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Lakehead University's First Convocation, May 6, 1965

Video of the very first convocation held for Lakehead University, May 6, 1965. Convocation was held at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Fort William. 76 graduands received diplomas or degrees.

The ceremony also sees the installation of Senator Norman…

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Oscar Hautamaki & Selma Lind engagement photo

Oscar Hautamaki & Selma Lind engagement photo, 1919. Came to Canada 1920-1921, celebrated 50th anniversary at Mokomon, Ontario, 1969. Donor: Mrs. B. Melo.

Tags: 1919, 1920, 1921, 50th Anniversary, Canada, couple, engagement, Mokomon, Ontario, Oscar Hautamaki, People, Selma Lind

Farmer's Mercantile Store

Farmer's Mercantile Store in Nolalu, Ontario, early 1930's. Old school in background. Donor: Maki.

Tags: 1930s, building, Nolalu, Ontario, store

Makinen Store

Makinen Store in Shabaqua, Ontario. Donor: Makinen.
2 copies.

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Lakehead Celebrates: October 27, 2008

Video produced for Lakehead Celebrates, a fundraising event, October 27, 2008. Discussions of the new Orillia Campus with Fred Gilbert, Kim Fedderson, and Mayor Ron Stevens. Interviews with students on the importance of scholarships. Transferred from…

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Video for Donor Dinner, Lakehead University

Video prepared for a donor event at Lakehead University. Footage and still photographs around the Thunder Bay campus. Original was set to music: Bryan Adams "The Best of Me," The Beatles "In My Life," and Bachman Turner Overdrive "You Ain't Seen…

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A Tribute to Guy O'Brien

Video tribute to Guy O'Brien, the first director of the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board. Produced by the Board; includes interviews and photographs. June 1992. Digitized from VHS, August 2022. Length: 20:35.

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Thunder Bay Shriners' Parade, 1990

Footage of the 1990 Shriners' Parade, including Lakehead University float. Digitized from VHS, August 2022. Length: 19:58.

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Our Nordic Legacy

Short film "Our Nordic Legacy" consisting of interviews and discussions of people in the Thunder Bay area of nordic (Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish) descent. Discusses immigration, labour, craft, and sport, including skiing. Produced by Jim…

Lakehead University Jubilee Revue (Jubilulu) 1990

A variety of musical performances for Lakehead's 1990 Jubilee Revue. Digitized from VHS, August 2022. Length: 1:22:43.

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