Background
Wright, James Edward was born on August 16, 1939 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Donald J. and Myrtle (Hendricks) Wright.
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A political history of the progressive movement in New Hampshire and the reforms made during the administration of Governor Robert Perkins Bass.
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academic administrator educator historian
Wright, James Edward was born on August 16, 1939 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Donald J. and Myrtle (Hendricks) Wright.
Bachelor of Science, Wisconsin State University, 1964; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1969; Master of Arts (honorary), Dartmouth College, 1980.
From assistant professor to associate professor of history, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1969-1980; professor of history, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., since 1980; associate dean faculty, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1981-1985; dean faculty, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1989-1997; acting president, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1995; provost, Dartmouth College, Hanover, N.H., 1997-1998; president, Dartmouth College, Hanover, since 1998. Senior historian U. Mid American, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1976-1977. Humanist-in-residence Colorado Humanities Council, Georgetown, 1975.
(A political history of the progressive movement in New Ha...)
Trustee Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire, 1990—1994. Director Sherman Fairchild Foundation, Greenwich, Connecticut, since 1991. Chair Hanover Democratic Town Committee, 1970—1974.
Board directors Division 1 National Collegiate Athletic Association, 2001—2003. Fellow: American Academy Arts and Sciences. Member: Western History Association (chair Caughey prize 1986-1987), The Century Association, Organization American Historians (chair film, media committee 1983-1985), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Joan Bussah, September 3, 1962(divorced). Children: James J., Anne Marie, Michael J. Married Susan DeBevoise, August 18, 1984.