Safira (Oksanen) Kallio papers

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IHRC1163

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Abstract

Safira (Oksanen) Kallio was born in Finland on April 12, 1894 and emigrated to the United States in 1913. She served as a local correspondent from Owen, Wisconsin for the Finnish American newspaper "Minnesotan Uutiset" (later, "Amerikan Uutiset"). Much of her poetry was published in the newspaper.

Dates

1960-1970

Creator

Kallio, Safira Oksanen, 1894-1982 (Person)

Language of Materials

Finnish and English

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

Papers of Safira (Oksanen) Kallio consist of handwritten manuscripts of her poems. Included is a photocopy of a translated memoir called "Memories of My Trip to This Country in October and November 1913 (And a Bit After Arrival)."

Extent

1 linear inch

Subjects

Finnish American poets. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Finnish Americans -- Wisconsin -- Owen. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Finnish-American newspapers. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Women poets. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings