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Hanson, Bertha Olson, 1873-1965

 Person

Biographical History

Bertha Olson Hanson (1873-1965) was the wife of an American Consul Officer from Fillmore, Utah.

Bertha Olson Hanson was born on August 29, 1873 in Fillmore, Utah to Delilah King Olson and George Olson. She married George M. Hanson on November 11, 1896 in Fillmore, Utah and together they adopted their only son, Evan, in 1894. Her husband George was an American Consul Officer who served in Tasmania; Sandakan, British North Borneo and Liege, Belgium.

Bertha Olson Hanson died on March 12, 1965 in Tucson, Arizona.

Citation:
FamilySearch.com, via WWW, Oct. 2, 2017 (Bertha Olson Hanson; b. Aug. 29, 1873 in Fillmore, UT; p. Delilah King Olson and George Olson; m. George M. Hanson, Nov. 11, 1896, Fillmore, UT; adopted son Evan in 1894)

Olson family papers, 1871-1947, Oct. 2, 2017 (American Consul Officer; Tasmania; Sandakan, British North Borneo; Liege, Belgium)

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Culbert L. Olson papers, 1927-1946, bulk 1937-1946

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 2
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1927-1946, bulk 1937-1946

Delilah King Olson papers, 1871-1930

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 1
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 Also included is an unpublished history written by Delilah King Olson of the early pioneer settlement of Fillmore,...
Dates: 1871-1930

Edmund Olson papers, 1887

 Series — Box 2: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197239242057], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 6
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1887

Eva Olson papers, 1887-1893

 Series — Box 2: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6 [Barcode: 31197239242057], Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 5
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1887-1893

Evan G. Hanson papers, 1913-1938

 Sub-Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2; Series 3 [Barcode: 31197239242172], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 3 Sub-Series 1
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1913-1938

F. Dean Bradley and Ethel Bradley papers, 1901-1942

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 4
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1901-1942

George M. Hanson and Bertha Olson Hanson papers, 1912-1939, bulk 1913-1916

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 3
Content Description

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.

Dates: 1912-1939, bulk 1913-1916

La Verne B. Rollin papers, 1924-1947

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 9056 Series 4 Sub-Series 1
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...
Dates: 1924-1947

Olson family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 9056
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1871-1946