Framgang

Framgang (meaning "Progress" in English) was a Norwegian newspaper, published in Lillehammer in Oppland county.

History and profile

Framgang was started in 1886 as a Liberal organ for people affiliated with Vonheim Folk High School. Editors-in-chief were Johan Filseth and Matias Skard.^[1] Skard left Vonheim in 1890,^[2] and Filseth became the sole editor. By 1893, he had fallen into conflict with the people of Vonheim, and he left to found his own newspaper Gudbrandsdølen.^[1] Framgang continued publication until 1896.^[3]

In Dec 1894 the Framgang become a newspaper for the Moderate Liberal Party and Centre.^[4]