This is a fun and scarce find from a
century home estate having history from the Warren Mn area.
The man in the center is Julius J. Olson (February 22, 1875
– May 22, 1955), Julius Johann Olson was born on the island
of Dønna in Nordland, Norway. He emigrated to Lake Park,
Minnesota at age eight.
He graduated from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota High School in
1897 and from the University of Minnesota Law School in
1900. He practiced law in Warren, Minnesota with Andrew
Grindeland,
who was appointed a district court judge in 1903. In 1916,
he served as a delegate from Minnesota to Democratic
National Convention. In 1927,
Olson took on as an associate Oscar Knutson, who eventually
succeeded him both as a district court judge and on the
Minnesota Supreme Court.
I believe one of the men in this photo may be Olson's
partner Andrew Grindeland and the name on the back of the
photo is incorrect.
There are similarities in old photos via the internet.
Perhaps the other person is the other partner, Oscar
Knutson. He would be the one to the far right wearing the
glasses.
This measures 10" by 9". Very good condition with
beveled edge inset in the photo. Note the soiling lower
right corner.
Excellent piece of history for the State, Town of Warren and
Genealogy.
Please see and enlarge all photos and email with any
questions prior to purchase.