William Cannicott Olson papers, 1956-1985
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Summary
- Creator:
- Olson, William Cannicott
- Abstract:
- Graduate of Duke University and chair of the History Department at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Collection contains mainly papers pertaining to his work in the field of education. Prior to his position at Marist College, he taught history in Danville, Va. He was active in the Danville Education Assoc., and became the Virginia Education Association's president. In addition to professional correspondence, there is a great deal of personal correspondence with family and friends much of which relates to his life as a homosexual. Included also are financial papers, printed materials, clippings, addresses, writings (including a draft of his dissertation), and other records. There is some memorabilia from Olson's school days. Included among the volumes are diaries from his youth.
- Extent:
- 7.8 Linear Feet
7877 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.00973
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection contains mainly papers pertaining to his work in the field of education. Prior to his position at Marist College, he taught history in Danville, Va. He was active in the Danville Education Assoc., and became the Virginia Education Association's president. In addition to professional correspondence, there is a great deal of personal correspondence with family and friends much of which relates to his life as a homosexual. Included also are financial papers, printed materials, clippings, addresses, writings (including a draft of his dissertation), and other records. There is some memorabilia from Olson's school days. Included among the volumes are diaries from his youth.
- Biographical / historical:
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Chronology List Date Event 1965 B.A., Political Science, Duke University1965-1968 Taught Social Studies at a high school1968 M.A., University of North Carolina1974 Ph.D., Latin American Studies, University of North Carolina1970 Professor, Marist College1975 Chairman of the History and Political Science Dept., Marist College - Acquisition information:
- The William Cannicott Olson Papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1976, 1978, 1982, 1985, and 1988.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Meghan Lyon, May 2011
Encoded by Meghan Lyon, May 2011
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