Background
Anderson, James Richard was born on November 20, 1919 in Whitaker, Indiana, United States. Son of Pearl and Sarah Ethel (Potter) Anderson.
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James Richard Anderson
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Bachelor of Science with high distinction, Indiana University, 1941, Bachelor of Arts with honors, 1947. Master of Arts, 1947. Student McGill University, 1947.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Maryland., 1950.
Career
Assistant professor geography U. Maryland., 1950-1952. Geographer Agricultural Research Service, Department Agriculture, 1952-1960. Head professor department geography U. Florida, Gainsville, 1960-1969.
Chief geographer United States Geological Survey, 1972-1980.
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Religion
Local church is the fundamental unit of mission in denominational life.
Membership
Member Association American Geographers (president Southeastern division 1965-1967, chairman commission geografic applications of remote sensing 1967-1969, councilor 1969-1972, since 1977, vice president 1980-1981), Florida Society Geographers, American Geography Society, National Council on Geography Education, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa. Member international committee for preparing World Atlas of Agriculture, 1960-1975.
Connections
Married Joy Elaine Worstall, February 14, 1945. Children: James Richard, Judyth Sue, Janine Joy, John Worstall.
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Baptist