James Guthrie Blue

Background

Blue, James Guthrie was born on October 22, 1920 in Flora, Indiana, United States. Son of Van C. and Florence A. (Guthrie) Blue.

Education

AB, Wabash College, 1943. Postgraduate, Northwestern University, 1943. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, 1950.

Associate of Arts in Labor Negotiation/Rels., Los Angeles Trade Technology College, 1989.

Career

Private practice consultant, 1950-1980; field veterinary, City of Los Angeles, since 1980; acting chief veterans, City of Los Angeles, 1992; chief veterans, City of Los Angeles, 1992-1995. Research project consultant California State University Northridge, 1980-1987. Pro medical services secretary-negtiator AFSCME, Los Angeles, 1983-1996.

Secretary Arizona Board Veterinary Medical Examiners, 1973-1979.

Achievements

• James Guthrie Blue has been listed as a noteworthy Veterinarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member wellness committee Drug Free Work Place, 1989-1999. Lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1943-1946, United States Naval Reserve, 1946-1965. Member AMVA, New York Academy of Sciences, American Society Laboratory Animal Practitioners, Los Angeles World Affairs Council, San Diego Veterinary Medical Association, Southern Arizona Veterinary Medical Association, California Veterinary Medical Association (environmental public health ecology committee 1986-2000, state ethics committee 1986-1998, wellness committee 1988-2000), Southern California Veterinary Medical Association (council member, political action committee, continuing education committee 1980-1999), American Legion, Navy League, Shriners, Military Order World War, United States Naval Research Association, Navy League Council Tucson, Republican Club Tucson (treasurer 1996-2000), Reserve Officers Association.

Connections

Father:

Van C. Blue

Mother:

Florence A. (Guthrie) Blue