Truman J. Nelson (1911 – 11 July 1987) was an American writer of historical novels and essays, a civil rights activist, and a curator.

[1] His literary works mainly dealt with subjects such as revolution and the "revolutionary morality" as well as anti-racism and the civil rights struggle in the United States.

[2] Nelson was a factory worker until the age of forty, after which he completely devoted himself to the writing profession.

[3] Nelson wrote the introductory essay entitled "The Resistant Spirit" for Robert F. Williams' iconic book Negroes with Guns.

to raise funds for Robert F. Williams Monroe North Carolina NAACP Chapter[5]