Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives
Rock Maple Ridge Workers Association records
MSS-012
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives
- Creator
- Rock Maple Ridge Workers Association.
- Title
- Rock Maple Ridge Workers Association records
- ID
- MSS-012
- Date [inclusive]
- 1873 - 1983
- Extent
- 13.0 boxes 13 gray, metal edge boxes
- Language
Preferred Citation note
[Identification of item], in the Rock Maple Ridge Workers' Association records, MSS-012, Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives, Northern Michigan University.
Historical Note
The Rock Maple Ridge Workers Association, a branch of the Socialist Party, may have originated in Princeton (Marquette County, Michigan), as indicated by the records, as early as 1908 and in Squaw Creek in 1911. These groups then probably formed the nucleus of the Maple Ridge Workers Association of Maple Ridge Township, which became active in 1912.
For a time, there wasn't a Maple Ridge Finnish Socialist Association because the State Socialist Secretary, James Hoogerhyde dropped the local charter from the State Socialist Party in 1914. They were reinstated in May of 1915. At the end of 1916, the Delta County Socialist groups split into two, the more leftist thinking Maple Ridge Workers Association and, apparently, the Finnish Socialist Association.
In 1918 the group built and managed a power station until 1929 when the machines were sold. In 1924 they purchased a movie projector and showed silent movies in the Finn Hall until the talkies came in 1933. The Association was also active in sports, orchestra, chorus, and drama with a special emphasis on producing and acting in plays. The group also established a local defense committee. In 1930 some of the Association's members formed a new group, the name of which is not given.
Other groups that were associated with or sprang from the Maple Ridge Workers Association were the Rock Cooperative store, the Rock Cooperative Youth League, a farmers group, the Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.), and a recreation board.
Scope and Contents Note
This collection contains financial records, correspondence, meeting minutes, by-laws, constitution, collected publications (including books, pamphlets, plays, and periodicals), socialist party propaganda and information, and miscellaneous materials of the Rock Maple Ridge Workers Association, a radical Finnish Socialist labor hall which was established in Rock, Michigan in 1912. The materials cover years 1873-1983 and are mostly in Finnish.
Arrangement note
Arranged in 2 series: 1. Subject and correspondence. 2. Photographs. Subseries are arranged alphabetically by subject.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Central Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan University Archives Processed, June 1996
Harden Learning Resources Center 1261401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, Michigan, 49855
906-227-1225
archives@nmu.edu
Revision Description
4/22/2010
Conditions Governing Access note
No restrictions. Open for research.
Related Materials
Separated Materials note
During collection processing, the staff separated several items to various locations and repositories. For a complete list of these items, please see the donor agreement located in the Archives reading room.
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Finnish Lutheran Church of America.
- Industrial Workers of the World.
- Socialist Party of Michigan.
Family Name(s)
- Fredrickson family
Subject(s)
- Anarchism--Michigan--Marquette County.
- Consumer cooperatives--Michigan--Marquette County.
- Finnish Americans--Michigan--Marquette County.
- Socialism and theater--Michigan--Marquette County.
- Socialism--Michigan--Marquette County.
Collection Inventory
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 1 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-17 LRC | |||
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Ballots and Resolutions 1912-1914; 1941 |
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Board of Supervisors of Delta County, Michigan -- Minutes 1932; 1935 |
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Constitution and By-laws, undated |
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Co-operative Youth League -- Library Borrowing Record 1932-1933 |
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Co-operative Youth League -- Minutes 1932 |
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Co-operative Youth League -- Receipts [1913-1931 ] |
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Co-operative Youth League -- Songbook 1931 |
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Correspondence [1909-1913] |
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Correspondence 1914 |
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Correspondence [1918-1960] |
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Elections -- Miscellaneous 1914 |
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Events Guest Book [1957-1960]; [1982-1983] |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 2 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-18 LRC | |||
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Financial -- American Socialist Party Finnish Branch -- Checkbook circa 1914 |
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Financial -- Miscellaneous [1925-1957] |
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Financial -- Receipt Book 1926-1928 |
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Financial -- Receipt Book 1952-1961 |
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Financial -- Receipt Book (Socialist Party ?) 1912-1914 |
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Financial -- Ticket Purchases 1938 |
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General Defense Committee 1937; undated |
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Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.) -- Dues and Assessments circa 1919 |
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Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.) -- Minutes 1921-1925 |
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Industrial Workers of the World (I.W.W.) -- Songbook 1976 |
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Inventory Book 1915-1916 |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 3 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-19 LRC | |||
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Maple Ridge, Michigan -- Township Book 1873-1895 |
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Maple Ridge Workers Association Twenty-Five-Year History (Maple Ridgen Tyov Yhdistyksen 25-Vuotis Muistovihko, 1914-1939 circa 1939 |
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Membership 1930-1967 |
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Minutes 1918 |
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Minutes 1926-1936 |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 4 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-20 LRC | |||
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Minutes 1951-1962 |
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Minutes -- Co-Op Store Discussion Meeting 1932 |
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Minutes and Agenda 1937; undated |
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Miscellaneous [1912-1950]; undated |
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Miscellaneous -- Booklets 1913-1914 |
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Miscellaneous -- Records 1913-1914; 1930; undated |
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Miscellaneous -- Stamps, Tickets, etc. [1910-1961]; undated |
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National Finnish Socialist Organization [1912-1914] |
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Record Books (?) 1914-1916 |
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Record Book 1930-1933 |
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Socialist Party of America -- Application and Membership Cards 1912-1914 |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 5 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-21 LRC | |||
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Socialist Party of America -- Miscellaneous circa 1912-circa 1914; undated |
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Songbooks 1944; undated |
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Socialist Party of Michigan 1913-1914; undated |
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Amerikan Yhdysvaltain Itsenaisyyden Julistus ja Perustuslait (The United States of America's Independence Celebration and the Constitution) 1898 |
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Building America 1940s (?) |
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Consumers' Cooperation in the United States, 1936, by United States Department of Labor (Florence E. Parker) 1938 |
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Consumers Cooperatives Statutes and Decisions, by United States Department of Labor 1937 |
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Co-op 1946 |
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Cooperative League Pamphlets, undated |
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The Co-operative Pyramid Builder December 1930 |
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Cream Separator Instruction Manual, by the De Laval Company, undated |
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Euroopan Sivistyshistoria Toinen Osa (History of European Civilization: Part Two) 1903 |
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Essays in Bacon: An Autograph Book, by G. E. Farrow circa 1910 |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 6 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-22 LRC | |||
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Ewankelis-Lutherilaisen Kirkon Katekismus (Catechism of the Evangelical Lutheran Church) 1912 |
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I.W.W. (Industrial Workers of the World) Sen Historia, Rakenne ja Menettelytavat (The I.W.W.: Its History, Formation, and Methods) 1917 |
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Jarjestelmani: 15 Minuutia Paivassa Terveyden Hyvaski! (My system: Good Health in Fifteen Minutes a Day) 1924 |
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Kokousohjeet (Rules of Procedures for Meetings) 1926 |
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Koyhaliston Nuija I (The Proletariat's Hammer) 1906 |
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Koyhaliston Nuija III (The Proletariat's Hammer) 1909 |
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Koyhaliston Nuija IV (The Proletariat's Hammer) 1910 |
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Kuva Post 1957 |
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Labor Leaders Betray Tom Mooney 1931 |
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Marxilaisuus ja Darwinismi (Marxism and Darwinism), by Anton Pannekoek 1914 |
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The New Testament 1888 |
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Nouseva Proletariaatti (The Rising Proletariat), by Abner E. Woodruff, undated |
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Palkkaojain Lauluja (Wage-Slaves' Songs) 1925 |
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Proletaari Lauluja circa 1918 |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 7 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-23 LRC | |||
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Punanen Soihtu (Red Torch) 1915 |
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Raamatun Historia, by J. K. Nikander 1911 |
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Raatajain Lauluja 1917 |
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The Reporter Nov. 15, 1913 |
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Sosialismin Kehitys Haaceesta Tieteeksi (Socialism's Development from Dream to Reality), by Fredrich Engles 1909 |
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Suomen Kuvalehti 1928 |
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Suomen Tyovaen Joulualpumi, by Uuden Ajan Kynnyksella 1912 |
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Tahtisumusta Socialismiin (Out of Daydreams on to Socialism) 1908 |
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Teollisuusunionismi Teoriana ja Kaytannossa (Industrial Unionism: In Theory and in Practice), by Justus Ebert circa 1925 |
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Tie Vapauteen (The Road to Freedom) [ 1921-1932 ] |
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A Trip to Cooperative Europe, by Howard A. Cowden (Union Oil Company Cooperative) circa 1934 |
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Urheila-Viesti (Sports-Exercise) 1909 |
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Uusi Laaketiede (The New Medicine) undated |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 8 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-24 LRC | |||
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Vallankumouksellinen Sydikalismi (Revolutionary Syndicalism), by William Risto 1916 |
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Vallankumous VII 1914 |
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Vallankumous VIII 1915 |
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Vappu 1914: American Soumalisten Tyolaisten Kevatjulkaisu (May Day 1914: Finnish American Workers' Spring Celebration) 1914 |
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Aarimaisessa Talossa undated |
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Aave (Ghost), by U. W. Valakorpi 1908 |
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Christmas at Skeeter Corner: A Play for Young Folks, by Elizabeth F. Guptill 1905 |
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Eno Vanja (Uncle Vanja), by Anton Tsehov 1902 |
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Erhetyskia (Errors), undated |
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Juhannustulilla (At the Mid-Summer's Eve Bonfire), undated |
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Helgalennin Sankarit (The Heros of Helgalenni), undated |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 9 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-25 LRC | |||
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Hertta Viitonen (The Five of Hearts), undated |
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Hetken Lapsi (Child of the Moment), by Veijon-Veikko 1911 |
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Hunajaa ja Pippuria (Honey and Pepper), undated |
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Huonoja Paimenia (Bad Shepherds) 1 of 2, undated |
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Huonoja Paimenia (Bad Shepherds) 2 of 2, undated |
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If a Body Meet a Body, by Patricia Clapp 1963 |
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Ilkeaa Unta (Nightmare), undated |
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Isain Pahat Teot (Bad Deeds of the Fathers), by Eero Alpi 1911 |
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Kalastajan Mokilla (Fisherman's Cottage ?), undated |
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Karhujen Kynsissa (In the Bears' Lair) 1909 |
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Kevat Juhla (Spring Festival), undated |
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Kiusallinen Palvelija (Troublesome Servant), by Yrjo Heilala ca. 1919 |
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Kosimassa (While Proposing), by Veijon-Veikko 1919 |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 10 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-26 LRC | |||
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Kovan Onnen Mies (Unlucky Man), by Theodor Wehl 1908 |
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Kulkijan Palatessa, undated |
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Kun ei ole Huonekaluja (When There is No Furniture), by Mukaelma 1906 |
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Laakari Vastoin Tahtoansa (The Doctor in Spite of Himself), by Moliere 1910 |
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Laittomot (Illegal), undated |
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Lakkovahdit (Strike Pickets) 1 of 5, undated |
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Lakkovahdit (Strike Pickets) 2 of 5, undated |
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Lakkovahdit (Strike Pickets) 3 of 5, undated |
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Lakkovahdit (Strike Pickets) 4 of 5, undated |
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Lakkovahdit (Strike Pickets) 5 of 5, undated |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 11 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-27 LRC | |||
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Mallassaunalla (At the Malt Sauna), by Kaarle Halme 1909 |
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Murtovarkaus (Burglary), undated |
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Mestarin Rakkausseikkailut (The Master's Love Adventure), undated |
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Miscellaneous Plays, undated |
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Mykka Topi, undated |
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Onnen Paiva (Happy Day), by Konrad Lehtimaki 1925 |
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Onnenpotkaus (A Stroke of Luck), by Lahteenpuro, undated |
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Passari Paika (Passari Place), undated |
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Phoenix, undated |
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Rakkautta ja Politiikka (Love and Politics), by A. T. Hameenlinna 1908 |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 12 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
34-07-28 LRC | |||
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Saimaan Rannalla (Saima's Beach), by Neljas Painos 1915 |
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Saiturin Hanhet (The Miser's Geese), by Aku Paivio 1916 |
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Seina Valia (Until the Bridge), by Martti Wuori 1893 |
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Shakaalit (The Shakaalis), undated |
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Sosialisti (Socialist) 1905 |
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Spiritistinen Istunto (Seance), by Minna Canth 1910 |
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Suolasota (The Salt Water), by Yrjo Heilala 1914 |
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Suuria Sulhasia (Big Bridegrooms), by Iivo Harkonen 1900 |
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Suutelo (Kiss), undated |
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Taalla Tulee Morsian (Here Comes Morsian), undated |
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Turma, undated |
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Vakevamman Tiella (On a More Serious Road) 1919 |
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Veri on Vetta Sakeampi (Blood is Thicker Than Water), by Martti Wuori 1913 |
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Viheria Viitta, undated |
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Uhri (Sacrifice), by Kaarle Halme 1920 |
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The Whole Truth, by Linsey Barbee 1917 |
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MSS-012 Subject and Correspondence Box 13 of 13 1873 - 1983 1.0 box |
7-2-1 | |||
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Certificate from Finnish President (thanking the American people for support during the war), undated |
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Financial Records 1938-1946 |
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Financial Records 1946-1953 |
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Poster 1940 |
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Role Book for English Class 1935 |
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MSS-012 Photographs 1930-1940 1.0 box Scope and Contents noteLocated in Manuscripts Small Collections, Photographs, Folder 1/1. Photographs separated from Mss-12, located on 5 |
35-03-08 LRC | |||
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Rock Maple Ridge Workers Association circa 1930 - circa 1940 |
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MSS-012 Negatives File Box 1--Drawer 3--Manuscript 1930 - 1940 1.0 box Scope and Contents noteSeparated from Mss 12, located at on row 5; photographs located at 5-3-1-5 |
12-2-4 | |||
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4 negatives, 2 envelopes: Rock Maple Ridge Worker's Association |
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Rock Maple Ridge Worker's Association |
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