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All American Club Cast
Scene from the Finnish hist. play, "The Death of Elina", performed at the Parker Street Hall.
l to r: Huklah Nelson, Roy Helander, Waino Ojalehto, William Wehkoja, Ellen Hangas
l to r: Huklah Nelson, Roy Helander, Waino Ojalehto, William Wehkoja, Ellen Hangas
ALKU Temperance Society - 1931
Finnish Temperance Society
Members of the ALKU marching in a parade, June 1931. Many of these marchers were most of the people that worked in the kitchen and helped serve the dinner at the annual summer festival.
Front two right to left: Naemi Kajander, Esther…
Front two right to left: Naemi Kajander, Esther…
Waltham Street Hall - 1922-1932
Maynard, Mass.
Built in 1922 by the Maynard Finnish Workers' Federation. Destroyed by an early morning fire on Saturday April 30, 1932.
Delaware Tercentenary Medals
Finland/United States 1638-1938
Three versions of medals of a joint Finnish celebration of Rhode Island, Connecticut and Brooklyn.
Finnish Working Men's Association Women's Chorus - 1938
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Front: Taimi Wattu Sofka, Helen Mark Ketola, Aune Savikoski Ojalehto, Oscar Tofferi (Director), Aili Stabell Niemi, Evelyn Saari, Hulda Hill Nelson
Back: Helen Leverin, Bertha Saari, Impi Rivers, Sirkka Lehtinen French, Tyyne Glad Klemola,…
Front: Taimi Wattu Sofka, Helen Mark Ketola, Aune Savikoski Ojalehto, Oscar Tofferi (Director), Aili Stabell Niemi, Evelyn Saari, Hulda Hill Nelson
Back: Helen Leverin, Bertha Saari, Impi Rivers, Sirkka Lehtinen French, Tyyne Glad Klemola,…
Finnish Women Temperance Society Parade - 1931
Two photos taken in the square showing the young people carrying the American Flag. The parade began at the Temperance Hall, corner of Main and Harriman Ct., and proceeded to Voses where they had an annual summer festival.
Junior Kanto Athletic…
Junior Kanto Athletic…
Finnish Temperance Society Parade - 1931
A photo of the Finnish Temerance Society Parade, dated June 1931. Helmi Kajander Nyhlom is carrying the American Flag and Vivian Wiinikainen Kajander is carrying the Finnish Flag in a parade from Temperance Hall to Voses annual summer festival. This…
Roy Helander receiving the "Order of the White Rose" - 1988
Medal presented to Roy Helander for his efforts promoting Finnish activities and heritage in the United States from the
Speaker of the Finnish Parliament.
Top: Roy Helander and the Consul General Antti Lassila
Bottom: l to r
Matti Ahde,…
Speaker of the Finnish Parliament.
Top: Roy Helander and the Consul General Antti Lassila
Bottom: l to r
Matti Ahde,…
"ALKU" Finnish Temperance Society
1895 -1945
A history on the 50th anniversary of the "ALKU" (The Beginning) Temperance Society of Maynard. The booklet is written entirely in Finnish.
RAIVAAJA - June 3, 1999
Finnish-American Newspaper
In this section of the paper, bottom photo, is a picture of the Imatra Band from Maynard. The editor is asking for a location of the parade pre-1920.
Waino Nickoli Kauppi
Waino Kauppi, Maynard's famous cornetist, played with many famous bands, circa 1910-1930's, including the Sous's Band, Goldman Band in NYC and for many years was the leading player with the McEnnelly's Orchestra.
Tarmo Athletic Club Gymnastic Team - 1907
A black and white copy of a photo of the Tarmo Athletic Club Gymnastic Team, dated 1907.
Standing, 2nd from left - Lauri Jokinen
Standing, 1st on right - Otto Fonsell
Standing, 2nd from left - Lauri Jokinen
Standing, 1st on right - Otto Fonsell
National Band - 1915
Finnish Temperance Hall
Waino Kauppi is seated at the far right in the front row The boy with the short pants (knickerbockers).
The second photo is the backside with some identifications.
The second photo is the backside with some identifications.
Kanto Athletic Club Track Team - 1920
Three copies of a a photo of the Kanto Athletic Club's Track Team, dated 1920.
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Front: Edwin Laurila, Ernest Luosalo, Aati Saarinen
Center: John Nokalainen, Evert Raikanen, Ed Laurila, John Launela, Kalle Sulkala
Back: ___?, ___?, Frank…
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Front: Edwin Laurila, Ernest Luosalo, Aati Saarinen
Center: John Nokalainen, Evert Raikanen, Ed Laurila, John Launela, Kalle Sulkala
Back: ___?, ___?, Frank…
Finnish Workingmen's Association Athletic Group, Gymnastic Team, Tarmo - 1926
Three copies of a photo of the Finnish Workingmen's Society Athletic Group, dated 1926.
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Front (on floor): ___?, __ Heikkila
1st row: ___?, Kalle Ahola, Axel Salmi, John Kammonen, Edward Helander, Svante Kukkula, L. Warila, __Kanervo,…
l to r
Front (on floor): ___?, __ Heikkila
1st row: ___?, Kalle Ahola, Axel Salmi, John Kammonen, Edward Helander, Svante Kukkula, L. Warila, __Kanervo,…
Finnish Workingmen's Association Gymnasts
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Front: ___?,___?, Pekka Kemppinen, ___?
Back: ___?, Karl Nylund, ___?, Mikko Seppanen, __Sjoblom, ___?,___?
Front: ___?,___?, Pekka Kemppinen, ___?
Back: ___?, Karl Nylund, ___?, Mikko Seppanen, __Sjoblom, ___?,___?