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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…
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,…
Combined Finnish Choir - 1954
In honor of the Finnish Independence Day a combined group of singers from several towns joined together to sing patriotic Finnish songs. The photo was taken at the Parker Street Hall for one performance, another performance was in Fitchburg, MA. The…
Centennial Belles Charters - Maynard Centennial Time Capsule 1971
The Maynard Centennial Committee issued Charters to the following Centennial Belles groups: American Legion Auxillary; Kaleva Belles; International; Main Belles; Cameo's; Emblem Club #205; All American Club; Maynard Woman's Club; and Rod & Gun…
Promotional Poster - 1946
Six Miles Road Race
The 18th annual road race was sponsored by the Kanto A. C. of the Finnish-American Athletic League. The race began at Memorial Park and ended at the club grounds on Fort Pond, Littleton and was the opening activity of the Knights of Kaleva. The…
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…
Centennial Monograph: The Finnish People in Maynard
A historical summary of Finnish immigrants arriving in Maynard and their wide-ranging impact on the town.
Centennial Monograph: United Cooperative Society
A history of the United Cooperative Society from its inception through its state in the late 1960s.
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,…
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…
Blueprints of Main Street - 1918
Two blueprints of the plan of Main Street, Maynard, dated 1918. Landmarks include the property of A. T. Haynes, Amory Maynard, B. J. Coughlin, Thomas Naylor, John Zanawski, Franklin Flagg, Frank Vodoklys, Elizabeth Cleary, Harry Clark, Kaleva…
Knights of Pythias Outing, 1923
Maynard Delegation, Knights of Pythias Outing, District 13 of Mass., Fort Pond, Lancaster, Mass, September 8, 1923
(Note: While the photo's caption says it was in Lancaster, this is likely an error as many Maynard organization outings took place…
(Note: While the photo's caption says it was in Lancaster, this is likely an error as many Maynard organization outings took place…
Ladies of Kaleva Celebration Cake
The icing on the cake is a text from the Finnish epic "Kalevala", "The Land of Kaleva".
Finnish Socialist Junior Sports and Calisthenics League - 1927
A course given by __ Lassila, visiting director at the Parker Street Hall.
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Front: ___?, Into Kallio, Hebry Salmela, Albert Kouppi, __Kangas, Ed Helander, ___?, ___?, Kaleva Tofferi, ___?
2nd: Irene Anderson, __ Sahlsten, Lauri Manning,…
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Front: ___?, Into Kallio, Hebry Salmela, Albert Kouppi, __Kangas, Ed Helander, ___?, ___?, Kaleva Tofferi, ___?
2nd: Irene Anderson, __ Sahlsten, Lauri Manning,…
Ladies of Kaleva
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Lempi Eklund, ___?, Aino Saisa, Lillian Wick
Lempi Eklund, ___?, Aino Saisa, Lillian Wick
Financial Report -1918
Kaleva Cooperative Association
A financial report written entirely in Finnish.
Dairy and Bakery 1917 - Powder Mill Road
Kaleva Cooperative Association
United Cooperative Society
This is Powder Mill Road.
Bakery opened in 1914, the dairy in 1917.
Bakery opened in 1914, the dairy in 1917.
Delivery Wagon - ca 1910
Kaleva Cooperative Association
The photo is likely taken in the New Village area. The Kaleva Co-operative Assoication would later become the United Co-operative Society.