Papers, 1947-2001. Series VII - VIII.

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Papers, 1947-2001. Series VII - VIII.

Series VII: Sub-Series A contains material on the local level from 1981-1994, including District 19 Republicans and District 19 Republican Women's Club. Sub-Series B regards state conventions of the North Dakota Republican Party, from 1976-1996. Sub-Series C contains campaign material from individuals seeking Olsen's support in their campaign. Included is material from Earl Strinden's run for the United States Senate in 1988, and Ed Schafer's campaign for Governor in 1992. Sub-Series D records Olsen's service to the party through state committees. Arranged chronologically, the material dates from 1986-1993. Sub-Series E contains publications of the party, including the Campaign Handbook, Leadership Guide, Insider Report and Grand Old Paper. Sub-Series F contains miscellaneous materials from 1980-1992. Series VIII: Arranged chronologically, this series dates from 1984-1992. It contains information related to the inaugurations of Presidents Ronald Reagan in 1984 and George Bush in 1988. Olsen's support was sought by George Bush, Jack Kemp, and Bob Dole in their 1988 campaign for the Republican nomination, and material from each candidate is found in this series. Olsen attended the 1988 National Convention as an alternate.

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