Leonard John Hooper

Background

Hooper, Leonard John was born on October 30, 1923 in Bay Minette, Alabama, United States. Son of Leonard John and Lallah Camella (Northcutt) Hooper.

Education

Bachelor, Auburn U., 1948; Bachelor in Journalism, University of Missouri, 1950; Master of Arts, University of Missouri, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism, Southern Illinois U., 1964.

Career

Ad, public relations copy writer, Station WKRG, Mobile, Alabama, 1954-1955; copy production associate, Lynn Advertising Agency, Montgomery, Alabama, 1955-1956; copy production associate, Courtney Advertising Agency, Mobile, 1956-1959; ad copy writer, Sparrow Advertising Agency, Birmingham, Alabama, 1959-1961; advertising professor, University of Florida, Gainesville, since 1964.

Achievements

• Leonard John Hooper has been listed as a noteworthy Advertising executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Gainesville Cultural Affairs Advisory Board With United States Army 1943-1945. Member Association Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, singing.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Ann Snipes, December 21, 1958. Children: Elizabeth Anne Hooper Bartlett, Mary Emily Hooper.

Father:

Leonard John Hooper

Mother:

Lallah Camella (Northcutt) Hooper

Spouse:

Elizabeth Ann Snipes

child:

Elizabeth Anne Hooper Bartlett Hooper

child:

Mary Emily Hooper