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northwestern ontario timber operators' association map
map of northwestern ontario with the location of lumber camps, saw mills, pulp or paper mills, and wood processing plants indicated. likely mid-1950s. part of northwestern ontario development association fonds.
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summer festival (kansaliseura) at nahjus park (george burke park)
organizations: summer festival (kansaliseura) at nahjus park (george burke park), late 1940's-early 50's. people in the photo include: elsi takala (maki) (back left), e. poutanen (seated right on bench), toini jacobson (back seventh from left),…
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trinity united church, port arthur with guest minister from finland
lifestyle: trinity united church, port arthur with guest minister from finland with local finnish audience during service in 1950s. donor: marlene markman (poutanen).
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man pulling car out of river
lifestyle: man pulling car out of river.
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onion lake dam, repairs
black and white photograph of construction site on the onion lake dam
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onion lake dam, repairs 1950s
black and white photograph of repairs on the onion lake dam. first dam was built pre 1908.
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humppa-viekot, finnish dance music orchestra
black and white photograph of the humpaa-viekot orchestra on stage. the orchestra played finnish dance music. it was founded in 1958, whose humppa music became very popular in the early 1960s. the band toured extensively until the mid-1980s.
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ranta bakery in the winter months
black and white photograph of ranta bakery 305 bay street. this photograph shows the complete bakery building including local houses and other nearby buildings
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ranta bakery
black and white photograph of the front of the ranta bakery at 305 bay street. brick building was located across from the finnish labour temple. at rear of photograph is a nearby building with a robin hood flour sign on it's wall
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ranta baking company
black and white photograph of a ranta baking co. delivery truck. signage on truck: ranta baking co. the best in everything. 305 bay street phone 5-7172
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