Olsen, Chester
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Chester Olsen Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS-002
Abstract
This collection contains personal correspondence and memorabilia particularly related to Bernard DeVoto. The correspondence is between Chester "Chet" Olsen and DeVoto's widow Avis. Most is concerned with the death of DeVoto and requesting that Olsen scatter his ash among a National Forest in Idaho. It includes items from the cremation including the body tag.
Dates:
Agent Relation: 1953 - 1969
Found in:
WSU Stewart Library Special Collections
The Chester "Chet" Olsen Photograph Collection
Collection
Identifier: P-003
Abstract
Six photos taken on the day that Olsen scattered Bernard DeVoto's ashes in Idaho, April 6, 1956. The negatives for the photographs are in Folder 1 of the Collection
Dates:
1956 April 6
Found in:
WSU Stewart Library Special Collections