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Wolden, Bernt Olaf

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1886-1968

Biography

Bernt Olaf Wolden (1886-1968) of Estherville, Iowa, was a rural mail carrier for thirty-five years. However, he was also a writer, naturalist, and historian. He was an ornithologist and a charter member of the Iowa Bird Union. Wolden published many articles on plant studies, concentrating on the botany of Emmet County, Iowa. The Iowa Academy of Science honored his achievements at its 100th anniversary meeting in 1975.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Bernt Olaf Wolden Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MsC0407
Abstract

Naturalist. Correspondence and notebooks of nature observations.

Dates: 1902-1969