Background
Olson, John Victor was born on June 24, 1913 in Kibbie, Michigan, United States. Son of John Leonard and Elizabeth Johanna (Ytterberg) Olson.
Olson, John Victor was born on June 24, 1913 in Kibbie, Michigan, United States. Son of John Leonard and Elizabeth Johanna (Ytterberg) Olson.
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University Michigan, 1936; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1938.
Private practice dentistry, South Haven, Michigan, 1938-1942; assistant professor prosthetics, St. Saint Louis University School Dentistry, 1947-1949; associate professor, St. Saint Louis University School Dentistry, 1949-1950; director postgraduate dental education, St. Saint Louis University School Dentistry, 1948-1950; professor restorative dentistry, dental branch, University Texas, 1950-1982; Ashbel Smith professor emeritus, University Texas, since 1982; dean, University Texas, 1952-1982; dean emeritus, University Texas, since 1982; dean-elect, Dental School, San Antonio, 1969-1972; acting president, Health Science Center, Houston, 1972-1974. Consultant in prosthodontia Veterans Administration Hospital., Houston, 1952-1982.
Served from First lieutenant to major Dental Corps United States Army, 1942-1946. Fellow American College Dentists, International College Dentists. Member American, Texas, dental associations, Houston District Dental Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, Xi Psi Phi.
Son of John Leonard and Elizabeth Johanna (Ytterberg) O. M. Margaret Pray; 1 daughter, Nancy (Mistress John T. Dyer).