Background
Strohm, Adam Julius was born on February 16, 1870 in Venersborg, Sweden. Son of John and Ida (Wettervik) Strohm.
Strohm, Adam Julius was born on February 16, 1870 in Venersborg, Sweden. Son of John and Ida (Wettervik) Strohm.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Upsala, Sweden, 1888. Came to America, 1892. Bachelor of Library Science, University of Illinois, 1900.
Honorary Doctor of Literature, Wayne University, 1941.
Technology, Chicago, 1900-1901, Public Library, Trenton, New Jersey, 1901-1911. Assistant to librarian, Detroit Public Library, 1911-1912, Acting librarian, 1912-1913, librarian, 1913-1941, retired July 1, 1941. Secretary Wayne County Library Board, 1921-1943.
Consultant Wayne County Library Board, 1943-1945.
Member American Library Association (president 1930-1931), Michigan library association (president 1918-1919). Clubs: Acanthus.
Married Cecilia B. McConnel, October 30, 1902. Children: Harriet, John.