Johnson, A. Rex (Arlin Rex), 1898-1970

Dr. Arlin Rex (A. Rex) Johnson (1898-1970) was born in Huntington, Utah, and received his doctrate degree from George Washington University (GWU) in 1935. He entered government service in 1936 while holding a teaching position at GWU. In 1941, from his position with the Civil Service Commission, he was appointed Budget and Planning Officer in the newly established Coordinator of Information, working for General William J. Donovan. In 1942, Johnson became assistant director of Foreign Agricultural Relations at the United States Department of Agriculture, a position he held until 1950.

From 1950 to 1963, Johnson served as director of the Navy's Graduate Financial Management Program at GWU, and then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, becoming the first Chair of the Business and Economics Division at Southern Nevada University and later, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. During his tenure, he established the university's Hotel Administration School in 1964. Dr. Johnson held his position as Chair until his death in 1970. He was buried in Provo, Utah.

Source:

Arlin Rex Johnson Notes on Coordinator of Information Office Responsibilities, 1941-1947. MS-00113. Special Collections and Archives, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Las Vegas, Nevada.