Olson, Carl G., 1904 - 1965. Papers, 1955 - 1957
Abstract
This collection consists of the typescript of a speech titled “Leaders and Leadership” (undated) made by Carl G. Olson, and a photograph of him (also undated). The speech was given to a gathering of the Future Farmers of America organization. In it, Olson presents both good and bad examples of leadership, and also informs the club members of what is expected of them as community leaders.
Olson was a member of the Minnesota State Legislature from 1955 – 1957, and a lifelong farmer from Watonwan County.
Dates
- 1955-1957
Biographical / Historical
Carl G. Olson was born in rural St. James, Minnesota on May 14, 1904. He married Dorothy Herrlie, also from St. James, and they had four children. He lived and farmed in Watonwan County his entire life. Olson served in the Minnesota State Legislature from 1955 until 1957. Carl Olson died May 22, 1965.
Extent
1.00 folders
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Dorothy Olson donated this collection in June 1976.
- Title
- Olson, Carl G., 1904 - 1965. Papers, 1955 - 1957
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- This collection was processed
- Date
- 1977-09
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
