Finnish expatriate newspapers in the library's collections
In Turku University Library, you can read expatriate Finnish newspapers that describe the everyday life of Finnish immigrants in the 1800s and 1900s. There are more than 100 newspapers available from around the world.
Turku University Library has in its collections printed newspapers published by expatriate Finns in North America, Soviet Karelia, Sweden, Norway and Australia. The collections include about 100 different journals, mostly in Finnish, but some in Swedish and English as well. The newspapers date all the way from the 1800s to the present day.
Migrant life across centuries
Migration from Finland increased in the latter half of the 1800s. From the late 1800s to the early 1900s, large numbers of Finns left the country, mostly for North America. After the Second World War and especially in the 1960s and 1970s, Sweden became the most popular destination. Russia, Norway and Australia among others have also attracted migrants for different reasons and at different times. In areas favoured by Finnish immigrants, local newspapers aimed at expatriate Finns began to be published. These newspapers open a window into the lives of migrants through news and advertisements.
Available for everyone
You can read the Finnish expatriate newspapers in Raisio, at Turku University Library's Newspaper and Ephemera Services. The material is available for all interested.
You can check out the range available in Volter or contact library staff directly at kirjasto@utu.fi or 050 349 4887.
For more information on finding and using newspapers, see the newspaper guide.
Finnish expatriate newspapers in Volter: