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Wright, James Leslie was born on October 3, 1943 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Franklyn Y. and Annimary (Cook) Wright.
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James Leslie Wright, American Anthropology educator. Recipient Ednl. Excellence and Distinguished Svc. award Board Connecticut Community College, Hartford, 1992, Cultural Education Program grant El Centro de la Comunidad, New London, Connecticut, 1992. Member American Anthropol. Association, Association for Anthropologists in Community College, American Museum Natural History, Center for Latin-American Studies (U. Connecticut), Audobon Society.
Education
Bachelor, S.W. Texas State University, 1965; Master of Arts, U. Connecticut, 1972.
Career
Volunteer, United States Peace Corps Colombia, Washington, 1965-1967;
teacher, San Antonio (Texas) Indiana School District, 1967-1968;
community action worker, Community Progress-Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, 1968-1970;
teacher, American School, San Jose, Costa Rica, 1970-1971;
professor, Mohegan Community College, Norwich, Connecticut, since 1973. Researcher U. Connecticut, Temascalcingo, Mexico, 1972. Advisory board Puerto Rican Organisation Program, Willimantic, Connecticut, 1976-1980.
Consultant ethnic series Department Child and Youth Superior vena cava syndrome, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1983. Consultant Hispanic issuesHeadstart, Norwich, 1988.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Anthropol. Association, Association for Anthropologists in Community College, American Museum Natural History, Center for Latin-American Studies (U. Connecticut), Audobon Society.
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Married Pamela Bliss, December 21, 1968. Children: Miranda Jean, Nicolas W.
Awards
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Recipient Ednl. Excellence and Distinguished Svc. award Board Connecticut Community College, Hartford, 1992, Cultural Education Program grant El Centro de la Comunidad, New London, Connecticut, 1992.Recipient Ednl. Excellence and Distinguished Svc. award Board Connecticut Community College, Hartford, 1992, Cultural Education Program grant El Centro de la Comunidad, New London, Connecticut, 1992.