Background
McLeod, James Richard was born on January 8, 1942 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Richard Leland and Bernice Lola (Smith) McLeod.
McLeod, James Richard was born on January 8, 1942 in Spokane, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Richard Leland and Bernice Lola (Smith) McLeod.
Bachelor in English, U. Washington, 1966; Master of Arts in English, Eastern Washington U., 1969.
Psychiatric group worker, Ryther Child Center, Seattle, 1961-1963; teacher, Center Valley School District, Spokane, 1966-1969; Professor of English, North Idaho College, Coeur d'Alene, since 1970; director Scottish studies program, North Idaho College, Coeur d'Alene, 1982-1990. Coordinator two-year college programs, member Executive Committee Associated Writing Programs, 1974-1975.
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Board of directors, Kootenai County Council Alcoholism, Coeur d'Alene, 1977-1980. Member-at-large, United Ministries in Higher Education, Seattle, 1979-1985. Cubmaster, Kootenai County county Boy Scouts American, 1983-1984.
Coordinator, Kootenai County Centennial Committee, Fort Sherman Day, Coeur d'Alene, 1988-1990. Evaluator Oral History of Coeur d'Alene Indian Project, Idaho Humanities Council, 1992-1993. Member Community College Humanities Association, National Trust Scotland, Clan MacLeod Society United States of America (national vice president 1982-1986), Washington Poets Association (board directors 1973-1976), Spokane Piobaireachd Society (treasurer 1983-1991), North Idaho College Rowing Club (advisor since 1988), North Idaho College Cryptozoology Club.
Married Judith Ann Osterberg Sylte, June 11, 1982. Children: Anne, Brock, Rory, John.