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Jarjestyksen Valvoja Badge
Maynard, Mass.
This is a security guard or special police badge for the Finnish Workingman's Organization, T. Y. Taisto.
John Riihiluoma House and Bakery
8 Main Street
The site is approximately where the McDonald restaurant sits (since 1980s).
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Mrs. Osmo, Mary Riihiluoma, Anna Lisa Riihiluoma, John Able Riihiluoma, Mr. Osmo, Matti Riihiluoma
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Mrs. Osmo, Mary Riihiluoma, Anna Lisa Riihiluoma, John Able Riihiluoma, Mr. Osmo, Matti Riihiluoma
Junior Kalevaiset - ca1940
Knights & Ladies of Kaleva
Maynard, Massachusetts
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Front Row (9):
?, ?, Martha Koski Weckstrom, Vieno Koski Ware, Paul Koski, ?, Agda Reini, Sirkka Koskinen, ?
Center Row (9):
?, ?, ?, Irene Hekkala, Ruth Pekkala ,?, ?, Lillian Wick, Matti Nelson
Back Row (8):
?, ?, ?, George…
Front Row (9):
?, ?, Martha Koski Weckstrom, Vieno Koski Ware, Paul Koski, ?, Agda Reini, Sirkka Koskinen, ?
Center Row (9):
?, ?, ?, Irene Hekkala, Ruth Pekkala ,?, ?, Lillian Wick, Matti Nelson
Back Row (8):
?, ?, ?, George…
Kanto A. C. Track Team - 1920
A photo of an outstanding track team during the 1920's. A team winning many events at several meets among the Finnish societies throughout the state.
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Ernest Luosalo, Aati Saarinen, Jacob Laurila, George Luosalo, Edwin Laurila, Evert…
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Ernest Luosalo, Aati Saarinen, Jacob Laurila, George Luosalo, Edwin Laurila, Evert…
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…
Knights of Kaleva - ca.1940's
Maynard, Massachusetts
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Front (9): Wrjo (George) Hekkala, Oscar Grandell, Jacob Laurie, Matti Nelson, Antti Heiskari, Edward Hinitsa, Weeti Taival, Charles Wainio, John Nokelainen
Back (12): Peter Petersen, Tervo Grekula, Kalervo Hekkala, Lauri Wick, Taito…
Front (9): Wrjo (George) Hekkala, Oscar Grandell, Jacob Laurie, Matti Nelson, Antti Heiskari, Edward Hinitsa, Weeti Taival, Charles Wainio, John Nokelainen
Back (12): Peter Petersen, Tervo Grekula, Kalervo Hekkala, Lauri Wick, Taito…
Ladies of Kaleva - ca.1940
Maynard, Massachusetts
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Front Row (7 seated):
Mary Stein, ?, Ellen Hangas Haapala, Martha Koski Weckstrom, Lempi Eklund, Vieno Koski Ware, Lillian Pekkala Wick
Back Row (12standing):
Wilma Maki, Eino Laurila, ?, Helmi Taival, Saimi Williams, ?, Limpi Pera,…
Front Row (7 seated):
Mary Stein, ?, Ellen Hangas Haapala, Martha Koski Weckstrom, Lempi Eklund, Vieno Koski Ware, Lillian Pekkala Wick
Back Row (12standing):
Wilma Maki, Eino Laurila, ?, Helmi Taival, Saimi Williams, ?, Limpi Pera,…
Ladies of Kaleva Celebration Cake
The icing on the cake is a text from the Finnish epic "Kalevala", "The Land of Kaleva".
Ladies of Kaleva, Maynard
Kalevan Naiset
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Front Row: Lizzie Jaaskela, Vilma Maki, Irene Hekkala, Vieno Koski Ware, Tilda Koski, Martha Koski Weckstrom, Ellen Haapala, Lilith Pekkala, Aliina Hintsa
Center Row: Rikka Peterson, Hilja Hekkala, Helga Waino, Aino Laurila, Aune Saari,…
Front Row: Lizzie Jaaskela, Vilma Maki, Irene Hekkala, Vieno Koski Ware, Tilda Koski, Martha Koski Weckstrom, Ellen Haapala, Lilith Pekkala, Aliina Hintsa
Center Row: Rikka Peterson, Hilja Hekkala, Helga Waino, Aino Laurila, Aune Saari,…
Laisves Picnic with 30 Prizes - 1936
A ticket to the Laisves picnic held at the Vose Pavilion , Maynard, Mass., on July 4, 1936.
Lapel & Tie Pin
E F O M
Eastern Finnish Music Organization formed to encourage Finnish bands and choruses. Hugo Kajander was the promoter.
Lapel Pin
Annual Summer Festival
Finish Socialist Federation
Participation pin for one of the annual Finnish Summer Festivals.
Lapel Pin
Delaware Tercentenary
1638 - 1938
Participation pin of the Joint Celebration, Rhode Island & Connecticut, of the 300th anniversary of Finnish people coming to America.
Lapel Pin
Delaware Tercentenary
Finland United States
Souvenir pin commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Finnish & Swedish people arrival in America, 1638 - 1938.
Lapel Pin
Delaware Tercentenary - 1938
The pin commemorates the 300th year of Finns and Swedes arrival in America, 1638-1938. The festival was held in Delaware, attended by Kings and Presidents.
