James Allan Cain

Background

Cain, James Allan was born on July 23, 1935 in Douglas, Isle of Man, England. Son of James Herbert and Margaret Ivy (Moore) Cain. came to the United States, 1958.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Durham, England, 1958; Master of Science, Northwestern University, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1962.

Career

Instructor geology, Case Institute Technology and Western Reserve U., 1961; assistant professor geology, Case Institute Technology and Western Reserve U., 1962-1966; associate professor geology, U. Rhode Island, 1966-1971; professor, U. Rhode Island, since 1971; department chairman geology, U. Rhode Island, 1967-1983, 84-87; acting associate dean College Arts and Sciences, U. Rhode Island, 1983-1984; acting department chairman geology, U. Rhode Island, 1989-1990; acting department chairman music, U. Rhode Island, 1990-1991; state geologist, State of Rhode Island, since 1985. Honorary research associate Harvard University, 1973. Visiting scientist Union Oil California and Hanna Mining Company, 1980.

Achievements

• James Allan Cain has been listed as a noteworthy Geologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • Geology: A Synopsis. Part 2: Historical Geology

    (Book by Cain, James Allan and Tynan, Eugene J.)

Membership

Vice chairman of the board of trustees Kingston Library, Rhode Island, 1970-1978. Vice president Providence Opera Theatre, 1978-1979. Member, secretary Richmond Conservation Commission, 1983-1987.

Served with Royal Air Force, 1953-1955. Fellow Geological Society American. Member National Association Geology Teachers, American Association of University Professors.

Connections

Married Leila Nation Scelonge, June 20, 1959 (divorced 1978). Children: Geoffrey Carleton, Trevor Bradley.

Father:

James Herbert Cain

Mother:

Margaret Ivy (Moore) Cain

Spouse:

Leila Nation Scelonge

child:

Trevor Bradley Cain

child:

Geoffrey Carleton Cain