Background
Hempstead, John Orson was born on May 27, 1938 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Orson and Jean (Lischer) Hempstead.
Hempstead, John Orson was born on May 27, 1938 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Orson and Jean (Lischer) Hempstead.
Bachelor of Science in Edition and Agricultural Economics, University of Minnesota, 1961; Master of Science in Education Counseling, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, 1980; Master of Arts in Library. Science, University of Wisconsin, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy in Library. Science, University of Wisconsin, 1973.
German and English teacher, St. Johns Military Academy, Delafield, Wisconsin, 1962-1965; library consultant, Unified School District # 1, Racine, Wisconsin, 1965-1970; doctoral fellow, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1970-1973; professor education, media library, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, 1973-1978; publications representative, Ros. Fellowship Press, Oceanside, California, 1980-1985; library consultant, Colorado State Library., Denver, 1985-1989; director libraries, Viterbo College, La Crosse, since 1990.
Corporal United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1955-1961.
Married Marilyn Deanna Zahl, November 25, 1960. Children: Laura Kim, Melinda Inez.