Background
Johnson, Ralph Glassgow was born on March 22, 1913 in Pittsburgh. Son of William Henry and Rhoda (Williams) Johnson.
English language professional Lay worker
Johnson, Ralph Glassgow was born on March 22, 1913 in Pittsburgh. Son of William Henry and Rhoda (Williams) Johnson.
AB, Duquesne University, 1948. Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1961.
Sunday school teacher, Wesley Center African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Pittsburgh, 1934-1942; violinist church choir, Wesley Center African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Pittsburgh, 1934-1943; associate Professor of English, Rust College, Holly Springs, Mississippi, 1951-1956; academic dean, Rust College, Holly Springs, Mississippi, 1968-1969; associate Professor of English, Dillard U., New Orleans, 1956-1961; Professor of English, Le Moyne College College, Memphis, 1961-1968; associate Professor of English, Memphis State University, 1969-1979; professor emeritus, Memphis State University, since 1979; Sunday school teacher, New Philadelphia Baptist Church, Memphis, 1960-1970; treasurer, trustee, New Philadelphia Baptist Church, Memphis, since 1983.
Sergeant United States Army, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member White Station Colored Civic Club (president, vice president, secretary 1955-1965).
Married Bettye Lois Smith, June 11, 1955. Children: Gloria, Goldiaree, Ralph Junior and Adrienne (twins).