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Oscar L. Olson
Senate 1955-58 (District 23)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Renville
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
12/14/1894
Birth Place:
Bandon Township, Minnesota
Birth County:
Renville
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Fairfax
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Insurance Agent, Palmyra Insurance Company
EDUCATION
Minnesota Rural Grade Schools; Elementary School;
St. Olaf Academy, Northfield, Minnesota; Secondary;
St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Government:
Fairfax?, Minnesota (Village Clerk);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single (when first elected); Verna Johnston (married on July 30, 1955; while he was in office)
Children:
Two stepchildren: (2 stepdaughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Masons, a Knight Templar, and a member of the Zurah Shrine in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Body:
Senate
District:
23
Elected:
11/2/1954
Residence:
Fairfax
Term of Office:
1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date:
1/4/1955
Counties Represented:
Renville
Occupation:
Farmer/Insurance Agent, Palmyra Insurance Company
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Livestock
-
Insurance
-
Military Affairs and Civil Defense
-
Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
Body:
Senate
District:
23
Elected:
11/2/1954
Residence:
Fairfax
Term of Office:
1/3/1955 to 1/4/1959
Oath Date:
1/4/1955
Counties Represented:
Renville
Occupation:
Farmer/Insurance Agent, Palmyra Insurance Company
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Livestock
-
Insurance
-
Military Affairs and Civil Defense
-
Soldiers Welfare and Soldiers Home
Articles & Books About
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"Olson Termed 'Glorious Example' in Tribute by Fellow Masons." Fairfax Standard, January 1, 1978.