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Gunder Nelson Overland (Olson) papers, 1910-1964
- Title
- Gunder Nelson Overland (Olson) papers, 1910-1964
- Identifier
- P1698
- Date
- 1910-1964
- Creator
- Overland, Gunder
- Description
- Overland was born in Drangedal, Norway. Emigrated in 1890 and settled first at Appleton, Minnesota where he worked as a carpenter. Appointed as a mail carrier from Benson to Glenwood.
Includes a clipping "The mail did go through" about Gunder Olson delivering the mail in all types of weather. Gunder was partially crippled in one leg; letters from his brother in Norway (circa 1930); estate settlement papers. - Location: 14/A/1
- Extent
- 1 folder
- Type
- Clippings
- Correspondence
Collection
Citation
Overland, Gunder, “Gunder Nelson Overland (Olson) papers, 1910-1964,” Norwegian American Historical Association, accessed October 17, 2026, https://norwegianamericanhistory.org/catalog/items/show/10628.