Philip E. Nelson | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office January 5, 1931 – January 4, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | R. Bruce Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Elmer Peterson |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Douglas 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1927 – January 5, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | R. Bruce Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph E. Westlund |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1891 Curtiss, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | September 24, 1973 (aged 82) Superior, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Nora Cemetery, Rice Lake, Wisconsin |
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| Spouse |
Effie V. Carlin
(m. 1923; died 1962) |
| Children | none |
| Alma mater | Williams Business College |
| Occupation | Accountant, farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1918 |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Philip Emanuel Nelson (September 1, 1891 – September 24, 1973) was an American farmer, businessman, and Progressive politician from Douglas County, Wisconsin. He served 12 years in the Wisconsin Senate (1931–1943) and four years in the State Assembly (1927–1931), and was floor leader of the Senate Progressives during the 1937, 1939, and 1941 sessions. He also ran for Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin and later served as a political appointee under presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Harry Truman, serving in roles at the War Production Board, the United States Department of Commerce, and the United States Department of Agriculture.