Background
Nelson, Leon was born on August 17, 1947 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. Son of Freeman and Jewellene Nelson.
Nelson, Leon was born on August 17, 1947 in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States. Son of Freeman and Jewellene Nelson.
Bachelor in Fine Arts, Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, 1969. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Art and Design, School of the Art Institute, Chicago, 1994.
Administrative assistant to director research Encyclopedia Britannica, 1972—1973. Cathode Ray Terminal operator, service order processor Illinois Bell Telephone, 1973—1977. Data entry specialist Stivers Temporary Personnel, 1979—1980.
Supervisor computerized TWX and data processsing room Katz Communications, 1980—1983. Data entry specialist Norrel Employment, 1983—1986, Chicago Housing Authority, 1987—1996. Served with United States Army, 1967.
Board directors Alumni Association of School of Art Institute, 1994—1998. Member of American Civil Liberties Union, National Space Society, American Chemical Society, International Planetary Society.