- fonds
- 1900 - 1970
einar and hilma kajander were immigrants from finland, and were active in local organizations. their son art was a lawyer, and later finnish consul. grandchild ann is faculty at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 .
these photographs depict the kajander family and their friends, in and about the port arthur area, approximately 1900 to 1970. the photographs include studio portraits and candid photographs printed at a variety of sizes. the images primarily depict family life and outdoor recreation.
einar kajander (1882-1973) and hilma (muhonen) kajander (1886-1965) met in canada and married in port arthur in 1909. einar worked as a miner, and later opened a grocery store in port arthur. both were involved with local sports organizations and the finnish labour temple, and hilma sang in oras choir.
aatto arthur kajander (1913-1998) attended university in toronto, was a lawyer in thunder bay for 55 years, and served as finnish consul appointed in 1957. he was also heavily involved in music and outdoor activities.