Directors of the Finnish Temperance Society
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Title
Directors of the Finnish Temperance Society
Subject
People
Organizations
Description
Black and white photograph of the directors of the Finnish Temperance Society. Also known as the Uusi Yritys or New Attempt Temperance Society, this organization was formed by Finnish Immigrants in early Port Arthur. Along with Finnish-American Workers’ League Imatra #9 they helped construct the Finnish Labour Temple. Individual members have been identified from top left to bottom right as:
1. John Koivu
2. Otto Hieno
3. Axel Forstrom
4. Karl Nyman
5. John Hill
6. Alex Langila
7. Mrs. Alex Langila
8. Mrs. J. Hill
9. Mrs. Aino Kantola
10. Erik Saarikoski
11. Mrs. E. Krockbeck
1. John Koivu
2. Otto Hieno
3. Axel Forstrom
4. Karl Nyman
5. John Hill
6. Alex Langila
7. Mrs. Alex Langila
8. Mrs. J. Hill
9. Mrs. Aino Kantola
10. Erik Saarikoski
11. Mrs. E. Krockbeck
Date
1902
Rights
Public domain
Format
JPG
Type
Still image
Identifier
General Archives - 95p
Coverage
Canada - Ontario - Port Arthur
Canada - Ontario - Thunder Bay
Collection
Files
Citation
“Directors of the Finnish Temperance Society,” Archives & Digital Collections at Lakehead University Library, accessed June 2, 2026, https://digitalcollections.lakeheadu.ca/items/show/14798.
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