A gathering in front of the Finnish Labour Temple
People
Politics
Architecture
Black and white photograph of a gathering in front of the Finnish Labour Temple, Tyokansa Newspaper and the Cooperative Trading Company buildings as they appeared circa 1915. Also visible in the photograph is a man standing on the balcony in front of the banner that reads "Sign on balcony reads “Stay Away from Porcupine Ont. _____ Don't be a Strike Breaker ______ Away from Porcupine Ont. The Strike is Still On.”
circa 1915
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MG3,XIII,84 scan#091019-001
Finnish Labour Temple (Big Finn Hall) and Tyokansa Newspaper located in the basement
Architecture
Black and white photograph of the Finnish Labour Temple, 314 Bay Street. In the field, facing the Hall a photographer appears to be taking a photograph of the Hall. A group of workmen are standing by and on the stairs leading to the front door
circa 1910
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Photographer
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MG8,D,1,1,A,I1
Executive of Finnish Publishing Company
Politics
Labour Unions
People
Black and white group photograph of the executive of Finnish Publishing Company. Back (L to R) Emil Hulkko, J.V. Kannasto (editor of Tyokansa), Antti Kari, Oskari Selkamaa, Matt Mattson, and Toivo Niemi. Front (L to R) Kust Justin (chairman), Lauri Puittinen, and Mr. Oravainen (office manager)
1913
Donated by Mrs. M. Kannasto to the Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Historical Society
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MG8,D,1,10,H,I96 scan#230907-002
Tyokansa Finnish Publishing Co. (Labour Temple – 314 Bay St.)
People
Politics
Black and white photograph of the Tyokansa staff standing and sitting in front of their office in the lower level of the Finnish Labour Temple. J. Kannasto (publishing editor) is seen standing in front of a window with his arm crossed. Also in the photograph is a young boy standing by the stairs of the Temple
circa 1907
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Photograph
Still image
MG8,D,1,10,H,I97 scan#230907-003