Otava Male Choir, 1958-1959. Donor: Vieno Rita.

Otava Male Choir directed by Vieno Rita. People in photo: (front row, left to right) John Niemela, Pentti Hirvonen, Eino Niemi, Toivo Erkkila, Paul Lumila, Ilmari Murtokorpi, Maino Manni, Vieno Rita, (back row) Teuvo Sorvisto, Kalle Karttunen, Pentti…

Otava Male Choir at Tapiola Park, Thunder Bay, directed by Anja Haavisto. People in photo: (front row, order unknown) Mr. Lintunen, Mr. Haapsaari, Anja Haavisto. Donor: G. Lintula.

Otava Male Choir directed by Ruth Saari at Small Finn Hall, 316 Bay Street, Thunder Bay. People in photo: (front row) Bill Berglund (far left), Mr. Saivo (6th from left), (back row) Hans Beck (3rd from left), Harold Hostikka (8th from left).

Otava Mixed Choir directed by Kosti Koivukoski, Port Arthur, 1939. (Otava Choir was formed in 1938, was a mixed choir until 1952 when it became a male choir. The women were assimilated into the Oras Choir which was changing from a mixed to a ladies…

Otava Mixed Choir performing at the Big Finn Hall, 314 Bay Street, Thunder Bay, directed by Kosti Koivukoski, early 1940's. Donor: Matti Puustinen.

Otava Mixed Choir directed by Kosti Koivukoski, 1948. People in photo: (back, left to right) Vaino Jacobson, Toivo Isotalo, Paul Sillanpaa, Xrmas Randen, name not known, Rudolf Hulkko, Kalle Kartunen, Arvo Tuomi, name not known, Matti Puustinen, Kai…

Otava Mixed Choir directed by Kosti Koivukoski, 1948. Donor: Mr. Mannila.

Otava Mixed Choir. Donor: Vieno Rita. 2 copies.

Otto & Aina Wilen wedding, Fort William, 1907. Otto Wilen, Finn-Swede, came to Fort William from Finland in 1904 and later opened tailor shops on Simpson and Rowand Streets. Aina Wilen (Tenkula) came to Fort William from Finland in 1901 to help with…