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Ludwig Edward Olson papers, 1872-1873
- Title
- Ludwig Edward Olson papers, 1872-1873
- Identifier
- P0783
- Date
- 1872-1873
- Description
- Two biographical sketches in bound typescript form and illustrated with family photographs.
Includes:
"Grandpa Made Knives" by Ludwig E. Olson and Rolf H. Erickson (1972); the saga of Knut Langedal Olson (1845-1933), a Norwegian immigrant, farmer, and blacksmith, who emigrated to the Manitowoc area in Wisconsin I 1867; The authors are a grandson and great-grandson of Knut L. Olson. "Grandpa Went to War" by Ludwig E. Olson (1973); the life story of Samuel C. Onson (1840-1903), a Norwegian-born soldier in the American Civil War; Samuel Onson emigrated to America in 1858 and served in Company B of the 21st Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry; written by a grandson of Onson. - Location: 9/A/3
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Type
- Manuscripts
Collection
Citation
“Ludwig Edward Olson papers, 1872-1873,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/10509.