James Leroy Clayton

Background

Clayton, James Leroy was born on July 28, 1931 in Salt Lake City. Son of Ernest Clarence and Olita (Melville) Clayton.

Education

Bachelor, University Utah, 1958. Doctor of Philosophy, Cornell University, 1964.

Career

Instructor history Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, 1962-1963. Member faculty University Utah, since 1964, professor history, since 1971, University distinguished honors professor, 1977-1978, dean Graduate School, 1979-1986, university provost, 1986-1990. Visiting assistant professor Dartmouth College, 1966-1967.

Reynolds lecturer, 1976. Member admissions board University Utah Medical School, 1968-1969. Member Graduate Record Examination Board, 1982-1986.

Achievements

• James Leroy Clayton has been listed as a noteworthy academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • On the Brink: Defense, Deficits, and Welfare Spending

    (Book by Clayton, James L.)

  • Does defense beggar welfare?: Myths versus realities (Agenda paper - National Strategy Information Center ; no. 9)
  • Does Defense Beggar Welfare?: Myths vs. Realities
  • A farewell to the welfare state (Frederick William Reynolds lecture)
  • Economic Impact of the Cold War: Sources and Readings (The Forces in American economic growth series)

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1954-1955. Member Council Graduate Schools United States, Western Association Graduate Schools (president 1981-1982), Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Betta Kappa.

Connections

Married Geraldine Horsley, June 13, 1957. Children: John Creed, Catherine, Andrea.

Father:

Ernest Clarence Clayton

Mother:

Olita (Melville) Clayton

Spouse:

Geraldine Horsley

child:

John Creed Clayton

child:

Catherine Clayton

child:

Andrea Clayton