It was a busy month for Sigurd in other ways as well. In Madison, Wis., the normally Republican-voting Olson gave what he called his first and last campaign speech, on behalf of the Democrat Gaylord Nelson, who was running for re-election as Senator. Sigurd also gave talks in several locations in the east, including Washington, D.C. and Harper's Ferry. Finally, Sigurd asked the wildlife artist Les Kouba if he would to the illustrations for his forthcoming book Open Horizons. Kouba, known not only for his paintings but also popularly for his nature scenes on the billboards and beer cans of the Jacob Schmidt Brewing Co. in Minneapolis, sends his "yes" to Sigurd the day he receives Olson's letter.