Background
Nelson, Clarence Alfred was born on December 30, 1906 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Alfred John and Ella Nora (Hallman) Nelson.
health and physical education consultant
Nelson, Clarence Alfred was born on December 30, 1906 in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Son of Alfred John and Ella Nora (Hallman) Nelson.
Certified in teaching, Mankato State University, 1926. Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1932. Master of Education, University Minnesota, 1939.
Postgraduate, University Minnesota, 1950.
Teacher, coach Itasca County School District 1, Bigfork, Minnesota, 1926-1928, Austin (Minnesota) Public Schools, 1928-1936. Researcher, teacher, athletic director Litchfield (Minnesota) Public Schools, 1936-1943. Associate professor health and physical education Duluth (Minnesota) State Teachers College, 1943-1945.
Assistant state supervisor health and physical education Minnesota Department of Education, St. Paul, 1945-1946. Professor Hamline University, 1946-1974, professor emeritus, 1974. Chairman health education project Associate College Twin Cities, St. Paul, 1974-1975.
Health education consultant Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 1975-1976. Tax counselor for elderly Internal Revenue Service, St. Paul, since 1974.
Member numerous committees American Lung Association Minnesota, St. Paul, 1946-1992, Young Men’s Christian Association, St. Paul, 1946-1960, Boy Scouts. American, St. Paul, 1946-1952. Member council Immanuel Lutheran Church, St. Paul, 1950-1956.
Member Retired Senior Volunteer Program, since 1974. Member Alliance for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Minnesota Association Health, Physical Education and Recreation (president 1948-1950, legislation chairman 1971-1975, Paul Schmitt award 1958, Lou Keller award 1977), National Intramural Association.
Married LaVonne Theresa Fischer, June 9, 1933. Children: Kyler, Terry.