Skip to main content

Olson, Lawrence K., 1931-2018

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1931 - 2018

Biography

Lawrence K. Olson (1931-2018) was an Air Force veteran who fought in the Korean War.

Lawrence K. Olson was born on November, 6, 1931 to Pearl (Jackson) and Clinton K. Olson in Emery, Utah. After graduation from high school, the Korean War began and joined the Air Force with his friends as an effort to avoid the draft. Lawrence served as his company's photographer in Korea for over a year. He was honorably discharged in 1954 and enrolled at Brigham Young University the following year, from which he graduated in 1960. He received the Korean Ambassador of Peace Medal at the Utah State Capitol in 2014. Lawrence passed away on January 17, 2018.

Citation:
UPB files, March 9, 2022 (b. November 6, 1931; d. January 17, 2018; born in Emery, Utah; joined the Air Force after graduation with friends to avoid the draft; served in Korea as company photographer; honorably discharged in 1954; graduated from Brigham Young University in 1960; received Korean Ambassador of Peace Medal in 2014 at Utah State Capitol)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Oral history interview with Lawrence K. Olson, 2016 February 1

 File — Carton 1: [Barcode: 31197239252726], Folder: 52
Identifier: MSS 9148 File 52
Scope and Contents

Don E. Norton oral history interview with Lawrence K. Olson, dated February 1, 2016. Includes transcript and accompanying index. Also includes photocopy of the obituary of Lawrence.

Dates: 2016 February 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Don E. Norton interviews with veterans

Oral history interview with Lawrence K. Olson (tape 1 of 2), 2016 February 1

 Item — Carton 2: [Barcode: 31197239252742]
Identifier: MSS 9148 Item AV070
Scope and Contents

Recording on audiocassette of an interview with Lawrence K. Olson, conducted by Don Norton, on February 1, 2016.

Dates: 2016 February 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Don E. Norton interviews with veterans

Oral history interview with Lawrence K. Olson (tape 2 of 2), 2016 February 1

 Item — Carton 2: [Barcode: 31197239252742]
Identifier: MSS 9148 Item AV071
Scope and Contents

Recording on audiocassette of an interview with Lawrence K. Olson, conducted by Don Norton, on February 1, 2016.

Dates: 2016 February 1
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Don E. Norton interviews with veterans

Additional filters:

Subject
Audiocassettes 2
Photocopies 1
Transcripts 1
 

Staff Interface | Send Feedback or Report a Problem

More information about Special Collections including Hours, Services, Events, and Exhibits can be found at lib.byu.edu/special-collections.

The BYU Library aims to create descriptions of collections that are inclusive and support an “environment of belonging.” If you encounter language in finding aids, catalog records, or collection descriptions that you find offensive or believe to be harmful, we invite your feedback at librarydescription@byu.edu.