Hilma Erickson papers
Abstract
Papers (1931-1968) of Hilma (Bockman) Erickson (1887-1968) consist of letters written to her daughter Eva Helen Erickson (b. 1912).
Dates
- 1931-1968
Creator
- Erickson, Hilma, 1887-1968 (Person)
Language of Materials
Finnish with English translations
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
OWNERSHIP & LITERARY RIGHTS
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
Hilma (Bockman) Erickson (1887-1968) was born in Merikarvia, Finland and came to America with a brother in 1905. Hilma worked at the Anderson Boarding House and in a hospital in Ishpeming, Mich. She married Ilmari Erickson (1885-1957), a miner, in 1910. In 1916, the family moved to Waukegan, Ill. when Ilmari was blacklisted. The family remained in Waukegan and Ilmari became a carpenter; both he and Hilma were active members of the Workers Hall, and he served on the Board of Directors for the Waukegan Co-operative Trading Company.
Extent
2 Linear Feet
PROVENANCE
Collection donated to the IHRC in 1985 by Hilma Erickson's daughter, Eva Helen Erickson.
- Cooperative societies -- Illinois -- Waukegan. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Finnish American socialists Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Finnish Americans -- Illinois -- Waukegan. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Finnish Americans -- Michigan -- Ishpeming. Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Halls -- Illinois -- Waukegan. 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
Collecting Area Details
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