Background
Tong, James was born on March 27, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William Roger and La Relle Simmons (McGinnis) Tong.
Tong, James was born on March 27, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William Roger and La Relle Simmons (McGinnis) Tong.
Bachelor, Wayne State University, 1965; Master of Library Science, Wayne State University, 1967.
Library expert services, Detroit Public Library., 1967-1968, 72-73; library Parkman branch, Detroit Public Library., 1973-1975; library Downtown library, Detroit Public Library., 1975-1984; chief library Chandler Park branch, Detroit Public Library., 1984-1985; chief library bookmobile services, Detroit Public Library., 1985-1986; manager department history & travel, Detroit Public Library., since 1986. Consultant Gale Research Inc., Detroit, since 1985. Member of advisory board Omnigraphics Public Company, Detroit, since 1990.
Vice president City of Berkley (Michigan) History Commission, since 1986.
Married Sharon Louise Ellison, November 18, 1972. 1 child, Emily.