Background
Ganus, Clifton Loyd was born on April 7, 1922 in Hillsboro, Texas, United States. Son of Clifton Loyd and Martha Jewel (Bearden) Ganus.
Ganus, Clifton Loyd was born on April 7, 1922 in Hillsboro, Texas, United States. Son of Clifton Loyd and Martha Jewel (Bearden) Ganus.
Bachelor of Arts, Harding College, 1943; Master of Arts, Tulane University, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, Tulane University, 1953; professional diploma, Teachers College, Columbia, 1956.
Ordained ministry, Church of Christ, 1943; minister, Charleston, Mississippi, 1943-1945; professor of history, Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas, since 1946; dean, School American Studies, 1952-1965; vice president, School American Studies, 1956-1965; president, School American Studies, 1965-1987; chancellor, School American Studies, since 1987. Director Finest Foods, Incorporated, New York Orleans, First Security Bank, Searcy, Arkansas.
Treasurer, board directors Johnnie Donaghey Wallace Foundation. Member Phi Alpha Theta, Psi Delta Sigma, Alpha Chi.
Married Louise Nicholas, May 27, 1943. Children— Clifton Loyd III, Deborah Lynn, Charles Austin.