Olson, Carl G.
House 1955-58 (District 9)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Watonwan
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
5/14/1904 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Saint James, Minnesota
Birth County:
Watonwan
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/22/1965 (uncertain)
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Lutheran
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint James
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Director, Citizens State Bank of St. James
EDUCATION
Minnesota Rural Grade Schools; Elementary School;
University of Minnesota, Farm School; Secondary; St. Paul
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
County Board/Commissioner:
Watonwan County, Minnesota (Agricultural Stabilization Committee);
19?? to 19??
School Board/Administration:
St. James, Minnesota (Rural School Board, 6 years);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Four children: (2 sons, 2 daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born near St. James, Minnesota.
"Olson claims no firm political affiliation but caucuses with the house liberals." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Carl G. Olson," Minneapolis Star, January 1957)
He was Chair of the Watonwan County Red Cross.
He was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church in St. James, Minnesota.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1957-58.
His birth date, birth year, death date, and death year were provided by his grandson who wasn't positive about the dates.
Elected: 11/6/1956
Residence: Saint James
Term of Office: 1/8/1957 to 1/5/1959
Counties Represented:
Watonwan
Occupation: Farmer/Director, Citizens State Bank of St. James
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Olson claims no firm political affiliation but caucuses with the house liberals." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Carl G. Olson," Minneapolis Star, January 1957)
Committees:
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Banking
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Claims
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Dairy Products and Livestock
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Forestry
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Health
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Reapportionment
Elected: 11/2/1954
Residence: Saint James
Term of Office: 1/4/1955 to 1/7/1957
Counties Represented:
Watonwan
Occupation: Farmer/Director, Citizens State Bank of St. James
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "Olson claims no firm political affiliation but caucuses with the house liberals." ("Know Your Minnesota Legislature: Rep. Carl G. Olson," Minneapolis Star, January 1957)
Committees:
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Agriculture
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Claims
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Drainage and Soil Conservation
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Game and Fish
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Health
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Reapportionment