Background
Christenson, Walter E. was born on August 19, 1899 in Craig, Nebraska, United States. Son of Andrew and Bingta (Johnson) Christenson.
Christenson, Walter E. was born on August 19, 1899 in Craig, Nebraska, United States. Son of Andrew and Bingta (Johnson) Christenson.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Nebraska, 1919.
1 son, Douglas A. Assistant professor of journalism, University of Montana, 1919-1921. Editor The New Northwest, Missoula, Montana, 1921-1928. Joined staff of Omaha (Nebraska) World-Herald, 1928, managing editor, 1935-1939, associate editor, 1939-1942, editor, 1942-1968.
President The World Public Company, Omaha, 1955-1966.
Served in the United States Coast Artillery, 1918.
Married Doris Thetge, January 4, 1925.