Iron Hawthorne Nelson

Born August 14, 1899, and a native of Stillwater, OK, Iron Nelson attended Oklahoma A&M College from 1918-19 to 1920-21.  After leaving, he married his wife Gladys and became a well-established physician in Tulsa, OK.  Iron passed away November 1, 1986, and is buried in Tulsa, OK.

Collegiate Activities

1918-19 - Member of Student Army Training Corps. Held the rank of Corporal in the Military Band (clarinet).  Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

1919-20 - Founding Father of Kappa Kappa Psi, serving on the Constitution and By-Laws Committee.

            Science and Literature major, clarinet player in College Band, 2nd Class Musician in Regimental Band, Scientific Society, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.

1920-21 - Kappa Kappa Psi, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Band Business Manager, clarinet player in College Band.