Background
Anderson, Albert Esten was born on August 29, 1921 in Minneapolis. Son of Albert and Viola (Gullickson) Anderson.
Anderson, Albert Esten was born on August 29, 1921 in Minneapolis. Son of Albert and Viola (Gullickson) Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, St. Olaf College, 1944; postgraduate, Luther Theological Seminary, 1945; postgraduate, University of Minnesota, 1946; Doctor of Letters, Wartburg College, 1975.
Marketing manager, Augsburg Public House, Minneapolis, 1947-1968; assistant general manager, Augsburg Public House, Minneapolis, 1963-1970; chief Executive officer, Augsburg Public House, Minneapolis, 1970-1987; Chief Executive Officer, Augsburg Fortress Publications, Minneapolis, 1988-1992; president emeritus, Augsburg Fortress Publications, Minneapolis, 1992.
Board of directors Lutheran Student Foundation Minnesota, 1960-1968, Fairview-Southdale Hospital, 1977-1980, Northwest Bank University, Midway, 1968-1994. Regent Augsburg College, 1964-1970, St. Olaf College, 1974-1987. Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1943.
Served with USNAC, 1944. Member Protestant Church-Owned Publications Association (director) 1963-1992), Trustgard Insurance Company (board directors 1989-1993).
Married Delores Wennblom, July 17, 1954. Children— Barbara, David.