Background
Irwin, Joseph James was born on October 29, 1908 in Clinton, Iowa, United States. Son of Joseph Glen and Elizabeth Margaret (Paul) Irwin.
Irwin, Joseph James was born on October 29, 1908 in Clinton, Iowa, United States. Son of Joseph Glen and Elizabeth Margaret (Paul) Irwin.
Bachelor of Arts, Grinnell College, 1931; Master of Arts, State University Iowa, 1934; Doctor of Philosophy, State University Iowa, 1942.
Teacher English, speech and journalism, Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa., 1934-1936; member of faculty, Albion (Michigan) College, since 1937; Professor of English, Albion (Michigan) College, 1947-1974; professor emeritus, Albion (Michigan) College, since 1974; department chairman, Albion (Michigan) College, 1949-1971; chairman division language, literature and speech, Albion (Michigan) College, 1952-1959; dean, Bay View (Michigan) Summer College Liberal Arts, 1947-1963; Professor of English program liberal arts education for adults, Michigan State University, 1957-1960. Tutor Albion-Marshall Literacy Council, 1982-1985.
Trustee Bay View Association, 1947-1953. Member American Association of University Professors (council 1948-1952), Michigan College English Association (president 1949-1950), Modern Language Association, National Council Teachers English, National Collegiate Players, Theta Alpha Phi, Alpha Phi Gamma.
Married Laurentia Mae Donhowe, December 25, 1937. Children: Joseph Paul, Martha Elizabeth, James Donhowe.