Lohman, Joseph D. (Joseph Dean), 1910-1968

Joseph Lohman was born in New York City on January 31, 1910 and served as Professor of Criminology and Dean of the University of California, Berkeley, School of Criminology from 1961 until his death in 1968. A graduate of the University of Denver (B.A. 1931) and University of Wisconsin (M.A. 1932), he served on the faculty of the University of Chicago, worked for the Illinois Institute of Juvenile Research, and was elected Sheriff for Cook County, Illinois, among other positions, before joining the faculty of the University of California. During his long career, Lohman also served on numerous committees and boards dealing with juvenile delinquency, including the President's Committee on Juvenile Delinquency, as a consultant to the United States Government, and worked as an arbitrator.

From the description of Joseph D. Lohman papers, 1930-1969 (bulk 1961-1966) (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 26636718