James Francis Black

Background

Black, James Francis was born on January 15, 1919 in Butte, Montana, United States. Son of William Joseph and Agnes Leona (Tillman) Black.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University California-Berkeley, 1940. Master of Arts, Princeton University, 1943. Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1943.

Career

Group leader, Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Linden, New Jersey, 1945-1956; research associate, Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Linden, New Jersey, 1956-1959; senior research associate, Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Linden, New Jersey, 1959-1967; science advisor, Exxon Research and Engineering Company, Linden, New Jersey, 1967-1983; president, Applied Radiation Technology Inc., Chatham, New Jersey, 1983-1988. Vice chairman advising committee on isotopes and radiation Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, 1959-1964, New Jersey Commision on Radiation Protection, Trenton, 1958-1961. Member select committee National Weather Service, National Research Council, Washington, 1979-1980.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, Explorers Club. Member American Nuclear Society (chairman isotopes 1968-1969), American Chemical Society, American Meteorological Society Clubs: New York Sailing (New York City). Appalachian Mountain (Boston).

Connections

Married Edna Frances Zekevich, October 15, 1955. Children– Claudia Edna, Gregory James.

Father:

William Joseph Black

Mother:

Agnes Leona (Tillman) Black

Spouse:

Edna Frances Zekevich

child:

Claudia Edna Black

child:

Gregory James Black