Background
Nelson, Avis Arlene was born on April 27, 1921 in Brook Park, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Hiram Dale and Ruth Ella (Butler) Hedrix.
Nelson, Avis Arlene was born on April 27, 1921 in Brook Park, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Hiram Dale and Ruth Ella (Butler) Hedrix.
Bachelor, Kearney State College, 1949.
Teacher public schools, Newport, Nebraska, 1941-1942. Technician Munitions Depot, Grand Island, 1944-1945. First lady Chadron (Nebraska) State College, 1967-1986.
Curator Avis Doll Museum, Chadron, from 1980. President Leadership Seminars, from 1988.
1st cello Symphony Orchestra, Kearney, 1939-1941. Member American Legion Auxiliary, Elks.
Married Edwin Clarence Nelson, November 15, 1941. Children: Judith Kay, Roger Lee.