When you visit Poland ; Additional reading -- part 3. Online Polish roots. Online Polish genealogical research in America ; Online research using records from Poland ; Polish genealogical research in the digital age