William Heikkila papers
Abstract
Papers (1947-1962) of William Heikkila (1906-1960) consist of legal files relating to his deportation case, and newspaper clippings about the case.
Dates
- 1947-1962
Creator
- Heikkila, William, 1906-1960 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
William Heikkila (1906-1960) was born in Vehti, Finland. His father was a Finnish citizen residing in Minnesota and his mother, a native of Finland, was a naturalized American citizen. William Heikkila lived in the United States but was never naturalized. For this reason and because of his activities in the Communist Party during the 1930's, deportation proceedings were instituted against him in 1947. The trials and appeals continued until 1958, but attempts to deport Heikkila failed.
Extent
3 Linear Feet
RELATED COLLECTIONS
Related materials are located in the IHRC's Kenneth J. Enkel Collection.
- Communists -- United States. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Deportation -- United States. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Finnish American communists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Finnish Americans -- Political activity. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Author
- IHRC Archives
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding Aid in English
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