Background
Hagopian, Jacob Michael was born on October 20, 1913 in Harpoot, Armenia. Son of Michael and Aghavmie (Shatanian) Hagopian.
educator political scientist film producer
Hagopian, Jacob Michael was born on October 20, 1913 in Harpoot, Armenia. Son of Michael and Aghavmie (Shatanian) Hagopian.
Bachelor of Arts California, Berkeley, 1937. Master of Arts, University California, Berkeley, 1938. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1940.
Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1943. Doctor of Laws, La Verne University, California, 1989.
Instructor economics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1946; instructor political science, University of California, Los Angeles, 1946-1948; assistant professor, American U. Beirut, 1948-1949; adjunct professor of history, economics, political science, Bernares (India) Hindu U., 1949-1950; president, Atlantis Prodns., Thousand Oaks, California, since 1952; chairman, Atlantis Prodns., Thousand Oaks, California, since 1994. Chairman Armenian Film Foundation, Thousand Oaks, since 1979.
Founding president Conejo Valley History Society, 1964-1968. Founding chairman Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board, 1967-1971. Member master plan development committee City of Thousand Oaks, 1970-1972, chairman open space committee, 1975-1976.
Member president advisory council California Lutheran College, since 1972. Member Conejo Valley College of C., 1970-1975. Ruling elder Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, since 1964.
Member Rotary International, 1965-1978, honorary member 1979-1994. Chairman vision 20/20 committee Conejo Future Foundation, 1989-1990, member board trustees, 1984-1990. Vice chairman Ferrahian High School Board Trustees.
Staff sergeant Air Force, 1943-1945. Member American Political Science Association, Writer's Guild of America, International Motion Picture & Lecturers Association, International Travel-Adventurer's Film Guild, Armenian Professional Society, Harvard Club, Adventurer's Club, Explorer's Club.
Married Antoinette L. Hobden, September 8, 1961. Children: Michael, Jeanne, David, William.