Collection search - Peterson, Walter - Interview
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Record information – Brief Peterson, Walter - Interview
Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1979-04-15Item number (ISN):16472Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:EKLUND, WilliamAccession:1986-0173Media:SoundPart:1 of 1Production date:1979-04-15Production company:Thunder Bay Finnish Canadian Historical SocietyProduction credit:interviewer, Einar NordstromSponsor:Multicultural History Society of OntarioDescription:Interview of Walter Peterson by Einar Nordstrom for the Multicultural History Society of Ontario about Finnish Canadians. Walter Peterson was born in Obermark, Finland, and immigrated to Canada in 1921 at age 15 with parents. He is an active member of the Scandinavian Sick Benefit Society, the Scandinavian Home Society, and the Scandinavian Workers Club. He was also active in the Carpenters Union Local 1669. He acted frequently as agent and interpreter for Swedish speaking immigrants. He expresses concern over the survival of these organizations. <60mn>Language:EnglishNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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