Background
Sefcik, James Francis was born on January 1, 1943 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of Zigmond Adam and Sophie Claire Sefcik.
Sefcik, James Francis was born on January 1, 1943 in Troy, New York, United States. Son of Zigmond Adam and Sophie Claire Sefcik.
Bachelor of Science, St. Joseph's College, Philadelphia, 1964. Master of Arts, Temple University, 1967. Postgraduate, University Notre Dame, 1969.
Assistant professor of history, Gannon College, Erie, Pennsylvania, 1969-1974;
senior curator history, New York State Museum, Albany, 1974-1978;
director music operations, New York State Museum, Albany, 1978-1981;
director public relations and development, Chrysler Museum, Norfolk, Virginia, 1981-1984;
assistant director, State History Society Wisconsin, Madison, 1984-1988;
director, Louisiana State Museum, New Orleans, since 1988. Adjunct Professor Russell Sage College, Troy, 1978-1981. Visiting professor Pennsylvania State University, Behrend, spring 1972, Landis Valley Farm Museum, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, summer 1975.
Consultant New York state American Revolution Bicenntennial, Albany, 1975-1976. Governor's designee N.W. Ordinance Bicentennial, 1986-1987. Chair cultural projects Louisiana Commision on French Revolution, New Orleans, 1988.
Wisconsin representative National Committee Bicentennial Celebration, 1986-1987. Appointee French Quarter Festival Committee, Mayor City of New Orleans, 1988-1994. Special host Republican National Convention, New Orleans, 1988.
Member American Association Museum, American Association State and Local History (audit committee 1994), Louisiana Association Museum (council 1989-1994).
Children: James F. Junior, Jonathan A. Married Beverly Ann Hansen, May 29, 1982.