Laura Maria Harmaja
Laura Maria Harmaja (September 16, 1881 - January 18, 1954 née Genetz) was a Finnish economist.[1][2][3] Harmaja wrote books published in Finland as well as in Germany and the United States.[4][5]
Laura Maria Harmaja | |
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![]() Laura Maria Harmaja with her two children | |
Born | Laura Maria Genetz September 16, 1881 |
Died | January 18, 1954 72) Helsinki, Finland | (aged
Spouse(s) | Leo Harmaja |
Biography
Harmaja studied at the University of Helsinki, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1905 and a master's degree in 1907.[6]
Laura Harmaja worked as a teacher at the Finnish Business School 1913–1916 and 1920–1923, the Helsinki School of Merchant Commerce 1915–1918, the Finnish Postgraduate School 1914–1923 and the Helsinki School of Economics (later the Home Economics Teacher School) 1915–1951.[7] Harmaja taught at the University of Helsinki's as a professor of home economics from 1947 to 1950.
Laura Harmaja was a member of the editorial board of Kotiliesi magazine from 1922 to 1954, vice-president of the Finnish National Association of Women and the Finnish Women's Association, and chair of the board of the Finnish School of Education and the Finnish Household Center.
References
- "Etusivu". kansallisbiografia.fi. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- "Visa Heinonen: Talonpoikainen etiikka ja kulutuksen henki". elektra.helsinki.fi. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- "Rural widows, economy and co-residence in the 18th and 19th centuries". The History of the Family. 15 (3): 239–254. 2010-08-11. doi:10.1016/j.hisfam.2009.11.002. ISSN 1081-602X.
- "Tiedenaisia - Vetenskapskvinnor - Women of Learning". www.mv.helsinki.fi. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- "We in the North are the Biggest Problem for the - ProQuest". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- "Kuka kukin oli: H – Wikiaineisto". fi.wikisource.org (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-08-30.
- "Kuka kukin oli: H – Wikiaineisto". fi.wikisource.org (in Finnish). Retrieved 2021-08-30.