Background
Milton, John Ronald was born on May 24, 1924 in Anoka, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Peterson and Euphamia Alvera (Swanson) Milton.
author English language educator
Milton, John Ronald was born on May 24, 1924 in Anoka, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Peterson and Euphamia Alvera (Swanson) Milton.
Bachelor of Arts, University Minnesota, 1948; Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1951; Doctor of Philosophy, University Denver, 1961.
Instructor English and philosophy, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 1949-1957; member of faculty, Jamestown (North Dakota) College, 1957-1963; Professor of English, department chairman, Jamestown (North Dakota) College, 1961-1963; Professor of English,, U. South Dakot, Vermillion, 1963-1995; department chairman, U. South Dakot, 1963-1965; editor, South Dakot Review, 1963-1995; director writing program, South Dakot Review, 1965-1995; visiting professor, North Dakota State University, summer 1966; visiting professor, Indiana State University, summer 1966; visiting professor, Bemidji (Minnesota) State College, 1969; chairman, Dakota Press, publication U. South Dakot, 1968-1981.
Served with United States Army, 1943-1946. Member American Studies Association (regional board 1957-1959), Western Literature Association (president 1971, editorial board 1966-1980, executive council 1966-1968), Western History Association.
Son of John Peterson and Euphamia Alvera (Swanson) M. M. Leonharda Allison Hinderlie, August 3, 1946. 1 daughter, Nanci Lynn.