Nelson, Russell Marion

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Russell Marion Nelson (b.1924) received his B.A. and M.D. degrees from the University of Utah (1945,1947). He married Dantzel White in 1945. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota(1954). Shortly after going to medical school he began working with the tem of doctors that created the first heart-lung machine. In 1955 he was the first doctor in Utah to successfully perform open-heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. Nelson continued to perform important surgeries, and do cutting edge research, which is reflected in his publications.

His professional work included the positions of research professor of surgery and director of the Thoracic Surgery Residency at the University of Utah and chairman of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. Dr. Nelson lectured and visited professionally throughout the United States and in many other nations. A host of awards and honors have come to him, including the Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Utah; the Heart of Gold Award from the American Heart Association; a citation for International Service from the American Heart Association; and the Golden Plate Award, presented by the American Academy of Achievement.

Dr. Nelson has served as president of the Society for Vascular Surgery, a director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, chairman of the Council on Cardiovascular Surgery for the American Heart Association, and president of the Utah State Medical Association.

Along with his professional career, he held many positions within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including being called to be an Apostle in 1984. He and his wife have 10 children. In 2005, his wife Dantzel passed away unexpectedly. In 2006 he married Wendy L. Watson.

From the guide to the Russell Marion Nelson papers, 1942-2003, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)

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creatorOf MS 14704, Horne, David Mack 1925-1996. Armenia files 1958; 1971; 1989-1995 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn MS 16508, Durham, George Homer 1911-1985. G. Homer Durham diary 1931-1944; 1946-1976 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf LeFond, Clarence. Jane. Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee County Federated Library System
referencedIn MS 13945, Lozano Herrera, Agricol 1926-1999. Church registration in Mexico 1993 May-June Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf MS 17303, Clark, Denzel Rangvald 1930-. Martin Harris Pageant and Memorial Amphitheater files 1992-2001 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf AV 2650, Church History Department (2008- ). Church History Department meetings 2008-2012 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Russell Marion Nelson papers, 1942-2003 J. Willard Marriott Library. University of Utah Manuscripts Division
referencedIn PH 5486, Taylor, John Lewis 1934-. John L. Taylor photographs 1990-1993 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf CR 796 1, Africa West Area (1998- ). Africa West Area annual historical reports 1998-2010; 2012-2013 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf CR 12 100, Sunday School (Auxiliary : 1971- ). Sunday School regional meetings files 1967-1982 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf CR 705 9, Cook, Gene Raymond 1941-. Gene R. Cook presentations 1976-2007 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf Nelson, Russell. Correspondence with Marian Anderson, 1937. University of Pennsylvania Libraries, Van Pelt Library
referencedIn PH 8191, Portraits by Merrett (Los Angeles, Calif.). Portraits of General Authorities and wives circa 1970-1995 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn CR 705 10, Cook, Gene Raymond 1941-. Scriptures Committee files 1987-1991 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn MS 19357, Ficklin, Reuben Perry 1935-. Portugal Lisbon Mission papers 1983-1987 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn PH 5070, Alvarez Vazquez, Lino 1944-. Lino A. Vazquez photographs 1992-1997 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf MS 27940, Yost, Christian Con 1968-. Christian C. Yost mission papers 1987-1991 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf MS 13879, Cunningham, Miles Henry 1933-. Miles H. Cunningham papers 1984-1991 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn MS 19925, Curbelo, Néstor Esteban 1952-. Northern Argentina histories 1989-2005 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn MS 17710, South, Joseph Brodil 1970-. Joseph B. South papers 1990 October-1992 October Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf AV 1291, Burton, Theodore Moyle 1907-1989. Theodore M. Burton audio recordings collection 1979-1986 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf AV 3041, Church Educational System (1970- ). Seminary and institute videos 2008-2009 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn DE-01-00002, Snederfler, Jiri 1932-2006. Jiri Snederfler papers 1880-1997 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn AV 3627, Public Communications/Special Affairs Department (1984-1991) Radio News and Feature Services. Voice of America reports circa 1981-1989 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf LR 2012780 21, Hungary Budapest Mission. Hungary Budapest Mission files 1990-1995 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
creatorOf AV 2358, Family and Church History Department (2000-2008). Family and Church History Department meetings 2001-2008 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
referencedIn MS 25237, Blacker, Kyle C. 1950-. Kyle C. Blacker mission papers 2000-2003 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
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creatorOf MS 16754, Schmidt, Charles DuWayne 1927-. Charles D. Schmidt papers 1992-1999 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library
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Birth 1924-09-09

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