Click to see Merlin and Roberta on May 14, 2001, their 50th anniversary

Autobiography of
Merlin Nelson Larsen

"I have several reasons for wanting to write my life's story. I enjoy very much thinking about the past, reminiscing. I'm quite sentimental and nostalgic. I wish I knew more about my own father and mother, and their life as seen through their own eyes. I wish they had left a written account for their children, and also I'd like to know more about my ancestors. So, I think it might be of service to my grandchildren... my own children and grandchildren for me to make a written account of my life."

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Merlin's autobiography (Microsoft Word)
Merlin's autobiography (Acrobat PDF)
Merlin's Recordings and Transcripts
Pictures from autobiography
Pictures from John Larsen collection
Larsen Image Archive
Recording of Funeral