Background
Joslyn, Jay Thomas was born on June 13, 1923 in Minneapolis. Son of William Jay and Hazel Mae (Howlett) Joslyn.
Joslyn, Jay Thomas was born on June 13, 1923 in Minneapolis. Son of William Jay and Hazel Mae (Howlett) Joslyn.
Student Journalism, Marquette University, 1947.
Reporter North Shore Publications, Shorewood, Wisconsin, 1945-1947. Reporter, editor Superior (Wisconsin) Telegram, 1947-1950. Associate editor Torch magazine, Milwaukee, 1950-1951.
Reporter, state and farm editor, Sunday editor, arts reviewer Twin City News-Record, Menasha and Appleton (Wisconsin) Post-Crescent, 1953-1965. Arts reviewer, reporter Milwaukee Sentinel, 1965-1995. Retired, 1995.
Founded Wisconsin Performing Artists Hall of Fame, 1983. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Menasha History Society (president 1965, founding member), Fox Valley Glass Club (president 1964), Kiwanis (president Menasha Club 1963).
Married Ana Julia Blodgett, June 19, 1948. Children: William, Thomas, Lyn Joslyn Blackston, Julia Joslyn Mink, Jennie Joslyn Becker, Sarah.