Ronald L. Olson papers, 1925-1926

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Olson, Ronald L. (Ronald Leroy),1895-
Title
Ronald L. Olson papers
Dates
1925-1926 (inclusive)
Quantity
.33 cu. ft. (12 volumes)
1 roll microfilm
Collection Number
2506 (Accession No. 2506-001)
Summary
Field notebooks of a professor of Anthropology of interivews with Quinault and Quileute Indians
Repository
University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

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Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Ronald Leroy Olson (1895-1979) was a professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1930 to 1956. Olson studied Anthropology at the University of Washington, from which he earned his BA in 1925 and MA in 1926 after studying under academic advisor Dr. Leslie Spier. Olson earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkley in 1929.

Source: "Memorial to Ronald L. Olson" by Omer C. Stewart, Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology, p. 162-164

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Field notebooks of interviews with Quinault and Quileute Indians; 1925-1926.

Volume 6 has a section on Quileute Indians; all other volumes deal with the Quinaults.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's copyrights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Olson, Ronald L. (Ronald Leroy), 1895- --Archives