Background
Gold, James Paul was born on September 26, 1944 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William J. and Madlyn (Hunsberger) Gold.
Gold, James Paul was born on September 26, 1944 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of William J. and Madlyn (Hunsberger) Gold.
Bachelor, Hiram College, 1966. Master of Arts, Cooperstown School State University of New York, 1967.
Teacher, curator Elwood Museum, Amsterdam, 1968-1971. Director New England Fire and History Museum, Brewster, Massachusetts, 1972-1974. Site manager Senate House, New York State Parks Recreation and History Preservation, Kingston, 1974-1977.
Regional historic sites supervisor Bear Mountain, 1977-1979. Director New York State Bureau Historic Sites and Resource Center, Waterford, since 1979. Chair Design Review commission Saratoga springs, 1992-2002.
Member New York State Document Conservation Advisory Council, 1984-1987. Member Saratoga Springs Open Space Committee, since 2003, Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Plan Committee, since 2006.
Member Cooperstown Graduate Association (board directors 1983-1993), New York State Association Museums (board directors 1985-1992), American Association Museums (board directors 1988-1993), American Association State and Local History, Association Preservation Technology, Mid-Atlantic Association Museum (board directors 1988-1993, 94-98, president 1994-1997, Katherine Coffey award for distinguished service to museum profession 2003).
Married Cheryl Magruder, April 6, 1968.