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Sigurd Olson

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Sigurd Olson, in typical camping attire, during a canoe trip at Quetico Park in Canada.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 9 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Sigurd F. and Elizabeth Olson papers, 1916-2003
Call Number PH 6614.21B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W01445C
Legacy ID
WHi 74065

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Sig Olson

Sig Olson

1955

Sigurd Olson, wearing his characteristic attire, on a trip on the Upper Churchill River.

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Olson at Quetico Park Portage

Olson at Quetico Park Portage

August 15, 1948

Sigurd Olson during the American Forest Trail ride at Brent Lake in Quetico Provincial Park.

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Sigurd Olson Contemplates the Wilderness

Sigurd Olson Contemplates the Wilderness

Sig Olson at a wilderness camping site, probably in the Quetico area.

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Sigurd Olson with Catch of Fish

Sigurd Olson with Catch of Fish

Sigurd F. Olson, displaying his catch during a family vacation in the Quetico-Superior region.

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Packing Up

Packing Up

Sigurd Olson and another man stowing camping gear into an automobile for a canoe trip.

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Sigurd Olson

Sigurd Olson

1948

Sigurd Olson, center, probably during the 1948 Trail Riders trip to the Quetico-Superior region. The identity of the man to his right is not known.

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