Authors and Illustrators Database

Gordon L. Olson

Born: 04/05/1943  Frederic
Parents: Clifford H. and Viola M. Olson
Spouse: Christine A. Olson
Address(es):
Permanent:
1911 Glendale NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
USA
Contact Information:
Phone: (616) 988-5402 ext 5495 (O)
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://http://www.gordonlolson.com/
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
The notorious Isaac Earl and his scouts : Union soldiers, prisoners, spies Non Fiction, Biography, History Adult Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2014
A Michigan polar bear confronts the Bolsheviks : a war memoir : the 337th Field Hospital in northern Russia, 1918-1919 / Godfrey J. Anderson
- edited and with an introduction by Gordon L. Olson.
Non Fiction, History, Michigan Adult Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. 2010
Thin ice : coming of age in Grand Rapids Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub. 2007
A free library for everyone : the history of the Grand Rapids Public Library Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult Grand Rapids, Mich. : Grand Rapids Public Library 2003
Clare Jarecki: Premier Tool and Die Man : a biography Non Fiction, Biography Adult Allendale, Mich. : Grand Valley State University 2001
Leslie Tassell: Fun-Loving Entrepreneur Non Fiction, Biography Adult Allendale, Mich. : Grand Valley State University 2001
Fred Keller: Doing Things His Way Non Fiction, Biography Adult Allendale, Mich. : Grand Valley State University 2000
African American Trailblazers
- Video Documentary
Non Fiction, Biography, History Adult Grand Rapids Historical Commission 1997
Image of Grand Rapids: a City Renewed : a history since World War II Grand Rapids: a City Renewed : a history since World War II
-  with business Hall of Fame biographies by Susan Lovell.
Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult Grand Rapids, Mich. : Published for The Greater Grand Rapids Chamber Foundation by The Grand Rapids Historical Commission 1996
William G. Jackson, Enterprising Scientist Non Fiction, Biography Adult Allendale, MI : Grand Valley State University 1996
Voices From the Rapids
- Video Documentary
Non Fiction Grand Rapids Historical Commission 1995
Robert B. Annis, Man of Precision : a biography Non Fiction, Biography Adult Allendale, Mich. : Grand Valley State University 1993-2001
Image of A Grand Rapids Sampler A Grand Rapids Sampler Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult Grand Rapids, Mich. : Grand Rapids Historical Commission 1992
History of the Grand Rapids Foundation Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult Grand Rapids, Mich. : The Grand Rapids Foundation 1992
"In the name of all Marys--" : a history of the Mary Free Bed Guild and the Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilitation Center Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult Grand Rapids, Mich. : Mary Free Bed Guild 1991
Grand Rapids Rotary, founded 1913 : the first 75 years
- with Richard H. Harms.
Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult Grand Rapids, Mich. : Grand Rapids Rotary 1990
Grand Rapids--past, present, and future
- edited by Gordon Olson, Reid Holland.
Non Fiction, Michigan History Adult Grand Rapids, Mich. (17 Fountain, N.W., Grand Rapids 49503) : Urban Concern 1981
Tigers in the Sun
- A history of the Detroit Tigers spring training camp in Lakeland, FL
Non Fiction
Other writings:
- Aricles have appeared in Grand River Valley History; The National Pastime; West Michigan Magazine; The Public Historian; Council Drum; Grand Rapids Magazine; Grand Rapids Press; Chronicle of the Historical Society of Michigan; Annals of Wyomong
Non Fiction Adult

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
- graduate courses University of Illlinois 1911-1912

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Consultant Public History Services 1987
Adjunct Professor Grand Valley State University Allendale, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1980
City Historian and Head of Local History Collections Grand Rapids Public Library Grand Rapids, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1978-2002
Assistant Director Grand Rapids Public Museum Grand Rapids, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1973-1978
Historian Wyoming States Archives and Historical Department Cheyenne 1973
Curator Wyoming State Museum Cheyenn 1972-1973
Instructor University of Wyoming Laramie 1971-1972
History Consultant Western Interpretive Services 1971-1973

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