ltgov001 MINNESOTA. Office of the Lieutenant Governor: An Inventory of Files of Alec Olson at the Minnesota Historical Society Finding aid prepared by Rich Arpi and Lydia Lucas. Minnesota Historical Society

St. Paul MN.

Government Records

Finding aid encoded by Lyda Morehouse, October 11, 2002.Finding aid written inEnglish August 2008Converted from EAD Version 1.0 to Version 2002 by Monica Manny Ralston, Daniel Sher, and Joyce Chapman. OVERVIEW OF THE RECORDS Minnesota Historical Society Minnesota. Office of the Lieutenant Governor. Files of Alec Olson, 1972-1978. Subject files, newspaper clippings, constituent correspondence and requests, invitations, and speech files. 2.0 cu. ft. (2 boxes). See Detailed Description for shelf locations locations. SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE RECORDS

Correspondence and miscellany in alphabetical subject files, photocopies of newspaper clippings that document Olson's political career, constituent correspondence and requests, invitations, and speech files.

The subject files pertain to a variety of fiscal and policy matters, particularly state/federal relations, taxation, health and social services, environmental issues and projects especially in Kandiyohi County, and economic development. Several files contain materials dating from 1972-1976, when Olson served in the state senate representing Kandiyohi County (Spicer). There are also some minutes, grant data, and miscellany of the Governor's Rural Development Council (1974-1978).

RELATED MATERIALS

Olson served as lieutenant governor under Rudy Perpich. Governor's Perpich's files from this period contain additional data on many of the issues and projects found in Olson's files.

CATALOG HEADINGS

This collection is indexed under the following headings in the catalog of the Minnesota Historical Society. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons or places should search the catalog using these headings.

Topics: Economic development--Minnesota. Environmental protection--Minnesota. Health facilities--Minnesota. Human services--Minnesota. Intergovernmental fiscal relations. Pollution prevention--Minnesota. Taxation--Minnesota. Watershed management--Minnesota. Places: Kandiyohi County (Minn.)--Politics and government--1945-1980. Minnesota--Politics and government--1945-1980. Willmar (Minn.). Persons: Olson, Alec G. (Alec Gehard), 1930- Organizations: Minnesota. Governor's Council on Rural Development. Types of Documents: Speeches. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Preferred Citation:

[Indicate the cited item and folder title here]. Minnesota. Lieutenant Governor. Files of Alec Olson. Minnesota Historical Society. State Archives.

See the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples.

Accession Information:

Accession number(s): 979-59

Processing Information:

Reorganized and weeded by Rich Arpi, October 1998; an annotated copy of the original file list is in the accession file. Additional content notes by Lydia Lucas, November 1998.

Catalog ID No.: 0900320389 RLIN ID No.: MNHV87-A548

DETAILED DESCRIPTION 101.H.13.5B 1 Abortion, 1977. Aging, Council on, 1977. Agriculture Problems, 1977-1978. Alcoholism, 1977-1978. Anoka State Hospital, closing, 1977. Appointments and Requests for Appointments, 1977-1978. Arts Board, 1978. Ban the Can, 1977-1978. Banking, 1977. Bemidji American Revolution Bicentennial, 1977. Biographical Information (Alec G. Olson), 1976-1978. CETA, 1977-1978. Commissioners (Departments and Agencies), 1976-1977. Congratulations, 1977-1978.

(both to and from Olson).

Constituent Correspondence:

Relating to various public policy topics or asking for assistance in personal matters. Olson's response is stapled on top of each letter, and within each folder the letters are filed by the date of his response.

Constituent Correspondence, 1977-1978. Constituent Problems, 1977. Constituent Problems, 1978. 2 folders. Constituent Requests, 1977-1978. 2 folders. Corrections Department, 1977. Correspondence to the Governor, 1977-1978. Correspondence to the President, 1977-1978. Crime Control Planning Board, 1977. Day Care Legislation, 1977. Drugs, 1977. Economic Development, 1977-1978. Education Issues, 1977-1978. Election Day: Uniform Legislation, 1977. Employment concerns, 1977-1978. Energy, 1975-1978. Farmers Home Administration, 1977. Federal - State Relations, 1974-1978. 2 folders.

Federal government legislation and economic policies as they affect the states and Minnesota; Federal Aids Review Committee.

Fertilizers, 1977. The Friendship Force, 1976-1978. Government Concerns (General), 1977. Governor's Rural Development Council, 1974-1978. 6 folders: Minutes and Agenda Packet, October 26, 1978. Executive Council Minutes, 1977-1978 (scattered). Background History, 1976-1978. Correspondence, 1977-1978. Grants: Guidelines and Objectives, 1974-1977. Grants: Recap, 1974-July 1978. Handicapped Accessibility, 1977-1978. Health Facilities Complaints, 1977. Housing Finance Agency, 1973-1978. Hulstrand, George, 1977-1978.

Political issues.

Hunting Violations (DNR Enforcement), 1977. Indians, 1976-1978.

Taxes, general affairs.

Insurance, 1977-1978. Intergovernmental cooperation meetings, 1977-1978. Invitations, 1977. 2 folders.

Filed by date of event. They offer a snapshot of the sorts of appearances the lieutenant governor was expected to make.

Invitations, 1978. 101.H.13.6F 2 Kandiyohi County Projects, 1972-1978. 7 folders. Big Kandiyohi Lake, 1975-1976.

Proposal to raise/restore its water level.

Diamond Lake, 1972-1975.

Proposed sewer system.

Eagle Lake Research Project (Willmar), 1972-1977.

Runoff/eutrophication/pollution control.

Foot Lake (Willmar), 1975-1978.

Dredging and disposal. Includes environmental assessment report.

Innovative Project Grant, 1975-1978.

Request for HEW funds for a chemical dependency treatment facility.

Lake Elizabeth, 1976-1978.

Public opposition to ditching and draining.

Roadside erosion, 1972-1973.

Control projects

Kanstrup, Chris, 1977-1978.

Regarding Medicare payment for ambulance transport.

Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources, 1977. Letters of Recommendation, 1975-1978. Lieutenant Governor, 1976.

Boards, commissions, responsibilities, salary.

Migrant Labor Problems, 1977. Natural Resources Department, 1977-1978. News Clippings, 1972-1978. 3 folders.

Primarily documenting Olson's political career.

Nursing, 1977. Nursing Homes, 1977-1978. Outdoor advertising, 1977. Payments in Lieu of Taxes, 1977.

Proposed regulations.

Peace Officer Training, 1977. Personal, 1975-1978.

Transcript of interview with Olson as state senator (Feb. 10, 1975); miscellaneous political, personal, and constituent services letters.

Pipelines, 1977. Power Lines, 1976-1978.

Mainly re United Power Association's power line route across western and central Minnesota; miscellaneous other power line and power plant issues.

Public Service Commission, 1976-1977. Railroads, 1977-1978. Regional Development Commissions, 1973-1978. Retirement, 1977. Rosenthal Litigation, 1977.

Two letters re futures trading in commodities.

School Consolidation Bill, 1977. Senior Citizens, 1977. Sewage, 1975-1977. Shade Tree Disease Program, 1977 Simmons, Matt (DAR award), 1977. Soil and Water Conservation Districts, 1977. Soil Conservation Service, 1977. Southwest Community Health Education Consortium, 1975-1976. State Park Acquisition Bill (S.F. 1165), 1977. Surplus Property Program (federal), 1977. Taxes, 1977-1978. Thank Yous (from Olson), 1977-1978. Thank Yous (to Olson), 1977-1978. Tourism, 1977-1978. Transportation, Department of, 1977. Travel Problems, 1977. Unemployment, 1976-1977. Unemployment Laws, 1977. Vocational Education, 1975-1978. Volunteerism, 1977-1978. Washington Office, 1976-1978.

Mainly memos to Olson from Will Haddeland assessing President Carter's legislative and budget proposals as they might affect Minnesota.

Waste and Mismanagement, 1978. Water Problems, 1977. Water Resources Board, 1977. Watkins Lake Dam (Waseca County), 1978. Welfare Problems, 1977-1978. Wetlands Acquisition, 1977-1978. Willmar Bank Strike, 1977-1978. Willmar State Hospital, 1976-1977. Speeches, 1976-1977 and undated. 19 folders.

Notes, background information, and outlines. Only a few files contain copies of the written speech.

Miscellaneous Speeches, 1976. Rochester, January 7, 1977. Agriculture, at Hastings, March 4, 1977. Higher Education, at Gustavus Adolphus, March 23, 1977. Soil and Water Conservation Districts, March 29, 1977. Solar Energy, April 4, 1977. Nuclear Power, April 14, 1977. Nursing Homes, April 20, 1977. Minnesota Government - College Council, April 22, 1977. Loyalty Day, Little Falls, April 30, 1977. Labor Economy, May 6, 1977. Health: Medical Genetics, May 6, 1977. Handicapped Employment, May 10, 1977. Midway Community Club (Virginia), May 18, 1977. Graduation (Browerville), May 22, 1977. Jail Crisis, Kansas City, May 23, 1977. Civil Servant of the Year, May 25, 1977. Brainerd Beautification Project, July 18, 1977. D.F.L. Executive Committee, undated.