Symra
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Symra was a Norwegian language
periodical published between in 1905 and 1914.
Symra; En Aarbog for Norske Paa Begge Sider Af Havet (Symra; an Annual for Norwegians on Both Sides of the Sea) was established to publish the literary works of Norwegian American
authors, writers and poets. Johannes B. Wist
and Kristian Prestgard
, both editors of the Decorah-Posten, served as editors and publishers of Symra’s first volumes. Symra was printed by Decorah-posten's trykkeri in the Lutheran Publishing House, now a primary building of the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
in Decorah, Iowa
.
In 1912, the Symra Company was re-organized with Knut Gjerset
of Luther College
, and P. J. Eikeland of St. Olaf College
serving as editors. As well the magazine, the Symra Company published Norwegian language books including: Ameriká og Andre Digte in 1912, and Efterladte Digte in 1914. Both were books of poems written by Agnes Mathilde Wergeland
.
The pages of Symra featured a listing of notable Norwegian-American authors including: Peer Stromme
, Knut Gjerset
, Hjalmar Holand
, Waldemar Ager
, George T. Flom
, Peter Laurentius Larsen
, Ole Edvart Rølvaag
, and Kristofer Janson
.
Norwegian language
Norwegian is a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Norway, where it is the official language. Together with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional variants .These Scandinavian languages together with the Faroese language...
periodical published between in 1905 and 1914.
Symra; En Aarbog for Norske Paa Begge Sider Af Havet (Symra; an Annual for Norwegians on Both Sides of the Sea) was established to publish the literary works of Norwegian American
Norwegian American
Norwegian Americans are Americans of Norwegian descent. Norwegian immigrants went to the United States primarily in the later half of the 19th century and the first few decades of the 20th century. There are more than 4.5 million Norwegian Americans according to the most recent U.S. census, and...
authors, writers and poets. Johannes B. Wist
Johannes B. Wist
Johannes B. Wist was an Norwegian American newspaper editor, journalist and author.-Biography:Born Johannes Racinus Benjaminsen, he was the son of Benjamin Johannessen Wist and Magdalene Arnoldusdatter Wist. He was born on the Sund farm in Inderøy parish in Nord-Trøndelag county, Norway. He...
and Kristian Prestgard
Kristian Prestgard
Kristian Prestgard was an author and the editor of Decorah-Posten from 1923 until 1946.-Background:Kristian Prestgard was born in Heidal in Kristians Amt, Norway. His parents were Gudbrand Kristensen Harelstad and Marit Prestgard . When his father died early, Kristian moved with his mother back...
, both editors of the Decorah-Posten, served as editors and publishers of Symra’s first volumes. Symra was printed by Decorah-posten's trykkeri in the Lutheran Publishing House, now a primary building of the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
The Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa is the oldest and most comprehensive museum in the United States devoted to a single immigrant ethnic group. The collection contains over 24,000 artifacts reflecting the experience of Norwegian-Americans, particularly in the Upper Midwest...
in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, Iowa
Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 8,172 at the 2000 census. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U.S...
.
In 1912, the Symra Company was re-organized with Knut Gjerset
Knut Gjerset
Knut Gjerset as a Norwegian-American author and historian. He was a professor at Luther College and served as curator of the Norwegian-American Historical Museum.-Selected works:*English Grammar...
of Luther College
Luther College (Iowa)
Luther College is a four-year, residential liberal arts institution of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Decorah, Iowa, USA...
, and P. J. Eikeland of St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College
St. Olaf College is a coeducational, residential, four-year, private liberal arts college in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1874 by a group of Norwegian-American immigrant pastors and farmers, led by Pastor Bernt Julius Muus. The college is named after Olaf II of Norway,...
serving as editors. As well the magazine, the Symra Company published Norwegian language books including: Ameriká og Andre Digte in 1912, and Efterladte Digte in 1914. Both were books of poems written by Agnes Mathilde Wergeland
Agnes Mathilde Wergeland
Agnes Mathilde Wergeland was a Norwegian-American historian, poet and educator. Agnes Mathilde Wergeland was the first Norwegian woman ever to earn a doctoral degree.-Background:...
.
The pages of Symra featured a listing of notable Norwegian-American authors including: Peer Stromme
Peer Stromme
Peer Stromme also Per Olsen Strømme was an American pastor, teacher, journalist, and author. -Biography:...
, Knut Gjerset
Knut Gjerset
Knut Gjerset as a Norwegian-American author and historian. He was a professor at Luther College and served as curator of the Norwegian-American Historical Museum.-Selected works:*English Grammar...
, Hjalmar Holand
Hjalmar Holand
Hjalmar Rued Holand was an American historian and author. He was the author of a number of books and numerous articles principally dealing with the history of the Upper Midwest and with Norwegian-American immigration....
, Waldemar Ager
Waldemar Ager
Waldemar Ager , was a Norwegian-American newspaperman and author.-Early life:...
, George T. Flom
George T. Flom
George T. Flom was an American professor of linguistics and author of numerous reference books.-Background:...
, Peter Laurentius Larsen
Peter Laurentius Larsen
Peter Laurentius Larsen was a Norwegian-American educator and Lutheran theological leader. He was the founding president of Luther College.-Background:...
, Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Ole Edvart Rølvaag
Ole Edvart Rølvaag was an American novelist and professor who became well known for his writings regarding the Norwegian American immigrant experience...
, and Kristofer Janson
Kristofer Janson
Kristofer Nagel Janson was a Norwegian poet, author and Unitarian clergyman. Kristofer Janson is commonly recognized as the historical founder of the Norwegian Unitarian Church.-Background:...
.