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Three basketball hoops, one with a net, are from the Parker Street Hall.

Finns from the Hall often played other Finnish teams from nearby towns (particularly Fitchburg).

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A punching bag set for boxing in the Parker St. Hall.

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A program for the service held at the Mission Evangelical Church recognizing Vietnam Veterans and other military personnel.

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Written in Finnish , signed by Laitinen, Kerttu, Linda.
See 2021.464 for additional information about postcard.

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Names on card are Linda Autio & Sandra Maki

See 2021.464 for additional information about postcard.

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Written in Finnish, name on card is Alma H...?
See 2021.464 for additional information about postcard.

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In Finnish, signed by Otto K...?

See 2021.464 for additional information about postcard.

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In Finnish, signed by Anni ....?

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In Finnish, signed by Ida Toikkanen and Linda

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In honor of the Finnish Independence Day a combined group of singers from several towns joined together to sing patriotic Finnish songs. The photo was taken at the Parker Street Hall for one performance, another performance was in Fitchburg, MA. The…

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FinnFest is a booklet containing information about the Second National FinnFest USA event. It was held in Fitchburg/Worcester, MA, July 6-8, 1984.

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A ticket to the Laisves picnic held at the Vose Pavilion , Maynard, Mass., on July 4, 1936.

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In 1970 "Taisto" sold Parker Street Hall and property. The Hall was built by the Finnish community in 1912. It was used for all types of plays, concerts, gymnastics, weddings and social events.

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The deed conveys 22 acres of land and a pond near the junction of Puffer Rd. and Old Marlboro Road that was referred to as Voses. The Finnish community used the area for many years for a camp, athletic events, performances and other social…

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Elmer Salenius is a 1935 graduate of Maynard High School

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A three act play presented at the Parker Street Hall in 1938. The play was directed by Hilda Aromaa, see the write up by Roy Helander compiled from the newspaper Raivaaja.

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1st - standing (7): Ida Stabell, Arvi Stabell, Otto…

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A two act comedy presented at the Parker Street Hall in 1937 and 1938. See writeup from Roy Helander.

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1st photo: Aili Niemi, Eeti Saari, Roy Helander, Viola Kallio

2nd photo: Roy Helander, Viola Kallio

3rd photo: Helen…

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The 18th annual road race was sponsored by the Kanto A. C. of the Finnish-American Athletic League. The race began at Memorial Park and ended at the club grounds on Fort Pond, Littleton and was the opening activity of the Knights of Kaleva. The…

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Classic Finnish tragedy by Gustaf von Numers in seven scenes presented by the All American Club.

1st photo: Huldah Nelson, Waino Ojalehto
2nd photo, Ellen Haapala
3rd photo: William Wehkoja
4th photo: Huldah Nelson
5th photo: Helen Ketola,…