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Finnish

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:

Matti Simi papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC2404
Abstract

Matti Simi (+Nov. 19, 1955) was a Finnish American actor. Collection consists of his autobiography covering his life up to 1944, and two photographs. Included is a letter from the donor, his daughter, to the IHRC.

Dates: 1900-1944

Meadowlands Homestead records

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC1522
Abstract

One notebook containing handwritten lyrics to songs in Finnish, mostly folk and some socialist songs. According to the donor, Mr. Esko, the materials originated at a Finnish American homestead in the Meadowlands area near Duluth, Minnesota.

Dates: 1909-1911

Miriam M. Moon papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC1622
Abstract

Papers (1908-1976) of Miriam M. Moon, an actress, consist of correspondence; newspaper clippings; and photographs relating to her theatrical career.

Dates: 1926-1976

Paul E. Karvonen papers

 Collection
Identifier: IHRC1188
Abstract

Karvonen composed numerous works for organ, piano, choir, band, orchestra, chamber groups, solo voice, and solo instruments, the sheet music for which comprises the collection. Included are also materials containing biographical information, correspondence, research notes, and concert programs.

Dates: 1950-1991

Rev. Eino Tuori papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC2621
Abstract

Collection consists of newspaper clippings, prayer materials, correspondence, records of church services, notes and resource files for sermons, audio tapes (mostly religious and classical music) and church bulletins (Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Detroit).

Dates: 1939-1994

Roy Hivala papers

 Collection — Folder 1
Identifier: IHRC3000
Abstract

Collection consists of a copy of a commemorative publication celebrating the 15th anniversary of socialism building in the Soviet Karelia ("Neuvosto-Karjalan 15-vuotiselta taipaleelta - 1920-1935") and news clippings pertaining to the Karelian Finns. Included is a list of about 1400 Finnish names of inidivduals who migrated to Karelia.)

Dates: 1930-1940

Salomon Ilmonen papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC1003
Abstract Papers of Salomon Ilmonen consist of personal letters from Ilmonen's brother in Finland, from his cousin, Elina Penttinen, and miscellaneous letters; correspondence directed to or from Mrs. Emma Ilmonen, wife of S. Ilmonen; Ilmonen's correspondence with Finnish American congregations and on temperance work among American Finns; correspondence relating to Ilmonen's book sales; letters from Finnish American author, Martha Strom (Hilevi Koski); and letters by prominent Finnish Americans who...
Dates: 1900-1940

Sirkka Tuomi Holm papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC506
Abstract

Collection consists of transcripts of four oral histories conducted by Sirkka Tuomi Holm with Anna Zellinger, Helga Wirta, Helmi Tusa, and Senja Jarvis, all in Baltimore, Maryland. Included are also photographs and five cassette tapes containing the recorded interviews. The histories describe life in Finland before emigration, accounts of the journey across the Atlantic and resettlement in the eastern states of the U.S.

Dates: 1910-1983

Sonja Weed papers

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC2830
Abstract

Papers of Sonja Weed consist of her biography "Across the Sea" written by her daughter Jenny Weed (1983) and hand-written manuscripts of the book written by Sonja Weed herself. Also two photographs and a photocopy of a newspaper article.

Dates: 1918-1983

Soomepoisid (The Finnish Boys) collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC3203
Abstract

Collection consists of a list (not complete) in alphabetical order of 1299 "Finnish boys" with biographical information. Compiled in 1996.

Dates: 1996

Trinity Lutheran Church (New York Mills, Minnesota) records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: IHRC2613
Abstract

The records include articles of incorporation; constitutions; registers of ministerial acts; membership rosters; parish council minutes; treasurers' reports; minutes and reports of clubs, guilds, and Sunday Schools; Sunday bulletins; and annual reports.

Dates: 1889-1990

Two Harbors Finnish Workers Association, Minnesota, records

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: IHRC2628
Abstract

Collection consists of five ledgers and notebooks containing handwritten finacial and membership records of the organization.

Dates: 1915-1936