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Olson, Willis S.

 Person

Biography

Student-athlete: Skiing, 1953-1955.

Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:

1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00023
Abstract The University of Denver (DU) ski team, 1954 National Collegiate Ski Champions, several of whom are holding trophies, pose for a group portrait at the airport with a sign that reads ''Welcome Home National Collegiate Ski Champions.'' Front row (left to right): John G. L'Orange ('55), Russell Crook ('55), Francis Wallace ('56), Coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw ('57), Glynn Cress ('57), Gunnar Jansen ('56). Back row: Dale F. Thompson ('55), Marvin L. Crawford ('54), Alvin Paul Wegeman...
Dates: 1954

1954-1955 University of Denver Ski Team, between 1954-1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0002.00032
Abstract The 1954-1955 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers national championship men's ski team poses outdoors for a group portrait, holding their skis and wearing ski gear, in Aspen, Colorado. Front row (left to right): Willis Olson, Craig Lussi, Buddie Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred Vincelette, Keith Wegeman. Back row: John Cress, David Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstal, Coach Willy Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman. Snowy mountains are...
Dates: between 1954-1955

1955 University of Denver Ski Team and Coaches, 1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0003.00274
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team and coaches pose for a group portrait. Row 1: Willis S. Olson, Craig Lussi, Bud Werner, Larry Lewis, Alfred L. Vincelette, Assistant Coach Keith Wegeman. Row 2: John Cress, Dave Shaw, Bamse Woronovsky, Dave Miller, Henning Arstall, Coach Willie Schaeffler, Ole Gotaas, Gunnar Jansen, Dale Thompson, Tom Carter, Paul Wegeman.

Dates: 1955

University of Denver Ski Team Member Willis Olson, between 1954-1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00020
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers nordic skier Willis Olson makes a jump during a competition as spectators and judge look on. Reproduced in the 1955 Kynewisbok, page 87.

Dates: between 1954-1955

University of Denver Ski Team Member Willis Olson, between 1954-1955

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Identifier: U300.01.0004.00024
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers nordic skier Willis Olson makes a jump during a competition as spectators and judge look on. Reproduced in the 1955 Kynewisbok, page 87.

Dates: between 1954-1955

University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1955-1956

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Identifier: U300.06.0008.00785
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members prepare for departure to South America on Braniff Airways. Pictured are (l-r): Will Olson, Dave Shaw, coach Willy Schaeffler, Henning Arstal, John Cress, and Tom Carter. Reproduced in the 1956 Kynewisbok, page 259.

Dates: between 1955-1956

University of Denver Ski Team Members, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00279
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members returning from the National Collegiate Ski Championships with trophies. From left to right: Willis S. Olson, Russell Crook, and Francis Wallace.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00731
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler pose for a team picture with trophies. Identified are Gunnar Jansen, Will Olsen, Paul Wegeman, Glynn Cress, Ole Gotaas, and Dale Thompson.

Dates: 1954

University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00312
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach pose for a team picture with trophies. Front row: David C. Shaw, Dale F. Thompson, Francis Wallace, Willis S. Olson, and Glynn Cress. Back row: head coach Willy Schaeffler, Marvin L. Crawford, John G. L'Orange, Gunnar Jansen, Russell Crook, John R. Cress, and Alvin Paul Wegeman.

Dates: 1954

University of Men's Ski Team Members and Coach Pose with Trophies, 1954

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0010.00281
Abstract

1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach pose together upon return from the National Collegiate Ski Championships with trophies. Front row: John G. L'Orange, Russell Crook, Francis Wallace, head coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw, Glynn Cress, and Gunnar Jansen. Back row: Dale F. Thompson, Marvin L. Crawford, Alvin Paul Wegeman, John R. Cress, and Willis S. Olson.

Dates: 1954

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Coaches (people) 7
Skis and skiing -- Coaching 7
Ski teams 5
Trophies 5
Teams 4