Bibliography for the Finnish
The following items are housed at the J.M. Longyear Research Library.
Antilla, LaVerne. Republic: The History of a Stubborn Mining Town 1870-1928
Call Number: Archives - Finnish Collection - Box 1
Abstract: A paper about mining and its effects on the town of Republic, MI.
Chappell, Laverne M. A Comparison of Two Immigrant Histories
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 1
Abstract: A paper comparing two Finnish families living in the U.P.
Engle, Eloise. Finns in North America
Call Number: 325.2471 En3
Abstract: Finns and their contributions across America. Includes information on the Finnish in the Upper Peninsula. Also includes sections on mining, social movements, and religion.
Hoglund, William A. Finnish Immigrants in America
Call Number: 973.04 H67
Abstract: Contributions from the Finns to American society. Covers Finnish mining and Socialism across America, focuses on Michigan and Minnesota area Finns.
Jalkanen, Ralph J. The Finns in North America
Call Number: 325.2471 J21
Abstract: Essays on Finns in America. Page 63 has an essay titled "A Survey Of Emigration From Finland." Other essays include: "The Kalevala and Finnish Culture," "Suomi College and Seminary," "The Study of Finnish in the United States," and "The Social Problems of the Finns in America."
Johnson, Cookie. An Obituary: The Negaunee Labor Temple
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 1 Abstract: A paper about the history of the Finnish labor temple in Negaunee. Covers the labor temple from conception until it was torn down.
Kennedy, Helen. The Finnish Temperance Society
Call Number: Manuscript Case
Abstract: In-depth look at the Finnish Temperance Society. Talks about the religious connection, social benefits of the society, and includes photographs and an oral interview with Ann Sarkela.
Lakenen, Kathleen. My Family Compared with Other Finnish Immigrants
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 1
Abstract: A paper comparing one Finnish family with other Finnish families.
Lammi, Michael D. Tough As Nails: The History of the Matti Lammi Family
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 1
Abstract: Paper about the Family history of the Matti Lammi family.
Marquette County Historical Society. Finnfest Interview: Jennie Moksy Usimaki
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 2
Abstract: Audio Tape and transcript available. Mrs. Usimaki talks about Liberty Hall in Marquette, as well as a few Finnish foods.
Marquette County Historical Society. Finnfest Interview: Arvo Hakkola
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 2
Abstract: Paper about the co-op movement in Eben. Discusses two main co-ops in Eben and how they operated and competed.
Marquette County Historical Society. Finnfest Interview: Helen Imonen Alanen
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 2
Abstract: Audio tape and transcript available. Recalls Liberty Hall in Marquette when she was young. Talks about dances and other activities that went on inside the hall.
Marquette County Historical Society. Finnfest Interview: Bernie Kaukola
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 2
Abstract: Audio tape and transcript available. Mr. Kaukola discusses several topics regarding his life as a Finnish immigrant. He focuses on farming, co-ops, Finnish foods, Finnish folk remedies, and saunas.
Marquette County Historical Society. Finnfest Interview Esther Himes
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 2
Abstract: Audio tape and transcript available. Interview with Esther Himes about her life as a Finnish woman in Marquette County. She lived on a farm in the Eben area when she was a child.
Marquette County Historical Society. Finnfest Interview with Wiljo Sarkela
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 2
Abstract: Very in-depth interview about Wiljo Sarkela and his life as well as his ancestors. Audio tapes are available in addition to a written transcript.
Marquette County Historical Society. The Finnish Collection
Call Number: Archives (See general index p. 16c)
Abstract: Box 1 Contains Student Papers with interviews about Finnish immigration. Box 2 Contains interview tapes and transcripts of the interviews.
N/A. Michigan Academician
Call Number: 325.2 M58
Abstract: Essays on Finns in U.P. from the Finnish Culture Symposium at Northern Michigan University on June 25 and 26, 1970.
Finnish-American Bicentennial Committee. Central Upper Peninsula Finnish-American Bicentennial
Call Number: 325.2471 F49
Abstract: Photographs and Articles on Finnish development in the Upper Peninsula.
Marquette County Historical Society. Finnish-Americans in Marquette County and Finnish Americans in Michigan
Call Number: Pamphlet File 305.8
Abstract: Newspaper clippings from The Mining Journal about Finnish Immigrants in the U.P. Also includes clippings from various other magazines and publications.
Parlato, Judy. Exploring the Negaunee Public Schools Role in the Changing of Finnish Immigrants: 1890 to 1930
Call Number: Manuscript Case
Abstract: How public schools in Negaunee changed the Finnish immigrant. An in depth study of the forces involved in "Americanizing" Finnish immigrants.
Poutinen, Arthur Edwin. Finnish Radicals & Religion in Midwestern Mining Towns 1865-1914
Call Number: 977.49 P96
Abstract: History of Finnish radicalism in the Midwest. Gives a history of Finns in America with regards to mining and socialism. The book also outlines the effects the movement had on Finnish mining communities.
Ross, Carl. The Finn Factor
Call Number: 973.04 R73
Abstract: History of Finnish life in the United States. Author is a second generation Finn in America. Discusses immigration, community life, co-ops, unions, mining strikes, and his personal experiences as a Finn.
Stam, Duane. The History of a Finnish American Family
Call Number: Manuscript Case
Abstract: History about Kaisa Leppanen and Julius Wiig and their daughters Lillian Wiig and Lempi Nurmi.
Wiipola, Frans Emil. Translation of Diary (from Finnish)
Call Number: Archives – Finnish Collection – Box 1
Abstract: Daily journal depicting the life of a Finnish man in Ishpeming. He writes about farming, hunting, selling furs, and logging.
