Background
Sperry, James Edward was born on May 17, 1936 in Weeping Water, Nebraska, United States. Son of John Edward and Augusta Anea (Frandsen) Sperry.
Sperry, James Edward was born on May 17, 1936 in Weeping Water, Nebraska, United States. Son of John Edward and Augusta Anea (Frandsen) Sperry.
Student, Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas, 1955. Bachelor of Arts in Art and Anthropology, University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1962. Master of Arts in Anthropology, University Nebraska, Lincoln, 1965.
Postgraduate, Museum Management Institute, 1984.
Teaching assistant University Nebraska, 1961-1963, instructor anthropology, 1964-1965. Research archeologist State History Society North Dakota, Bismarck, 1965-1969, superintendent, 1969-1998. Secretary North Dakota Heritage Foundation, 1973-1976, North Dakota Lewis and Clark Trail Council, 1970, chairman, 1971.
History preservation officer State of North Dakota, Bismarck, 1969-1998, coordinator state records, 1975-1993. Member Theodore Roosevelt Rough Rider award committee, 1969-1998.
Board directors Burleigh/Morton chapter American Red Cross, 1987-1993, chairman, 1993, member North Dakota State service council, 1993-2000, chairman, 1995-1998. Member State History Society North Dakota Committee, 2002-2003. Served with United States Air Force, 1956-1959.
Member Sigma Xi, Delta Phi Delta, Sigma Gamma Epsilon.
Married Gail Louise Killen, September 26, 1964. 1 child, Patrick Reuben.