otava mixed choir directed by kosti koivukoski, port arthur, 1939. (otava choir was formed in 1938, was a mixed choir until 1952 when it became a male choir. the women were assimilated into the oras choir which was changing from a mixed to a ladies…

sointu choir (later became otava choir) directed by kosti koivukoski, 1932. people in photo: kosti koivukoski (front, centre), mrs. koivukoski (3rd left). donor: mr. mannila.

certificate of honorable mention given to helmi saari by the city of thunder bay for her 30-year membership with the oras choir, may 28, 1977. donor: helmi saari.

certificate of honorable mention given to helmi saari, oras choir member, by the choir on their 30th anniversary, may 28, 1977. donor: helmi saari.

certificate of honorable mention given to helen laine, oras choir member, by the oras choir on their 30th anniversary, may 28, 1977. donor: helen laine.

oras choir, 30th anniversary celebration at big finn hall, 314 bay street, thunder bay, 1977. liisa toiger narrating 30-year history of oras choir. donor: liisa toiger.

oras ladies choir performing at old fort william, thunder bay, directed by olavi roinila, 1976. people in photo: eva sora, liisa toiger, anni pesonen, kaija makela, ida vehnas, tanja hautala, aila seppanen, helmi saari, orvokki roinila, helen ahokas,…

oras choir directed by kauko kiviluoma, may 29, 1966. donor: h. lepikko.

oras choir in festival parade. (colour photo). donor: eino kuntsi.

oras choir in finnish grand festival parade. people in photo: eva sora (carrying sign), vieno rita (behind sign). donor: vieno rita.