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Steeplechase photograph from the Alexander G. Olsen Papers
No full textBlack-and-white photograph of horses and riders during steeplechase, from the Alexander G. Olsen Papers, date and location unknown.Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942. Transcription of the letter provided by the Olsen family. Transcriptions may be subject to human error
Steeplechase photograph from the Alexander G. Olsen Papers
No full textBlack-and-white photograph of horse and rider during steeplechase, from the Alexander G. Olsen Papers, date and location unknown.Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942. Transcription of the letter provided by the Olsen family. Transcriptions may be subject to human error
Steeplechase photograph from the Alexander G. Olsen Papers
No full textBlack-and-white photograph of horses and riders during steeplechase, from the Alexander G. Olsen Papers, date and location unknown.Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942. Transcription of the letter provided by the Olsen family. Transcriptions may be subject to human error
Djirnh, Annam, 1928
No full textBlack-and-white photograph with caption, "Djirnh, Annam, 1928," from the Alexander G. Olsen Papers and documenting his travels in Asia in 1927-1928.Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942. Transcription of the letter provided by the Olsen family. Transcriptions may be subject to human error
Temple of the 500 Genii, Canton
No full textBlack-and-white photograph with caption, "Temple of the 500 Genii, Canton," from the Alexander G. Olsen Papers and documenting his travels in Asia in 1927-1928.Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942. Transcription of the letter provided by the Olsen family. Transcriptions may be subject to human error
Royal Siamese Summer Palace, Bangkok, Nov. 1927
No full textBlack-and-white photograph with caption, "Royal Siamese Summer Palace, Bangkok, Nov. 1927," from the Alexander G. Olsen Papers and documenting his travels in Asia in 1927-1928.Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942. Transcription of the letter provided by the Olsen family. Transcriptions may be subject to human error
Letter from Alexander G. Olsen to Mrs. J. F. Olsen, 17 October 1941
No full textAlexander G. Olsen writes from Manila, Philippines, to his brother and sister-in-law in Great Neck, New York, on 17 October 1941; he received Jim's letter last night and was pleased to get it; he responds to news from home and shares information about several friends he has seen or heard from recently, including "MacNally," Kent Lambert, and George Read; three other friends were killed recently. He cannot share everything he knows as "it's all secret."Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942. Transcription of the letter provided by the Olsen family. Transcriptions may be subject to error
Letter from Alexander G. Olsen to Mrs. James F. Olsen, 26 August 1941
No full textAlexander G. Olsen writes from Manila, Philippines, to his brother and sister-in-law in Great Neck, New York, on 26 August 1941; he describes conditions in Manila and reports his observations regarding the Filipino Army and current situation.Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942. Transcription of the letter provided by the Olsen family. Transcriptions may be subject to error
Telegram from Alexander G. Olsen to Mrs. J. F. Olsen, 9 December 1941
No full textAlexander G. Olsen sends a telegram from the Philippines to to his brother and sister-in-law in Great Neck, New York, on 9 December 1941; he wishes them a "MERRY XMAS;" their reply has been copied onto the back of the telegram.Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942
Letter from Alexander G. Olsen to James F. Olsen, 17 February [1942]
No full textAlexander G. Olsen writes from somewhere in Bataan to his brother and sister-in-law in Great Neck, New York, on 17 February 1942; he expects that he might "go west, as may happen any minute," and leaves directions for how he would like his property divided up after his death.Alexander G. Olsen graduated from Norwich University with a degree in civil engineering in 1920. Following his graduation, he served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in the Philippines during World War II. He was first report killed, then missing in action, in the Spring of 1942. Transcription of the letter provided by the Olsen family. Transcriptions may be subject to error
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