Background
Nelson, Frank was born on December 14, 1865 in Andover, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles M. and Caroline Nelson.
Nelson, Frank was born on December 14, 1865 in Andover, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles M. and Caroline Nelson.
Southern Iowa Normal School. Bachelor of Philosophy, State University of Iowa, 1892. Doctor of Humane Letters, Bethany, Lindsborg, Kansas, 1911.
Teacher and platform and chautauqua lecturer for many years. Participated in political campaigns under Republican National Committee. State superintendent public instruction, Kansas, 1899-1903.
President Minnesota College, 1907-1931.
Former president Augustana Synod Luther League. Formerly member board directors Augustana Book Concern, Rock Island, Illinois, and Kansas State Text-Book Commission.
Member Scandinavian-American Art Society. Member Minnesota State Crime Commission.
Married Emelia South. Morgan, of Swedesburgh, Iowa, August 7, 1895. Children: Ruth, Ruby.