Finnish float depicting early immigrants in 1957 Parade for Port Arthur's 1OOth anniversary
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Black and white photograph of a Finnish float depicting early immigrants in 1957 Parade for Port Arthur's 1OOth anniversary. People in photo Laasko (captain), Ellen and Urho Karila (couple behind captain), Marlene Markman (at bow), Ellen Poutanen (third from left back row)
Finnish float in 1957 Parade for Port Arthur's 1OOth anniversary
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Black and white photograph of a Finnish float parade depicting immigrants for Port Arthur's 1OOth anniversary. The float which is a ship, depicts early immigrants. Spectators are lined the main streets of Port Arthur. Banners and flags are hanging along the route
Black and white photograph of the Knights of Kalevala's float with Ladies of Kalevala seated on float . Mr. Lyyski as Vainmainen from Kalevala legend is seen playing an instrument on the float
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Photo taken in 1957
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Donated by Mrs. Helen Anderson to Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Society Collection