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Johannes Olsen. Papers, 1885-1959.

 Collection — Box: 1 S480-S481-S483-S659-S660-S662-S663-S693-S3272
Identifier: 1653-1G2-S657

Scope and Contents

Johannes Olsen was a Danish immigrant who settled in Dagmar, Montana, and later settled in Tyler, Lyon County (1948). The collection contains papers dealing with his farm in Montana, and operation of a coal mine and co-operative store in Dagmar, Montana from about 1906 to 1949. Also contained in the collection is correspondence on settlement of three relatives' estates in Denmark and California. The papers cover the period 1906 to 1950, with some papers dated 1885.

Dates

  • Creation: 1885-1959

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Extent

7 Folder (Six folders with papers and publications, one folder with a marriage poster )

Language of Materials

English

Danish

Subject

Title
Johannes Olsen. Papers, 1885-1959.
Status
Completed
Date
2025-08
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Southwest Minnesota Historical Center Repository

Contact:
Southwest Minnesota State University
McFarland Library
1501 State Street
Marshall MN 56258