Olsen, Ole, 1892-1963
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1892 - 1963
Biographical Note
John Sigvard "Ole" Olsen (1892-1963) was an American vaudevillian and comedian. He was most well-known for his Broadway show, "Hellzapoppin" and was the father of Moya Olsen Lear, the wife of inventor William P. Lear.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Correspondence and Journal
Collection
Identifier: 2023-12-06-4
Abstract
The William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Correspondence and Journal consists primarily of personal letters and one journal that document the early relationship between inventor and entrepreneur William "Bill" P. Lear and Moya Olsen Lear. The bulk of the material dates from 1939 to 1942, the years leading up to their marriage on January 5, 1942.
Dates:
1939-1993, undated; Majority of material found within 1939-1942
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2021-10-29
Abstract
The William P. and Moya Olsen Lear Family Collection contains textual materials and photographs primarily related to the personal lives of William "Bill" and Moya Olsen Lear as well as John Sigvard "Ole" Olsen, Moya's father. A small amount of material pertains to extended Lear family members, including the Lear children and Lillian (Clem) Olsen, Moya's mother. The bulk and strength of the collection is personal correspondence that provides insight to Lear family and social life and events....
Dates:
1911-2013
Found in:
The Museum of Flight Archives
Series III. Lear, Incorporated, 1930-1966, undated
Series
Scope and Contents: Lear, Incorporated
Series III: Lear, Incorporated documents the company business primarily focused on the years 1930-1966, although there are both earlier and later dates represented. This section reflects the company’s focus on navigational instruments for aircraft, as well as innovations in home recording and radio. Also well-represented is WPL’s re-design of the Lockheed Lodestar into his desired vision for executive air transport, the Learstar. Less well-represented is the...
Dates:
1930-1966, undated
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