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- Norwegian Newspapers in America: Connecting Norway and the New Land
- Book
- 2010
- Published by: Minnesota Historical Society Press
summary
In the nineteenth century, the United States, “the land of newspapers,” was also fast becoming the land of immigrants, with increasing numbers of Norwegians arriving amid the European influx. Already Skandinaven, published out of Chicago, kept newcomers and their Old World friends and family informed of political, religious, and social matters discussed in burgeoning Norwegian American communities.From 1847 to today, more than 280 Norwegian-language papers were launched in cities ranging from Minneapolis to Fargo, Boston to Seattle. Some lasted just a few months; others continued for decades; all contributed to a developing Norwegian- American perspective. Odd Lovoll traces newspaper ventures both successful and short lived to offer a comprehensive look at America’s Norwegian-language press. Highlightingdiligent editors and analyzing topics of interest to readers through the years, Norwegian Newspapers in America demonstrates how newspapers pursued a twofold goal: forging a bridge to the homeland while nurturing cultural practices in the New World.
Table of Contents
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- Preface and Acknowledgments
- pp. ix-xiii
- Chapter 1. Pioneer Years
- pp. 1-46
- Chapter 5. Community and Public Affairs
- pp. 204-246
- Chapter 7. A Changing Final Role
- pp. 307-350
- Appendix 3 Length of Publication
- pp. 375-376
- Illustration Credits
- pp. 423-424
Additional Information
ISBN
9780873517966
Related ISBN(s)
9780873517720
MARC Record
OCLC
794698869
Pages
400
Launched on MUSE
2012-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No