Background
Nelson, Harry Gladstone was born on February 4, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Walfred and Nina Elizabeth (Torke) Nelson.
Nelson, Harry Gladstone was born on February 4, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harry Walfred and Nina Elizabeth (Torke) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1945; postgraduate, University of Chicago, 1947.
Instructor, Gary (Indiana) College, 1947-1948; teacher zoology Herzl Branch, Chicago Junior College, 1948-1951; lecturer, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1951-1954; assistant professor, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1954-1961; associate professor, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1961-1969; professor, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1969-1989; acting chairman, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1965-1966, 88; department chairman biology, Roosevelt University, Chicago, 1966-1972; emeritus professor, Roosevelt University, Chicago, since 1989. Summer curator division insects Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, since 1958. Editorial consultant biology Compton Encyclopedia, 1980.
Board directors Evanston (Illinois) Environmental Control Board, 1971-1981. With United States Naval Reserve, 1943. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Entomological Society, North America Benthological Society, Coleopterists Society.
Married Paula Hyland Rosales, July 1, 1944 (divorced 1985). Children: Susan, Deborah. Married Abbie Lynn Fiterman, July 16, 1986 (divorced 1992).