Background
Clarke, Jack Alden was born on February 20, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan, United States. Son of Harry and Olivia (Bence) Clarke.
Clarke, Jack Alden was born on February 20, 1924 in Bay City, Michigan, United States. Son of Harry and Olivia (Bence) Clarke.
Bachelor of Arts, Michigan State University, 1949; postgraduate, U. Poitiers, France, 1949; Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1950; Master of Arts in liberal studies, University of Wisconsin, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy in History, University of Wisconsin, 1954.
Intern, Library of Congress, 1952-1953; director, Washington Cathedral Library, 1953-1955; director, Doane College Library, 1955-1956; assistant librarian, University of Wisconsin, 1956-1962; director libraries, department chairman library science, Wisconsin State University, Eau Claire, 1962-1966; assistant director, University of Wisconsin Graduate School Library Science, Madison, 1966-1968; acting director, University of Wisconsin Graduate School Library Science, 1968-1969, 70-71; professor, University of Wisconsin Graduate School Library Science, 1967-1987; professor emeritus, University of Wisconsin Graduate School Library Science, since 1987.
Member American Association of University Professors, American Library Association, Wisconsin Library Association (chairman college section 1963-1964), Association College Reference Librarians.
Married Anna Holler, February 1, 1951. Children– David, Cynthia.