Background
Thom, Joseph M. was born on October 22, 1919 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Harry and Jennie Thom.
Thom, Joseph M. was born on October 22, 1919 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Harry and Jennie Thom.
Bachelor of Arts, New York University, 1948; Master of Arts, New York University, 1949; Master of Science in liberal studies, Columbia, 1950; postgraduate, Washington University, St. Louis, 1951-1953; postgraduate, Ohio U., 1958-1959.
Library assistant, New York University, 1940-1942, 46-49; library fellow, Brooklyn College, 1949-1950; chief reference department, Washington University, 1950-1953; instructor librarianship, Washington University, 1950-1954; director, Research Information Service of St. Louis, 1954-1955; supervisor records and library, Goodyear Atomic Corporation, 1955-1960; director libraries, Yeshiva U., 1960. Librarian Port Jefferson (New York) Schools. Library and multi-media consultant on design and services.
Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1945.
Married Lillian Rosenstein, September 1, 1945. Children– Janice Eleanor, Eric Frederick.