Rollin, La Verne B.
Dates
- Existence: 1913 - 2013
Biographical History
La Verne B. Rollin (1913-2013) was a well-known writer for the National Geographic magazine and Red Cross correspondent throughout Europe during WWII.
La Verne B. Rollin was born on August 28, 1913 in Nevada to F. Dean Bradley and Ethel Bradley. She graduated from the University of California Los Angeles in 1937. Soon after graduating she moved to New York City, New York in 1937 where she briefly found work at the National Broadcasting Company as a typist in the stenographic department before transitioning to a position as general assistant and then associate editor to the Managing Editor of The Spur, a high society magazine, until 1939. La Verne also was a well-known writer and editor for the National Geographic magazine. During The Second World War La Verne served with the American Red Cross from 1944 to 1947 in Europe first as a 'Donut Dollie' with a Clubmobile and then as a special correspondent of activities through Europe in the public relations department on the red cross newspaper. On October 3, 1947 she married Michel Francois Rollin in Paris, France.
Citation:
FamilySearch.com, via WWW, Oct. 16, 2017 (La Verne B. Rollin; b. Aug. 28, 1913 in Nevada; p. F. Dean Bradley and Ethel Bradley; National Geographic editor; American Red Cross special correspondent; m. Michel Francois Rollin in Paris, France on Oct. 3, 1947)Olson family papers, 1871-1947, Oct. 16, 2017 (Graduated University California Los Angeles 1937; moved to New York City, NY 1937; National Broadcasting Company as typist; assistant to managing editor and associate editor at The Spur to 1939; Clubmobile, 'Donut Dollie')
Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:
Culbert L. Olson papers, 1927-1946, bulk 1937-1946
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.
Delilah King Olson papers, 1871-1930
Edmund Olson papers, 1887
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.
Eva Olson papers, 1887-1893
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.
Evan G. Hanson papers, 1913-1938
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.
F. Dean Bradley and Ethel Bradley papers, 1901-1942
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.
George M. Hanson and Bertha Olson Hanson papers, 1912-1939, bulk 1913-1916
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.
La Verne B. Rollin papers, 1924-1947
Olson family papers
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.