Source to upload from

• Main collection: https://museovirasto.finna.fi/
• API access: https://api.finna.fi/v1/

License

386,935 images are licensed under CC-BY 4.0.

Description

Each image comes with extensive metadata through the Finna API including:

• Original titles in Finnish and sometimes Swedish
• Descriptions and historical context
• Dates and time periods
• Creator/photographer information
• Geographic locations
• Subject keywords and classifications
• Collection and archival references
• Technical image information

The images will be categorized using: 1. Primary tracking categories

• Media contributed by the Finnish Heritage Agency
• Collections of the Finnish Heritage Agency

2. Content-based categories derived from Finna metadata:

• Location categories (from "Aiheen paikka")
• Time period categories (from "Aiheen aika")
• Subject matter categories (from "Aiheet")
• Photographer categories (from creator fields)
• Media type categories (from "Aineistotyyppi")
• Cultural heritage categories

Technical details:

• The Finna API (api.finna.fi) provides full programmatic access
• High-resolution images are available
• Structured metadata enables automated categorization
• API includes pagination and filtering capabilities

Template usage:

• Information template for core metadata
• Institution template for Museovirasto
• Creator templates for photographers
• Multilingual descriptions (Finnish/English where available)

The upload will be conducted in phases: 1. Initial test batch (100 images) 2. Themed batches by subject matter 3. Systematic upload of remaining collection

--Apinanaivot (talk) 18:41, 18 January 2025 (UTC)

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