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Irja and Olavi Alto
l to r: Irja Aalto & Olavi Aalto.
A sepia- colored photo of Olavi and Irja Aalto in postcard format.
(note spelling is questionable)
A sepia- colored photo of Olavi and Irja Aalto in postcard format.
(note spelling is questionable)
BENEFIT CONCERT - 1940
Finnish 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.
Three Finnish Music Festival Programs - 1940
For Finland Aid
Three music programs sponsored by the combined Finnish Societies of Maynard to raise money for Finland after the invasion by Russia in World War II. Tauno Hannikainen is the Guest Conductor. A soprano solo was performed by Madame Arvida…
Finnish Workingmen's Association "Taisto" - 1914
S. S. Osasto
Two envelopes relating to the Massachusetts Socialist Party and the Finnish Workingmen's Association
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.
Imatra & National Bands Combined - 1939
Parker Street Hall
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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…
Lauri Koski
Conductor of the Finnish Band
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.
Finnish Society Parade - ca1910
Banner reads:
T.Y.
Taisto
Maynard
Parade not in Maynard.
T.Y.
Taisto
Maynard
Parade not in Maynard.
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.
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Imatra Band - ca 1910
The band is on the steps of one of the boarding houses on Main Street.
Imatra Band - 1907
At West Acton on Memorial Day
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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,…
Postcards sent to Annie (Anna, Anie) Autio - 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 backside view, the card was sent from Fitchburg on Sept. 10, 1906 at 9:30…
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
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.
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.
Parishioners of St. John's Lutheran Church - 1913
The church is located on Glendale Street, built in the period 1905-107.
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…