Nelson, Lowry, 1893-
Dates
- Existence: 1893 - 1986
Biographical History
Lowry Nelson (1893-1986) was a sociology professor and academic administrator in Utah.
Lowry Nelson was born on April 16, 1893 in Ferron, Utah. He served as secretary to the president of Utah State Agricultural College from 1917 to 1919. In 1921 he became editor of the magazine Utah Farmer. From 1923-1934 he was Extension Division's director at Brigham Young University. In 1924 he married Florence Newell. In 1929 he also held the position of Dean of the College of Applied Science. In 1934 Dr. Nelson organized the social welfare division of the Utah Emergency Relief Administration. From 1937-1958 he was rural sociologist at the University of Minnesota. Nelson became a member of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Farm Tenancy Committee in 1936. He died in 1986.
Citation:
Young, A. After sunset.Familysearch, via WWW, April 30, 2015 (Lowry Nelson; b. April 16, 1893 Ferron, Utah; Education & Career; Secrety in Utah State Agricultural College 1917-1919; 1921 Utah Famer editor; 1923-1934 Extension Division's director; 1924 married Florence Newell; 1929 Dean of College of Applied Science; 1934 organized welfare Division. 1937-1958 University of Minnesota rural sociologist; 1936 member of Pres. Roosevelt's Farm Tenancy Committee. D. 1986)
Found in 106 Collections and/or Records:
Division of Continuing Education assistant dean memorandums, minutes, and other material, 1955-1970
Materials contain administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records from when Phileon B. Robinson was assistant dean of the Divison of Continuing Education. Dated from 1955 to 1970.
Division of Continuing Education assistant dean records, 1957-1971
Materials contain administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records from when Richard Henstrom was the assistant dean of the Divison of Continuing Education. Dated from 1957 to 1971.
Division of Continuing Education assistant dean records, 1952-1959
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other materials when Lynn Hilton was the Divison of Continuing Education's assistant dean. Dated from 1952 to 1959.
Division of Continuing Education assistant dean records, 1955-1970
Contains administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records from when Phileon B. Robinson was the assitant dean of the Division of Continuing Education. Dated from 1955 to 1970.
Division of Continuing Education collection addendum, 1960-2002
Materials contain administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records. Dated from 1960 to 2002.
Division of Continuing Education collection of histories, 1921-1973
Contains copies of histories of the Division of Continuing Education. Includes A Historical Study of Adult Education Programs of BYU, 1921-1966, by Keith L. Smith; Authorization for Adult Education and Extension Services by the Policy Making Groups of BYU, by George S. Haslam; and The History of Continuing Education at BYU, 1875-1973, by Richard Henstrom.
Division of Continuing Education communique records, 1986-1989
Materials contain Continuing Education communique records. Dated from 1986 to 1989.
Division of Continuing Education correspondence, 1969-1988
Materials contain correspondences with individuals, Salt Lake Center, various unspecified chairman, and the Dean's Office. Dated from 1969 to 1988.
Division of Continuing Education correspondence and other material, 1965-1973
Materials contain administrative files, including correspondence and memos, meeting minutes, reports, financial information, and other records. Dated from 1965 to 1973.
Division of Continuing Education dean correspondence, 1973-1980
Materials contain Dean's Office correspondence. Dated from 1973 to 1980.