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Participation pin for one of the annual Finnish Summer Festivals.

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Pin promoting the War Saving Stamps sold during WW I to pay for the conflict.

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The league was formed after some Finns left the socialist party. Their first summer festival, 1940, was held in Fithburg.

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Eastern Finnish Music Organization formed to encourage Finnish bands and choruses. Hugo Kajander was the promoter.

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Leftist fought against Franco in the Spanish Civil War, including Finns from Maynard, who fought in the Abraham Lincoln Brigade of America.

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The letters refer to Idan Suomalainen Raittius Kansan Liitto; Eastern Finnish Temperance People's League.

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A promotional pin for the Finnish Steamship Company.

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Raising funds pin used during WWII to aid Finland's conflict with Russia.

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"Victory for Finland", likely an Olympics. The flag is post 1917 independence from Russia.

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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.

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Suomi means Finland, perhaps used at a fund raiser. Not flag of Finland, pre-1917.

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Finland Day held at New York's World Fair at Finnish Pavilion.

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"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…

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Rev. Killilea was a pastor at St. Bridget's Church, 1905 - 1909.

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Rev. Crowe was the pastor of St. Bridget's Church, 1894-1905.

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Proceeds from "Buddy" Poppy drive is used to assist veterans.