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Olsen, Orrin James, 1953-

 Person

Biographical History

Orrin James Olsen (born 1953) played professional football for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1976.

Orrin James Olsen was born in Logan, Utah, and graduated from Orem High School in 1971. He attended Brigham Young University playing college football and earning a degree in Business Management. In 1976, he was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs, playing one season. He married in 1974 and is the father of 7 children. He currently works for LDS Philanthropies.

Citation:
UPB files, May 9, 2019 (Orin James Olsen; born 1953 in Logan, Utah; 1971 Orem High School graduation; studied Business Management at BYU; played college football at BYU; drafted by KC Chiefs in 1976; married in 1974; father of 7 children; works for LDS Philanthropies)

Wikipedia, April 9, 2020 ǂb (Orrin James Olsen; born July 7, 1953; American football center in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs; played one season in 1976)

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Mary Elizabeth Clark Barrus family papers, 1897-1961

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3070 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Contains diaries and autobiographical writings written by Mary Elizabeth Clark Barrus. These writings outline her life, her testimony and dreams, and poetry penned by Barrus. Also included are photographs, circa 1940. Materials created between 1897 and 1961.

Dates: 1897-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3070, Orrin James Olsen collection on Orrin Orlando Barrus and Mary Elizabeth Clark Barrus family

Orrin James Olsen collection on Orrin Orlando Barrus and Mary Elizabeth Clark Barrus family

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 3070
Scope and Contents

Contains autobiographical writings and family records pertaining to members of the Orrin Orlando Barrus and Mary Elizabeth Clark family, created between the years 1897 and 1961 in Utah. Information regarding their personal lives and ecclesiastical work are presented. Included are letters, diaries, and photographs of Orrin, Mary, their children, and their grandchildren. Also contains documents pertaining to Fred A. Turley and Edward Stevenson. Materials created 1897 to 1961.

Dates: 1897-1961
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Orrin James Olsen collection on Orrin Orlando Barrus and Mary Elizabeth Clark Barrus family

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  • Subject: Evangelistic work -- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History -- 20th century X

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