Background
Adler, Jacob Henry was born on March 26, 1919 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Hiram J. and Jessica (Oberndorfer) Adler.
Adler, Jacob Henry was born on March 26, 1919 in Evansville, Indiana, United States. Son of Hiram J. and Jessica (Oberndorfer) Adler.
Bachelor, University Florida, 1939. Master of Arts, University Florida, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1951.
From assistant professor to professor and English department chair University Kentucky, Lexington, 1951-1969. Professor, head English department Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, 1969-1981. Professor, 1981-1989.
Retired, 1989.
With United States Army, 1942-1945. Member Modern Language Association, National Council Teachers English, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Emily Carolyn Rowe, June 1, 1952 (deceased November 1978). Children: Jennifer, James.