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Wobblies, Cooperatives and Other Methods for Calling the Wind: Finnish-American Activists

Free
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm UMD Kathryn A. Martin Library

Poet and storyteller Sheila Packa will present stories of a two Finnish-Americans: T Bone Slim, a musician, poet and Wobbly and Sirkka Tuomi Holm. In the McCarthy Era, this former military veteran and activist was called into the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Later, she became a writer and editor of a Finnish newspaper.

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Date:
Wed, Nov 18, 2026
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://calendar.d.umn.edu/event/107058-wobblies-cooperatives-and-other-methods-for

Venue

UMD Kathryn A. Martin Library
416 Library Drive
Duluth, MN, 55812 United States
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218-726-6120
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