Mother Tongue Society
{{Short description|Estonian organization (established 1920) focusing on topics related to the Estonian language}}
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Mother Tongue Society ({{langx|et|Emakeele Selts}}) is an Estonian organization that focuses on topics related to the Estonian language.{{cite web |title=Põhikiri |url=https://www.emakeeleselts.ee/pohikiri/ |website=Emakeele Selts |access-date=2 February 2023 |language=et}}
The organization was established on 23 March 1920 at Tartu University. Today, the organization is located in Tallinn. The organization is an associated organization of Estonian Academy of Sciences.
Publications
- Akadeemilise Emakeele Seltsi aastaraamat, 1921–1926
- Eesti Keel, 1922–1940
- Emakeele Seltsi Aastaraamat, 1955–
- Kodumurre, 1960–2002
- Oma Keel, 2000–
Directors
- Lauri Kettunen: 1920–1924
- Andrus Saareste: 1925–1933, 1935, 1936–1941
- Julius Mägiste: 1934, 1936
- Arnold Kask: 1944, 1968–1982
- Johannes Voldemar Veski: 1946–1968
- Huno Rätsep: 1982–1989
- Tiit-Rein Viitso: 1989, 1993–1997
- Eeva Ahven: 1989–1990
- Henn Saari: 1990–1992
- Jüri Viikberg: 1992–1993
- Mati Erelt: 1997–2006
- Helle Metslang: seit 2006
Further reading
- Mati Erelt: Emakeele selts 80, in: Keel ja Kirjandus 5/2000, pp. 313–316.
- Ülo Tedre: Emakeele selts Nõukogude aastail, in: Keel ja Kirjandus 8/2000, pp. 578–582.
References
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External links
- {{Official website}}
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Category:Organizations based in Tallinn
Category:Organizations based in Estonia
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