The Rev. Evert E. Torkko (b. 1901) was born in Soudan, Minnesota. He was ordained at Messiah Lutheran Church (then the Finnish Lutheran Church) of Duluth, Minnesota and served in Suomi Synod parishes of Cloquet and Duluth, Minnesota; Astoria, Oregon; Monessin, Pennsylvania; Los Angeles, California; and Newberry, Michigan. Throughout his career, he continued his education at various universities and colleges.
From the description of Papers, 1925-1966. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 62435497
From the guide to the Evert E. Torkko Papers, 1925-1966, (University of Minnesota Libraries. Immigration History Research Center [ihrc])