Gene H. Zygmont

Researcher, writer

Born Hamtramck, Ml, Sept. 15, 1926; daughter of Joseph and Katarzyna (Prusinowska) Harubin; married Artur Laurent Z.; children: Zenon Xavier.

Education: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), history, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), art history, California State University, DominguezHills (CSUDH), 1972; Master of Arts (M.A.), art history, California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

Languages: English, Polish.

Career: Advertising copywriter, freelance writer, instructor, Loyola Marymount University; radio host, volunteer, Polish cultural events.

Member: Polish American Historical Association (PAHA), California chapter, president, Polish American Cultural Network (PACN), 1984-; officer, Helena Modjeska Foundation, 1982-; contributing editor, Polish Americans in California, Vol. l; editor, Polish Americans in California, Vol II.

Resident: Torrance, CA.

From: "Polish Americans in California, Vol. II," National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs & Polish American Historical Association. California 1995.