Published books
Õieebemed ((Flower Petals))
This collection contains poetry written in the forms of haiku, tanka, and senryu.
Author: Mariann Rammo
Title: Õieebemed
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 200mm
Pages: 27
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9789949380985
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Abja linavabrik (Abja Linen Factory)
Based on archival sources, this book tells the story of the linen factory established in Abja-Vanamõisa in 1913. The idea for the factory originated while Mats Kissa was studying at the Riga Polytechnic Institute. Inspired by his vision, other enterprising local people joined the project, and his idea became reality.
Using a hot-water retting process and becoming the first factory of its kind in the Russian Empire, the Abja Linen Factory quickly developed into the largest employer in the Abja and Halliste region. Apart from minor modifications, the factory continued to operate with essentially the same technology until the end of its existence.
Who were the people and organisations associated with the factory? What led to the bankruptcy of this successful enterprise? What became of its founder and long-time managing director Mats Kissa, as well as the other shareholders, after 1940?
This book seeks to answer these questions and provide readers with a reliable account of the history of this remarkable enterprise.
Table of Contents and Introduction.
Author: Mariann Rammo
Title: Abja linavabrik
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 200mm
Pages: 209
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9789949382897
Book can be purchased here.
Elva algkool 1913-1940. Dokumendikogumik (Elva Primary School 1913–1940. A Collection of Documents)
The aim of this documentary collection is to publish historical documents relating to Elva Primary School between 1913 and 1940. The sources originate from the collections of the Estonian Historical Archives, the Estonian National Archives, the Estonian History Museum, Elva Gymnasium, and the extensive private archive of Katrin Labotkin, granddaughter of the school’s long-serving headmaster Johannes Lang.
As Elva Primary School was a typical school of its time, its documents provide a valuable insight into everyday school life in early twentieth-century Estonia. The collection therefore contributes both to the history of Elva Primary School and to a broader understanding of elementary education in Estonia.
The publication consists of three parts in four volumes. The first part is based on the personal school diary of headmaster Johannes Lang, offering a detailed account of school life up to 1940. The second part contains the minutes of the pedagogical council from 1928 to 1940, documenting educational reforms, daily concerns, and changing political circumstances. Because the minutes include extensive pupil lists and promotion records, this section is of particular interest to family historians and genealogists.
The third part covers the events leading to the school’s establishment from 1906 onwards, the planning and construction of the school building completed in 1924, and numerous biographical accounts of teachers and notable figures connected with the school.
What makes this collection especially valuable is the publication of Johannes Lang’s personal school diary, a type of source that has rarely survived and even more rarely been made available to the public.
Elva algkool 1913-1940. Dokumendikogumik. I osa: Koolielu koolijuhataja Johannes Langi pilgu läbi.
Pages: 136
ISBN: 9789949971305
Part I can be purchased here.
Elva algkool 1913-1940. Dokumendikogumik. II osa: Elva algkooli pedagoogikanõukogu protokolliraamat. I köide
Pages: 216
ISBN: 9789949971329
Volume I of Part II can be purchase here.
Elva algkool 1913-1940. Dokumendikogumik. II osa: Elva algkooli pedagoogikanõukogu protokolliraamat. II köide
Pages: 248
ISBN: 9789949971343
Volume II of Part II can be purchased here.
Elva algkool 1913-1940. Dokumendikogumik. III osa: Allikmaterjale kooli ajaloost. Õpetajate elulood
Pages: 392
ISBN:9789949993215
Part III can be purchased here.
Compiled by: Mariann Rammo ja Kaspar Rammo
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 290mm
Format: Hardcover
The complete set (all four volumes) can be purchased here.
Koguduse ja Elva kiriku teenistust tahan surmani jätkata (I Wish to Continue Serving the Congregation and the Church of Elva Until My Death)
The central part of this book is the remarkable autobiography of Jaan Kompus, written in his own hand and supplemented throughout his life into old age. As a parish clerk, organist, teacher, community leader, and one of the founders of the Elva congregation, Kompus played an important role in the educational, cultural, and social life of southern Estonia.
Born during the Estonian National Awakening, Jaan Kompus belonged to a generation that helped shape Estonian national identity and cultural life. He worked as a teacher, parish clerk, school headmaster, and organiser of numerous civic initiatives. He also played a leading role in the establishment of the borough of Elva and in the construction of the Elva church.
His memoirs provide a unique first-hand account of Estonian society from the late nineteenth century to the early twentieth century. The book offers valuable insights into education, church life, local government, and community organisations during a formative period in Estonian history.
Author: Jaan Kompus
Title: Koguduse ja Elva kiriku teenistust tahan surmani jätkata
Compiled by: Mariann Rammo ja Kaspar Rammo
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 220mm
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789949971367
Book can be purchased here.
Tartu linn kaartidel 18. sajandi teisest poolest kuni 19. sajandi esimese veerandini (Tartu on Maps from the Second Half of the Eighteenth Century to the First Quarter of the Nineteenth Century)
This cartographic catalogue illustrates the transformation of Tartu from a war-ravaged Hanseatic town into a university city. The period from the second half of the eighteenth century to the first quarter of the nineteenth century marked a turning point in the city’s history, as Tartu emerged from the devastation of the Great Northern War and developed into the intellectual centre often known as the “Athens of the Emajõgi”.
The volume contains 83 historical maps and plans, providing researchers, local historians, and anyone interested in urban development with a valuable tool for studying the evolution of Tartu’s cityscape.
Sample pages: Sample I, Sample II, Sample III.
Author: Mariann Rammo
Title: Tartu linn kaartidel 18. sajandi teisest poolest kuni 19. sajandi esimese veerandini
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: A4
Pages: 240, including 83 reproductions of maps in A3 format.
Format: Softcover, wire-O binding
ISBN: 9789949993208
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Junghans Meister. Kadunud ilusad asjad – Junghans Meister. Die schönen Sachen, die wir verloren haben (Junghans Meister. The Beautiful Things We Have Lost)
This bilingual Estonian-German publication presents the life and work of Anton Ziegler (1901–1997), the creator and long-time designer of the Meister series for the Junghans watch company, as remembered by his son, Dr Volker Ziegler.
Compiled by Junghans collector Dr Rait Labotkin, the book also includes a catalogue of Meister watches from his private collection. More than a book about watches, however, it is a reflection on people, time, memory, and the objects that connect them.
Author: Anton Ziegler
Title: Junghans Meister. Kadunud ilusad asjad – Junghans Meister. Die schönen Sachen, die wir verloren haben
Compiled by: Rait Labotkin
Designers: Kaspar Rammo ja Regina Rammo
Height: 270mm
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover tête-bêche book (flip book)
ISBN: 9789949971381
Book can be purchased here.
Kuu kumavas valguses (In the Bright Light of the Moon)
Certain thoughts become clearer in moonlight, hidden feelings reveal themselves, and the world seems to take on entirely different shades. This handcrafted collection brings together tanka poems that arise from such moments of reflection and quiet observation.
Author: Mariann Rammo
Title: Kuu kumavas valguses
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 200mm
Pages: 44
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9789949993284
Book can be purchased here.
When Fire Kisses the Stars
This poetry collection draws inspiration from the transitions between dawn and dusk, light and darkness. Through the imagery of sunrise and sunset, the poems explore emotions, memories, and the inner landscapes of the human soul.
Author: Mariann Rammo
Title: Kui tuli suudleb taevatähti
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 200mm
Pages: 20
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9789949728008
Book can be purchased here.
Narva politsei aastatel 1918-1940 (The Narva Police, 1918–1940)
Richly illustrated with historical photographs, this study examines the history of the Narva Police during the interwar period. Narva was a particularly challenging region in which to build the institutions of the newly independent Estonian state. Shortages of personnel and resources, competing political interests, and the broader upheavals of the era created constant challenges for the police force.
The book explores not only policing but also the social life of police officers, leisure activities in Narva-Jõesuu, and the biographies of the region’s police chiefs. It provides a detailed portrait of everyday life in Narva and offers a broader perspective on society during Estonia’s first period of independence.
Author: Mariann Rammo
Title: Narva politsei aastatel 1918-1940
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 320mm
Pages: 108
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789949993260
Book can be purchased here.
Ring. Lugu ühest bernhardiinist (Ring: The Story of a Saint Bernard)
One afternoon, the owner of a Saint Bernard named Ring visits the family of Nancy, Dick, and Bobby with a difficult request. Forced to move away, she can no longer keep her beloved companion and must entrust him to a new family. Through a series of adventures, Ring gradually becomes a cherished friend and loyal companion in his new home.
Author: Nena Frances Wilson Badenoch
Translator: Regina Rammo
Title: Ring. Lugu ühest bernhardiinist
Designer: Regina Rammo
Height: 210mm
Pages: 52
Format: Softcover
ISBN: 9789949993284
Book can be purchased here.
Elva Tarbijate Ühistu 1921-2021 (Elva Consumers’ Cooperative 1921–2021)
The modern Elva Consumers’ Cooperative is the result of a century-long development that began with the founding of the Elva Economic Association in December 1921. This book traces the organisation’s journey through periods of growth, political upheaval, war, occupation, and economic transformation.
Originally established by local farmers, the cooperative purchased agricultural produce and supplied rural communities with everyday necessities. Over the decades, it adapted to changing political systems and economic realities, surviving both Soviet nationalisation and wartime disruptions.
The book provides an overview of the cooperative’s development over one hundred years and offers a broader perspective on the history of trade, consumer cooperation, and everyday life in southern Estonia.
Author: Mariann Rammo
Title: Elva Tarbijate Ühistu 1921-2021
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 270mm
Pages: 140
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789949993291
Please contactElva Consumers’ Cooperative for availability.
Elva valla aabits (The Elva Parish Primer)
Inspired by the idea that one should first become familiar with one’s own home region before discovering the wider world, this primer introduces children to the places, stories, and heritage of Elva Parish.
More than a traditional reading book, it offers opportunities for discovery and recognition to both beginning readers and older children. Together with teachers, classmates, and family members, readers are invited to explore local landmarks, share stories, and gain a deeper understanding of their home region.
The book was commissioned by alumni of Elva School for use in schools throughout Elva Parish.
Title: Elva valla aabits
Compiled by: Anne Koppel, Kaja Lepik, Tiit Ustav
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 220mm
Pages: 64
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789949728015
The Elva Parish Primer was published on behalf of the alumni of Elva School for use in the schools of Elva Parish.
Elva Väikelastekodu 1947-2012 (Elva Orphanage 1947–2012)
This book explores the history of the Elva Orphanage from its establishment in the post-war years to its development into a modern centre for social and educational support services.
The study introduces the people who shaped the institution and examines the changing role of child welfare over several decades. Particular attention is given to the villa on Järve Street, which served as the children’s home for much of its existence, and to the life story of Professor Vyacheslav Afanasyev, who built the house.
Drawing on archival documents, architectural plans, photographs, and personal memories, the book offers a detailed account of both the institution and the people connected with it.
Author: Mariann Rammo
Title: Elva Väikelastekodu 1947-2012
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 270mm
Pages: 152
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789949728022
The book “Elva Orphanage 1947–2012” is available from the Elva Family Centre. Please contact the centre in advance at perekeskus@elva.ee or by telephone (+372) 5866 4222.
Oonurme kool (Oonurme School)
Indrek Lepasaar’s book Oonurme School explores the history of Oonurme School and the community that developed around it from the nineteenth century to the present day.
For the first time, the book brings together the history of the school, the stories of its teachers and pupils, the development of its school buildings, local community life, and the role of education in shaping the village of Oonurme. Particular attention is given to the teachers, school buildings, and community members who have helped sustain school life across generations.
More than a history of a single school, the book offers an insight into rural education, community identity, and everyday life in the Estonian countryside.
Author: Indrek Lepasaar
Title: Oonurme kool
Editor: Mariann Rammo
Designer: Kaspar Rammo
Height: 290mm
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789949728039