Dagne Olsen Papers, 1947-2001

Dagne Olsen Papers

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Collection Overview

Title: Dagne Olsen Papers, 1947-2001

ID: OGLMC1388

Primary Creator: Olsen, Dagne (1933-1994)

Extent: 23.75 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 06/22/1999. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Health and Medicine - Abortion, Politics and Government, Politics and Government - Republican Party, University of North Dakota - Alumni

Languages: English

Abstract

1933-1994; Seven term legislator in the North Dakota House of Representatives from Manvel. Advocate for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled, and proponent for the Right to Life Movement

Scope and Contents of the Materials

The Dagne Olsen Papers date from 1947-2001, and are divided into twelve series as follows:

Series 1: Personal Materials

Series 2: Olsen Family Materials

Series 3: Campaign Material

Series 4: Legislative Materials

Series 5: Legislative Committee Work

Series 6: Conferences, Workshops and Seminars

Series 7: Republican Party of North Dakota

Series 8: Republican National Committee

Series 9: Association of Retarded Citizens

Series 10: Local Organizations

Series 11: Statewide Organizations

Series 12: National Organizations

Collection Historical Note

Dagne Esther Borg was born March 19, 1933 in Dalton, Minnesota. She was the second daughter of Glenn F. and Esther J. (Stortroen) Borg. Other children in the family included Beverly, Marcus, and Dagne's twin brother, David. In 1942, the Borg family moved to Park River, North Dakota. Glenn and Esther Borg owned and operated the Golden Valley Creamery in Park River. The creamery was a popular local hang-out because it had an ice cream parlor.

Dagne Borg graduated from Park River High School as co-valedictorian in 1951 and entered the University of North Dakota later that fall. While at UND, she played clarinet in the University Band, was active in Delta Phi Delta, an honorary art society, Pi Lambda Theta, an honorary society for women in education, and the Future Teachers of America. She pledged for Delta Zeta and was also a member of the Women's Recreation Association. She graduated from the College of Education on June 4, 1955 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, as well as a Bachelor's Diploma in Teaching. She majored in English with minors in German and Art.

She married Duane Douglas "D.D." Olsen on June 25, 1955. The couple met through Betty Olsen, D.D.'s sister, who attended the University and was a friend of Dagne. D.D. Olsen was born August 3, 1931, the son of Peter and Lilah (Benson) Olsen. In 1879, Peter's father, Charles Olsen, homesteaded on a farm in Grand Forks County, six miles west of Manvel. In 1913, the farm was registered by Charles as Cottonwood Farm, in honor of the cottonwood trees he planted. Ownership of the farm passed to Peter Olsen upon the death of his father, and ultimately to D.D. upon Peter's death.

Dagne Olsen taught school in Gilby, North Dakota, from 1955-1957, before her first two children, Deanna and Douglas, were born. From 1960-62, she returned to teach at Midway High School in Inkster, North Dakota. Dagne and D.D. had a third child, Richard ("Dick"), in 1965. Dick was born with Down's Syndrome, which became a life changing event for both Olsens. Dagne became a tireless worker for the Association of Retarded Children, later known as the Association for Retarded Citizens. She joined this group a few weeks after Dick was born, and was very active in the group for well over 20 years. She was the first manager of the ARC's Valley Thrift Shoppe, and was Associate Manager for VARCollection, the group's recycling program. She also edited the association newsletter, The Valley Key. She was recognized by the ARC on several occasions. She received the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award in 1970 and was named by the state chapter as an Outstanding Parent in 1977. She was the ARC of North Dakota Member of the Year in 1981, and the National ARC North Central Region Member of the Year in 1982. She was also given a Distinguished Service Award by the ARC Valley Chapter in 1987. D.D. Olsen was also active in the organization, serving as Treasurer on the ARC Board of Directors, as well as Chairman in 1980-1981.

The ARC was not the only group Olsen was involved with on the local scene. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Manvel, served as President of the Manvel Women's Club three times, and was instrumental in the club's participation in the Community Betterment Program. Manvel became one of only two towns in the country to receive two national Community Betterment Awards. In honor of her Community Betterment activities, Dagne Olsen twice received the Governor's Outstanding Leadership Award in 1960 and 1964. Her volunteer activities stretched into nearby Grand Forks, where she was active in the United Hospital Auxiliary, serving for a term as President. She was also involved with Agassiz Enterprises, an organization providing vocational rehabilitation services to the mentally retarded. In honor of her efforts on the local scene, in 1978 Olsen was named the Grand Forks Woman of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi, a non-collegiate social and cultural sorority.

A lifelong Republican, in 1980 Dagne Olsen campaigned for a seat from District 19 in the North Dakota House of Representatives. Her initial victory became the first of seven consecutive terms in the legislature. Her interest in the rights of the disabled carried over to her time in Bismarck, where she was known for her support of programs for the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled. She was also known for her dogged support of the Right to Life movement, and her active and vocal opposition to abortion. She represented her heavily conservative district well, according to her close friend, Representative Alice Olson of Cavalier: "She worked her heart out for the people of her district and for what she thought was right. She really fought diligently for schools and for people with illnesses or disabilities." (Grand Forks Herald, 21 August 1994)

Olsen served the state of North Dakota in more ways than simply the State Legislature. She served on the board of the North Dakota Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association from 1989-1994. She was also involved with several committees of this organization and was honored with the Distinguished Service and Outstanding Support Award in 1991. She also was an active participant in the North Dakota Comprehensive Diabetes Control Program, which sought to identify those at high risk for diabetes, to improve access to the health care system and to promote preventive care of the disease.

Dagne Olsen was also a member of the North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Appointed by the governor, members of the Council served as advocates of the developmentally disabled, and reviewed, monitored and evaluated the State Plan for Developmental Disabilities. Olsen was a member of this group from 1982-1990, as well as 1994. In 1986, she was named the Outstanding Volunteer for her leadership and significant contributions on behalf of the developmentally disabled.

Olsen took her support of the disabled to a national level in the 1980s and 1990s. In 1986, she was recognized for outstanding volunteer service and leadership on behalf of citizens with developmental disabilities by President Ronald Reagan's Forum on Developmental Disabilities. She was named to the President's Committee on Mental Retardation by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, and was reappointed by President George Bush in 1992. The PCMR advised the President on a wide array of issues related to mental retardation. She chaired the Full Citizenship and Justice Committee.

Dagne Olsen was also a member of the National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils from 1985 until 1990. The NADDC sought to improve the lives of the developmentally disabled through education and the exchange of information, while also assisting in the cooperation and communication between various federal, state, local and volunteer agencies.

Olsen received a liver transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, in August 1991. This did not deter her from winning a seventh term in the House of Representatives in 1992. She was campaigning for re-election again in 1994, when she died on August 20th at Cottonwood Farm in Manvel. The Grand Forks Herald remembered her as a "tireless fighter" for her causes. (Grand Forks Herald, 21 August 1994) She is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Forks.

Throughout his life, farmwork kept D.D. Olsen quite busy. He still found time, however, to serve on the Manvel Men's Club, the Lakeville Township Board, and several agricultural organizations in the area. D.D. Olsen is also remembered as a member of "The Happy Norsemen," a barbershop quartet popular throughout the state. For over twenty-five years, D.D. Olsen visited United (later Altru) Hospital during the Christmas season, playing the role of Santa Claus. D.D. Olsen died on July 7, 1998, at Cottonwood Farm. He is buried alongside his wife at Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Forks.

Subject/Index Terms

Health and Medicine - Abortion
Politics and Government
Politics and Government - Republican Party
University of North Dakota - Alumni

Administrative Information

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Additional material was donated by Doug Olsen on March 15, 2000 (Acc.2000-2437) and November 2005 (Acc.2005-2797).

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Source: Doug Olsen, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Acquisition Method: Donation; Acc.99-2328

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Dagne Olsen Papers. OGLMC 1388, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Processing Information: Processed by Curt Hanson, Assistant Archivist.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid migrated to Archon in April 2014.

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Personal Materials],
[Series 2: Olsen Family Materials],
[Series 3: Campaign Materials],
[Series 4: Legislative Materials],
[Series 5: Legislative Committee Work],
[Series 6: Conferences, Workshops and Seminars],
[Series 7: Republican Party of North Dakota],
[Series 8: Republican National Committee],
[Series 9: Association of Retarded Citizens],
[Series 10: Local Organizations],
[Series 11: Statewide Organizations],
[Series 12: National Organizations],
[Photographs :],
[All]

Series 1: Personal Materials

Sub-Series A: Biographical

Sub-Series A consists of biographical material, including copies of resumes, Olsen family entries in Manvel community history books and newspaper clippings related to Dagne Olsen.

Box 1

Folder 1: Resume, 1991 and undated
Folder 2: Olsen Family Selection from Manvel: From Trails to Tribute, 1964, 1982
Folder 3: Newspaper Clippings (General), 1965-2001
Folder 4: Women Legislators Historical Project Material, 1989

Sub-Series B: Correspondence

Sub-Series B contains Olsen's general correspondence from 1963-1991. Political and legislative correspondence is housed in Series 4, while correspondence related specifically to the North Dakota Republican Party is found in Series 7.

Box 1

Folder 5: Personal Correspondence, 1963-1991, undated
Folder 6: Congratulatory Letters, Grand Forks Woman of the Year, 1978

Sub-Series C: Speeches

Sub-Series C consists of speeches. The subjects and years of the speeches range from remarks given at Olsen's high school graduation in 1951 to remarks given at a meeting of the Greater Grand Forks Right to Life Association in January 1994. The majority of speeches regard mental retardation. Not included in this series are comments delivered in the House of Representatives regarding bills on debate. These speeches have been placed in Series 4.

Box 1

Folder 7: "High School- Preparation for College," (Senior Year Graduation Speech): 1951
Folder 8: "Speech for UND Class," (Regarding Parenting of the Mentally Retarded): 27 July 1971
Folder 9: UND Developmental Disabilities Conference: 18 April 1973
Folder 10: "PTO Speech," (on Special Education): 24 February 1975
Folder 11: "An Overview of Services for Mentally Handicapped Persons in the Grand Forks Area": 18 March 1978
Folder 12: North Dakota Republican Party State Convention, Regarding Resolutions on Abortion: June 1978
Folder 13: Larimore Lions Club: 25 October 1978
Folder 14: "Happy Birthday Dick!", North Dakota Right to Life Association: 3 November 1978
Folder 15: "Getting Involved in Community Work," Larimore, North Dakota: 13 May 1980
Folder 16: UND Middle Adult Years Seminar: 17 September 1980
Folder 17: Untitled , to Women's Club: April 1978
Folder 18: "My Impression as a First Time Legislator, "North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs Convention: 8 May 1981
Folder 19: Opening Session of the Association of Retarded Citizens of North Dakota Conference: 11 June 1981
Folder 20: "Good Grief - I'm A Parent": 30 June 1981
Folder 21: Valley Epilepsy Association: 21 September 1981
Folder 22: To Presbyterian Church Regarding Mental Retardation: 11 October 1981
Folder 23: Delta Zeta Luncheon: 14 November 1981
Folder 24: Regarding Water Management: 12 December 1981
Folder 25: To District 19 Republicans: 1981
Folder 26: Right to Life Panel At UND: 31 January 1982
Folder 27: Untitled, to DOVIA: 2 February 1982
Folder 28: UND Television Presentation Regarding Abortion: 8 March 1982
Folder 29: "Get Acquainted" Speech, Delivered to Women's Coffee Parties: March - April 1982
Folder 30: Untitled, to the Good Samaritan Nursing Home: 1 May 1982
Folder 31: "Mother's Day Talk" 10 May 1982
Folder 32: Untitled, 1983 Manvel Commencement
Folder 33: Agriculture Coalition Day, Carrington, North Dakota: 29 June 1983
Folder 34: Thompson Catholic Church: 9 October 1983
Folder 35: "Who Cares?", (Regarding Social Services): 1983
Folder 36: Larimore Public School Open Forum: 19 September 1984
Folder 37: Speech at UND Regarding Experiences with Mental Retardation: 1984
Folder 38: North Dakota Right to Life Association, State Convention at Jamestown: October 1986
Folder 39: Memorial Day: May 1987
Folder 40: Human Services Panel, League of Women Voters: 18 February 1989
Folder 41: 20th District Republicans, Lincoln Day Dinner: 26 February 1989
Folder 42: American Association of Lutheran Churches Pro-Life Workshop: June 1991
Folder 43: Emerado- Arvilla Lions Club: 14 May 1992
Folder 44: 17th Annual Diabetes Symposium: 6 November 1992
Folder 45: Greater Grand Forks Right to Life Association: 23 January 1994
Folder 46: "Diabetes is Known as the Quiet Killer": undated
Folder 47: "History of Mental Retardation": undated
Folder 48: Untitled and Undated Regarding Mental Retardation
Folder 49: Untitled and Undated Regarding Parenting the Mentally Retarded
Folder 50: North Dakota Republican Party State Convention, Regarding Abortion: undated
Folder 51: Untitled and Undated Political Speech

Sub-Series D: Constituent Newspaper Articles

Sub-Series D consists of the newspaper articles Olsen wrote for her constituents, which were printed in local newspapers. The column was entitled Legislative Report from 1981-1991, but in 1993, the name of the column changed to From the Capitol.

Box 1

Folder 52: Legislative Report: 1981-1991
Folder 53: From the Capitol: 1993

Sub-Series E: Scrapbooks

Each scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence. The scrapbooks date from 1980-1984.

Box 1

Folder 54: 1980 Primary and General Election
Folder 55: 1980 Primary and General Election (Loose items)
Folder 56: 1981 Session
Folder 57: 1981 Reapportionment and Interim 1981-1982
Folder 58: 1982 Primary and General Election
Folder 59: 1983 Sessions
Folder 60: Legislative Pictures, 1981-1983 Sessions
Folder 61: Legislative Pictures, 1981-1983 Sessions (loose items)
Folder 62: Untitled scrapbook of visit with President Ronald Reagan: 1984
Folder 63: Untitled scrapbook of visit with President Ronald Reagan: 1984 (loose items)
Folder 64: Untitled Scrapbook (primarily dates from 1982-1984)

Box 14

Folder 1: Woman of the Year, April 30, 1978 (loose items found in folder)
Folder 2: 1980 Primary Election/1980 General Election (loose items found in folder)
Folder 3: 1981 Session (loose items found in folder)
Folder 4: 1981 Reappointment/Interim 1981-82

Box 15

Folder 1: Legislative Pictures 1981-1983 Sessions (loose items found in folder)
Folder 2: 1982 Primary Election/1982 General Election
Folder 3: 1983 Session (loose items found in folder)

Box 16

Folder 1: Interim 1983-1984 (loose items found in folder)
Folder 2: Luncheon at the White House with President Ronald Reagan (loose items found in folder)
Folder 3: 1984 Campaign (loose items found in folder)

Box 17

Folder 1: 1985 Session (loose items found in folder)
Folder 2: Interim 1985-1986/Convention 1986-12/1986 (loose items found in folder)
Folder 3: 1987 Session/1987-1988 Interim (loose items found in folder)

Box 18

Folder 1: 1988 Republican Convention (loose items found in folder)
Folder 2: 1988 Convention
Folder 3: Political 1990-1992 (loose items found in folder)

Box 19

Folder 1: Rep. Dagne Olsen 1993 Legislative/Political (loose items found in folder)
Folder 2: "A Typical (???) Association for Retarded Citizens Presidency"
Folder 3: National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils
Folder 4: President's Committee on Mental Retardation (loose items found in folder)

Sub-Series F: Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous materials are housed in Sub-Series F. This includes an 8th grade graduation program, materials from Olsen's time as a teacher at Midway High School in Inkster and information relating to Olsen's liver transplant in 1991.

Box 1

Folder 65: 8th Grade Graduation Program: 28 May 1947
Folder 66: Midway High School Materials: 1961-1962
Folder 67: Nomination for 1984 President's Volunteer Action Award
Folder 68: Liver Transplant (Performed August 1991): 1990-1992

Series 2: Olsen Family Materials

This series contains personal materials related to D.D. Olsen, Dick Olsen, and Esther Borg (Dagne Olsen's mother), as well as several Olsen Family Christmas Letters. Material related to the 1989 Olsen Family Reunion, held at Cottonwood Farm in Manvel, is also included.

Box 1

Folder 69: D.D. Olsen, 1967-1998
Folder 70: Dick Olsen, 1977-1978, 1985
Folder 71: Esther Borg, 1978-1987
Folder 72: Olsen Family Christmas Letters, 1979-1981, 1989, 1991
Folder 73: Olsen Family Reunion, 1989

Series 3: Campaign Materials

Arranged chronologically, this series documents Dagne Olsen's campaigns from 1980-1994. Correspondence, campaign material, financial information, and schedules are found for most years; also frequently included are surveys mailed to Olsen by special interest groups. These surveys document Olsen's feelings and positions on a number of issues. One of the most interesting pieces in this series, if not the entire collection, is found in Box 1, Folder 74. Entitled "Do I Run or Don't I?", this seven page document consists of Olsen's musings on whether or not to run for office in 1980. The impact this decision would play upon the Olsen family, as well as Dagne Olsen's "causes" (volunteer activities), is discussed.

Box 1

Folder 74: "Do I Run or Don't I?", 1980
Folder 75: Campaign Strategy, 1980
Folder 76: Campaign Materials, 1980
Folder 77: Campaign Talks, 1980
Folder 78: Correspondence, 1980
Folder 79: Petition of Nomination and Press Release, 1982
Folder 80: Campaign Strategy, 1982
Folder 81: Campaign Materials, 1982
Folder 82: Campaign Talks, 1982
Folder 83: Constituent Correspondence, 1982
Folder 84: Financial Contributions and Correspondence, 1982
Folder 85: Expenses, 1982
Folder 86: North Dakota Republican Party Issue Statements, 1982
Folder 87: Campaign Calendar, 1984
Folder 88: Campaign Materials, 1984
Folder 89: Radio Advertising, 1984
Folder 90: "Remarks" (Campaign Speech), 1984
Folder 91: Constituent Correspondence, 1984
Folder 92: Financial Contributions, 1984
Folder 93: Expenses, 1984
Folder 94: Special Interest Group Survey
Folder 95: North Dakota Republican Party Issue Statement
Folder 96: Campaign Plan, 1986
Folder 97: Campaign Material, 1986
Folder 98: Campaign Contribution, 1986
Folder 99: Special Interest Group Surveys
Folder 100: North Dakota Republican Party Issue Statements, 1986
Folder 101: Certificate of Election, 18 November 1986
Folder 102: Campaign Schedule, 1988
Folder 103: Campaign Material, The Informer, 1988
Folder 104: Correspondence, 1988
Folder 105: Campaign Contributions, 1988
Folder 106: Bjerke, Olsen, Shide Fundraiser: 21 July 1988
Folder 107: Campaign Expenses, 1988
Folder 108: Special Interest Group Surveys
Folder 109: Opponent Campaign Material, 1988

Box 2

Folder 1: Campaign Calendar, 1990
Folder 2: Campaign Material, 1990
Folder 3: Campaign Material, The Informer, 1990
Folder 4: Radio and Television Advertisements, 1990
Folder 5: Campaign Contributions, 1990
Folder 6: Campaign Caravan, 29 October 1990
Folder 7: District 19 Expenses 1990
Folder 8: Special Interest Group Surveys, 1990
Folder 9: North Dakota Republican Party Issue Statements, 1990
Folder 10: Certificate of Election, 29 November 1990
Folder 11: Campaign Calendar, 1992
Folder 12: Campaign Material, 1992
Folder 13: Campaign Material, The Informer, 1990
Folder 14: Political Action Committee Donations, 1992
Folder 15: Campaign Expenses, 1992
Folder 16: North Dakota Republican Party Issue Statements
Folder 17: House Republican Caucus Campaign Manual, 1992
Folder 18: Special Interest Group Surveys
Folder 19: Certificate of Election, 18 November 1992
Folder 20: Primary Election Campaign Materials, 1994
Folder 21: Special Interest Group Surveys, 1994
Folder 22: Miscellaneous Campaign Notes: undated
Folder 23: "Re-Elect Dagne Olsen" Nail File: undated
Folder 24: "Vote for Dagne Olsen State House of Rep." Refrigerator Magnet: undated

Series 4: Legislative Materials

The majority of this series contains material from each of Olsen's seven terms in the North Dakota House of Representatives. The legislative session materials are arranged chronologically, with each legislative session a separate sub-series. For all sessions except 1981, a listing of all bills sponsored by Olsen begins the materials for that sub-series. Following this, House Bills (HB) and House Concurrent Resolutions (HCR) are arranged first, followed by Senate Bills (SB) and Senate Concurrent Resolutions (SCR). Correspondence from constituents and other legislators, newspaper clippings, and the text of any speeches Olsen delivered before the House are housed in the file of each particular bill. Additional miscellaneous material from each session is arranged last. This usually includes liberal/conservative rankings of the legislators as rated by special interest groups, as well as any materials from the House Republican Caucus.

Sub-Series A: 47th Legislative Session, 1981

Box 2

Folder 25: HB 1049 and HB 1050: Funding and Licensure of Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 26: HB 1051: Reciprocal Postsecondary Vocational Agreements with Minnesota
Folder 27: HB 1204: Certification of Need
Folder 28: HB 1212: Special Education Funding
Folder 29: HB 1250:Special Education Mill Levy Limitations
Folder 30: HB 1252: Foundation Aid Payments for Special Education Summer School Programs
Folder 31: HB 1341: State Capitol Construction Fund
Folder 32: HB 1418: Department of Human Services
Folder 33: HB 1554: Abortion and Unmarried Pregnant Minors
Folder 34: HB 1596: Early Intervention for Exceptional Children
Folder 35: HB 1600 and 1608: Compulsory School Attendance
Folder 36: HB 1614: Licensing of Community Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 37: HB 1668: Reapportionment of District 19
Folder 38: HCR 3001:Amendment of Title XIX by the North Dakota Social Service Board
Folder 39: HCR 3002: Implementation of a plan for Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 40: HCR 3084: Right to Life Constitutional Amendment
Folder 41: SB 2153: State Cooperation in Special Education
Folder 42: SB 2182 and SB 2205: Unemployment Compensation
Folder 43: SB 2195: Closed Sessions for School Board Meetings
Folder 44: SB 2253: Rights of the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 45: SCR 4031, SCR 4035, and SCR 4037: Right to Life Constitutional Amendment
Folder 46: 1981 Session: Legislative Rankings
Folder 47: 1981 Session: Hearts and Flowers Day Presentation, 30 March 1981
Folder 48: 1981 Session: "The Potty Plan - or The Tissue Issue," 19 November 1981
Folder 49: 1981 Session: A Comprehensive Plan for the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 50: 1981 Session: Developmentally Disabled Bills in the 1981 Legislature
Folder 51: 1981 Session: General Information on Special Education
Folder 52: 1981 Session: House Republican Caucus

Sub-Series B: 48th Legislative Session, 1983

Box 2

Folder 53: 1983 Sessions: Bills Sponsored
Folder 54: 1983 Session: "Bad Bills / Good Bills / Okay Bills if Get Amendments"
Folder 55: HB 1057: Guardianship of the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 56: HB 1070: Home Health Care
Folder 57: HB 1269: Elementary School Student Per-Pupil Payments Under the Foundation Program (aka "Manvel's Bill")
Folder 58: HB 1280: Legislative Intent - Special Education
Folder 59: HB 1295: Property Tax Exemption for Group Homes
Folder 60: HB 1309 and 1314: In-Home Medical Services for the Elderly
Folder 61: HB 1342: Fees for Services to the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 62: HB 1379: Moped Bill
Folder 63: HB 1404: Licensure of Occupational Therapists
Folder 64: HB 1405: Licensing of Day Care Providers
Folder 65: HB 1445: Regulation of Firearms and Ammunition
Folder 66: HB 1447: Zoning of Group Homes for the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 67: HB 1458: State Committee for the Reorganization of School Districts
Folder 68: HB 1459 and HB 1461: Executive Sessions for School Boards
Folder 69: HB 1482: Rural School Boards
Folder 70: HB 1508: State Payment of Excess Costs of Special Education
Folder 71: HB 1516: School Board Evaluation, Renewal or Discharge of Superintendents
Folder 72: HB 1528: Licensure of Social Workers
Folder 73: HB: 1539: Formula for Highway User Tax Funds
Folder 74: HB 1570: Tuition Payments for Students Placed Outside District of Residence
Folder 75: HB 1575: Boarding Care for Handicapped Students
Folder 76: HB 1601: Composition of the North Dakota Health Council
Folder 77: HB 1607: Regulation of the Practice of Denturity
Folder 78: HB 1608: City Mill Levy for the Transportation of Public School Students
Folder 79: HB 1617: Driver's Education
Folder 80: HB 1634: Tuition for Kindergarten Pupils
Folder 81: HB 1644: Reimbursement by State to Counties for Costs of General Assistance
Folder 82: HB 1648: Education of Handicapped Children, Ages 3-6
Folder 83: HB 1654: Permissive Special Education
Folder 84: HB 1670: Employment for Teachers
Folder 85: HB 1677: Regulation of Rates of Long Term Health Care Facilities
Folder 86: HB 1724: Oil Extraction Tax Development Fund
Folder 87: HCR 3007: Peace Through Strength
Folder 88: HCR 3083: Study of Financing of Resident Care
Folder 89: SB 2070: Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Folder 90: SB 2073: Jurisdiction of the State Board of Higher Education Over Junior Colleges
Folder 91: SB 2187: Rights of the Developmentally Disabled in Public Schools
Folder 92: SB 2249: Equal Rights for Women
Folder 93: SB 2256, SB 2047, and SB 2394: Education Bills
Folder 94: SB 2447: Developmentally Disabled Loan Fund
Folder 95: SB 2479: Sunset Bill for State Boards and Agencies
Folder 96: SB 2494: Insurance Premium Tax
Folder 97: SCR 4025: Right to Life Constitutional Amendment

Box 3

Folder 1: 1983 Session: Letters from Constituents Regarding the Coal Conversion Tax, January - February 1983
Folder 2: 1983 Session: Legislative Ranks
Folder 3: 1983 Session: UND Priority Funding Requests
Folder 4: 1983 Session: House Republican Caucus

Sub-Series C: 49th Legislative Session, 1985

Box 3

Folder 5: 1985 Session: Bills Sponsored
Folder 6: HB 1009: Funding Levels for the Department of Human Services
Folder 7: HB 1048: Foundation Aid Payments for Education
Folder 8: HB 1080: Mobile Homes
Folder 9: HB 1168: Non-institutional Personal Care and Family Home Care
Folder 10: HB 1195: Child Support
Folder 11: HB 1196: Optional Supplementation Security Income Benefits
Folder 12: HB 1215: Certificate of Need for Expenditures in Health Care
Folder 13: HB 1217: School District Tuition Payments
Folder 14: HB 1251: Friday Following Thanksgiving as a Holiday
Folder 15: HB 1272: School Start Date
Folder 16: HB 1274: Child Custody and Visitation
Folder 17: HB 1299: Grain Warehouse Indemnity
Folder 18: HB 1318: Licensure and Education of Nurses
Folder 19: HB 1347: Private School Educational Tax Deduction
Folder 20: HB 1364: Binding Arbitration
Folder 21: HB 1387: Health Care Services Provided by Registered Nurses
Folder 22: HB 1404: Family Farms Survival Act
Folder 23: HB 1429: Living Wills
Folder 24: HB 1460: Licensure and Education of Nurses
Folder 25: HB 1461: Unemployment Compensation for Seasonal Workers
Folder 26: HB1480: Speeding Violations
Folder 27: HB 1504: Consolidation of Banking Institutions
Folder 28: HB 1534: Edible Bean Indemnity Fund
Folder 29: HB 1542: Confidentiality of Records for Mentally Disabled
Folder 30: HB 1546: Human Services Caseload Standards
Folder 31: HB 1578: Health Service Corporation Board of Directors Membership
Folder 32: HB 1626: Home School Instruction
Folder 33: HB 1652: Rights of the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 34: HB 1653: Compensation for State Employees
Folder 35: HCR 3028: Human Services in North Dakota
Folder 36: HCR 3038: State Lottery
Folder 37: HCR 3089: Grain Warehousemen Insolvencies
Folder 38: HCR 3094 and SB 2375: Nonresident Tuition Reciprocity
Folder 39: SB 2005: Appropriation for Vocational Education
Folder 40: SB 2021: Appropriation for the State Council on the Arts
Folder 41: SB 2063: Boarding Care
Folder 42: SB 2075: Certificate of Need Review
Folder 43: SB 2119: Observance of Memorial Day
Folder 44: SB 2267: School Construction Fund
Folder 45: SB 2351: Hospital Pre-Admission Review Program
Folder 46: SB 2391: Health Care Data Council
Folder 47: SB 2398: Practice of Denturity
Folder 48: SB 2417: Guardianship of Superintendent of the Grafton State School
Folder 49: SB 2450: Central Filing of Liens
Folder 50: SB 2486: Licensing of Foster Care Homes
Folder 51: SB 2492: Parents and Pupils Rights Act
Folder 52: SCR 4052: Home Schooling
Folder 53: SCR 4059: Psychological Tests of Elementary and Secondary Students
Folder 54: SB 2062 and HB 1403: Special Education Expenses
Folder 55: 1985 Session: Legislative Rankings
Folder 56: 1985 Session: House Republican Caucus

Sub-Series D: 50th Legislative Session, 1987

Box 3

Folder 57: 1987 Session: Bills Sponsored
Folder 58: HB 1164: Appointment of Deputy State Toxicologists
Folder 59: HB 1252: Licensing and Education of Nurses
Folder 60: HB 1272: Designated Smoking Areas in Places of Public Assembly
Folder 61: HB 1289: Closing of Local Museums
Folder 62: HB 1361: Pre-Divorce Counseling
Folder 63: HB 1368: Non-Resident Waterfowl Hunting
Folder 64: HB 1384: Uniform Determination of Death
Folder 65: HB 1416: Foundation Aid Payments to Schools that Reorganize or Annex
Folder 66: HB 1424: Payment of Tuition for Handicapped Children
Folder 67: HB 1447: Employment for the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 68: HB 1455: Certificate of Need
Folder 69: HB 1470: Licensure of Home Health Agencies
Folder 70: HB 1532: Tuition Costs of Special Education Students Between 18-21 Years of Age
Folder 71: HB 1557: Feticide
Folder 72: HB 1576: County Mill Levy for Human Services Programs
Folder 73: HB: 1604: School District Tuition Payments
Folder 74: HB 1650: Access of Parents and Pupils to Instructional Materials Used in Public Schools
Folder 75: HB 1652: Merged Banks
Folder 76: HCR 3035: Study of Staff at State Institutions of Higher Education Who Have Difficulty Speaking English
Folder 77: SB 2039: Establishment of a Children's Coordinating Cabinet
Folder 78: SB 2044: Non-Operating School Districts
Folder 79: SB 2091: State Revenue Sharing
Folder 80: SB 2294: Authority of the Board of Optometry
Folder 81: SB 2480: Banking Holding Companies Owned by Charitable Trusts
Folder 82: SB 2502: Non-Profit Corporations
Folder 83: SB 2510: Rights of Residents in Health Care Facilities
Folder 84: 1987 Session: Legislative Rankings
Folder 85: 1987 Session: "1987 Legislative Issues, Grand Forks Public Schools"

Sub-Series E: 51st Legislative Session, 1989

Box 4

Folder 1: 1989 Session: Bills Sponsored
Folder 2: HB 1018: State Aid Distribution Fund Revenue
Folder 3: HB 1230: Salary Increase for Grant Paid Positions at State Institutions of Higher Education
Folder 4: HB 1233: Rule of 85 for the Teacher's Fund For Retirement
Folder 5: HB 1304: School Districts on Military Installations
Folder 6: HB 1309: Draining Permits and Closing Drains
Folder 7: HB 1324: Camp Sioux and the North Dakota Park and Recreation Department
Folder 8: HB 1326: State Diabetes Control Project
Folder 9: HB 1421, HB 1536, and HB 1639: Home Schooling
Folder 10: HB 1439: Health Care Data Publication
Folder 11: HB 1445: Repeal of License Fees for Healthcare Providers
Folder 12: HB 1455: Definition of "Teacher" for Non-Removal of Contracts
Folder 13: HB 1481: Living Will
Folder 14: HB 1487: Sex Education
Folder 15: HB 1500: Reciprocal Interstate Banking
Folder 16: HB 1503: City Option Sales Tax
Folder 17: HB 1521: Levy Tax for Comprehensive Human Services Programs
Folder 18: HB: 1571: Administration of Nutrition and Hydration for Incompetent Patients
Folder 19: HB 1599: Residential Treatment Centers for Children
Folder 20: HB 1625: Instruction and Testing of High School Students Regarding the United States System of Government
Folder 21: HB 1630: Closing of UND-Lake Region and Creation of a Centennial Model School
Folder 22: SB 2055: Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
Folder 23: SB 2062: Comprehensive Health Association of North Dakota
Folder 24: SB 2320: Regulation of Telecommunication Companies
Folder 25: SB 2357: Department of Protection and Advocacy for the Developmentally Disabled
Folder 26: SB 2373: Non-Resident Waterfowl Season
Folder 27: SB 2397: Sunday Opening
Folder 28: SB 2516: State Aid for Special Education in Sparsely Populated Districts
Folder 29: SCR 4012: Designation of 13 May 1989 as Centennial Youth Day
Folder 30: 1989 Session: Legislative Rankings
Folder 31: 1989 Session: "Final Report of the House Majority Leader, 51st Legislative Assembly"
Folder 32: 1989 Session: North Dakota Centennial Grove Dedication by President George Bush, 24 April 1989

Sub-Series F: 52nd Legislative Session, 1991

Box 4

Folder 33: 1991 Session: Bills Sponsored
Folder 34: HB 1046: Sunday Opening
Folder 35: HB 1257: Rights of Residents in Care Facilities
Folder 36: HB 1273 and HB 1274: Birth/Death Registration of Diabetes
Folder 37: HB 1275: State Diabetes Control Project
Folder 38: HB 1276: Reimbursement for Nursing Home Operating Costs
Folder 39: HB 1277: Pre-Admission Assessment for Nursing Homes
Folder 40: HB 1287: Water Well Testing
Folder 41: HB 1288: Special Education Courses for Teacher Certification
Folder 42: HB 1309: National Practitioner Data Bank Reports
Folder 43: HB 1310: Living Will
Folder 44: HB 1311: Medical Assistance Claims
Folder 45: HB 1312: Vaccine Charges, Department of Health and Consolidated Labs
Folder 46: HB 1338: Animal Research Facilities
Folder 47: HB 1384: Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care
Folder 48: HB 1395: Motor Vehicle Excise Tax for Non-Profit Corporations
Folder 49: HB 1410: Developmental Center at Grafton, North Dakota
Folder 50: HB 1420: Alcoholic Beverage Laws
Folder 51: HB 1428: Child Support Guidelines
Folder 52: HB 1479: Podiatric Medicine
Folder 53: HB 1499: Financial Assistance to Transplant Patients
Folder 54: HB 1515: Human Life Protection Act
Folder 55: HB 1525: Education of Nurses
Folder 56: HB 1554: Adoption
Folder 57: HB 1578: Payment of Attorney Fees
Folder 58: HB 1579: Informed Consent for Abortion
Folder 59: HB 1593: Binding Arbitration for Teachers
Folder 60: HB 2022: Protection and Advocacy Project
Folder 61: HB 2031: Reimbursement for Organ and Tissue Transplants
Folder 62: HCR 3045: Testing for Nitrates in Ground Water
Folder 63: SB 2022: Appropriation for the Department of Human Services
Folder 64: SB 2030: Certificate of Need for Organ Transplant Centers
Folder 65: SB 2059: Taxation of Banks Engaged in Interstate Banking
Folder 66: SB 2090: Construction of Solid Waste Treatment Facilities
Folder 67: SB 2197: Teachers Fund for Retirement
Folder 68: SB 2231: Ground Water Contamination
Folder 69: SB 2283: Priority of Water Rights
Folder 70: SB 2286: Damages to Utility Meters
Folder 71: SB 2332: Assisted Suicide
Folder 72: SB 2425: Dispensation of Prescription Drugs
Folder 73: SB 2430: Developmentally Disabled Persons in the Criminal Justice System
Folder 74: SB 2439 and SB 2467: Income Tax Credit for Premiums Paid to Nursing Home Insurance
Folder 75: SB 2492: Licensing of Nurses
Folder 76: SB 2533: Cable TV
Folder 77: SB 2561: Licensing of Abortion Facilities
Folder 78: SCR 4021: Flag Desecration
Folder 79: SCR 4024: Resolution to the United States Congress and President Regarding Retirement Savings for Seniors
Folder 80: SCR 4033: Certificate of Need
Folder 81: SCR 4048: Incentives for Long Term Care Insurance
Folder 82: 1991 Session: Legislative Rankings
Folder 83: 1991 Session: The Capitol Classic, 7 March 1991 (Charity Basketball Game)

Sub-Series G: 53rd Legislative Session, 1993

Box 4

Folder 84: 1993 Session: Bills Sponsored
Folder 85: HB 1002: Department of Human Services Budget
Folder 86: HB 1003: Defraying the Expenses of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Folder 87: HB 1020: Dickinson State University Lifelong Learning Center
Folder 88: HB 1064: Provider Specific Taxes
Folder 89: HB 1069: Teachers Fund for Retirement
Folder 90: HB 1174: Loans Issued by the Consumer Finance Agency
Folder 91: HB 1194: North Dakota School for the Blind
Folder 92: HB 1220: Fees for Violation of the Speed Limit
Folder 93: HB 1277: Moose License Raffle
Folder 94: HB 1301: State Committee Political Party Membership
Folder 95: HB 1302: Compensation for Public Library Board of Directors
Folder 96: HB 1458: Protection of Unborn Human Life
Folder 97: HB 1490: Services Provided by the Developmental Center at Grafton, North Dakota
Folder 98: HB 1512: Student Payments for Special Education
Folder 99: HCR 3034: United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Folder 100: HCR 3051: Air Force Bases at Grand Forks and Minot, North Dakota
Folder 101: SB 2003: Appropriation for Higher Education
Folder 102: SB 2071: Certified Public Accountants
Folder 103: SB 2258: Posting of Warnings Regarding Alcohol and Pregnancy
Folder 104: SB 2264: Hunting of Deer with Muzzleloading Rifles
Folder 105: SB 2351: Product Liability
Folder 106: SB 2466: Universal Health Care Program
Folder 107: SB 2490: Attendance of Public School Students in Institutions of Bordering States
Folder 108: SB 2527: Minimum Benefits of a Qualified Health Coverage Plan
Folder 109: SB 2528: School District Boundary Restructuring
Folder 110: SB 2531: Health Insurance for Newborn and Adopted Children
Folder 111: SCR 4048: Long Term Care for North Dakota Veterans
Folder 112: SCR 4021: Establishment of a Department of Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health
Folder 113: SCR 4033: Freedom of Choice Act
Folder 114: SCR 4050: Placement of Developmentally Disabled Students in Regular Classroom Settings
Folder 115: 1993 Session: Legislative Session
Folder 116: 1993 Session: House Republican Caucus, January - February 1993
Folder 117: 1993 Session: House Republican Caucus, March - May 1993
Folder 118: 1993 Session: "1993 Summary of House Votes," by Rick Berg, Speaker of the House
Folder 119: 1993 Session: Governor Sinner's Budget Message, 8 December 1992
Folder 120: 1993 Session: North Dakota Farm Bureau 1993 Policies (Legislative Priorities)
Folder 121: 1993 Session: The Capitol Classic II, 28 March 1993 (Charity Basketball Game)

Sub-Series H: 1994 Special Session

Box 5

Folder 1: HB 1520: Northern Corn Processors' Plant

Sub-Series I: 54th Legislative Session, 1995

Box 5

Folder 2: HMR 7001: Memorial to Dagne Olsen

Sub-Series J: Political Correspondence

Sub-Series J contains political correspondence. Letters in this sub-series were of too general of a nature to be placed in the files of specific bills. The correspondence is primarily from constituents, although there are letters to and from legislators on both the local, state and national levels. Correspondence relating specifically to the North Dakota Republican Party is housed in Series 7, while Series 8 contains letters from the Republican National Committee.

Box 5

Folder 3: Political Correspondence: 1967, 1971
Folder 4: Political Correspondence: 1979-1980
Folder 5: Political Correspondence: 1981
Folder 6: Political Correspondence: State Mill and Elevator, 1981
Folder 7: Political Correspondence: 1982
Folder 8: Political Correspondence: 1983
Folder 9: Political Correspondence: Abandonment of Railroad Line Between Grand Forks and Honeyford, North Dakota
Folder 10: Political Correspondence: 1984
Folder 11: Political Correspondence: 1985
Folder 12: Political Correspondence: Upper Valley Special Education Unit, 1985
Folder 13: Political Correspondence: 1986
Folder 14: Political Correspondence: To/From Kenneth Torgerson, Grand Forks, Regarding the Taxation of Social Security Benefits
Folder 15: Political Correspondence:1987
Folder 16: Political Correspondence: 1988
Folder 17: Political Correspondence: 1989
Folder 18: Political Correspondence: 5 December 1989 Referendums
Folder 19: Political Correspondence: 1990
Folder 20: Political Correspondence: 1991
Folder 21: Political Correspondence: 1992
Folder 22: Political Correspondence: 1993
Folder 23: Political Correspondence: 1994
Folder 24: Political Correspondence: Undated

Sub-Series K: Miscellaneous Legislative Material

Sub-Series K contains miscellaneous legislative materials which, due to the nature and dates of the materials, could not be readily housed within the Legislative Session sub-series.

Box 5

Folder 25: Intercarrier Health Care Insurance Pool: 1981-1982
Folder 26: Water Permit Application #3288 by Forest River Colony: 1981-1986
Folder 27: Special Education in North Dakota: 1982
Folder 28: Manvel Mall and Community Development Block Grant Funds: 1983-1985
Folder 29: Department of Human Services, Reimbursement Methodology for Long-Term Care Facilities: 1985
Folder 30: "A Descriptive Study of Elderly Receiving Long-Term Care in North Dakota": 1986
Folder 31: Education Panel: April 1986
Folder 32: Insurance Department Forum: 29 September 1986
Folder 33: Era of Integration: Historical, Present and Future Perspectives, North Dakota Department of Human Services, December 1986
Folder 34: "Report on the Views of North Dakota Residents on the Abortion Option," Agassiz Women's Political Caucus: October 1987
Folder 35: 2001: Plan for Services for North Dakotans with Developmental Disabilities (Draft), North Dakota Department of Human Services: August 1990
Folder 36: State Developmental Center at Grafton, North Dakota (Legislative Meeting): September 1990
Folder 37: State Health Plan, North Dakota State Health Council: 1990
Folder 38: "Toward a North Dakota Health Care System: Some Infrastructure Modification Options," by Dr. Robert Wentz, State Health Officer: March 1992
Folder 39: Health Care Reform Commission, Blue Cross/ Blue Shield of North Dakota: 1992
Folder 40: Educational Technical Assistance, Grand Forks, North Dakota: December 1993

Series 5: Legislative Committee Work

Arranged alphabetically, this series contains files related to Dagne Olsen's work on several different legislative committees. The series is arranged alphabetically by the name of the committee, and dates from 1983-1994. The series contains correspondence, meeting minutes and agendas, the text of bills, and governmental reports.

Box 5

Folder 41: Budget "C" Committee: 1983-1984
Folder 42: Budget Committee on Human Services: 1986-1991
Folder 43: Budget Committee on Human Services: Proposed Changes to the Administrative Structure of the Department of Human Services, 1985-1986

Box 6

Folder 1: Budget Committee on Human Services: Chronically Mentally Ill, 1986
Folder 2: Education Finance Committee: 1985
Folder 3: Education Finance Committee: 1986
Folder 4: Education Services Committee: June 1993
Folder 5: Education Services Committee: September 1993- January 1994
Folder 6: Education Services Committee: February- March 1994
Folder 7: Education Services Committee: April 1994
Folder 8: Education Services Committee: June 1994
Folder 9: Government and Veteran's Affairs Committee: Meeting Minutes, 1993
Folder 10: Government and Veteran's Affairs Committee: Bills 1993
Folder 11: Government and Veteran's Affairs Committee: Correspondence, 1993
Folder 12: Health and Communications Committee: June- November 1993
Folder 13: Health and Communications Committee: December 1993- March 1994
Folder 14: Health Care Committee: Meeting Minutes, June 1991- October 1992
Folder 15: Health Care Committee: Correspondence, September 1991- September 1992
Folder 16: Health Care Committee: Legislative Council Materials, June 1991- November 1992
Folder 17: Human Services and Veteran's Affairs Committee: 1991
Folder 18: Human Services Committee: 1993
Folder 19: Interim Committees: 1993
Folder 20: Natural Resources Committee: 1991
Folder 21: North Dakota Health Task Force: Membership, 1990-1991
Folder 22: North Dakota Health Task Force: Committee Reports, 1993
Folder 23: North Dakota Health Task Force: Meeting Minutes, 1990-1992
Folder 24: North Dakota Health Task Force: Meeting Minutes, 23 April 1992
Folder 25: North Dakota Health Task Force: Meeting Minutes, 1993
Folder 26: North Dakota Health Task Force: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Workshop in Bismarck, May 1993
Folder 27: North Dakota Health Task Force: Meeting Minutes, July 1993 Retreat to Medora
Folder 28: North Dakota Health Task Force: Meeting Minutes, 1994
Folder 29: North Dakota Health Task Force: Correspondence, 1991-1994
Folder 30: North Dakota Health Task Force: Bills, 1992 and undated
Folder 31: North Dakota Health Task Force: Action of the North Dakota Health
Folder 32: North Dakota Health Task Force: Preliminary Report on Health Care Reform, April 1994
Folder 33: North Dakota Health Task Force: Newspaper Clippings, 1993
Folder 34: Political Subdivisions "A" Committee: 1983

Series 6: Conferences, Workshops and Seminars

This series contains records of conferences, workshops, and seminars attended by Dagne Olsen which related directly to her role as a state legislator. The series is arranged chronologically and dates from 1981-1994.

Box 7

Folder 1: Five State Legislative Conference, Rapid City, South Dakota: September 1981
Folder 2: "Can Mined Land be Made Better Than Before?", Bismarck: November 1982
Folder 3: National Commission on Excellence in Education, Hopkins, Minnesota: June 1983
Folder 4: State Conference on Agriculture, Bismarck: January 1984
Folder 5: "White House Briefing for Women Elected Officials": February 1984, General Materials
Folder 6: "White House Briefing for Women Elected Officials": February 1984, Briefing Materials
Folder 7: Annual Commissioner's Forum, Administration on Developmental Disabilities, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Dallas, Texas: March 1986
Folder 8: Developmental Disabilities Community Planning Forum, North Dakota Department of Human Services, Medora, North Dakota: May 1986
Folder 9: "Individuals First Symposium", University of North Dakota: August 1990
Folder 10: "Restructuring the Upper Midwest: Policy Issues and Choices," W.K. Kellogg Public Policy Program, Department of Agriculture and Applied Economics, University of Minnesota: September 1990
Folder 11: "1991 Dakota Conference on Rural Health", Bismarck: March 1991
Folder 12: "Rural Health in the Northwest Area," Institute for Health Services Research, University of Minnesota: July 1992
Folder 13: "Rural Health Care in the Northwestern United States," Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Timberline, Oregon: Correspondence, August 1992
Folder 14: "Rural Health Care in the Northwestern United States," Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Timberline, Oregon: Sessions 1-4, August 1992
Folder 15: "Rural Health Care in the Northwestern United States," Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Timberline, Oregon: Sessions 5-9, August 1992
Folder 16: "Rural Health Care in the Northwestern United States," Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Timberline, Oregon: Sessions 10-15, August 1992
Folder 17: "Rural Health Care in the Northwestern United States," Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Timberline, Oregon: Miscellaneous Publications, August 1992
Folder 18: "1993 Dakota Conference on Rural Health," Bismarck: March 1993
Folder 19: United Health Services Corporate Meeting, Grand Forks: February 1994
Folder 20: Grand Forks Airport Authority Community Presentation: April 1994

Series 7: Republican Party of North Dakota

Sub-Series A: Local

Sub-Series A contains material on the local level from 1981-1994, including District 19 Republicans and District 19 Republican Women's Club.

Box 7

Folder 21: District 19 Republicans: 1981-1994
Folder 22: District 19 Republicans: Newspaper Clippings, 1981-1994
Folder 23: District 19 Republican Woman's Club: By-Laws, undated
Folder 24: District 19 Republican Women's Club: 1982-1988, undated
Folder 25: Grand Forks Area Republicans: 1992

Sub-Series B: State Convention

Box 7

Folder 26: 1976 State Convention
Folder 27: 1978 State Convention
Folder 28: 1980 State Convention
Folder 29: 1982 State Convention
Folder 30: 1984 State Convention
Folder 31: 1986 State Convention
Folder 32: 1988 State Convention
Folder 33: 1992 State Convention: Program and Resolutions
Folder 34: 1992 State Convention: Correspondence
Folder 35: 1992 State Convention: Dagne Olsen Nominating Speeches
Folder 36: 1994 State Convention
Folder 37: 1996 State Convention (Dagne Olsen Memorial on page 18)

Sub-Series C: Campaign Materials

Sub-Series C contains campaign material from individuals seeking Olsen's support in their campaign. Included is material from Earl Strinden's run for the United States Senate in 1988, and Ed Schafer's campaign for Governor in 1992.

Box 7

Folder 38: John Scott for Congress: 1963
Folder 39: Re-Elect Al Olson - Ernie Sands: 1984
Folder 40: Alice Olson for Speaker Committee: 1986
Folder 41: Steve Eason for State Treasurer: 1988
Folder 42: Leon Mallberg - Donna Nalewaja for Governor/Lt. Governor: 1988
Folder 43: Jack Dalrymple for United States Senate: 1988
Folder 44: Earl Strinden for United States Senate: 1988
Folder 45: Steve Sydness for United States Senate: 1988
Folder 46: Ed Schafer for Congress: 1990
Folder 47: Mike Liffrig for Attorney General: 1992
Folder 48: Gary Nelson for Governor: 1992
Folder 49: Ed Schafer for Governor: 1992

Sub-Series D: State Committees

Sub-Series D records Olsen's service to the party through state committees. Arranged chronologically, the material dates from 1986-1993.

Box 7

Folder 50: State Committee: 1986-1987
Folder 51: Republican Candidate Talent Bank: 1987-1990
Folder 52: Grassroots Membership Project: 1988
Folder 53: Issues Committee: 1988
Folder 54: Campaign Operations Review Committee: 1993

Sub-Series E: Party Publications

Box 7

Folder 55: 1987 Legislative Report, North Dakota Republican Party

Box 8

Folder 1: Insider Report: 19887-1989
Folder 2: Grand Old Paper: 1993-1994
Folder 3: The North Dakota Republican Report: 1994
Folder 4: Campaign Handbook: undated
Folder 5: Campaign Handbook: undated
Folder 6: Leadership Guide: undated

Sub-Series F: Miscellaneous Materials

Sub-Series F contains miscellaneous materials from 1980-1992.

Box 8

Folder 7: General Correspondence: 1985-1994
Folder 8: Voter Turnout Analysis: 1980, 1982, and 1984 State Legislative Races
Folder 9: Candidate Workshop: June 1987
Folder 10: Campaign Seminar: October 1987
Folder 11: Theodore Roosevelt Chargers: 1987-1990
Folder 12: GOP Women's Caucus: 1987-1988
Folder 13: North Dakota Federation of Republican Women: 1982-1992

Series 8: Republican National Committee

Box 8

Folder 14: Reagan-Bush 1984
Folder 15: Inauguration of President Ronald Reagan: January 1985
Folder 16: Mississippi Queen Conference: May 1986
Folder 17: National Conference for Elected Women on the State Level: May 1987
Folder 18: Victory '88 Committee (Bush-Quayle): 1987-1988
Folder 19: Bob Dole for President: 1987
Folder 20: Jack Kemp for President: 1987
Folder 21: National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana: 1988
Folder 22: Republican Presidential Task Force: 1988-1992
Folder 23: Inauguration of President George Bush: January 1989

Series 9: Association of Retarded Citizens

Dagne Olsen was a very active member of the Association of Retarded Citizens, Valley Chapter for well over twenty years.

Sub-Series A: Constitution and By-laws

Box 8

Folder 24: Constitution and By-Laws: 1979-1986

Sub-Series B: Membership

Box 8

Folder 25: Membership Roster and Correspondence: 1970-1973
Folder 26: Controversy Regarding Committee Membership: November- December 1986

Sub-Series C: Meeting Minutes

Box 8

Folder 27: Meeting Minutes: 1972-1973
Folder 28: Meeting Minutes: 1974
Folder 29: Meeting Minutes: 1975
Folder 30: Meeting Minutes: 1976
Folder 31: Meeting Minutes: 1977
Folder 32: Meeting Minutes: 1978
Folder 33: Meeting Minutes: 1979
Folder 34: Meeting Minutes: 1980
Folder 35: Meeting Minutes: 1981
Folder 36: Meeting Minutes: 1982
Folder 37: Meeting Minutes: 1983
Folder 38: Meeting Minutes: 1984
Folder 39: Meeting Minutes: 1985
Folder 40: Meeting Minutes: 1986
Folder 41: Meeting Minutes: 1987
Folder 42: Meeting Minutes: 1988
Folder 43: Meeting Minutes: 1989
Folder 44: Meeting Minutes: 1993

Sub-Series D: Publications

Box 8

Folder 45: Annual Report: 1977-1982, 1988
Folder 46: The Valley Key: Editorial Comments, 1977,1980
Folder 47: Youth ARC: 1979-1980
Folder 48: Program of Work: 1989, 1993
Folder 49: Special Report: Inclusion and the Regular Education Alternative: 1992

Sub-Series E: Awards and Award Banquets

Box 8

Folder 50: Annual Awards Banquet: 1974-1984
Folder 51: Annual Awards Banquet: 1985-1987
Folder 52: Volunteer Appreciation Banquet: 1979-1987, 1997
Folder 53: Distinguished Service Award Presentation to Dagne Olsen: 1987

Sub-Series F: ARC Style Shows

Box 8

Folder 54: "Fall Fanfare": 1977
Folder 55: "Those Were the Days": 1984

Box 9

Folder 1: "Do You Remember When?": 1985

Sub-Series G: Financial Documents

Box 9

Folder 2: Financial Documents: 1971-1989
Folder 3: Community Services Block Grant, United States Department of Health and Human Services: 1984

Sub-Series H: Miscellaneous Materials

Box 9

Folder 4: General Introductory Materials: undated
Folder 5: General Correspondence: 1976-1994
Folder 6: Volunteer Program for Retarded Patients: 1978
Folder 7: Newspaper Clippings: 1978-1986, undated
Folder 8: ARC Nomination for Employer's Merit Award from the President's Committee on the Employment of the Handicapped: 1985

Sub-Series I: Valley Thrift Shoppe

Olsen was the first manager of the Valley Thrift Shoppe. Included are minutes of the Thrift Shoppe Committee, financial information and personnel documents.

Box 9

Folder 9: Purpose Statement: 1971, 1986, undated
Folder 10: Committee Meeting Minutes: 1974-1979
Folder 11: Committee Meeting Minutes: 1981-1987
Folder 12: Building Expansion Committee: 1987
Folder 13: Correspondence: 1970-1989
Folder 14: Personal Documents: 1984, 1986
Folder 15: Publicity Materials: undated
Folder 16: Financial Report: 1970-1989
Folder 17: Financial Ledger Book, Store at 1702 12th Avenue North: October 1971- August 1975
Folder 18: Financial Ledger Book, Store at 1211 17th Street North: August 1975- March 1978
Folder 19: South End Store Sales: February 1972
Folder 20: Deposits: November 1971-December 1972
Folder 21: Deposits: November 1972-October 1973
Folder 22: Deposits: November 1973-April 1977
Folder 23: Tax Appeals: 1977

Sub-Series J: VARCollection

VARCollection was a recycling program undertaken by the group to raise revenue. Olsen was an Assistant Manager on this project. Included are minutes of the VARCollection Committee, correspondence, financial information and personnel documents

Box 9

Folder 24: Policy Documents: 1986, undated
Folder 25: Committee Meeting Minutes: 1979-1986
Folder 26: Correspondence: 1975-1989
Folder 27: Financial Documents: 1978-1989
Folder 28: Pick-Up List: undated
Folder 29: Publicity: 1979-1981, undated
Folder 30: Personnel Documents: 1980-1981, 1986
Folder 31: Visitations in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota: February 20, 1980
Folder 32: Annual Report: 1983-1984

Sub-Series K: Association of Retarded Citizens

Among the materials included are the constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes and agendas, as well as membership and financial documentation.

Box 9

Folder 33: Constitution and By-Laws: 1980, 1986
Folder 34: Meeting Minutes: 1978-1981
Folder 35: Meeting Minutes: 1982-1987
Folder 36: Membership: 1981-1982, 1985-1986
Folder 37: Financial Documents: 1980-1984
Folder 38: Annual Report: 1984, 1986
Folder 39: Perspectives: 1976-1993 (some issues missing)
Folder 40: Governmental Affairs Handbook: 1987 (?)
Folder 41: Dagne Olsen ARC Member of the Year: 1982
Folder 42: 25th Anniversary Banquet: 14 July 1983

Sub-Series L: ARC of North Dakota Lawsuit

The ARC of North Dakota filed a lawsuit versus the state of North Dakota in September 1980, alleging that the state provided inadequate education and care for its mentally retarded citizens. In 1981, United States District Court Judge Bruce Van Sickle ruled in the ARC's favor, forcing deinstitutionalization. Material includes legal documents, press releases, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and Dagne Olsen's notes on the case.

Box 9

Folder 43: Lawsuit Committee: 1982, undated
Folder 44: ARC Board of Directors Meeting with Governor George Sinner: December 1986
Folder 45: Correspondence: 1980-1988
Folder 46: Dagne Olsen's Notes: undated

Box 10

Folder 1: Legal Documents: 1980-1982
Folder 2: State Offer of Judgment: October 1981
Folder 3: Proposed Consent Decree: 1981
Folder 4: Plaintiffs Implementation Plan: 1982
Folder 5: Legal Documents: 1984-1986
Folder 6: Press Releases: 1980-1987
Folder 7: Newspaper Clippings: 1972, 1978-1988
Folder 8: The Taylor Report: 1979
Folder 9: Lake Region Developmental Disability Corporation: 1985-1986
Folder 10: Commission on Medical Services of the North Dakota State Medical Association: Subcommittee Report on the Grafton State School: undated

Sub-Series M: National Association of Retarded Citizens

Box 10

Folder 11: Correspondence: 1973
Folder 12: Task Force on Abortion: 1979-1981
Folder 13: North-Central Regional Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio: March 1980
Folder 14: National Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: October 1980
Folder 15: Guide for Board, Officers, and Committees: 1982

Series 10: Local Organizations

This series is divided into seven sub-series, and contains materials from local organizations in which Dagne Olsen was involved.

Sub-Series A: Ability Development Center

The Ability Development Center was headquartered in Grand Forks and sought to train and educate the mentally retarded. The one folder of material contains a copy of the organization's by-laws, dated 1970. This group was in operation until 1974, when it merged with two other organizations to form Agassiz Enterprises.

Box 10

Folder 16: Ability Development Center: 1970

Sub-Series B: Agassiz Enterprises

Agassiz Enterprises was formed in 1974 following the merger of the Opportunity Training Center, the Valley Day Care Center, and the Ability Developmental Center. It continued to provide vocational rehabilitation to the handicapped, while also having pre-school services. Dagne Olsen was an active member of this organization from 1973 until 1992. The majority of material is meeting minutes and agendas, although by-laws, mission statements, financial documents, and grant applications are also included.

Box 10

Folder 17: By-Laws: 1979, 1988, 1991
Folder 18: Philosophy and Mission: 1975, 1977
Folder 19: Membership of the Advisory Panel/Board of Directors: 1976-1983, 1988, 1991
Folder 20: Committee to Appoint Committees: 1974
Folder 21: Remodeling Committee: 1974
Folder 22: Sheltered Workshop Committee: 1974
Folder 23: Meeting Minutes: 1973
Folder 24: Meeting Minutes: 1974
Folder 25: Meeting Minutes: 1975
Folder 26: Meeting Minutes: 1976
Folder 27: Meeting Minutes: 1977
Folder 28: Meeting Minutes: 1978
Folder 29: Meeting Minutes: 1979
Folder 30: Meeting Minutes: 1980
Folder 31: Meeting Minutes: 1981
Folder 32: Meeting Minutes: 1982
Folder 33: Meeting Minutes: 1983
Folder 34: Meeting Minutes: 1984
Folder 35: Meeting Minutes: 1985
Folder 36: Meeting Minutes: 1986
Folder 37: Meeting Minutes: 1987
Folder 38: Meeting Minutes: 1988
Folder 39: Meeting Minutes: 1989
Folder 40: Meeting Minutes: 1990
Folder 41: Meeting Minutes: 1991
Folder 42: Meeting Minutes: 1992
Folder 43: Financial Information: 1973-1976

Box 11

Folder 1: Financial Statements: 1990, 1992
Folder 2: Staff Support Funding Request Grant: 1974
Folder 3: Section V Proposal: undated
Folder 4: Section VI Proposal: 1975
Folder 5: Request for Project Development Grant: undated
Folder 6: Annual Report: 1977-1990, 1992
Folder 7: Correspondence: 1973-1974, undated
Folder 8: Personnel Policies: 1975, 1990
Folder 9: Agassiz Enterprises News: 1982-1985
Folder 10: Recommendation by Nathan Nelson, Department of Health, Education and Welfare: 1972

Sub-Series C: Grand Forks Health Care Committee

The Grand Forks Health Care Committee was formed in 1978 to oppose an initiated measure designed to control medical costs. Dagne Olsen headed this committee, which was successful when the measure was voted down in the November elections. Material includes meeting minutes, publicity, and newspaper clippings.

Box 11

Folder 11: Meeting Minutes: 1978
Folder 12: Publicity: 1978
Folder 13: Newspaper Clippings: 1978

Sub-Series D: Greater Grand Forks Right to Life Association

Greater Grand Forks Right to Life Association was concerned with the protection of human life, as well as the opposition of abortion. Olsen was a member of this group, and was very sympathetic to the organization's goals during her time in the state legislature. The sub-series includes two different publications of the group, as well as a notebook in which Olsen recorded important themes which she felt the organization needed to follow to be successful.

Box 11

Folder 14: "RTL Important for Local Group" (Notebook of Dagne Olsen's Notes): undated
Folder 15: Pro-Life Potpourri: 1976-1983
Folder 16: Newsletter: 1983-1994

Sub-Series E: Transplant Association of the Prairie, Grand Forks Chapter

This was a mental and financial support group for organ transplant recipients. The group was also concerned with the education of the general public regarding the need for organs and organ donors. Dagne Olsen became involved with this group following her August 1991 liver transplant. Meeting minutes and agendas as well as membership and financial information is included.

Box 11

Folder 17: Meeting Minutes: 1992-1994
Folder 18: Membership and Finances: 1992-1994
Folder 19: Organ Recital: 1991-1992
Folder 20: 1992 Transplant Symposium, Grand Forks: 21 November 1992

Sub-Series F: United Hospital Auxiliary

United Hospital Auxiliary was a volunteer organization, which raised funds for the Hospital, assisted the families of patients, and operated the Hospital's gift shop. Dagne Olsen was a frequent volunteer at the United Hospital, and was twice elected President of the Auxiliary. Included are general materials from the Auxiliary from 1977-1981.

Box 11

Folder 21: General Materials: 1977-1981 22. Celebrity Series: 1977

Sub-Series G: University of North Dakota

Olsen served on the Public Officials Advisory Board from 1968-1969, and the Alumni Committee of 100 in 1980.

Box 11

Folder 23: Public Officials Advisory Board: 1968-1969
Folder 24: Alumni Committee of 100: 1980

Series 11: Statewide Organizations

This series is divided into nine sub-series and contains materials from the statewide organizations in which Dagne Olsen was involved.

Sub-Series A: American Diabetes Association, North Dakota Affiliate

This organization sought to promote the general welfare and well-being of diabetics and their families. Olsen was a member of the Board of Directors from 1989 until 1994. She was involved with the Governmental Affairs Committee, as well as the Budget and Finance Committee. She was involved with the Camp Sioux Committee, a summer camp for insulin dependent boys and girls. This sub-series consists primarily of meeting minutes, correspondence, and committee materials.

Box 11

Folder 25: By-Laws: 1994
Folder 26: Board of Directors: 1989-1994
Folder 27: Budget and Finance Committee: 1988-1994
Folder 28: Camp Sioux Committee: 1988-1993
Folder 29: Education Committee: 1988-1994
Folder 30: Government Affairs Committee: 1988-1993
Folder 31: Annual Report: 1988-1991
Folder 32: Chuck Goodman Roast: June 1989
Folder 33: Silverman Brothers Roast: June 1991

Sub-Series B: Committee on the Vocational Rehabilitation of the Mentally Retarded

North Dakota Governor Bill Guy designated the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to administer funds made available from the Federal Government in 1965. The DVR coordinated and implemented plans and recommendations from its five member committees, of which the Committee on the Vocational Rehabilitation of the Mentally Retarded was one. Dagne Olsen was a member of this committee from its beginning in 1967 until the publication of The North Dakota Plan for Comprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation Service in June 1969. The one folder of material includes meeting minutes, correspondence, and committee materials from 1966-1968.

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Folder 34: Committee on the Vocational Rehabilitation of the Mentally Retarded: 1966-1968

Sub-Series C: North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs

Olsen was involved on both the local and state level of this organization for many years. On the local level, she was a three time President of the Manvel Woman's Club. On the state level, she attended many conferences, wrote the Legislation Report for the state Annual Report, and frequently hosted the NDFWC when they visited the state capitol for their Legislative Day. The sub-series consists primarily of articles of incorporation and bylaws, convention materials, reports, and general correspondence. Two folders of the sub-series relate to the Manvel Woman's Club, while the remainder regard the North Dakota Federation of Women's Clubs.

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Folder 35: Manvel Women's Club: Constitution, By-Laws and Standing Rules: 1976, 1983
Folder 36: Manvel Women's Club: 1982-1989
Folder 37: First District of North Dakota, General Federation of Women's Clubs: 79th Annual Convention, October 1988
Folder 38: First District of North Dakota, General Federation of Women's Clubs: 81st Annual Convention, September 1990
Folder 39: NDFWC Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws: undated
Folder 40: NDFWC Board of Directors: 1988-1992
Folder 42: NDFWC Meetings: 1986-1990
Folder 43: NDFWC General Correspondence: 1986-1989, undated
Folder 44: NDFWC Legislation Report: 1986-1988
Folder 45: NDFWC Legislation Report: 1989
Folder 46: NDFWC Legislation Report: 1990-1992
Folder 47: NDFWC Legislation Correspondence: 1992
Folder 48: NDFWC Legislative Day: 1987-1993
Folder 49: NDFWC Public Affairs Reports: 1987
Folder 50: NDFWC Public Affairs Correspondence: 1986-1987
Folder 51: NDFWC 1977 State Convention
Folder 52: NDFWC 1986 State Convention
Folder 53: NDFWC 1987 State Convention
Folder 54: NDFWC 1988 State Convention
Folder 55: NDFWC 1989 State Convention
Folder 56: NDFWC 1990 State Convention
Folder 57: NDFWC 1991 State Convention

Sub-Series D: North Dakota Agri-Women

The one folder of material in this sub-series contains the by-laws of the organization, which was designed to promote agriculture, to preserve the American farm system, and to educate the public regarding the value of agriculture. Also included is Dagne Olsen's membership card from 1988.

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Folder 58: North Dakota Agri-Women: 1988

Sub-Series E: North Dakota Association of Parents of Deaf-Blind and/or Handicapped Children

The one folder of material in this sub-series contains the by-laws of the group, the purpose of which was to promote the general welfare of the deaf-blind and/or handicapped, to support local and national programs of benefit to those persons, and to educate the general public.

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Folder 59: North Dakota Association of Parents of Deaf-Blind and/or Handicapped Children: 1991

Sub-Series F: North Dakota Community Betterment Program

This program was sponsored jointly by the National Federation of Women's Clubs and the Sears-Roebuck Foundation. In North Dakota, the program was also co-sponsored by the North Dakota Economic Development Commission. In Manvel, community betterment efforts were spearheaded by the Manvel Woman's Club. The club won the state grand prize award as well as a national award in 1962, followed by a second national award in 1966. The club participated in over 54 community betterment projects, including the operation of a free summer school and day care for the children of migrant workers, the establishment of a mental health center for the mentally retarded in Grand Forks, the construction of a skating and hockey rink, and the creation of a city park.

Dagne Olsen spearheaded these efforts and was recognized with the Governor's Leadership Award in 1960 and 1964. This sub-series contains correspondence, conference proceedings, awards, newspaper clippings, and publications.

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Folder 60: Governor John E. Davis Leadership Award: 1960
Folder 61: Correspondence: 1961-1965
Folder 62: North Dakota Community Betterment Awards Day: 29 November 1962
Folder 63: North Dakota Economic Conference: February 1964
Folder 64: North Dakota Community Betterment Awards Day: 24 November 1964 (Dagne Olsen Governor's Leadership Award Winner)
Folder 65: Community Fact Survey: 1964 (Publication of the Community Improvement Council)
Folder 66: General Federation of Women's Clubs National Convention: June 1966
Folder 67: North Dakota Community Betterment Awards Day: 12 October 1966
Folder 68: The Story of the 1964-66 Community Improvement Program: Published by the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Cooperation with the Sears-Roebuck Foundation
Folder 69: Newspaper Clippings: 1960, 1964, 1966
Folder 70: North Dakota Economic Development Commission: Correspondence, 1966-1967

Sub-Series G: North Dakota Comprehensive Diabetes Control Project

This sub-series consists of meeting minutes, publications, and subject files from the project, dating from 1989-1994. The program sought to identify those at high risk for diabetes, to improve access to the health care system, and to promote preventive care of the disease.

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Folder 1: Purpose: undated
Folder 2: Membership: 1993, undated
Folder 3: Meeting Minutes: 1988-1994
Folder 4: Annual Report: 1992
Folder 5: Diabetes as a Reportable Disease: 1989
Folder 6: North Dakota Diabetes Disability Prevention Plan: undated
Folder 7: North Dakota Diabetes Fact Sheet: undated
Folder 8: Statistics and Information Regarding Diabetes: 1990
Folder 9: Gestational Diabetes: 1991
Folder 10: Complications of Diabetes

Sub-Series H: North Dakota Office of Volunteer Services

The one folder of material in this sub-series documents the efforts of the North Dakota Office of Volunteer Services. Staffed by the North Dakota Department of Human Services, this office sought to assist governmental agencies and private organizations to expand or develop citizen participation in volunteer activities. Dagne Olsen served on the Advisory Council of this group, which also sought to recognize outstanding volunteer efforts.

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Folder 11: North Dakota Office of Volunteer Services: 1981-1987

Sub-Series I: North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities

This sub-series contains material from Olsen's tenure on the North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities. Appointed by the governor, members of the Council served as advocates for the developmentally disabled, and reviewed, monitored, and evaluated the State Plan for Developmental Disabilities. Olsen was a member of this group from 1982-1990, as well as 1994. Arranged chronologically, the material consists primarily of meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence, and reports.

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Folder 12: By-Laws: 1992, 1987-1988
Folder 13: 1982-1983
Folder 14: 1984
Folder 15: 1985
Folder 16: 1986
Folder 17: 1987-1988
Folder 18: 1989
Folder 19: 1990
Folder 20: 1993
Folder 21: 1994
Folder 22: Plan for Community Alternatives for the Developmentally Disabled in North Dakota (draft): undated
Folder 23: Undated material

Series 12: National Organizations

This series contains materials from the national organizations in which Dagne Olsen was involved.

Sub-Series A: American Lutheran Church

The American Lutheran Church sponsored an abortion task force from 1979-1980. Olsen was a member of the fourteen person task force, which reported its findings in Report of the Task Force on Abortion in February 1980. Along with three others, Olsen voted "no" to the report, feeling it was not strong enough in its condemnation of abortion and its support of the right to life. Material includes correspondence, reports, and newspaper clippings.

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Folder 24: Task Force on Abortion: 1979-1981, undated

Sub-Series B: National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils

The National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils sought to improve the lives of the developmentally disabled through education and the exchange of information, while also assisting in the cooperation and communication between various federal, state, local, and volunteer agencies. Olsen was a member of this organization from 1985 until 1990. Material contained in this sub-series consists of meeting minutes, committee materials, conference proceedings, and publications.

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Folder 25: By-Laws: 1988-1989
Folder 26: Membership: 1984, 1988-1989
Folder 27: Alternative Community Living Arrangements Subcommittee: 1986-1988
Folder 28: Developmental Disabilities Act Implementation Work Group: 1987-1988
Folder 29: Executive Board: 1985-1987
Folder 30: Executive Board: January-June 1988
Folder 31: Executive Board: July-December 1988
Folder 32: Executive Board: 1989
Folder 33: Executive Board: 1990
Folder 34: Membership and Business Committee: 1986-1990
Folder 35: Personnel Committee: 1988-1990

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Folder 1: Public Policy Committee: 1988-1990
Folder 2: 1990 Report Advisory Group
Folder 3: 1989 Fall Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana: October 1989
Folder 4: Public Policy Seminar, "Forging a New Era," Washington, D.C.: May 1990
Folder 5: A Handbook for Members of the NADDC Board of Directors: February 1986
Folder 6: Getting to Know Your National Association: undated
Folder 7: National Consumer Survey Process: 1988

Sub-Series C: National Order of Women Legislators

Dagne Olsen was a member of this organization, composed of female state legislators. The Order sought to promote a spirit of helpfulness among women legislators, to encourage a greater participation in public affairs by women, and to promote the election of women to legislative offices. The one folder of material contains correspondence, membership information, and historical materials, dating from 1982-1988.

Folder 8: National Order of Women Legislators: 1982-1988

Sub-Series D: President's Committee on Mental Retardation

Dagne Olsen was named to the President's Committee on Mental Retardation by President Ronald Reagan in 1988, and was reappointed by President George Bush in 1992. The PCMR was established in 1966 to advise the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services concerning a broad range of issues related to the mentally retarded. This sub-series dates from 1986-1992, and consists of meeting minutes and agendas, correspondence, membership information, and reports.

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Folder 9: Charter: 1989, 1991
Folder 10: Membership: 1988-1994
Folder 11: Correspondence: 1987-1994
Folder 12: Meetings: 1986-1992
Folder 13: A Guide for State Planning: For the Prevention of Mental Retardation and Related Disabilities: 1986 (probably)
Folder 14: Preventing the New Morbidity: A Guide for the Prevention of Mental Retardation and Related Disabilities Associated with Socioeconomic Conditions: 1988-1992
Folder 15: A Historical Review, 1966-1986
Folder 16: The New Morbidity: Recommendations for Action and an Updated Guide to State Planning for the Prevention of Mental Retardation and Related Disabilities Associated with Socioeconomic Conditions: 1993
Folder 17: Orientation and Procedures Manual: 1990
Folder 18: A Presidential Forum: Citizens with Mental Retardation and Community Integration: 1989
Folder 19: Report to the President - 1987
Folder 20: Report to the President: Citizens with Mental Retardation and the Criminal Justice System: 1991
Folder 21: Draft Version of the Americans with Disabilities Act: 1989
Folder 22: Nomination of Bud Meece for Public Service Award: 1990

Sub-Series E: White House Conference on Natural Beauty

By virtue of her accomplishments in the Community Betterment Program, Olsen was one of three North Dakotans elected to serve on the White Conference on Natural Beauty. Held over a period of two days in May 1965, the conference sought ways to encourage federal, state and local government, as well as institutions and private citizens, in the preservation of natural beauty and the environment. Material includes the Beauty for America: Proceedings of the White House Conference on Natural Beauty, as well as a short summary of that document.

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Folder 23: Report to the President and the President's Response: 1965
Item 1: Beauty for America: Proceedings of the White House Conference on Natural Beauty

Photographs :

Separated and placed in the Photograph File Cabinets.

Photograph 1: Dagne Olsen, June 1966
Photograph 2: Dagne Olsen, May 1986
Photograph 3: Dagne Olsen at Swearing In Ceremony for the President's Committee on Mental Retardation: December 1988
Photograph 4: Dagne Olsen and Alice Olsen as "Lena and Hulda" at Grassroots Republicans Membership Project Meeting: 1988
Photograph 5: Dagne Olsen: 1989
Photograph 6: Dagne Olsen in the Chambers of the House of Representatives: 1989
Photograph 7: Dagne Olsen and Don Shide: 1989
Photograph 8: Dagne Olsen, Alice Olson and Don Shide with representatives of the Burlington Northern Railroad: March 1989
Photograph 9: Dagne and D.D. Olsen: Christmas 1990
Photograph 10: Dagne Olsen: March 1991
Photograph 11: Dagne Olsen and members of the President's Committee on Mental Retardation: 1991
Photograph 12: Dagne Olsen at Transplant Reunion, Rochester, Minnesota: 1992
Photograph 13: Dagne Olsen: undated
Photograph 15: Dagne Olsen: undated (possibly 1985 or 1988)
Photograph 14: Dagne Olsen: undated
Photograph 16: Dagne Olsen in the Cambers of the House of Representatives: undated
Photograph 17: Dagne Olsen, Duane Mutch and Don Shide: undated
Photograph 18: Dagne Olsen and Rick Clayburgh: undated
Photograph 19: Dagne Olsen and Laura Farnam (granddaughter): undated
Photograph 20: Dagne Olsen and Louis Sullivan, M.D. (Secretary of Health and Human Services during the President George Bush administration): undated
Photograph 21: President's Committee on Mental Retardation (Dagne Olsen 2nd from right in 2nd row): undated
Photograph 22: National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils (Dagne Olsen far left in 2nd row): undated
Photograph 23: D.D. Olsen playing Santa Claus: 1970 or 1971
Photograph 24: D.D. Olsen and "The Happy Norsemen": July 1974
Photograph 25: D.D. Olsen at Transplant Reunion, Rochester, Minnesota: 1992
Folder 26: D.D., Dagne, Deanna, Doug and Dick Olsen: December 1973
Photograph 27: Deanna, Dick and Doug Olsen: December 1966
Photograph 28: Deanna, Dick and Doug Olsen: April 1971
Photograph 29: Dick, Doug and Deanna Olsen: December 1990
Photograph 30: Deanna Olsen: 1975
Photograph 31: Mark and Deanna (Olsen) Farnam: December 1990
Photograph 32: Derek Farnam (grandson), Mark Farnam, Dagne Olsen, Laura Farnam (granddaughter), Deanna (Olsen) Farnam, in the Chambers of the House of Representatives: undated
Photograph 33: Doug Olsen: 1975
Photograph 34: Dick Olsen: undated
Photograph 35: Dick Olsen: November 1990
Photograph 36: Elise Stortroen (Dagne Olsen's maternal Aunt): December 1990
Photograph 37: Elise Stortroen (Dagne Olsen's maternal Aunt): February 1991
Photograph 38: Cottonwood Farm, Lakeville Township, Manvel, North Dakota: 1980

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