Symra facts for kids
Symra was a magazine written in the Norwegian language. It was published every year from 1905 to 1914. Its full name was Symra; En Aarbog for Norske Paa Begge Sider Af Havet. This means "Symra; an Annual for Norwegians on Both Sides of the Sea." The magazine was created to share stories, poems, and writings by Norwegian American authors.
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What Was Symra Magazine?
Symra was a special magazine for Norwegians living in America and also for those back in Norway. It helped connect people through literature. The magazine featured many talented writers and poets.
The First Editors and Where it Was Printed
The first editors of Symra were Johannes B. Wist and Kristian Prestgard. They were also editors for another newspaper called Decorah-Posten. Symra was printed in Decorah, Iowa. The printing happened at the Decorah-Posten's printing house. This building is now an important part of the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.
New Editors and Other Books
In 1912, the company that published Symra was reorganized. Knut Gjerset from Luther College and P. J. Eikeland from St. Olaf College became the new editors. Besides the magazine, the Symra Company also published books in Norwegian. They published two books of poems by Agnes Mathilde Wergeland: Ameriká og Andre Digte in 1912 and Efterladte Digte in 1914.
Famous Writers in Symra
Many well-known Norwegian-American authors had their work featured in Symra. Some of these writers included:
- Peer Stromme
- Knut Gjerset
- Hjalmar Holand
- Waldemar Ager
- George T. Flom
- Peter Laurentius Larsen
- Ole Edvart Rølvaag
- Kristofer Janson
