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Fred Ahod Letter

 Collection — sc_box: 6, Folder: 5
Identifier: MS-955

Collection Scope and Content Summary

One letter written to Fred Ahod of Misery Bay by his sister Ida (Aho) Johnson in 1945. The letter--dated March 30, 1945--provides instructions as to how Fred might claim unemployment compensation with his sister's assistance and includes the original envelope with cancelled stamp.

Dates

  • 1945

Language of Material

English

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Conditions Governing Use

Various copying restrictions apply. Guidelines are available from Michigan Technological University Archives & Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Frederick "Fred" Aho was born in Ishpeming, Michigan circa 1887 to John and Maria (Juoveri) Aho. He had at least two younger sisters, Ida and Rose. In his youth, Aho worked a farm laborer, assisting his father and other Finnish agriculturalists near his home in Toivola. Later, Aho changed his surname to Ahod and moved to the more isolated locale of Misery Bay. He died on January 9, 1974 in Hancock.

Extent

0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

One letter written to Fred Ahod of Misery Bay by his sister Ida (Aho) Johnson in 1945.

Processing History

Emily Riippa, 12/12/2016

Source

Title
Fred Ahod Letter
Author
Emily Riippa
Date
12 December 2016
Description rules
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Language of description
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Script of description
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Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections Repository

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