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Digital files compiled by Lynne Thornburg in gathering Gert Beadle's writings and biographical materials. Includes transcriptions of letters, poetry, and prose; reference documents; summaries of themes in Beadle's writing.

Records consist of copies of Gert Beadle's work, and material about her. Photographs, news clippings, autobiographical writings, letters. There are 5 cassette tapes recording interviews and discussions between Beadle and poet Mary Billy.

Material was assembled by Lynne Thornburg over a long period, with plans to write a book about Beadle's life and work. Many print materials have been transcribed to digital format.

Records include a nearly complete run of Kalevainen, the magazine of the order, with articles in both Finnish and English. Other publications, of Kalevan Naiset and Kalevan Riitarit, and about Kalevala.

Kalevan Naiset (Ladies of Kaleva) Ainikin Tupa was established in Port Arthur in 1955. This branch of the international organization held meetings and organized fundraisers and public events. Kalevan Naiset was the sister organization to Kalevan Riitarit (Knights of Kaleva) which also operated in Thunder Bay. Kalevan Naisit Ainikin Tupa began to disband after their last tea in 2025.

Kalevalan Avain, Pekka Ervast. Published in Finland, 1939.

Kalevala Lyhennettynä. Published in Finland, 1967.

Kalevala. Published in Helsinki, 1964.

Kalevala, published 1944 by Kalevan Riitarit. Two copies, each with different bindings, and each including study notes from members of Kalevan Naiset.

Kalevala. Published in Helsinki, 1913.

Finnish American Horizons. Book. Horizons Project of the Finnish-American Bi-Centennial Committee, USA, 1976.

Siirtolaisen Muistomerkki / The Immigrants Monument. 1976, Thunder Bay.
Souvenir booklet regarding the monument at International Friendship Gardens.

Canadan Suomalainen. Magazine published by Canadan Suomalaisen Historia-Seura. No date.

Aseveli 1934-1964.
30th anniversary publication of a Finnish-American veterans' association.

Viisikymmen-Vuotis Juhlajulkaisu. K.R. Vuoksen Maja #19 ja K.N. Aallotar Tupa #15. 1907-1957. Duluth, Minnesota.

50th anniversary celebration publication.

Other publications kept by Kalevan Naiset: including books about the Kalevala, and other Finnish-North-American publications.

Historian ääriviivoja, or Historical outline. Publication of Kalevan Naisten every ten years, covering the history of individual Tupas within the organization.

Historian Ääriviivoja 1977-1986.

Historian Ääriviivoja 1966-1976.

Historian Ääriviivoja 1955-1965.

Historian Ääriviivoja 1904-1954.

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.

A scrapbook of the Kalevan Naiset, Ainikin Tupa #55: including photographs, news clippings, and other material. Prepared by Sirkka Tuomisto in 1989.

Kalevainen 2018.

Kalevainen 2017.

Kalevainen 2016.