Background
Hamilton, Ralph Lloyd was born on November 21, 1928 in Hillsboro, Ohio, United States. Son of William Jesse and Bessie Leota (Ford) Hamilton.
Hamilton, Ralph Lloyd was born on November 21, 1928 in Hillsboro, Ohio, United States. Son of William Jesse and Bessie Leota (Ford) Hamilton.
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University, 1949; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1969.
Assistant editor, The Ohio Farmer, Cleveland, 1949-1951, 53-54; assistant agricultural editor, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, 1955-1960; editor, head agricultural information, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1960-1970; professor, head agricultural communication, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1970-1973; director public information, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1973-1985; director university information and publication services, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1985-1990; director special projects, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1990-1993.
Executive committee Stillwater United Way, 1979-1981. With United States Army, 1951-1952, Korea. Member Agricultural Communicators in Education (president 1969-1970), Society Professional Journalists, Oklahoma College Public Relations Association (president 1977-1978, Meritorious Service award 1984, Professional Recognition award 1990), Lions (Stillwater chapter president 1987-1988).
Married Janice Joanne Hartsock, May 14, 1955. Children: Beth Ann, Drew William, Meg Melinda.