Background
Nelson, Harry was born on April 18, 1923 in Interlachen, Florida, United States. Son of Knut Alfred and Edith Farr (Wilkes) Nelson.
Nelson, Harry was born on April 18, 1923 in Interlachen, Florida, United States. Son of Knut Alfred and Edith Farr (Wilkes) Nelson.
Bachelor of Arts, University Southern California, 1949.
Reporter, photographer, Bakersfield Press, California, 1949; reporter, photographer, Bakersfield Community Chest, California, 1949; promotion writer, Los Angeles Times, 1949-1957; reporter, Los Angeles Times, 1957-1958; medical writer, Los Angeles Times, 1958-1988; senior writer, Los Angeles Times, 1977-1980; freelance medical writer, since 1988; staff writer, Milbank Memorial Fund, since 1993.
Charter member board directors Los Angeles County Comprehensive Health Planning Association, Los Angeles, 1968-1969. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1941-1945. Member National Association Science Writers (president 1966).
Married Diane Gabriella Meerschaert, August 29, 1948 (divorced 1977). Children— Tanya Ann, Lawrence Stephen, Ronald Gerard, James Anthony, John Christopher. Married Gita Doris Wheelis, January 29, 1984.