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Collection contains materials pertaining to the life of Culbert L. Olson and in particular the importance of his political activities. The materials contain various photographs of Culbert L. Olson with significant political figures at the time, letters, newspapers and publications concerning the political activities of Culbert L. Olson. Also included is a large amount of political campaign documents and propaganda for his campaign as governor of California. Dated 1927-1946.

Scope and Contents Contains materials pertaining to the life of Delilah King Olson and her role in the settlement of Fillmore, Utah. The materials contain various and land grants relating to Delilah King Olson and her father Thomas Rice King, legal documents, a family genealogy book, photographs, a letter and family reunion itineraries. There are also several articles in memorial of Delilah King. Also included is an unpublished history written by Delilah King Olson of the early pioneer settlement of Fillmore,...

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Collection contains a letter from Edmond Olson to his sister Eva Olson in Farmington, Utah. The letter provides an interesting perspective on 19th century Utah rural life and social customs. Dated 1887.

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Collection contains materials pertaining to the life of Eva Olson from Fillmore, Utah. Included is a photograph, marriage certificate, and letters from Eva's friends, family and suitors which provide an interesting perspective on the late 19th century courtship customs and social life in rural Utah. Materials dated 1887-1893.

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Collection contains letters from Evan G. Hanson and his family pertaining to his the military service. Also includes a newspaper clipping published in Utah pertaining to Evan G. Hanson's military graduation and rank. Dated 1913-1938.

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Collection contains newspaper clippings, official documents, correspondence and patents pertaining to F. Dean Bradley's mining operations in Nevada. Also included are a marriage certificate, correspondence, newspaper clippings pertaining to the life of F. Dean Bradley and his wife Ethel Bradley. Includes the unpublished short stories of Native Americans in Nevada written by F. Dean Bradley. Materials dated 1910-1942.

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Collection contains newspaper clippings, photographs, correspondence, articles, papers and official documents pertaining to George M. Hanson's work as an American Consul Officer in areas such as Tasmania, Sandakan, British North Borneo and Liege, Belgium. Includes letters from Bertha to her sister Ethel Bradley. Materials document George and Bertha's experiences and reflections on Pacific Island peoples, geography and colonial politics. Dated 1912-1939.

Content Description Collection contains materials pertaining to the life and work of La Verne B. Rollin. Materials contain newspaper clippings, ship passenger lists, commencement books, photographs, a magazine, a pencil drawing of La Verne B. Rollin and a poem tribute to Delilah King Olson, her grandmother. Also included are letters from La Verne to her mother detailing her life as a writer, editor in New York City, New York and American Red Cross worker all throughout Europe. Of particular interest is a...

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Typed and photocopied biographical materials about Ray Olsen's ancestors. Most of these materials are excerpts from individuals' diaries and autobiographies. Many of these items relate to the early history of the Mormon Church. These biographies also include information about their conversions to the Mormon Church in Denmark and England and their journies to America. A number of these sources tell about the Martin Handcart Company's tragic trek to Utah.

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Collection contains a variety of correspondence, papers, photographs, and ephemera of the Delilah King Olson family. Collection materials document the life of Delilah King Olson in Fillmore, Utah, and the lives and the careers across the world of three generations of her family, including insight into everyday rural Utah life and political campaigns. Dated 1871-1947.