Background
Amsler, James Thomas was born on December 13, 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Gustavus Adolphus and Anna Marie (Egan) Amsler.
Amsler, James Thomas was born on December 13, 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Gustavus Adolphus and Anna Marie (Egan) Amsler.
Biosystems Engineering., Fitchburg University, South Carolina, 1942. Master of Education, Harvard University, 1950. Doctor of Education, Boston University, 1955.
Teacher, 1946-1949; laboratory school supervisor Salem (Massachusetts) State College, 1949-1956, faculty, 1956-1960, dean of admissions, 1960-1967, president, 1979-1988. Associate director Massachusetts State College, 1967-1969. President North Adams (Massachusetts) State College, 1969-1979.
Director Century N. Shore Bank.
Board directors North Adams Regional Hospital, Salem Hospital, House of Seven Gables. Trustee St. John's Preparatory School, member visiting committee education department Peabody Museum. Member Congressional Selection Committee for Appointment to the Academies Served to captain United States Navy.
Member Salem Chamber of Commerce, Epsilon Pi Tau, Phi Delta Kappa. Clubs: Rotary.
Married Frances Vallely, May 13, 1944. Children: Jane, Mary, Patricia, James.