Papers, 1918-2006

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Papers, 1918-2006

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This collection consists of correspondence, notes, and news clippings related to Olsen's activities with farm cooperatives and his travels. His trips to India, as well as his participation with the American Delegation to the Soviet Union in 1955, are particularly well documented. Also included in the collection are correspondence and other documents related to Olsen's family, his donation to the Iowa State Foundation for the completion of the football stadium, and his time as a student at Iowa State College (University).

0.84 linear ft. (2 document boxes)

Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University, Parks Library

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Iowa State University

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On March 22, 1948, Iowa State College (University) sponsored a 90th anniversary celebration in honor of the founding of the college, which occurred on the same date in 1858 when the charter act establishing a state agricultural college became law. The celebration included a symposium, luncheon, departmental open houses, and a dinner. From the description of 90th anniversary collection, 1947-1948. (Iowa State University). WorldCat record id: 54799482 In 1958, Iowa State Colle...

Olsen, Ralph A. (1901-1982)

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Ralph A. Olsen was born June 13, 1901, in Ellsworth, Iowa, to Nels Peter and Julia (Sexe) Olsen. He graduated from Ellsworth School (1919) and received a B.S. (1923) in animal science from Iowa State College (University). While a student at Iowa State, he was involved with the Block and Bridle Club, the Men's Glee Club, and the Theta Delta Chi fraternity. Upon graduation from Iowa State, he began farming near Ellsworth, Iowa, and became active in organizing cooperatives....