Black and white photograph of David Takala, Port Arthur champion and Nahjus Athletic Club member

Black and white photograph of Einar Salminen and Alf Oja demonstrating a wrestling hold and wearing full-length tights.. Both athletes were Port Arthur wrestlers and members of the Nahjus Athletic Club

Black and white promotional photograph of John Lehtimaki stripped to the waist striking a staged pose showing his muscular development. He is wearing a black outside supporter over full-length loose tights

Black and white photograph of wrestlers stripped to the waist striking staged poses showing their muscular development. Back L to R 1. David Takala, 2. Lehti Maki, Front 1. Ristimaki. Four wrestlers are striking a muscular pose seated and standing

Black and white photograph of E. Kajander taken in the outdoors. Einar was an early wrester and gymnasts. He wrestled against some of the best wrestlers in Canada

Black and white promotional photograph of P.A. Champ wrestler David Takola stripped to the waist striking a staged pose showing his muscular development. He was a champion in his weight class in Port Arthur. David is wearing an ornate wrestling belt

Black and white photograph of Mars Athletic Club members practicing pyramid routine. Top Willie Raitis. Middle row L to R William Talonen, “Crackers” Uustila, Turko (?), bottom middleman Auttio

Black and white photograph of Aili & Kaarolo (jr.) Kaarela, sister & brother during 1950s & 60’s with Kam Tigers & Isku Athletic Club. Gymnasts are practicing routines outdoors

Black and white photograph of the Kam Tigers (youth group) Athletic Club at “Pohjola Hall” Kaministiquia. Athletes are practicing pyramid routines outdoors

Black and white photograph of competitors assembled for a group photograph. Athletes are dressed in their street clothes. Evergreen trees are visible on the hillside behind the group