Finnish Socialist Chapter, Markham, Minnesota records

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IHRC707

Staff Only

Abstract

Minutes (1911-1931) of the Markham, Minn. chapter of the Finnish Socialist Federation.

Dates

1911-1931

Creator

Finnish Socialist Chapter (Markham, Minn.). (Organization)

Language of Materials

Finnish

ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

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

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HISTORICAL SKETCH

The Finnish Socialist Federation (Suomalainen Sosialistijarjesto), founded in Hibbing, Minn. in 1906, was the first successful attempt to unite all Finnish socialists into one national organization. At its peak strength (1912-1914) it was the largest foreign language federation in the Socialist Party of the United States. The Markham, Minn. chapter belonged to the Midwestern District of the Finnish Federation. Although the Federation broke up in 1920, some of its former local chapters continued to refer to themselves by their old name.

Extent

1 linear inch (1 folder)

Additional Description

RELATED COLLECTIONS

Numerous IHRC collections contain material related to the Finnish Socialist Federation and its member chapters.

Subjects

Finnish American socialists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Finnish Americans -- Minnesota -- Markham -- Political activity. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Finnish Americans -- Societies, etc. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: Inventory of the Finnish Socialist Chapter, Markham, Minnesota records.
Author: IHRC Archives
Date: 2016
Description rules: Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description: English
Script of description: Latin
Language of description note: Finding Aid in English