Certificate of honorable mention given to Helmi Saari by the City of Thunder Bay for her 30-year membership with the Oras Choir, May 28, 1977. Donor: Helmi Saari.

Sointu Choir (later became Otava Choir) directed by Kosti Koivukoski, 1932. People in photo: Kosti Koivukoski (front, centre), Mrs. Koivukoski (3rd left). Donor: Mr. Mannila.

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 Male Choir performing at the Big Finn Hall, 314 Bay Street, Thunder Bay, directed by Kosti Koivukoski, 194-. People in photo: (back row, left to right) Paul Sillanpaa, name not known, Vaino Jacobson, Matti Puustinen, Kalle Karttunen, Armas…

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 Choir in the Festival parade at Nahjus Park, Thunder Bay, 1949. People in photo: Vieno Rita (in front). Donor: Vieno Rita.

Otava Male Choir directed by Ruth Kuokkanen, April 17, 1953. People in photo: (back row) Kalle Karttunen, Arne Rita, Matti Puustinen, Martti Lallukka, Erkki Kuokkanen, Ivar Paukkunen, Arva Tuomi, (front row) Vaino Jacobson, August Nurmela, John…

Otava Choir in Festival in Nahjus Park, Thunder Bay, directed by Mrs. Vieno Rita, mid-1950's. People in photo: Vioto Ulikorpi (back, left). Donor: Vieno Rita.