Urd (magazine)

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Urd was a Norwegian women's magazine that existed from 1879 to 1958. [1]

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History and profile

Urd was named after Urðr, a guardian of the Yggdrasil in Norse mythology. It was founded by sisters Cecilie and Anna Bøe in 1879. [2] Anna was the editor-in-chief until 1933, whereas Cecilie had responsibility for finance. [3] The magazine was marked by a higher content of art and culture than many other women's magazines, and had a distinct faith in progress, and a Christian profile. It also included articles concerning the struggle for women's suffrage. [4]

The magazine became defunct in 1958 due to weak finances. [2] [5]

References

  1. ↑ Brita Ytre-Arne. "Women's magazines and their readers" (PDF). University of Bergen. Archived from the original (PhD Thesis) on 2 June 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  2. 1 2 Janet Garton (1 December 2000). Norwegian Women's Writing 1850-1990. A&C Black. p. 98. ISBN   978-0-567-38757-8 . Retrieved 14 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Haavardsholm, Espen. "Anna Bøe". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
  4. ↑ Brita Ytre-Arne (2013). "Changing Magazine Journalism" (PDF). Nordicom Review. 34 (Special Issue): 75–88. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
  5. ↑ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Urd – kvinneblad". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
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