Browse Items (223 total)
Sort by:
File folder for the Parker Street Hall
Information and photocopies of pictures of the hall.
First Annual Minstrel Show - 1934
The Maynard Co-op. Club
Some of the presenters were: W. Torferri, Coggins Trio, Bill Wehkoja, Hulda Nelson, Boris Sokolowsky, Tony Colombo, Helen Coggins, Helen Mark, Chas. Manty, Vernice Coolidge
"The Gypsy Rover" Program and Ticket - 1931
The Maynard Young Players
Accompanied by Sirkka Lehtinen, Fridioff Tofferi, Uuno Poikonen
Cast of Characters: Bertha Saari, Elma Leivo, William Wehkoja, Ahti Jaakkola, Lauri Hiipakka, Helen Mark, Aimo Kangas, Waino Saari, Laura Aho, Leo Warila, Ahti, Alho, Anthony Colombo
Cast of Characters: Bertha Saari, Elma Leivo, William Wehkoja, Ahti Jaakkola, Lauri Hiipakka, Helen Mark, Aimo Kangas, Waino Saari, Laura Aho, Leo Warila, Ahti, Alho, Anthony Colombo
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church - 1913
Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church
The church was built on Glendale Street by the Finnish workers from 1905-1907 and dedicated on June 6, 1908. The parish moved to a new location (North Sudbury) in 1967 and the building was later used as the Church of the Nazarene. It is currently a…
Parishioners of St. John's Lutheran Church - 1913
The church is located on Glendale Street, built in the period 1905-107.
Mission Evangelical Congregational Church - 1970
The church, located on Walnut Street, was constructed in 1913. Originally had Finnish in it is name but that was later dropped.
Mission Evangelical Congregational Church - 1913
Cornerstone and Dedication Photographs
The first photo is the cornerstone laying ceremony. The second is the dedication of the completed church.
John Riihiluoma House and Bakery
8 Main Street
The site is approximately where the McDonald restaurant sits (since 1980s).
l to r
Mrs. Osmo, Mary Riihiluoma, Anna Lisa Riihiluoma, John Able Riihiluoma, Mr. Osmo, Matti Riihiluoma
l to r
Mrs. Osmo, Mary Riihiluoma, Anna Lisa Riihiluoma, John Able Riihiluoma, Mr. Osmo, Matti Riihiluoma
File folder for Finnish Americans
File contains miscellaneous information relative to the Finnish people especially Maynard connection. Includes history of Finnish Saunas, the 1984 USA Finn Fest held at Worcester, MA., and a ticket and program of "The Gypsy Rover" presented by the…
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…
Imatra Band - 1907
At West Acton on Memorial Day
l to r
Front: Oskar Saari, ___?, Frithioff Tofferi, ___?, Matti Heinonen, Peter Peterson, Charles Williams, Matti Kangas
Second: Henry Kaskiniemi, Victor Simila, ___?, Fred Amnel, Kirko Hiipakko, Paavo Suorsa
Third: John Forssi, Nestori Asiala,…
Front: Oskar Saari, ___?, Frithioff Tofferi, ___?, Matti Heinonen, Peter Peterson, Charles Williams, Matti Kangas
Second: Henry Kaskiniemi, Victor Simila, ___?, Fred Amnel, Kirko Hiipakko, Paavo Suorsa
Third: John Forssi, Nestori Asiala,…
Select Finnish Band - 1922
Parker Street Hall
The Massachusetts Finnish Socialist Music League put together a select group of musicians from the various bands in the region who played at the festivals held in the towns. This photo was taken when the band played in Maynard.
Identified:
l to…
Identified:
l to…
Maynard National Band
Maynard, Mass.
This band was derived from the Imatra Band, both bands were mostly Finnish. The National Band played at the Finnish Temperance Hall on Harriman Court.
Imatra & National Bands Combined - 1939
Parker Street Hall
l to r
Front row: Fred Junno, Eino Kauppinen, Ulva Sjoblom, Ted Lindstrom, Waino Koski, Fritz Tofferi, Tauno Hannikainen (conductor), ___ Adamson (Fitchburg), ___?, Leo Nurmi, Urho Marks, Toivo Erkkinen
2nd row: Oscar Tofferi, Oscar Ahola, Paavo…
Front row: Fred Junno, Eino Kauppinen, Ulva Sjoblom, Ted Lindstrom, Waino Koski, Fritz Tofferi, Tauno Hannikainen (conductor), ___ Adamson (Fitchburg), ___?, Leo Nurmi, Urho Marks, Toivo Erkkinen
2nd row: Oscar Tofferi, Oscar Ahola, Paavo…
Finnish Lutheran Church Picnic - 1915
W. O. Strout
W. O. Strout's delivery truck was used as transportation for the church outing. Mr. Strout is standing beside the cab.
Finnish Workingmen's Association "Taisto" - 1914
S. S. Osasto
Two envelopes relating to the Massachusetts Socialist Party and the Finnish Workingmen's Association