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Odd Fellows Block on Nason Street - ca 1900
The Odd Fellows Building was built in the late 1890's for Julius Loewe who had a pharmacy in one part of the store. There was also a jeweler and a men's clothing store. On the second floor was a hall where several of the local organizations held…
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
Twilight Club - Boston Police Detectives #1
James Clafkin, a Maynard man, who later became Deputy Supt. of the Boston Police, was an inspector at the time this picture was taken and as he also was a charter member of the Twilight Club for many years he brought his assoicates to Lake Boone for…
"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.
"Elinan Surma" - 1951
The Death of Elina
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,…
1st photo: Huldah Nelson, Waino Ojalehto
2nd photo, Ellen Haapala
3rd photo: William Wehkoja
4th photo: Huldah Nelson
5th photo: Helen Ketola,…
"Elokuun Yon Unelma" -1949
Dream of August Night
Musical presented by the All American Club at the Parker Street Hall.
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Cast group: Front (5) Helen Ketola, Ellen kaapala, Elli Vuojavi, Signe Nyman, Vendla Saari
Back (5) Ahti Jaakkola, Roy Helander, William…
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Cast group: Front (5) Helen Ketola, Ellen kaapala, Elli Vuojavi, Signe Nyman, Vendla Saari
Back (5) Ahti Jaakkola, Roy Helander, William…
"Good Templars" - 1900
Iola Lodge, No. 91, International Order of Good Templars
6th from left, front row: Gavin Taylor
Directly in front of picture on the left: Ada Bower Merrill
The oldest fraternal organization in town was Iola Lodge, No. 91, International (Independent) Order of Good Templars. Organized in Assabet Village…
Directly in front of picture on the left: Ada Bower Merrill
The oldest fraternal organization in town was Iola Lodge, No. 91, International (Independent) Order of Good Templars. Organized in Assabet Village…
"Kahdentoista Punnan Katse" - 1955
The Twelve Pound Look
One act play presented by the All American Club in Maynard, Fitchburg and Quincy.
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Ahti Jaakkola, Huldah Nelson, Roy Helander, Helen Mark Ketola
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Ahti Jaakkola, Huldah Nelson, Roy Helander, Helen Mark Ketola
"Kolmen Neidon Talo" - 1950
The House of Three Maidens
Operetta performed by the All American Club at Parker Street Hall.
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Orchestra: Fritiof Tofferi, Olga Musgrave, Edward Brennan, Tyyne Glad
Couple: Ellen Hangas, Roy Helander
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Orchestra: Fritiof Tofferi, Olga Musgrave, Edward Brennan, Tyyne Glad
Couple: Ellen Hangas, Roy Helander
"Pitkajarvelaiset" -1948
The Folk of Pitkajarvi
A four act Finnish folk comedy presented by the All American Club at the Parker Street Hall.
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Front row (6): Tyyne Glad, Barber Parker, Ellen Haapala, Vendla Saari, Vivian Helander, Elma Kansanniva
Back row (8): George Ojalehto, Helen…
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Front row (6): Tyyne Glad, Barber Parker, Ellen Haapala, Vendla Saari, Vivian Helander, Elma Kansanniva
Back row (8): George Ojalehto, Helen…
"Poika Parlisista" - 1948
The Boy from Paris
A French comedy in three acts presented by the All American Club.
1st photo: George Glad
2nd photo: Ellen Haapala, Roy Helander
3rd photo: Roy Helander, Ellen Haapala, William Wehkoja
1st photo: George Glad
2nd photo: Ellen Haapala, Roy Helander
3rd photo: Roy Helander, Ellen Haapala, William Wehkoja
"Rules of Maynard Social Club" 1915
I.O.O. F.
A poster containing the rules of the Maynard Social Club.
"Rykmentin Soittaja" - 1955
The Regiment's Trumpeter
A musical in 4 acts presented by the All American Club on their 10th Anniversary.
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Standing: Waino Ojalehto, Roy Helander
Seated: Martha Saari, Lillian Klemola
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Standing: Waino Ojalehto, Roy Helander
Seated: Martha Saari, Lillian Klemola
"Suds in Your Eye" Drama Presentation Photo - 1952
"Suds in Your Eye" was presented by the Maynard Dramatic Club in May 1, 1952. Pictured in the photo are Lorraine Ballard, Margie Crowe, and Guy Ferrara. It was held at the Parker Street Hall.
"Suds in Your Eye" Play Presentation 1952 - Photo
Four black and white photos of Maggie Crowe and Guy Ferrara acting in "Suds in Your Eye". A play presented by the Maynard Dramatic Club on May 1, 1952 in the Parker Street Hall.
"The Corn is Green" - 1951
A play in three acts presented by the All American Club. This production was in English, most of the Club's plays were in Finnish.
Photo: Huldah Nelson
Photo: Huldah Nelson
"The Whole Darn Shooting Match" Production Photo - 1971
A series of theatrical vignettes was presented by the Maynard Dramatic Club and called "The Whole Darn Shooting Match". It was performed on Nov. 12, 13, 1971 at Maynard High School Auditorium. Those pictured are Paul Murphy, Joe Carr, Herb Malinson,…
"Wienin Iloiset Tyttaret" - 1952
Merry Daughters of Vienna
A three act musical by the All American Club presented at Saima Hall, Fitchburg's summer festival.
Photos taken at Parker Street Hall at rehearsal.
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1st photo (8): Sonja Huuskonen, Aune Ojalehto, Huldah Nelson, Ellen Haapala, Elma…
Photos taken at Parker Street Hall at rehearsal.
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1st photo (8): Sonja Huuskonen, Aune Ojalehto, Huldah Nelson, Ellen Haapala, Elma…
20th Century Club at Lake Boon - 1913
Aunt May 2nd from left, Uncle Joe 3rd from left, Wm. J. Tobin on right.
see A267 Post Card
see A267 Post Card
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…