Background
Jones, Arthur Edwin was born on March 20, 1918 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Arthur Edwin and Lucy Mabel (Alpaugh) Jones.
Jones, Arthur Edwin was born on March 20, 1918 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Arthur Edwin and Lucy Mabel (Alpaugh) Jones.
Bachelor, U. Rochester, 1939; Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1941; Doctor of Philosophy in English, Syracuse University, 1950; Master of Library Science, Rutgers University, 1964.
Instructor English, Syracuse University, New York, 1946-1949; Instructor English, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1949-1952; assistant professor, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1952-1955; associate professor, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1955-1960; Professor of English and American literature, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1960-1986; director libraries, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1956-1985; professor, library emeritus, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, since 1986. Evaluator Middle States Association Colls., Philadelphia, 1955-1985.
Trustee Madison Public Library, New Jersey, 1958-1979, president, 1976-1979. Served to First lieutenant United States Army, 1941-1946. Member Modern Language Association, National Council Teacher of England, American Library Association (councillor 1970-1971), American Theological Library.
Association (president 1967-1968), American Association of University Professors, Lions Club, Habitat for Humanity.
Married Rachel Evelyn Mumbulo, April 24, 1943. 1 child, Carol Rae Jones Jacobus.