James Campbell Finlay

Background

Finlay, James Campbell was born on June 12, 1931 in Russell, Manitoba, Canada. Son of William Hugh and Grace Muriel Finlay.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Brandon U., 1952; Master of Science in Zoology, U. Alberta, 1968.

Career

Geophysicist, Frontier Geophysical Ltd., Alberta, 1952-1953; geologist, then district geologist, Shell Canada, Ltd., 1954-1964; chief park naturalist and biologist, Elk Island (Canada) National Park, 1965-1967; director history development and archives, director historical and science service, director Nature Center, director interpretation and recreation, City of Edmonton, Alberta, 1967-1992; founder, Federation Alberta Naturalists, 1969.

Achievements

• James Campbell Finlay has been listed as a noteworthy museum director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Canada Museum Association (president 1976-1978), Alberta Museum Association (founding member, past president), American Museum Association (past council), American Ornithological Union.

Connections

Married Audrey Joy Barton, June 18, 1955. Children: Barton Brett, Warren Hugh, Rhonda Marie.

Father:

William Hugh

Mother:

Grace Muriel Finlay

Spouse:

Audrey Joy Barton

child:

Warren Hugh Finlay

child:

Rhonda Marie Finlay

child:

Barton Brett Finlay