Background
Fihn, Joseph Adam was born on April 19, 1918 in Bac, Austria-Hungary. Son of Frank and Apollonia (Brochert) Fihn.
Fihn, Joseph Adam was born on April 19, 1918 in Bac, Austria-Hungary. Son of Frank and Apollonia (Brochert) Fihn.
Student of University Toronto, 1938-1939, 43-44. Bachelor of Arts (honorary), University Western Ontario, 1946. Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1947, Doctor of Philosophy, 1954.
Member faculty U. Detroit, 1947, professor Germanic languages, from 1961, chairman modern language department, 1961-1965. Board of directors Modern Language Conference Michigan, 1955-1960, chairman, 1958-1960.
Member faculty U. Detroit, 1947, professor Germanic languages, from 1961, chairman modern language department, 1961-1965. Board of directors Modern Language Conference Michigan, 1955-1960, chairman, 1958-1960. Member American Association Teachers German (president Michigan 1955-1956), U. Detroit Academy Arts and Sciences (president 1953-1954), Modern Language Association American.
Married Catherine Jean Brunner, August 4, 1945. Children: Joseph Thomas, John Michael, Cynthia Ann, Katherine Jean.