Background
Butcher, James Walter was born on February 14, 1917 in Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Louis and Mary Butcher.
Butcher, James Walter was born on February 14, 1917 in Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Louis and Mary Butcher.
Bachelor of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1943; Master of Science, University of Minnesota, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, University Minnesota, 1951.
With, Gulf Research and Development Corporation, 1948; With, Department Agriculture, 1950-1952; With, Minnesota Department Agriculture, 1952-1957; member of faculty, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1957-1996; professor biology, Michigan State University, 1965-1996; assistant, associate dean research, Michigan State University, 1969-1974; department chairman zoology, Michigan State University, 1974-1981; professor, chairman emeritus, Michigan State University, 1981-1996; acting dean, Michigan State University (College Natural Science), 1973. Consultant in field.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1947. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Mary Katharine Culley, June 18, 1944. Children: Craig, Mary Helen.