Background

Beveridge, James MacDonald Richardson was born on August 17, 1912 in Dunfermline, Scotland. Son of James and Margaret (Spence) Beveridge. came to Canada, 1927.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, 1937. Honorary Doctor of Science, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy, University Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1940.

Doctor of Medicine, University Western Ontario, London Canada, 1950. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Mount Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick,Canada, 1966. Honorary Doctor of Science, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, 1978.

Career

Lecturer, U. Western Ontario, 1946-1950; professor, head department biochemistry, Queen's U., 1950-1964; Chairman of the Board graduate studies, Queen's U., 1960-1963; dean school graduate studies, Queen's U., 1963-1964; president, Acadia U., 1964-1978.

Achievements

• James MacDonald Richardson Beveridge has been listed as a noteworthy college president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Fisheries Research Board Canada, Ottawa, 1958-1968, Science Council Canada, Ottawa, 1968-1971. Fellow Royal Society Canada M C.

Connections

Married Jean Frances Eaton, December 26, 1940. Children— Catherine, James, Alexander, Robert, Duncan, William, Elizabeth.

Father:

James Beveridge

Mother:

Margaret (Spence) Beveridge

Spouse:

Jean Frances Eaton

child:

William Beveridge

child:

Alexander Beveridge

child:

James Beveridge

child:

Robert Beveridge

child:

Catherine Beveridge

child:

Elizabeth Beveridge

child:

Duncan Beveridge