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Centennial Monograph: United Cooperative Society
A history of the United Cooperative Society from its inception through its state in the late 1960s.
Centennial Monograph: The Finnish People in Maynard
A historical summary of Finnish immigrants arriving in Maynard and their wide-ranging impact on the town.
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.
Maynard Weavers
...the story of the...
United Co-operative Society of Maynard
Two copies of a detailed history of the Maynard Cooperative Society (Kaleva Cooperative Association) from its inception in 1906 through 1940. Published in 1941 and written by Frank Aaltonen.
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…
Fifty Years of Progress 1907-1957
The Story of the United Cooperative Society of Maynard
A history of the Maynard United Cooperative Society from its inception in 1906 through 1957. Contains facts, names, photos and charts in its 32 pages.
Share Certificate
Kaleva Co-operative Association
One share purchased by Mikko Saari in the Kaleva Co-operative Association later to become the United Cooperative Society.
Kaleva Cooperative Association - ca 1914
United Cooperative Society
54 Main Street
Originally the Cannon's Block, this is where the Kaleva Cooperative Association first opened in January 1907. The dining hall upstalirs opened in 1916. Kaleva later became the United Co-operative Society occupying this site until the 1970's.
Kaleva Employees
Kaleva Cooperative Association
Five of the employees in front of the new store in 1907.
Later to become the United Cooperative Society.
Later to become the United Cooperative Society.
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.
Ladies of Kaleva Celebration Cake
The icing on the cake is a text from the Finnish epic "Kalevala", "The Land of Kaleva".
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…