Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon."  Vol. 3.
Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 323.

OLAF A. OLSON, D. D. S.

     The services of Dr. Olaf A. Olson as a guardian of the public health are
fully appreciated by Salem's citizens, to whom his skill in dental surgery is
well known, and his activities in connection with the Masonic order have brought
him state-wide prominence. He was born December 23, 1883, in the state of New
York, and is a son of August and Marian Olson. His father is a railroad employe
and lives in Minnesota. Dr. Olson received his technical training in the
Northern Pacific Dental College at Portland and was graduated with the class of
1915. For twelve years he has followed his profession in Salem and his practice
has assumed large proportions. He keeps in close touch with all new developments
in dental science and his work is facilitated by the most modern equipment.

     In 1908 Dr. Olson was united in marriage to Miss Clara E. Brandt, of
Minnesota, and their attractive home is a center of the social life of Salem.
Dr. Olson manifests a deep interest in the fruit industry and is King Bing of
the Cherrians, an organization of which Oregon may well be proud. He is a Knight
Templar Mason and Shriner and his work in behalf of the order constitutes an
important chapter in the history of his life. He is a past master of Pacific
Lodge, No. 50, F. & A. M.; a past high priest of Multnomah Chapter, No. 1, R. A.
M.; a past grand master of the Council of Royal & Select Masters of Oregon; past
eminent commander of De Molay Commandery, and adviser of the Order of De Molay
for boys; is also a past deputy potentate of Al Kader Temple, A. A. 0. N. M. S.,
of Portland. Dr. Olson is also identified with the Eastern Star and the
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He belongs to the Marion County, Oregon
State and American Dental Societies and measures up to high standards in every
relation of life.

     
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2016 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.