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.

Otava Male Choir directed by Ruth Kuokkanen, April 7, 1956. People in photo: (front row, left to right) John Niemela, Arne Elo, name not known, Arvo Lamppu, Ruth Kuokkanen, Ilmari Murtokorpi, Arvo Parssinen, Vaino Jacobson, name not known, (second…

Otava Male Choir, 1958-1959. Donor: Vieno Rita.

Otava Ladies Choir performing for CFPA radio. People in photo: (right to left) Mrs. Vieno Rita, Mrs. Mettinen, Sylvi Niemela, Ruth Kuokkanen (director), Eeva Hakala (Romu), (seated) Armi Kuusela (Miss Universe), Art Kajander (Finnish Consul). Donor:…

Otava Mixed Choir. Donor: Vieno Rita. 2 copies.