Background
Nelson, Edwin M. was born on November 6, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin M. and Anna Margaret (Stephany) Nelson.
Nelson, Edwin M. was born on November 6, 1925 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Son of Edwin M. and Anna Margaret (Stephany) Nelson.
Student, Beloit College, 1943-1945.
Correspondent (Wisconsin), Morning Star, Rockford, 1952; photo editor, reporter, Register-Republic, Rockford, 1952-1958; press secretary, Stephen A. Mitchell (gubernatorial candidate), Chicago, 1959-1960; features editor, associate editor, Science and mechanics magazine, Chicago, 1961-1962; automotive editor, assistant automotive editor, New York City, 1962-1965; coordinator, traffic safety public information, National Safety Council, Chicago, 1965-1970; senior editor, World Book Year Book and Science Year, Chicago, 1971-1973; founding editor, Esprit magazine, Chicago, 1971-1973; independent journalist, editor, Oak Park, Illinois, since 1981.
Founder, president North Equal Housing, Chicago, 1966-1969. Ssgt. United States Marine Corps, 1943-1945, 50-52, Pacific, Korea. Member American Society Journalists and Authors.
Son of Edwin M. and Anna Margaret (Stephany) N. M. Elizabeth Moorman Wetzel (divorced). 1 child, Richard Vernon (deceased).
M. Norma Jean Davison. 1 step-daughter, Kimberly D. Johanson.