Andrew Olof Olson papers, 1973

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Olson, Andrew Olof
Title
Andrew Olof Olson papers
Dates
1973 (inclusive)
Quantity
3 items (includes 1 sound cassette, 90 minutes)
Collection Number
2087 (Accession No. 2087-001)
Summary
Tape recorded interview of a miner, immigrant from Ragunda, Jemtland, Sweden who went to Alaska and worked gold mines
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

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Andrew Olof Olson was born in Ragunda, Jemtland, Sweden, 1885. He came to Stanwood in 1903. In 1907 he went to Alaska and worked gold mines and later staked claims and worked his own mines.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Tape recorded interview conducted by Emma Nelson on 28 Jan 1973; ephemera, 1907-1940.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Donated by Edward Olson, 2/5/1973

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Olson, Andrew Olof--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • University of Washington. Libraries. Scandinavian Archives (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)