Background
Tolan, Edwin Kirkman was born on October 6, 1921 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of Michael Patrick and Amy (Wallwork) Tolan.
Tolan, Edwin Kirkman was born on October 6, 1921 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of Michael Patrick and Amy (Wallwork) Tolan.
Bachelor of Arts, McGill University, 1949, Bachelor of Science in Library Science, 1954. Master of Arts, University Glasgow (Scotland), 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Montreal, 1959.
Came to the United States, 1954. Reference librarian Hamilton College, 1954-1957. Librarian Washington and Jefferson College, 1957-1962, Union College, Schenectady, 1962-1976.
President board of trustees Capital District Library Council, 1966-1968.
Served with Canadian Army, 1941-1946. Member of New York State library association, American Association University Professors, Societe Internationale pour l’Etude de la Philosophie Medievale, Canadian Society Study History and Philosophy Science.
Married Hannah Elizabeth MacLennan, July 7, 1956. Children: Jennifer Ann, Joanne Elizabeth.