Background
Friedman, Arthur was born on December 13, 1906 in Maroa, Illinois, United States. Son of Samuel Arthur and Catherine (Edmunds) Friedman.
Friedman, Arthur was born on December 13, 1906 in Maroa, Illinois, United States. Son of Samuel Arthur and Catherine (Edmunds) Friedman.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1928. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1938.
; married second, Marchia Meeker, 1943 (division 1953). Children—Arthur Meeker, Margaret Lois. Married 3d, Ann B. Heekin, 1957.
Member faculty University of Chicago, 1932-1981, successively research assistant English, instructor humanities, instructor English, assistant professor, associate professor, 1932-1952, Professor of English, 1952-1971, distinguished service Professor of English, 1971-1975, professor emeritus, 1975-1981, department chairman English, 1960-1963. Guggenheim fellow, 1957-1958. Member Modern Language Association, International Association University Professors English.
Clubs: Quadrangle (Chgo).
Married Natalie Pannes, 1936 (divorced 1941). Married second, Marchia Meeker, 1943 (divorced 1953). Married 3d, Ann B. Heekin, 1957.
Children: Arthur Meeker, Margaret Lois.