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    Oliver G. Olafson

    Roseau County, b. 1898

    OLAFSON, Oliver G. Born 1898 Roseau County, Minnesota USA. Dentist. Amateur violin maker and repairer from c.1955. Stradivari model with commercial Nicoseco varnish. Inconsistent workmanship. 26 violins completed. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Roseau County
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    OLAFSON, Oliver G. Born 1898 Roseau County, Minnesota USA. Dentist. Amateur violin maker and repairer from c.1955. Stradivari model with commercial Nicoseco varnish. Inconsistent workmanship. 26 violins completed. [Wenberg]

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