Finnish Socialist Oral Histories
Collection
Identifier: LOH002217
Collection consists of eight interviews with Finnish-American socialists on their political views, community, and lives. Recordings exist for all interviews. Transcripts exist for the following interviews: Ida Bjorkquist, Charles Jay, James Jukela, Elvera Kanerva, and Ilma Reynolds. The James Jukela interview spans more than one tape.
Interviews were conducted with the following eight participants: Ida Bjorkquist, John Bjorkquist, F. Toivo Feldt, Charles Jay, the boxer James Jukela (a.ka. Joe Rivers and Joe Weller), Elvera Kanerva, Ilmi Reynolds, and Ina Santti (nee Hanninan).
Elvera Kanerva served as primary interviewer. Kanerva was interviwed by Dione Miles.
Elvera Kanerva served as primary interviewer. Kanerva was interviwed by Dione Miles.
Dates
- 1976-07 - 1976-10
Creator
- Kanerva, Elvera (Interviewer, Person)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
RESTRICTIONS: Due to the personal nature of oral history, the Library prohibits use of the material in any way that infringes on individual right to privacy, or results in libelous statements or slander, in accordance with U.S. law.
Permission to publish or quote from the James Jukela interview must be obtained from the interviewee.
Rules for Use of Archival Materials.
RESTRICTIONS: Due to the personal nature of oral history, the Library prohibits use of the material in any way that infringes on individual right to privacy, or results in libelous statements or slander, in accordance with U.S. law.
Permission to publish or quote from the James Jukela interview must be obtained from the interviewee.
Extent
.75 Linear Feet ((2 MB). ) : Consists of 5 printed transcripts and 9 audiocassettes.
84.8 Megabytes ((5 files). ) : Consists of PDFs.
Abstract
In 1976, an oral history project was conducted, likely spearheaded by Elvera Kanerva, who was the primary interviewer, to document the politics and lives of Finnish-American socialists. Collection consists of eight interviews with Finnish-American socialists on their political views, community, and lives. Recordings exist for all interviews. Transcripts exist for the following interviews: Ida Bjorkquist, Charles Jay, James Jukela, Elvera Kanerva, and Ilma Reynolds. The James Jukela interview spans more than one tape.
History
In 1976, an oral history project was conducted, likely spearheaded by Elvera Kanerva, who was the primary interviewer, to document the politics and lives of Finnish-American socialists.
Arrangement
Transcripts and recordings are arranged by interview number.
Other Access Aids
Finding aid also available as a pdf file.
https://www.reuther.wayne.edu/files/LOH002217.pdf
Custodial History
Project and collection originally called "Finnish Socialist History Project."
Acquisition
Presumably donated by Elvera Kanvera, circa 1976.
Copies
Transcripts for the following interviews were digitized and are available as a PDF files: Ida Bjorkquist, Charles Jay,
James Jukela, Elvera Kanerva, and Ilmi Reynolds.
Processing History
Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library. Finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet on April 22, 2016.
Creator
- Kanerva, Elvera (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Finnish Socialist Oral Histories
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library. Finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet.
- Date
- 2016-04-22
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Sponsor
- Description made possible by funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
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Detroit MI 48202 USA
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Detroit MI 48202 USA