Oscar Nelson | |
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| 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 | April 22, 1874 Sweden |
| Died | April 2, 1951 (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.