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Franzén, oil painting by J.G. Sandberg, 1828; in Gripsholm Castle, Sweden
Early supporters of the Fennoman movement, which sought to elevate the status of the Finnish language and literature, established several key organizations to advance their nationalist goals:
- The Saturday Society (1830): An early group formed to promote Finnish language and letters.1
- The Finnish Literary Society (1831): Also known as the Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura (SKS), this organization was founded to foster Finnish cultural development and remains a major repository for oral tradition today.12
- The Finnish Party: Formed in the 1860s to advance the Fennoman cause, this political organization later split into the Old Finn and Young Finn parties during the 1890s.1