James William Parins

Background

Parins, James William was born on November 19, 1939 in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Joseph Willebroard and Marion (Van Beek) Parins.

Education

Bachelor of Science, St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wisconsin, 1964; Master of Arts, University of Wisconsin, 1970; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1972.

Career

Assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1971-1972; assistant professor, U. Ark, Little Rock, 1972-1975; associate professor department English, U. Ark, Little Rock, 1975-1980; department chairman, U. Ark, Little Rock, 1973-1978; assistant dean, U. Ark, Little Rock, 1978-1982; professor, U. Ark, Little Rock, since 1980. Visiting professor Leicester (England) Polytechnic, 1982-1983. Director American Native Press Archives, Little Rock, since 1983, Student Literacy Corps, Little Rock, since 1988.

Coordinator British Studies Program, Little Rock, since 1990.

Achievements

• James William Parins has been listed as a notable English language educator, author by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • American Indian and Alaska Native Newspapers and Periodicals, 1971-1985 (Historical Guides to the World's Periodicals and Newspapers)

    ( This resource guide brings the comprehensive bibliograp...)

  • John Rollin Ridge: His Life and Works (American Indian Lives)

    ( John Rollin Ridge is the first full-length biography of...)

  • American Indian and Alaska Native Newspapers and Periodicals, 1925-1970 (Historical Guides to the World's Periodicals and Newspapers)

    (This guide provides access to a political, historical, an...)

  • A Biobibliography of Native American Writers, 1772-1924

    (The scope of this supplement to Vol. 2 in the series rema...)

  • A Biobibliography of Native American Writers, 1772-1925 : A Supplement(Hardback) - 1995 Edition

    (The scope of this supplement to Vol. 2 in the series rema...)

  • John Rollin Ridge: His Life and Works (American Indian Lives) by James W. Parins (2004-06-01)

    (Will be shipped from US. Brand new copy.)

  • JOHN ROLLIN RIDGE. His Life and Works. American Indian Lives Series.
  • A Biobibliography of Native American Writers, 1772-1924 by Daniel F. Littlefield Jr. (1985-06-28)
  • John Rollin Ridge: His Life and Works (American Indian Lives) by Parins, James W. (2004) Paperback

Membership

Private United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1956-1962.

Interests

• Avocations: sailing, competitive chili cooking.

Connections

Married Marylyn Jackson, June 24, 1977. Children: Claire, Craig.

Father:

Joseph Willebroard Parins

Mother:

Marion (Van Beek) Parins

Spouse:

Marylyn Jackson

child:

Claire Parins

child:

Craig Parins