Urd (magazine)

Urd was a Norwegian women's magazine that existed from 1897 to 1958.

It was named after Urðr, a guardian of the Yggdrasil in Norse mythology. It was founded by sisters Cecilie and Anna Bøe, and Anna was the editor-in-chief until 1933, whereas Cecilie had responsibility for finance.[1] 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 became defunct in 1958 due to weak finances.[2]

References

  1. ^ Haavardsholm, Espen. "Anna Bøe". In Helle, Knut (in Norwegian). Norsk biografisk leksikon. Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. http://www.snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Anna_B%C3%B8e/utdypning. Retrieved 19 December 2009. 
  2. ^ Henriksen, Petter, ed (2007). "Urd – kvinneblad" (in Norwegian). Store norske leksikon. Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. http://www.snl.no/Urd/kvinneblad. Retrieved 19 December 2009.