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Kalevainen
Series · 1921-2018
Part of Kalevan Naiset fonds

Kalevainen, the magazine of Kalevan Naiset and Kalevan Ritarit (Ladies of Kaleva and Knights of Kaleva.) Issues contain annual updates from each Tupa and Maja (Lodge) across North America, including Port Arthur/Thunder Bay.

Articles are variously in Finnish or in English, with more recent editions containing more English.

Kalevainen Magazine was formed in 1913. This collection includes a nearly complete run from 1950 to 2016.

Kakabeka Falls
File · 1965
Part of Douglas Fisher fonds

Correspondence with a resident of Kakabeka Falls, and a copy of “A Cowboy’s Christmas Prayer” from a ranch in Kakabeka falls. 1965.

Kajander Family fonds
Fonds · 1900 - 1970

Einar and Hilma Kajander were immigrants from Finland, and were active in local organizations. Their son Art was a lawyer, and later Finnish Consul. Grandchild Ann is faculty at Lakehead University.

These photographs depict the Kajander family and their friends, in and about the Port Arthur area, approximately 1900 to 1970. The photographs include studio portraits and candid photographs printed at a variety of sizes. The images primarily depict family life and outdoor recreation.

Einar Kajander (1882-1973) and Hilma (Muhonen) Kajander (1886-1965) met in Canada and married in Port Arthur in 1909. Einar worked as a miner, and later opened a grocery store in Port Arthur. Both were involved with local sports organizations and the Finnish Labour Temple, and Hilma sang in Oras Choir.

Aatto Arthur Kajander (1913-1998) attended university in Toronto, was a lawyer in Thunder Bay for 55 years, and served as Finnish Consul appointed in 1957. He was also heavily involved in music and outdoor activities.

Kahn-tineta horn
File · 1966-1973
Part of Dr. Penny Petrone fonds

This file has articles on Kahn-Tineta Horn, a Kanien'keha:ka brought up in Kahnawake First Nation. She became famous across Canada as she travelled throughout North America and parts of Europe speaking on Indigenous issues.