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Orto (also Eesti Kirjastus Orto) was an Estonian publishing company outside Estonia. The company published mainly classical works of Estonian literature, but also new books by Estonian-language writers.[1]

The company was established in 1944 Helsinki. Soon, the company was moved to Vadstena, Sweden. Later, the company was moved to Toronto, Canada.[1]

The company's owner was Andres Laur.[1]

In total, the company published 405 different kind of books.[1]

See also

Archives

There is a Orto Estonian Publishing House fonds at Library and Archives Canada.[2] The archival reference number is R3396.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Orto - Eesti Entsüklopeedia". Estonian Encyclopedia. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Orto Estonian Publishing House fonds description at Library and Archives Canada". Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Finding Aid of Orto Estonian Publishing House fonds" (PDF). Retrieved November 10, 2022.
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