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2007ref. 164405New York, Arthur A. Levine, 2007. [126] S., textloses Bilderbuch mit braun- und graugetöten Illustrationen. Illustrierter Original-Pappband, 4°. Hardcover Handschriftliche Widmung auf dem Schmutztitel, davon abgesehen gutes Exemplar.
19634to. The Suomi College alumni bulletin. A quarterly publication; includes Oct 1964, Feb 1972, Sept & Dec 1973, Mar & June 1974, Mar & June 1975, Dec 1977, Mar, June & Dec 1978, Sept & Dec 1979, Sept 1980, Mar & Dec 1985. ISSN: 0734-5933. OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (Michigan Tech, Univ of Minnesota-Minneapolis, Pacific Lutheran Univ, Clarke Historic Library) . Suomi College is now Finlandia University. Good condition. (FIN-13-3)
19774to. 12 pages. This issue only. The Suomi College alumni bulletin, a quarterly publication. ISSN: 0734-5933. OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (Michigan Tech, Univ of Minnesota-Minneapolis, Pacific Lutheran Univ, Clarke Historic Library) . Suomi College is now Finlandia University. Good condition. (FIN-13-31)
19498vo. 23 pages. Heavily Finnish cooperative, in membership and origin, as reflected in the text. SUBJECT (S) : Cooperatives - United States. OCLC lists no copies worldwide. Piece of tape on front, pencil writing on back, good condition. (FIN-8-7)
1843ref. 44013Toronto 5th of June: Canada Company Office Frederick Street 1843. folio. 31cm 4 pages folded on light weir tinted blue paper in mint condition very rare. mint. Being Twenty-One numerated questions with detailed paragraph answers concerning emigration. Subjects include costs wages crops climate society etc. taxes transportation . T.P.L. 2571 "The memorandum describes the land of the district facilities for settlement and cultivations also costs". In 1843 the Canada Company led by commissioner Frederick Widder issued publications to address numerous inquiries from British North America and the United States regarding settlement in Canada West formerly Upper Canada. These documents often featuring memos from local agents provided information on land in the Huron Tract and assisted in advising prospective emigrants on farming opportunities. Key details about the Canada Company around 1843: Active Promotion: The company was actively answering questions to boost immigration to the Huron District which contained about one million acres of land. Frederick Widder was a key figure having been appointed co-commissioner in 1839 leading to improved efficiency in the company's operations. By 1843 the company was operating more effectively following the Act of Union 1841 and was in the process of paying off its debt to the British. Various documents from 1843 and 1845 were published to promote the thriving towns such as Guelph and the surrounding Wellington District. Canada Company Office, Frederick Street unknown
1920294p., illus. Hardcover Very good condition, covers lightly soiled
1959ref. 1161498Grand Rapids, Zondervan, (1959). 424 S. m. einigen Taf. u. 1 Karte. OLwd (minimal angestaubt).
19968vo., First Edition, with coloured plates, numerous illustrations in the text and endpaper maps; blue cloth, backstrip lettered in silver, a fine copy in unclipped dustwrapper.
8vo. 40 pages. The first issue of only 3 issues published (nrs 1-3, July, Aug & Sept 1918) . SUBJECT(S) : Finland - periodicals. OCLC lists 9 copies worldwide. Good condition. (FIN-13-11)
19834to. 15 pages. Illustrated with tables and graphs. "Paper presented at the alcohol policy plenary session of the 29th International Institute on the Prevention and Treatment of Alcoholism, Zagreb, Yugoslavia, July 1st, 1983." SUBJECT (S) : Alcoholic beverage industry - government ownership -Finland; Alcoholism - government policy - Finland; Alcohol - law and legislation - Finland. OCLC lists 3 copies worldwide (Library of Congress, Baker & Taylor, National Library of Finland) . SERIES: Reports from the Social Research Institute of Alcohol Studies, ; no. 166; Variation: Alkoholipoliittisen tutkimuslaitoksen tutkimusseloste; no. 166. ISBN: 9519192220. Very good condition. (FIN-13-41)
19808vo. 8, 8, 8 pages. Illustrated. Three issues: Summer 1980, April 1983, Summer 1984. SUBJECT (S) : Finns - United States - Periodicals; Finns - United States - social life and customs. OCLC lists no copies worldwide. "An international non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Finnish culture. " Creased from mailing, good condition. (FIN-13-6)
19838vo. 8 pages. Illustrated. This issue only. SUBJECT (S) : Finns - United States - Periodicals; Finns - United States - social life and customs. OCLC lists no copies worldwide. "An international non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Finnish culture. " Creased from mailing, good condition. (FIN-13-7)
198812mo. 23 pages. SUBJECT (S) : Finnish Americans - bibliography; Finnish Americans - history - bibliography; Finns - United States - bibliography; Kolehmainen, John Ilmari, b. 1910 - bibliography. OCLC lists 18 copies worldwide. Fine good condition. (FIN-10-32)
19768vo. 25 pages. First edition. Illustrated. SUBJECT (S) : Finnish Americans - Michigan - history - sources; Michigan - history - sources. SERIES: Bulletin - Michigan Historical Collections ; no. 26; Variation: Bulletin (Michigan Historical Collections) ; no. 26. Covers darkened around the edges, occasional pencil underlining, good condition. (FIN-8-40)
1950ref. 271244Columbia University Press, 1950. XIII; 377 Seiten. Originalpappband mit Original-Schutzumschlag. 22cm
1948ref. 3343053Hinsdale, Regnery, 1948. 172 S. OLwd.
1988ref. 23943University of Queensland, 1988. XVI, 414 SS., einige Abbildungen. 8°, orig. flexibler Pappband im illustr. original Schutzumschlag.
1986255 pages. Whether they came from Britain or Europe, these newcomers all wove new vigour and spirit into the Canadian cultural, economica and social fabric. And they all vividly remember their first hours, days and momths in a new country. This book is about their memories: sad, happy, sometimes incredible and always moving. The often felt frustrated and homesick and were at times resourceful or bewildered, weak or determined. But always they felt like immigrants in a strange land. Book clean, unmarked and very lightly worn. Some yellowing at edges. Slight lean to spine. Dust jacket in excellent condition but for scratch in lower corner of back panel. Very nice copy. Book
ref. 237158Gloucester, Smith, 1966 petit in-8, 173 pp., carte dépliante, bradel toile verte (reliure de l'éditeur). Etiquettes et cachets annulés d'une bibliothèque américaine.
1983159 pages. Black and white plates. "The story of a British family which crossed the Atlantic in the mid 19th century. It is told in their own words in letters written home from Canada West (Ontario) and Prince Edward Island. From the letters emerges a portrait of a fascinating family which included portrait painter Robert Harris and architect William Harris. Here we encounter the beliefs, values and attitudes of a mid-Victorian family, and a view of their daily lives at home and at work." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with negligible wear. Lovely copy. Book
1981271 pages including bibliography, index and black and white photographic plates. Between 1870 and the depression of the 1930s, more than 80,000 children from the poverty of England were sent to Canada by well-meaning philanthropists to live and work with Canadian farm families. "Superbly readable... one of the finest pieces of Canadian social history ever to be written. It is, in every way, an exceptional book." - Calgary Herald. Address label inside front cover. Well-used copy with lean to spine. Unmarked. Remains a worthy reading copy. Book
1992208 pages including index and bibliography. Virtual slaves, these children were uprooted from their villages in central and southern Italy to perform as barrel-organists, harpists, violinists, fifers, pipers, and animal exhibitors. "This extremely, unusual study, enlivened by photographs, throws a floodlight on ethnic prejudice, cultural constructs of childhood, Tammany Hall politics and 19th-century immigration and working conditions." - Publishers Weekly. Very light wear. Glossy laminated covers. Clean and unmarked. Excellent copy. Book
12mo. 31 pages. SUBJECT (S) : Finnish Americans; Lutherans. OCLC lists 5 copies worldwide (Graduate Theological Union, JKM Library, Univ of Illinois, Wittenberg Univ, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysgurg) . Small tear on spine, water stain on cover, good condition. (FIN-8-2)
12mo. 31 pages. SUBJECT (S) : Finnish Americans; Lutherans. OCLC lists 5 copies worldwide (Graduate Theological Union, JKM Library, Univ of Illinois, Wittenberg Univ, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysgurg) . Stain on cover, good condition. (FIN-8-3)
12mo. 31 pages. SUBJECT (S) : Finnish Americans; Lutherans. OCLC lists 5 copies worldwide (Graduate Theological Union, JKM Library, Univ of Illinois, Wittenberg Univ, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysgurg) . Bottom corner creased, good condition. (FIN-8-3)
