Notable Family Members — famous and infamous
In the 1970s at a conference held in Buffalo, NY to discuss the condition of their FLO designed parks, I had the opportunity to address the group. I told them of many other interesting members of the Olmste(a)d family and that we acknowledge them in addition to the famous Frederick Law Olmsted (FLO). The following is just a sampling of Olmste(a)ds that I’ve run across over the years. I am sure that their are many more and invite submissions to be added to the list.
General George Olmsted, Marshall Plan and International Bank — www.olmstedfoundation.org
Marla Olmstead, Binghamton — artist
Matt Olmstead, Producer – filmography — writer/producer TV shows (primarily NYPD Blue and Blind Justice) 2001-2006. www.imdb.com/name/nm1631709.
Andrea Olmstead — musical historian, Boston, MA. www.andreaolmstead.com.
Adam Olmstead — musician. www.agolmstead.com. Adam G. Olmstead was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 14, 1974. Adam Olmstead, P.O. Box 126, Moore’s Mills, New Brunswick, CAN E5A3C9
Richard Jonathan Olmsted, www.richardolmsted.com. Artist, b. 26 Oct 1983, Mount Vernon, WA. richardolmsted@hotmail.com; PO Box 845, Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Shows 2002-2005.
Tim Olmstead Memorial Digital Research CP/M Library — I asked for info from gaby@gaby.de. She answered; Tim (1950-2001) was from Dallas, TX.
Remington Olmstead. Actor, film 1940-1960s. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0647474/
Alan L. Olmstead, Professor of Economics and Director, Institute of Governmental Affairs, University of California, Davis. alolmstead@ucdavis.edu
Frederic William Olmstead, baseball player (1908-1911). b. 3 July 1881, Grand Rapids, MI; d. 22 Oct 1936, Muskogee, OK. http://www.baseball-reference.com/o/olmstfr01.shtml
Alan Ray Olmsted, baseball player (1980); b. 18 Mar 1957, St. Louis, MO — http://www.baseball-reference.com/o/olmstal01.shtml
Dan Olmsted, investigative reporter for United Press International, and author of the Age of Autism. See article http://www.counterpunch.org/pringle12222005.html
Clay Olmstead, artist. www.clayolmstead.com
Richard A. Olmstead, candidate for Calif. State Assembly, District 6, 2064 Magnolia Ave, Petluma, CA 94952; raolms@pacbell.net (b.c1944) Owner, Tri-County heating and air conditioning, Petaluma.
Nelson Olmsted, (1914-1982) film actor 1950s-60-70s; extensive bibliography — www.imdb.com/name/nm0647483/
Tommy Olmstead of Macon, GA — ADA ruling; supreme court case
There were two women in the State of Georgia who lived in a state hospital, and they wanted to live in the community. They believed their lives would be better in the community and their treatment team agreed. They took their case all the way to the United States Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court agreed! In June of 1999, the Supreme Court issued its decision. This is what’s known as the Olmstead decision.
The Olmstead decision mandates that all States administer services, programs and activities in the most integrated setting. “Most integrated setting” is a setting in the community where people with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of community life.
The Olmstead decision was primarily based on the non-discrimination mandate under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some key statements from Title II of the ADA are:
* “A public entity shall administer services, programs, and activities in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the qualified individuals with disabilities.”
* “A public entity shall make reasonable modifications in its policies, practices, or procedures when modifications are necessary to avoid discrimination, unless…modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the services, program or activity.”
Gideon Olmsted — U.S. Supreme Court “Olmstead v. U.S.” (Argued Feb. 20 & 21, 1928; Decided June 4, 1928); http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/cgi-bin/getcase.pl?court=us&vol=277&invol=438
Peter D. Olmsted, Professor of Theoretical Soft Condensed Matter Physics, University of Leeds, UK www.irc.leeds.ac.uk/~phy6pdo
Marc Olmsted, poetry workshop, San Francisco, CA — www.geocities.com/marcolmsted
Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, Phoenix, AZ –
Kevin Philip Olmstead — Was the winner of the most money ever won on network TV (not a syndicated show) — $2.18 million in two episodes.
Place by the Elms © Walt Steesy, 2007
Last Updated February 24, 2010