Background
Robertson, James Oliver was born on December 22, 1932 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of Haney Morgan and Frances Elizabeth (Hensel) Robertson.
Robertson, James Oliver was born on December 22, 1932 in Fargo, North Dakota, United States. Son of Haney Morgan and Frances Elizabeth (Hensel) Robertson.
Bachelor in History magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1954. Master of Arts in History, Harvard University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy in History, Harvard University, 1964.
Teaching fellow Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1959-1961. Assistant professor history Lesley College, 1961-1965. From assistant professor to associate professor University Connecticut, Storrs, 1965-1982, professor, from 1982.
American participant United States Information Agency, Norway, Sweden, 1981, Germany, Yugoslavia, 1989.
Past chairman Hampton (Connecticut) Planning and Zoning Commission. Past member Hampton Regional Board Education. Moderator Hampton Town Meeting, since 1969.
Secretary board directors Fletcher Memorial Library., Hampton. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1957. Member American History Association, Organization American Historians, American Studies Association, American Association of University Professors, Authors Guild, Patrons of Husbandry.
Married Janet C. Robertson, August 21, 955. Children: Jonathan Marc, Rachel Molly Robertson Maxwell.