Background
Nelson, Marion was born on May 1, 1924 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States. Son of Albert Edwin and Hilda Agneta (Bergerson) Nelson.
Nelson, Marion was born on May 1, 1924 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States. Son of Albert Edwin and Hilda Agneta (Bergerson) Nelson.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1947. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1960.
Instructor Scandanavian art University Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1957-1959, assistant professor, 1959-1963, associate professor, 1963-1971, professor art history, from 1971, chairman department art history, 1975-1978, 84-87. Director Norwegian-American Museum, Decorah, Iowa, since 1965.
Member American Association Museums, Norwegian-American History Association.
Married Lila Marie Nentwick, June 17, 1957.