Mother Tongue Society

Mother Tongue Society () is an Estonian organization that focuses on topics related to the Estonian language.

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 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: since 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.

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