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Series consists of records of a number of sports associations, federations and councils that were active in the 1970s, especially in hockey and gymnastics. The Thunder Bay Gymnastics Association, Ontario Gymnastics Federation, Northwestern Ontario Regional Gymnastics, Annual Lakehead Sports Celebrity Dinner, Northwestern Ontario Council all focused on Northwestern Ontario athletes, and their accomplishments. The need to record accomplishments of athletes was answered by the formation of a Sports Hall of Fame for Northwestern Ontario. The organization was officially launched at the first annual general meeting held on May 7, 1977 in Thunder Bay; induction dinners are still an annual event as well as published pamphlets. In Cairine's role as Northwestern Ontario Co-Ordinator for the Multicultural History Society of Ontario 's project Multi-Ethnic History in the Province, a full record as possible of immigration to Ontario, ethnicity, and old country origins was developed by sharing Finnish-Canadian historical culture. Resources were gathered, volunteers and community based researchers built an extensive archive of taped interviews as well as photographs. Oral history material submission reports, interview log forms and accession forms were shared with MHSO. Also included from the Minister of State for Multiculturalism news releases and Cultures Canada issues.

Section 7: Sports Runners Track & field PHIII-0011b contains photos of the 1928 relay race and practice at John Palo's farm in Intercity, Arne Siren passing the baton, S. Antilla in race in 1930, Arne Rita's medals various years. Also a newspaper clipping of the West End Bearcat Hockey Club winning the second running of the Finnish Athletic Club Nahjus annual 10-mile relay road race. Donor Don Sipila and T. Lehtinen.

Section 6: Sports 10 Mile Road Race & Track & field PHIII-0011a contains photo of executive officials of the Ten Mile Road Race, 1926, racers running through crowds on the streets of Fort WIlliam, finish line in front of the Times Journal Building, Fort William. Newspaper article with photograph of 1939 ten-mile road race. Photograph of Arne Rita in road race, 1937. Donor Leo Sheare, A. Rita and Omni Airala.

Section 5: Sports Isku gymnastics PHIII-0012e photos of Isku Park (Red Park), North Branch, 1950s - 1960s. Photographs of Aili Kaarela gymnastics, track & field and skiing, gymnast Anja Havu. Donor Widgren.

Section 4: Sports Isku PHIII-0004 contains photos of athletic competitions at Isku track & field meet 1932 and one award winner. Photo of A. Widgren (Elo Athletic Club) and K. Kaarela (Isku Athletic Club).

Section 3: Sports Nahjus Group Photos PHIII-0003 Men's track & field competitors before 1920s, group photo with Alphons Oja,1944 group photo, women's and men's Nahjus Club, 1948, Sports and Music Festival, Nahjus Park, Port Arthur 1950 and variety of Nahjus trophies for presentation at sport & music festival, track & field events, Port Arthur, 1949-50. Nahjus wrestlers & gymnasts, 1920s. Nahjus executive group, 1920s, Donor Don Anttila, Don Kotanen

Section:2 Sports Visa Club PHIII-0002 contains athletic award winners of 1910, photos of wrestlers, Voitto Athletic Club. Donor E Takala.

Section 1:[Club] Sports PHIII-0001 contains Jyry Club group photos, Finnish wrestler and athletes, officials and coaches. Heiki Roine, director. Donors Dan Takala, Forsberg & Dr. Laine Family.

Section 8: Sports Track Meet Photos PHIII-0011c contains photo of runners at Isku Park, finals in 300 metre race at Isku Park 1932, Leo Wyrynen Hillcrest High School distance runner 1953, 1917 Summer competition, shot put event near Rockwood area, high jump during track meet at John Palo's field on Central Avenue. Donors A. Widgren, W. Wayrynen and Ted Lakes.

Board of Directors agenda and meeting prior to the official opening October 28, 1978 of Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. Letter from Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology regarding Recreational Technician September 14, 1978. Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame Minutes of the second general meeting Vallis Room, Ortona Branch, Royal Canadian Legion , June 3 1978. Pamphlets Come see Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Souvenir programme Thunder Bay '70 Winter Carnival February 19 - 22. Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame Agenda, First annual general meeting May 7, 1977. Includes press release, Steering committee members, map of area served, constitution, background and logo contest. Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame minutes March 28, 1977 in the Fitness Centre. Handwritten list of various sports, trophies or awards,sports equipment some examples, literature and photographs. Typed lists of various sports equipment, literature, trophies and photographs. Unfinished draft letter to Ministry of Culture & Recreation. Note on Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame meeting March 1978 in the Confederation College Fitness Centre. Newspaper clippings Constitution adopted by sports hall group, Chronicle Journal May 9, 1977, Still seeking sports log, Second printing of book. Contents of Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame who's who, map of area served, constitution, background and logo contest. Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame Agenda and minutes of the annual meeting held at the Red Oak Inn, May 7, 1977. Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame Committee letter to various addresses in northwestern Ontario, May 1976. Photocopies of Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame statement of receipts and payments for the period April 22, 1976 to June 25, 1977 and April 22, 1976 to March 28, 1977. Handwritten notes on the logo contest, general notes and draft agenda. Sports Hall of Fame Minutes of meeting held April 22, 1976 in the Confederation College Fitness Centre.Note on selection committee written on the back of sheet. Proposed structure of the Sports Hall of Fame articles, qualifications,nomination and selection committee. Draft and original constitution of the Sports Hall of Fame. Notices of Sports Hall of Fame meetings February 26, March 11, April 22, 1976 Confederation College Fitness Centre. Empty Confederation College Fitness Centre envelope with March 8 meeting next meeting handwritten on it. Letter re Sports Hall of Fame September 8, 1975 concerning the formation of a committee to form a Sports Hall of Fame. Minutes of the Sports Hall of Fame meetings September 24, 1975, October 16, 1975; March 15 and May 3, 1976 in the Confederation College Fitness Centre. Proposed visits of Sports Hall of Fame members, suggested itinerary. Two copies of 2nd Annual Induction Dinner October 1, 1983. Program for 2nd Annual Induction Dinner October 1, 1983. Program for 3rd Annual Induction Dinner September 29,1984.

Series consists of photographs of football, hockey, curling, basketball, bowling and individual track stars as well as related activities. There are also photographs of early wrestlers, boxers, skiers, gymnasts, swimmers, scuba divers, skydivers, and of individuals participating in track & field events. Included are photographs of individuals receiving awards, trophies and of coaches. Photographs of local athletic clubs and northwestern Ontario clubs included were Jyry Club group, Karhu, Kiri, Kuhnus, Mars, Nahjus Club trophies, Northern Lights Gym Club, Reipas, Sissu, Visa Club athletic awards winners. Also includes completed transcripts on sports participation and related questions with female, male athletes, coaches & officials. Miscellaneous photographs, postcard and studio portrait photographs are also included. Photographs of notable athletes such as Ted Lake, Clarence & Leo Sheare, Toivo Vittanen, Mauri Martola, Lillian LaValee, Erkki Moilanen, Irene Heikkinen, Arlene Rutledge, Hilka Suo, Armand Lavoie, S. Antilla, A. Sippila, A. Siren.

Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Historical Society conducted research and compiled information on the sports history of Finnish-Canadians from northwestern Ontario for the Bay Street Project No.3. A number of photos in this collection were used in TBFCHS's book A Century of Sport in the Finnish Community of Thunder Bay book, 2013.

Brochure Ontario Archives Visitor's information using the facilities and documentary resources, 1976. Brochure on the information sheet on Multicultural History Society of Ontario. Blank carbonless interview copies of Material submission report, interview log form from Multicultural History Society of Ontario. Handwritten notes on Harold Hogstad includes contact information. Pink carbonless interview copies of material submission report from Multicultural History Society of Ontario. Researcher Harold Hogstad.

Finnish Ever Young Circle rules in glass frame. United Senior Citizens' (incorporated) of Ontario membership certificate of affiliation with the Finnish Ever Young Circle. The United Senior Citizens of Ontario certificate of Star membership for the Finnish Hall Ever Young Circle, March 1977.

Black and white photograph portrait of two young women seated one in front of the other. Sincerely Aili Ina Suona is written on the bottom right of the photograph. Black and white photograph portrait of woman seated. She is wearing a pearl necklace and she has a bob cut.

Resume and cover letter of Henry Kamphof, October 25 1977.

Minutes are in Finnish to page 250. In English page 251 - 255 June 24th 1919 Executive Committee meeting.

Black and white photograph portrait of a woman seated holding a bouquet. Love, Nan is written at the bottom right of the photograph. Black and white photograph of a toddler with a tuft of hair gathered on the top of his head. Black and white photograph portrait of a couple. The man is dressed in a military uniform and the woman has a corsage pinned to her left shoulder. The date on the photograph is 1943. Black and white wedding photograph portrait. On back of photograph Eini & George, 1963*

12 photos circa 1800s and early 1900s. 5 are portrait photos, some with J.F. Cooke Studio Port Arthur imprint. Other photos are group and family photos. Descriptions on back of 3 photos. Martha (Beck) Norlander and Emil Norlander on log dam on river, preparing for log run. Play 1947 Big Finn Hall, Port Arthur (C. Budner). Martha (Beck) Norlander and Emil Norlander on log dam on river, preparing for log run. Sunday School children and teachers from 1st Lutheran Church, Rowan St. Fort William at picnic held at Lake Superior Beach near Current River, about 1913. Photos of a Finnish athletic club in a hall and logs being loaded onto horse drawn wagon. Postcard of a group of men and women.

Black and white photograph portrait of a man standing wearing a long coat and a bowler hat. Black and white photograph portrait of a young man seated wearing a suit, bow tie. His watch chain is visible in the photograph. Black and white outdoor photograph portrait of a family of seven. Mother is seated with child and others are standing in the background against a wooden building. Black and white outdoor photograph portrait of two men standing amongst trees. Both men are wearing suits.

Black and white outdoor photograph portrait of a young family. In the background is a two-storey house, wooden sidewalks are seen in the background. Black and white outdoor photograph portrait of four men standing in front of a wood pile. The men are dressed in work wear of the day. Black and white photograph portrait of three young children seated. Black and white photograph portrait of two young girls. The youngest is seated and is resting her hand on the arm of the wicker chair.

Photograph postcards with writing on the back. On the back of all the postcards is "MADE IN CANADA, CORRESPONDENCE, ADDRESS" or "NAME AND ADDRESS HERE". Four Labour Temple Dramatic Society (15,16,17,18,). Donor Rachel (Wilen) Adams. Fort William Karhu Athletic Club members performing a pyramid in front of the Finn Hall, Fort William, circa 1910 (5). Donor Rachel (Wilen) Adams. Sepia-toned photograph of a band at a picnic (22). Donor Rachel (Wilen) Adams. Port Arthur Drama Company? 1943 by Fryer Studio, Fort William. Donor Ellen Karila. Photograph of Valma Harri Oja and Margeret Kaivisto of Dufferin Street, Port Arthur. Unidentified group, club or society. Names are written on back of photo. Einar Salminen and Alf Oja in a wrestling pose (93). Donor L. Sipila. Actors in the play Kullervo performed at the Big Finn Hall April 17,1931. Donor Ellen Karila. At Current River Park (343). Donor Ellen Karila. Kivela Bakery & staff, Alex Sipila (100). Donor L. Sipila. Actors on a stage in a 1924 play (355). Donor Karilan Kiva? Actors on a stage. Written on back Port Arthur Labour Temple, May 1924? Weiko, Gunnard and Walter Koivisto. 2 boys are standing and holding and instrument, while the youngest is standing in front of his drum. Port Arthur Ont. 1924. Six Hoito waitresses and 2 gentlemen. Two photos was taken in front of the Finnish Labour Temple. Labour Day 1907 in McVicar Park. Donor Ellen Karila. Portrait of 3 women by Rogers Studio. One is seated and holding hands with the woman on her left. The other woman is standing. All women are dressed in the fashion of the day. Finnish Labour Temple just before completion in 1910 (48). Donor Cairine (Beck) Budner. Sepia-toned photograph of May Day parade down May Street to Cumberland Street, Port Arthur, 1910 (344). Women should vote banner is evident. Sepia-toned photograph of the first drama club associated with the Finnish Labour Temple, 1912. Fort William Karhu Club members performing a pyramid, circa 1910. Donor H. Heino. Ahti Band Finnish Band in Fort William (64). Donor H. Heino. Mars Athletic Club Nipigon, Ontario (31). Donor M. Nevala. Ahti Band Finnish Band in Fort William. Donor Rachel (Wilen) Adams. Two photographs unidentified group of men, women and children posing for the camera (7).Donor H.Heino. Finnish Jyru athletic group, Heiki Roine, director seated in front row. Donor H. Heino. Portrait of two Nahjus male members, Arvo Linko was a Nahjus director, fine sport written on back of photograph. Portrait of two women facing the camera with their arms joined behind their backs. Labour Temple Dramatic Society players (345) at Finn Hall. Director Tyyko Virtanen. Donor E.Wilson. Labour Temple Dramatic Society players. Individuals Arman Rahden, Helmi Ruckonen, Tyyko Virtanen, director of "Itkeva ilveilija" .Donor Ellen Karila. Labour Temple Dramatic Society players (354). L. Njarth, director. Labour Temple Dramatic Society player. Port Arthur CTKL Nayttaino, Tyyko Virtanen, director "crying clown" Ickeva ilveilja. Farmers at Current River, Port Arthur. Anni maukonen employee of Hoito Restaurant and actress of Labour Temple Drama Club. Fred Paju & Viola Erk? Port Arthur. Photo given to Anni Wilson nee K? at a hotel (351), 1912.

Five black and white photographs portraits mounted inside cardboard folders. Portraits appear to be taken professionally,however the studios are not identified. Photos are circa1929 to1951. Black and white photograph portrait of a family. Two young girls are seated on a bench and the parents are standing behind. Black and white photograph portrait a baby propped up sitting on a couch. Black and white photograph portrait of a bride and groom cutting the wedding cake. Black and white photograph portrait of a bride and groom standing by a draped window. The bride is holding a bouquet and the groom is turned towards the bride with his hands behind his back. Group photograph of small Finn Hall men's choir, Ruth Saari director. Choir portrait, individuals identified Olavi & Veil Kentala, Rudolf Niemi, George Saivo, Alfred Saari, Elma Nahkala, Sigrid Niemi, Fanny Ketola, Martha (Beck) Norlander. Unidentified portrait group name. Individuals identified Kerttu Hietala, first row, third from left. Group portrait Finnish choir South Porcupine, Ontario, 1938. Choir leader Vaino Valo. Unidentified group. Robertson Street Hall?. Sunday school children and teacher portrait from 1st Lutheran Church, Rowand Street, Fort William at picnic held at Lake Superior beach near Current River about 1913. Unidentified portrait of young man.

Sheets of names of adults and children identifying photographs, 1926.

Kalevala article by Interi Lius from Finnish publication. The grass roots and new spirit. Sports: a unique part of Finnish society. The frontier in Finland and America by Matti Klinge. Out & About: It's amazing what you can do on a shoestring.

Ohjelmakokoelma by Taimi Hirvonen with handwritten note. Make History with Friesen Printers published by Friesen Printers 1978. Laulu-ja Soittojuhla Port Arthurissa 1950. Dallape Tanssiuutuuksia 27 Harmonikkaorkesteri (Dance Novelties Accordion Orchestra, 1934. Cover missing on booklet that contains information and photographs of individuals and families.