Background
Borcoman, James Willmott was born on January 17, 1926 in Canada. Son of Constant James and Dorothy Hatton (Willmott) Borcoman.
Borcoman, James Willmott was born on January 17, 1926 in Canada. Son of Constant James and Dorothy Hatton (Willmott) Borcoman.
Bachelor of Arts with honours, U. N.B., 1955; teaching fellow, postgraduate scholar, U. B.C., 1955-1956; Master of Fine Arts in History of Photography, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1971.
Education officer, then director exhibitions and education, National Gallery Canada, 1960-1969; curator photography, National Gallery Canada, 1971-1994; curator emeritus, National Gallery Canada. Adjunct Professor photography U. Ottawa, 1971-1975. Honorary Adjunct Professor Arizona State University, since 1985, chairman history photography seminar, Arles, France, 1977, 80.
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Served with Canada Army and Royal Canadian Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Society Photographic Education (director 1969-1973), Canada Museum Association (council 1967-1969).
Married Therese Jomphe, November 3, 1956. 1 child, Sophie.