Background
Buchanan, James Junkin was born on March 7, 1925 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Grier and Charity (Packer) Buchanan.
Buchanan, James Junkin was born on March 7, 1925 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Grier and Charity (Packer) Buchanan.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1946; Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1954; Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1948.
Investment advisor, First Boston Corp, Pittsburgh, 1948-1951; assistant professor classics, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1953-1960; director teacher placement, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1957-1960; secretary schools committee, Princeton University, New Jersey, 1957-1960; dean College Arts and Sciences, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, 1960-1963; department chairman classics, Trinity U., San Antonio, 1963-1964; professor classical languages, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1964-1987; professor emeritus, Tulane University, New Orleans, since 1987.
Trustee, Trinity School, New Orleans, 1967-1976. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1943. Member Classical Association England, Classical Association of Middle West and South, Archaeol.
Institute American, American Philosophical Association, Colonial Club (governor 1956-1961) (Princeton), Harvard-Yale-Princeton Club (Pittsburgh), Princeton Club (New York City), University Club (Pittsburgh), Boston Club (New Orleans), Phi Beta Kappa (president Louisiana Alpha chapter 1974-1975, 85-87).
Married Joanne Harriett Cherrington, March 31, 1951 (deceased May 26, 2002). Children: Susan Grier, Edison Cherrington, Constance P. Leyden, James Junkin, Charles Sturm.
