Olson, Eva (Mary Evalyn), 1867-1894
Biographical History
Eva Olson (1867-1894) was the mother of a United States Naval Commander and daughter of a prominent Latter-day Saint suffragette.
Eva Olson was born on September 2, 1867 in Fillmore, Utah to parents Delilah King Olson and George Daniel Olson. She married the widower Alma Greenwood and became his second wife in Salt Lake City, Utah on December 20, 1893. She died giving birth to their son Evan Greenwood, who was then adopted and raised by her sister, Bertha Olson Hanson, and her husband George M. Hanson. Her son went on to be a United States Naval Commander.
Eva Olson died on October 7, 1894 in Fillmore, Utah.
Citation:
FamilySearch.com, via WWW, Oct. 17, 2017 (Eva Olson; b. Sep. 2, 1867 in Fillmore, UT; p. Delilah King Olson and George Olson; d. Oct. 7, 1894 in Fillmore Utah, childbirth; son Evan Greenwood, United Stated Naval Commander, adopted by sister Bertha Olson Hanson and George M. Hanson.)Olson family papers, 1871-1947, Oct. 17, 2017 (m. Alma Greenwood Dec. 20, 1893 in Salt Lake City, UT)
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.