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Catalog Number |
2023.068.003 |
Object Name |
Manuscript |
Scope & Content |
A manuscript titled "Kaleva Finnish Language Course" in Fitchburg, MA written by Usko T. Kontio of the Panun Maja #24 Knights of Kaleva lodge. The history for Finnish language studies in Fitchburg dates back to 1905 when newly arriving Finns banded together to sponsor a Finnish Summer School for children under 14. The City of Fitchburg granted use of the George H. Hastings School on School St. for the Finnish studies for a period of eight weeks each summer from 1905 to 1914. The Finnish studies were later held at Suomi Hall and then at the Kaleva Koti (house) at 107 Mechanic St. Recently, Finnish language classes have been held in the function hall at Saima Park with instructor Saija Laurla. Some of the past teachers have include: Marita Cauthen, Rauni Cote, Sini Harjunmaa, and June Ilona Rantanen. Noted in the document is that as students leave class they say "Nakemiin", the Finn word for goodbye, or see you later. |
Catalog type |
Archive |
People |
Kontio, Usko Laurla, Saija Cauthen, Marita Cote, Rauni Harjunmaa, Sini Rantanen, June Ilona |
Search Terms |
Finnish Finnish Language Course Finnish Language Kaleva Finnish Language Course Kaleva Suomi Hall Kaleva Koti Saima Park Saima Society |
Lexicon category |
8: Communication Artifact |
Source |
Markku Kuokkanen |