ELWYN B. ROBINSON DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
CHESTER FRITZ LIBRARY
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA
GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA 58202

DAGNE OLSEN PAPERS

COLLECTION: OGL #1388

DATES: 1947-2001

SIZE: 16.25 linear feet

INTRODUCTION

ACQUISITION: The Dagne Olsen Papers were deposited in the Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection by Doug Olsen, Grand Forks, North Dakota, on June 22, 1999 (Acc.#99-2328) and March 15, 2000 (Acc.#2000-2437).

ACCESS: Available for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Department of Special Collections.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

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.

SCOPE AND CONTENT NOTE

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

Series I: Personal Materials
Box 1, Folder 1 - Box 1, Folder 68

This series is divided into six sub-series. 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. Sub-Series B contains Olsen's general correspondence from 1963-1991. Political and legislative correspondence are housed in Series IV, while correspondence related specifically to the North Dakota Republican Party is found in Series VII. 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 IV. 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. Sub-Series E contains photocopied scrapbooks. The originals were kept by the Olsen family. Each scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper clippings, and correspondence. The scrapbooks date from 1980-1984. 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.

Series II: Olsen Family Materials
Box 1, Folder 69 - Box 1, Folder 73

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.

Series III: Campaign Material
Box 1, Folder 74 - Box 2, Folder 24

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.

Series IV: Legislative Materials
Box 2, Folder 25 - Box 5, Folder 40

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
Sub-Series B: 48th Legislative Session, 1983
Sub-Series C: 49th Legislative Session, 1985
Sub-Series D: 50th Legislative Session, 1987
Sub-Series E: 51st Legislative Session, 1989
Sub-Series F: 52nd Legislative Session, 1991
Sub-Series G: 53rd Legislative Session, 1993
Sub-Series H: 1994 Special Session
Sub-Series I: 54th Legislative Session, 1995 (contains the text of House Memorial Resolution 7001, a memorial to Dagne Olsen)

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 VII, while Series VIII contains letters from the Republican National Committee.

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.

Series V: Legislative Committee Work
Box 5, Folder 41 - Box 6, Folder 34

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.

Series VI: Conferences, Workshops and Seminars
Box 7, Folder 1 - Box 7, Folder 20

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.

Series VII: Republican Party of North Dakota
Box 7, Folder 21 - Box 8, Folder 13

Sub-Series A contains material on the local level from 1981-1994, including District 19 Republicans and District 19 Republican Women's Club. Sub-Series B regards state conventions of the North Dakota Republican Party, from 1976-1996. 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. Sub-Series D records Olsen's service to the party through state committees. Arranged chronologically, the material dates from 1986-1993. Sub-Series E contains publications of the party, including the Campaign Handbook, Leadership Guide, Insider Report and Grand Old Paper. Sub-Series F contains miscellaneous materials from 1980-1992.

Series VIII: Republican National Committee
Box 8, Folder 14 - Box 8, Folder 23

Arranged chronologically, this series dates from 1984-1992. It contains information related to the inaugurations of Presidents Ronald Reagan in 1984 and George Bush in 1988. Olsen's support was sought by George Bush, Jack Kemp, and Bob Dole in their 1988 campaign for the Republican nomination, and material from each candidate is found in this series. Olsen attended the 1988 National Convention as an alternate.

Series IX: Association of Retarded Citizens
Box 8, Folder 24 - Box 10, Folder 15

Olsen was a very active member of the Association of Retarded Citizens, Valley Chapter for well over twenty years. This series is divided into thirteen sub-series.

Sub-Series A: constitution and by-laws
Sub-Series B: membership information, 1970-1988.
Sub-Series C: meeting minutes and agendas, 1972-1993
Sub-Series D: publications of the Valley Chapter
Sub-Series E: ARC Awards and Award Banquets
Sub-Series F: style show fund raisers
Sub-Series G: general financial documents
Sub-Series H: miscellaneous
Sub-Series I: Valley Thrift Shoppe, of which Olsen was the first manager. Included are minutes of the Thrift Shoppe Committee, financial information and personnel documents
Sub-Series J: VARCollection, 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
Sub-Series K: Association of Retarded Citizens, North Dakota. Among the materials included are the constitution and by-laws, meeting minutes and agendas, as well as membership and financial documentation
Sub-Series L: Association of Retarded Citizens, 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.
Sub-Series M: National Association of Retarded Citizens

Series X: Local Organizations
Box 10, Folder 16 - Box 11, Folder 24

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 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.

Sub-Series B: 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.

Sub-Series C: 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.

Sub-Series D: 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.

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.

Sub-Series F: 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.

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.

Series XI: Statewide Organizations
Box 11, Folder 25 - Box 12, Folder 23

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sub-Series E: North Dakota Association of the 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Series XII: National Organizations
Box 12, Folder 24 - Box 13, Folder 23

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

38 photographs were separated and added to the Orin G. Libby Photograph Collection. They are listed in the Separations Record.

BOX AND FOLDER INVENTORY

Box 1
Folder

SERIES I: PERSONAL MATERIALS

Sub-Series A: Biographical

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

Sub-Series B: Correspondence

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

Sub-Series C: Speeches

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

Sub-Series D: Constituent Newspaper Articles

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

Sub-Series E: Photocopied Scrapbooks

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

Sub-Series F: Miscellaneous

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

SERIES II: OLSEN FAMILY MATERIALS

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

SERIES III: CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

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

Box 2
Folder

1. 1990: Campaign Calendar
2. 1990: Campaign Material
3. 1990: Campaign Material, The Informer
4. 1990: Radio and Television Advertisements
5. 1990: Campaign Contributions
6. 1990: Campaign Caravan, 29 October 1990
7. 1990: District 19 Expenses
8. 1990: Special Interest Group Surveys
9. 1990: North Dakota Republican Party Issue Statements
10. 1990: Certificate of Election, 28 November 1990
11. 1992: Campaign Calendar
12. 1992: Campaign Material
13. 1992: Campaign Material, The Informer
14. 1992: Political Action Committee Donations
15. 1992: Campaign Expenses
16. 1992: North Dakota Republican Party Issue Statements
17. 1992: House Republican Caucus Campaign Manual
18. 1992: Special Interest Group Surveys
19. 1992: Certificate of Election, 18 November 1992
20. 1994: Primary Election Campaign Materials
21. 1994: Special Interest Group Surveys
22. Miscellaneous Campaign Notes: undated
23. "Re-Elect Dagne Olsen" Nail File: undated
24. "Vote for Dagne Olsen State House of Rep." Refrigerator Magnet: undated

SERIES IV: LEGISLATIVE MATERIALS

Sub-Series A: 47th Legislative Session, 1981

25. HB 1049 and HB1050: Funding and Licensure of Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled
26. HB 1051: Reciprocal Postsecondary Vocational Agreements with Minnesota
27. HB 1204: Certification of Need
28. HB 1212: Special Education Funding
29. HB 1250: Special Education Mill Levy Limitations
30. HB 1252: Foundation Aid Payments for Special Education Summer School Programs
31. HB 1341: State Capitol Construction Fund
32. HB 1418: Department of Human Services
33. HB 1554: Abortion and Unmarried Pregnant Minors
34. HB 1596: Early Intervention for Exceptional Children
35. HB 1600 and HB 1608: Compulsory School Attendance
36. HB 1614: Licensing of Community Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled
37. HB 1668: Reapportionment of District 19
38. HCR 3001: Amendment of Title XIX by the North Dakota Social Service Board
39. HCR 3002: Implementation of a Plan for Community Services for the Developmentally Disabled
40. HCR 3084: Right to Life Constitutional Amendment
41. SB 2153: State Cooperation in Special Education
42. SB 2182 and SB 2205: Unemployment Compensation
43. SB 2195: Closed Sessions for School Board Meetings
44. SB 2253: Rights of the Developmentally Disabled
45. SCR 4031, SCR 4035 and SCR 4037: Right to Life Constitutional Amendment
46. 1981 Session: Legislative Rankings
47. 1981 Session: Hearts and Flowers Day Presentation, 30 March 1981
48. 1981 Session: "The Potty Plan - or The Tissue Issue," 19 November 1981
49. 1981 Session: A Comprehensive Plan for the Developmentally Disabled
50. 1981 Session: Developmentally Disabled Bills in the 1981 Legislature
51. 1981 Session: General Information on Special Education
52. 1981 Session: House Republican Caucus

Sub-Series B: 48th Legislative Session, 1983

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

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

Sub-Series C: 49th Legislative Session, 1985

5. 1985 Session: Bills Sponsored
6. HB 1009: Funding Levels for the Department of Human Services
7. HB 1048: Foundation Aid Payments for Education
8. HB 1080: Mobile Homes
9. HB 1168: Non-institutional Personal Care and Family Home Care
10. HB 1195: Child Support
11. HB 1196: Optional Supplementation of Supplemental Security Income Benefits
12. HB 1215: Certificate of Need for Expenditures in Health Care
13. HB 1217: School District Tuition Payments
14. HB 1251: Friday Following Thanksgiving as a Holiday
15. HB 1272: School Start Date
16. HB 1274: Child Custody and Visitation
17. HB 1299: Grain Warehouse Indemnity Fund
18. HB 1318: Licensure of Dietitians
19. HB 1347: Private School Educational Tax Deduction
20. HB 1364: Binding Arbitration
21. HB 1387: Health Care Services Provided by Registered Nurses
22. HB 1404: Family Farm Survival Act
23. HB 1429: Living Wills
24. HB 1460: Licensure and Education of Nurses
25. HB 1461: Unemployment Compensation for Seasonal Workers
26. HB 1480: Speeding Violations
27. HB 1504: Consolidation of Banking Institutions
28. HB 1534: Edible Bean Indemnity Fund
29. HB 1542: Confidentiality of Records for the Developmentally Disabled
30. HB 1546: Human Services Caseload Standards
31. HB 1578: Health Service Corporation Board of Directors Membership
32. HB 1626: Home School Instruction
33. HB 1652: Rights of the Developmentally Disabled
34. HB 1653: Compensation for State Employees
35. HCR 3028: Human Services in North Dakota
36. HCR 3038: State Lottery
37. HCR 3089: Grain Warehousemen Insolvencies
38. HCR 3094 and SB 2375: Nonresident Tuition Reciprocity
39. SB 2005: Appropriation for Vocational Education
40. SB 2021: Appropriation for the State Council on the Arts
41. SB 2063: Boarding Care
42. SB 2075: Certificate of Need Review
43. SB 2119: Observance of Memorial Day
44. SB 2267: School Construction Fund
45. SB 2351: Hospital Pre-Admission Review Program
46. SB 2391: Health Care Data Council
47. SB 2398: Practice of Denturity
48. SB 2417: Guardianship of Superintendent of the Grafton State School
49. SB 2450: Central Filing of Liens
50. SB 2486: Licensing of Foster Care Homes
51. SB 2492: Parents and Pupils Rights Act
52. SCR 4052: Home Schooling
53. SCR 4059: Psychological Tests of Elementary and Secondary Students
54. SB 2062 and HB 1403: Special Education Expenses
55. 1985 Session: Legislative Rankings
56. 1985 Session: House Republican Caucus

Sub-Series D: 50th Legislative Session, 1987

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

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Sub-Series E: 51st Legislative Session, 1989

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

Sub-Series F: 52nd Legislative Session, 1991

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

Sub-Series G: 53rd Legislative Session, 1993

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

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Sub-Series H: 1994 Special Session

1. HB 1520: Northern Corn Processors' Plant

Sub-Series I: 54th Legislative Session, 1995

2. HMR 7001: Memorial to Dagne Olsen

Sub-Series J: Political Correspondence

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

Sub-Series K: Miscellaneous Legislative Material

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

SERIES V: LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE WORK

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

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

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SERIES VI: CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

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

SERIES VII: REPUBLICAN PARTY OF NORTH DAKOTA

Sub-Series A: Local

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

Sub-Series B: State Conventions

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

Sub-Series C: Candidate Campaign Material

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

Sub-Series D: State Committees

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

Sub-Series E: State Republican Party Publications

55. 1987 Legislative Report, North Dakota Republican Party

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1. Insider Report: 1987-1989
2. Grand Old Paper: 1993-1994
3. The North Dakota Republican Report: 1994
4. Campaign Handbook: undated
5. Campaign Handbook: undated
6. Leadership Guide: undated

Sub-Series F: Miscellaneous

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

SERIES VIII: REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE

14. Reagan-Bush '84
15. Inauguration of President Ronald Reagan: January 1985
16. Mississippi Queen Conference: May 1986
17. National Conference for Elected Women on the State Level: May 1987
18. Victory '88 Committee (Bush-Quayle): 1987-1988
19. Bob Dole for President: 1987
20. Jack Kemp for President: 1987
21. National Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana: 1988
22. Republican Presidential Task Force: 1988-1992
23. Inauguration of President George Bush: January 1989

SERIES IX: ASSOCIATION OF RETARDED CITIZENS

Sub-Series A: Constitution and By-Laws

24. Constitution and By-Laws: 1979-1986

Sub-Series B: Membership

25. Membership Roster and Correspondence: 1970-1988
26. Controversy Regarding Committee Membership: November-December 1986

Sub-Series C: Meeting Minutes

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

Sub-Series D: Publications

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

Sub-Series E: Awards and Award Banquets

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

Sub-Series F: ARC Style Shows

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

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1. "Do You Remember When?":1985

Sub-Series G: Financial Documents

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

Sub-Series H: Miscellaneous

4. General Introductory Materials: undated
5. General Correspondence: 1976-1994
6. Volunteer Program for Retarded Patients: 1978
7. Newspaper Clippings: 1978-1986, undated
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

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

Sub-Series J: VARCollection

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

Sub-Series K: Association of Retarded Citizens, North Dakota

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

Sub-Series L: ARC of North Dakota Lawsuit

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

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1. Legal Documents: 1980-1982
2. State Offer of Judgement: October 1981
3. Proposed Consent Decree: 1981
4. Plaintiffsµ Implementation Plan: 1982
5. Legal Documents: 1984-1986
6. Press Releases: 1980-1987
7. Newspaper Clippings: 1972, 1978-1988
8. The Taylor Report: 1979
9. Lake Region Developmental Disability Corporation: 1985-1986
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

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

SERIES X: LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Sub-Series A: Ability Development Center

16. Ability Development Center: 1970

Sub-Series B: Agassiz Enterprises

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

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

Sub-Series C: Grand Forks Health Care Committee

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-Series F: United Hospital Auxiliary

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

Sub-Series G: University of North Dakota

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

SERIES XI: STATEWIDE ORGANIZATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sub-Series D: North Dakota Agri-Women

58. North Dakota Agri-Women: 1988

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

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

Sub-Series F: North Dakota Community Betterment Program

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

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Sub-Series G: North Dakota Comprehensive Diabetes Control Project

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

Sub-Series H: North Dakota Office of Volunteer Services

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

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

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

SERIES XII: NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Sub-Series A: American Lutheran Church

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

Sub-Series B: National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils

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

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

Sub-Series C: National Order of Women Legislators

8. National Order of Women Legislators: 1982-1988

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

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

Sub-Series E: White House Conference on Natural Beauty

23. Report to the President and the President's Response: 1965

Loose Item: Beauty for America: Proceedings of the White House Conference on Natural Beauty

SEPARATIONS RECORD

38 photographs were separated and added to the Orin G. Libby Photograph Collection.

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