For the American Medal of Honor recipient, see Oscar Frederick Nelson. For the boxer, see Battling Nelson.
Oscar Nelson
Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts
In office 1926–1933
Preceded by
Andrew Russel
Succeeded by
Edward J. Barrett
Illinois Treasurer
In office 1923–1925
Governor
Len Small
Preceded by
Edward E. Miller
Succeeded by
Omer N. Custer
Personal details
Born
(1874-04-22)April 22, 1874 Sweden
Died
April 2, 1951(1951-04-02) (aged 76) Geneva, Illinois
Political party
Republican
Oscar Nelson (April 22, 1874 – April 2, 1951) was a politician and union leader who served as Illinois treasurer Illinois auditor of public accounts. He also served as the interim president of the Building Service Employees International Union, the precursor of the Service Employees International Union, in 1927.[1]
^"Oscar Nelson, 76, banker and G.O.P. Aid, Dies," Chicago Daily Tribune, April 3, 1951.
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