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A Finnish Wedding - 1912
Hermanni Savikoski and Anni Suorsa
l to r
Front Row Sitting (7): Helmi Hilander, Sandra Maki, Hermanni Savikoski (groom), Anna Suorsa (bride), Jeeli Savikoski, Hannah Savikoski, Elviira Hiltunen - child standing is the son of Vaino & Tyyne Keto
Second Row (12): Emma Aho holding…
Front Row Sitting (7): Helmi Hilander, Sandra Maki, Hermanni Savikoski (groom), Anna Suorsa (bride), Jeeli Savikoski, Hannah Savikoski, Elviira Hiltunen - child standing is the son of Vaino & Tyyne Keto
Second Row (12): Emma Aho holding…
A History of the Kaleva Knighthood &
The Knights of Kaleva
"This is an abridged translation of Alfons Ukkonen's book that was originally written in the Finish language for the Knights of Kaleva in 1996". The book reviews the origins of Knights of Kaleva in 1898 by John Stone, the meaning of Kaleva, a brief…
Alfred Torppa & Maria Amalia Tofferi Marriage Record
Translation: " The American immigrant Alfred Heikki's son Torppa, born March 4, 1880 in Veteli, married on April 4, 1901 to Maria Amalia August's daughter Tofferi, born in Halsua on October 15, 1879 and live in matrimony in America.
Certified by…
Certified by…
Alfred Torppa Veterinarian Apprentice Certificate
"I can hereby attest that the young man, Alfred Torppa, from Vetili at my farm has passed courses in anatomy of house pets, horse shoeing, and birthing as well as the more ordinary outer and inner sicknesses with satisfaction. He has also taken…
Alfred Torppa's Diploma - 1890
Diploma from the Veteli, Finland elementary school.
Translation by Roy Helander
Translation by Roy Helander
Alfred Torppa's Passport
"The peasant Alfred Heikki's son Torppa , b. March 4, 1880 in Veteli, and his wife, Maria Amalia Gustaf's daughter, b. October 15, 1879 and their two children Juho Teodor, 1903 and Hugo Alfred,1904 from Veteli in the Grand Duchy are traveling abroad…
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…
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
All American Club Halloween? Party
This photo is from one of the early Halloween parties of the All American Club.
In 1945, when the Finnish boys and girls who had grown up in Maynard came back from World War II, they wanted to form a Finnish American club at the Parker Street Hall…
In 1945, when the Finnish boys and girls who had grown up in Maynard came back from World War II, they wanted to form a Finnish American club at the Parker Street Hall…
All American Club Musical program - 1971
The club presented a music event on March 14th, 1971 at Maynard High School. The program list many of the local companies as sponsers.
Officers of the club:
Harold Hicks , President
Robert Mayes, Vice President
Frances Schipper,…
Officers of the club:
Harold Hicks , President
Robert Mayes, Vice President
Frances Schipper,…
All American Club Plays 1947 - 1961
A history of the plays/concerts produced by the All American Club (poorly named, actually was the Finnish people who put on the productions, in Finnish). The events were presented at the Parker Street Hall in Maynard as well as other locations in…
ALMANAKKA Almanac
United Co-operative Society
Promotional almanac given to customers of the store written in Finnish.
Anna Autio Postcards - ca1906
A series of 23 postcards sent to Anna Autio as a young girl when she was living in Fitchburg and Maynard in the early 1900's. The notes are written in Finnish. Note on the bottom card, it was sent from Fitchburg on Sept. 10, 1906 at 9:30 AM and…
Annual Report 1946
United Cooperative Society
Various reports of the United Cooperative Society written entirely in Finnish.
Antti Ruuska Obituary - 1931
An obituary for Antti Ruuska (1887 - 1931) written in Finnish with a list of many Maynard residents who attended his funeral service including:
Matti Ruuska, his brother & Edla Suikkola, his sister
Ivari Puron, Ida Soiniselta, Matti Marjamaan,…
Matti Ruuska, his brother & Edla Suikkola, his sister
Ivari Puron, Ida Soiniselta, Matti Marjamaan,…
Basket Ball Poster - ca1930
A poster advertising a basket ball game at the Parker Street Hall between St. Casimir's and the Tarmo Athletic Club.
BENEFIT CONCERT - 1940
Finish Relief Fund
A program of a concert to raise money for Finland after the invasion by Russia in 1939. The fourth photo is a sample page of sponsors.