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1. 2013.059.040 - Clipping, Newspaper

   Two news clippings. One from Sprots page of Worcester Telegram guestimated to have been published in April 1954. Photo of "Finnish Runners Feted." Two top runners in the Patriot's Day Boston A.A.Marathon. Erkki Puollakka who finished third and Veikko Karvonen, marathon winner. Erkki Koutonen is pictured between the two as a local Olympian (1948) as well as represetative of the Finnish-American Saima Society who honored the Finnish athletes. ...

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2. 2013.059.042 - Clipping, Newspaper

   Obituary for Erkki (Erik) Koutonen who died at age 60 in December 1986.

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3. 2015.123.001 - Postcard

   Photograph on a postal card of Lillian E. Longsjo Erickson (1902-1983). In costume for one of the many theatrical roles Lillian played both in Fitchburg and in New York City. She also worked as a nurse at Burbank Hospital and was married to Hugo E. Erickson (d.1947) Further information by the donor's agent about Lillian is attached to the Deed of Gift

   Record Type: Photo

   
4. 2016.123.005 - Sheet Music

   Song Book of Hilda Ritala for Saima Chorus. The book may be from circa 1950 - 1970. A book of Finnish sheet music in a black, two-ring binder. There are about 50 pages of music most of which are copies of handwritten music. There are 3 or 4 pieces of music from Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

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5. 2023.068.003 - Manuscript

   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 wee...

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6. 2023.096.002 - Document

   Deed for Saima Park on Scott Road in Fitchburg. There are two legal documents: one is a Warranty Deed, and the other a Deed. Both deeds are from the office of Edwin E. Kaarela, Esquire in Fitchburg, Mass. The Warranty Deed is from The Finnish Labor Society Saima of Fitchburg TO the Finnish American Club of Saima, Inc. The deed was dated Nov 3, 1965 in Land Court Worcester North Registry District. The Deed is from Naemi E. Puranen, Admr. ...

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7. 2023.096.007 - Newspaper Supplement

   A special section in the Raivaaja Newspaper noting the 40th Anniversary of The Finnish American Club of Saima. The newspaper is from May 29, 1986. On pages 4 and 5 of the newspaper are many photos and information on both the organization of the club and the anniversary celebration. The Finnish American Club of Saima (FACS) held its organizational meeting on May 16, 1946 in Saima Hall, and the Club held its annual meeting on May 14, 1986 at S...

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8. Finnish culture Saima Hall Saima Society Labor Society plate commemoration - Saima Hall Commemoration plate

   2004.104.003

   Record Type: Object