Background
Olson, Carl Wilhelm was born on November 16, 1905 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Charles John and Carolina (Palm) Olson.
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Carl Wilhelm Olson
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering, University Nebraska, 1929. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Midland Lutheran College, Fremont, Nebraska, 1962.
Career
Vice president, Olson Construction Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1929-1945; president, Olson Construction Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1945-1975; chairman, Olson Construction Company, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1975-1985. Board directors, consultant director Provident Federal Savings Bank, Lincoln.
Achievements
Membership
Campaign chairman Lincoln Community Chest, 1950, president, 1951. Trustee Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, 1967-1981. Member Associated General Contractors American (life, board directors since 1947, chairman building division 1960).
Lincoln C. of Chamber (board directors 1955-1958). Clubs: Country of Lincoln (board directors), Lincoln University (board directors), Nebraska (board directors). Lodges: Masons, Shriners, Royal Order of Jesters.
Interests
Connections
Married Charlotte Angela Joyce, January 28, 1931. Children: David Charles, Samuel Palm, Carolyn Joyce.
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Died
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Lutheran -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1929
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1962
Career
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1929 - 1945
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Service award University Nebraska Alumni Association, 1963, Alumni Achievement award, 1979, Builders award University Nebraska, 1983.Recipient Distinguished Service award University Nebraska Alumni Association, 1963, Alumni Achievement award, 1979, Builders award University Nebraska, 1983.