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Valentine's Eve Dance Poster - 1935
Poster promoting a Valentine's Eve Dance at the Parker Street Hall with Ralph Weckstrom and his orchestra
All American Club Halloween? Party
This photo is from one of the early Halloween parties of the All American Club.
In 1945, when the Finnish boys and girls who had grown up in Maynard came back from World War II, they wanted to form a Finnish American club at the Parker Street Hall…
In 1945, when the Finnish boys and girls who had grown up in Maynard came back from World War II, they wanted to form a Finnish American club at the Parker Street Hall…
Summer Festival in Maynard - 1913
A post card photo of Bowman reading parade instructions from the stairs of Taisto Hall (Parker Street Hall). It is dated July 1913.
Public and Private Dance Regulations
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
This notice of regulations hung for many years in the Parker Street Hall.
Financial Record - 1944
Parker Street Hall Mortgage
A treasurer's record from September 1944 through December 1944 of the proceeds raised for the purpose of paying off the mortgage of the Parker Street Hall. Enough was collected and mortgage retired.
Roy Helander was the record keeper. Sample page…
Roy Helander was the record keeper. Sample page…
All American Club Plays 1947 - 1961
A history of the plays/concerts produced by the All American Club (poorly named, actually was the Finnish people who put on the productions, in Finnish). The events were presented at the Parker Street Hall in Maynard as well as other locations in…
"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…
"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…
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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…
"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,…
Basket Ball Poster - ca1930
A poster advertising a basket ball game at the Parker Street Hall between St. Casimir's and the Tarmo Athletic Club.
"Koulu Toverit" (The School Chums) - 1937
A two act comedy presented at the Parker Street Hall in 1937 and 1938. See writeup from Roy Helander.
Pictures
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1st photo: Aili Niemi, Eeti Saari, Roy Helander, Viola Kallio
2nd photo: Roy Helander, Viola Kallio
3rd photo: Helen…
Pictures
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1st photo: Aili Niemi, Eeti Saari, Roy Helander, Viola Kallio
2nd photo: Roy Helander, Viola Kallio
3rd photo: Helen…
"Juurakon Hulda" (Hulda of Juurakko or The Parliament's Daughter) -1938
A three act play presented at the Parker Street Hall in 1938. The play was directed by Hilda Aromaa, see the write up by Roy Helander compiled from the newspaper Raivaaja.
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1st - standing (7): Ida Stabell, Arvi Stabell, Otto…
Pictures
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1st - standing (7): Ida Stabell, Arvi Stabell, Otto…
Warranty Sale Agreement - 1970
The Finnish Workingmen's Association "Taisto" to
Michael C. Lynch
In 1970 "Taisto" sold Parker Street Hall and property. The Hall was built by the Finnish community in 1912. It was used for all types of plays, concerts, gymnastics, weddings and social events.