Greg Olson (born 1959) is an American author, scholar, and historian currently living in Columbia, Missouri [1]. Olson was also the curator of exhibits and special projects at the Missouri State Archives.[2] He has also worked for the Missouri State Historical Society and the Blind Boone Home. Presently, Olson works solely as a writer and researcher. His works focus primarily on the Indigenous peoples of North America. He additionally gives talks about his research at schools and public events.[3]
Greg Olson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) Marathon, Iowa, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Author, Historian, Editor |
| Board member of | John William Boone Heritage Foundation |
| Spouse | Chris Montgomery |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University of Missouri, University of South Dakota, Buena Vista University |
Education
editOlson first received a bachelor's degree in both art education and history in 1981 from Buena Vista University. He additionally has a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of South Dakota which he received in 1985, and a master's degree in history that he received from the University of Missouri in 2009. Although he is no longer a student, he continues his studies of indigenous history, art, and culture today.
Works
edit- Indigenous Missourians: Ancient Societies to Present [4]
- Ioway Life: Reservation and Reform, 1837-1860
- The Ioway in Missouri
- Voodoo Priests, Noble Savages, and Ozark Gypsies: The Life of Folklorist Mary Alicia Owen
References
edit- ^ McDonald, Moriah (February 14, 2024). "Columbia Author Greg Olson’s New Book Maps Indigenous History in Missouri." Vox Magazine. Retrieved November 26, 2024. https://www.voxmagazine.com/news/greg-olson-indigenous-history-book/article_a741598a-c785-11ee-a5dc-2b5d11ab0f38.html
- ^ St. Joseph Newspaper. “Whats up, March 18, 2013." NPG Newspapers Inc. March 18, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2024. https://www.sos.mo.gov/CMSImages/Archives/newsletter/2010_Summer.pdf
- ^ King, Tegan (October 9, 2023)."Columbia Author, Dancers share Missouri History on Indigenous Peoples Day". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved November 26, 2024. "https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/columbia-author-dancers-share-missouri-history-on-indigenous-peoples-day/article_36261e42-66e2-11ee-a1e4-87b2086d51b8.html
- ^ Indigenous Missourians by Greg Olson. "About the Author." The State Historical Society of Missouri. 2024. Retrieved November 26, 2024. https://shop.shsmo.org/indigenous-missourians-by-greg-olson-hardcover/
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Category:Historians from Missouri
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