Rev. Evert E. Torkko papers
Abstract
Papers (ca. 1925-1966) of the Rev. Evert E. Torkko (b. 1901), a Finnish American clergyman, consist of family records, correspondence, birth, baptismal and marriage records, and church bulletins.
Dates
- 1925-1966
Creator
- Torkko, Evert E., 1901- (Person)
Language of Materials
Mostly in Finnish
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS
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Conditions Governing Use
No lectures, sermons, or personal letters are to be published; please contact the IHRC Archives for more information.
HISTORICAL SKETCH
The Rev. Evert E. Torkko (b. 1901) was born in Soudan, Minnesota. In 1926 Torkko married Tyyne O. Wirtanen and they had three sons. He was ordained at Messiah Lutheran Church (then the Finnish Lutheran Church) of Duluth, Minnesota and served in Suomi Synod parishes of Cloquet and Duluth, Minnesota; Astoria, Oregon; Monessin, Pennsylvania; Los Angeles, California; and Newberry, Michigan. Throughout his career, he continued his education at various universities and colleges. Torkko was also interested in music and a skilled translator. He died in 1979.
Extent
5 Linear Feet
- Church records and registers. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Finnish Americans -- Minnesota -- Duluth. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Inventory of the Rev. Evert E. Torkko papers.
- 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
Collecting Area Details
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