Background
Theisen, Lee Scott was born on July 3, 1943 in Baldwin, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harvey L. and Evelyn Theisen.
Theisen, Lee Scott was born on July 3, 1943 in Baldwin, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Harvey L. and Evelyn Theisen.
Bachelor, University Iowa, 1963. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1966. Doctor of Philosophy, University Arizona, 1973.
Archivist, historian, National Archives, Washington, 1973-1974; assistant editor, National Archives, Washington, 1974-1975; exhibits officer, National Archives, Washington, 1975-1977; assistant director, Arizona History Society, Phoenix, 1977-1980; director, Center Arizona Museum, Phoenix, 1980-1983; executive director, Indiana State Museum and History Sites, Indianapolis, 1983-1989; executive director, AHS Foundation, Phoenix, 1989-1995; executive director, Portland State University Foundation, since 1995. Adjunct Professor Arizona State University, 1978-1983, Indiana U., Indianapolis, 1987-1989.
Legislation assistant to Congressman Fred Schwengel, 1962-1965. Fellow Royal Geography Society. Member Central Arizona Museum Association (president 1978-1980), American Association State and Local History, American Association Museum, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta.
Children: Elizabeth, Scott, Andrew.