Background
Kolehmainen, John Ilmari was born on July 2, 1910 in Conneaut, Ohio, United States. Son of Matti and and Julia (Tuomisto) Kolehmainen.
Kolehmainen, John Ilmari was born on July 2, 1910 in Conneaut, Ohio, United States. Son of Matti and and Julia (Tuomisto) Kolehmainen.
AB, Western Reserve University, 1933. Master of Arts in History, Western Reserve University, 1934. Doctor of Philosophy, Western Reserve University, 1937.
D.L., Northern Michigan University, 1974. D.L. honorary doctorate, University Turku, 1977.
Member faculty, Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio., 1938-1980;
professor political science, Heidelberg College, 1940-1980. Visiting professor Suomi College, Hancock, Michigan, 1945-1946, University of Minnesota, 1950-1951. Chief Finnish desk Voice of America, 1952-1953.
Fulbright lecturer Helsinki U., 1956, Turku U., 1965.
Corresponding member Finnish Little Society, Turku History Society, Porthan Society, Kalevala Society M C.
Married Astrid Irene Petrell, August 6, 1939. Children: Jan W., Joy K., Kay A.