Background
Neslen, Howard Edward was born on June 30, 1917 in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. Son of Uel Francis and Hazel Elizabeth (Barnes) Neslen.
Neslen, Howard Edward was born on June 30, 1917 in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. Son of Uel Francis and Hazel Elizabeth (Barnes) Neslen.
Bachelor, University Utah, 1938. Master of Arts, University Utah, 1946.
Teacher art Garfield School District, Granite School District & Tropic, Utah, 1938—1983, Granite High School, 1949—1983. Consultant Inventory Granite School Art collections, 1983—1986, planner art curriculum, 1947—1983. Vocational art curriculum planner Utah State Board Education, Salt Lake City, 1975—1980.
Creator horror posters Zip Your Lip Campaign, Fort Ord, California, 1942—1943. Designer stage sets for numerous plays, musicals, 1945—1983. Architectural renderings, 1945—1985.
Founder, chairman Utah High School Art Exhibition, Salt Lake City, 1959—1972. Chairman hanging committee Associate Utah Artists, Salt Lake City, 1972—1987, Utah Bi-Centennial Art Exhibition, 1976. Judge Days of '47 Parade, Salt Lake City, 1950, 69.
Served with United States Army, 1941-1945.
Member of National Education Association (life), Granite Education Association (building representative, executive board directors 1947-1950), Utah Vocational Graphics Association (president 1975-1977, executive board directors 1977-1980), Utah Art Educators 1946-1972, (president 1950, Special award 1970-1972).
Married Florence LaRue Frandsen Neslen, June 23, 1948. 1 child Howard E.
