Background
Collins, John James was born on September 11, 1938 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of James Arthur and Mary Elva (Rittenhouse) Collins.
Collins, John James was born on September 11, 1938 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of James Arthur and Mary Elva (Rittenhouse) Collins.
Bachelor of Arts, University Buffalo, New York, 1960, Master of Arts, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1969.
Instructor anthropology Hobart & William Smith College, 1964—1965, State University of New York, 1965—1966, Southern Methodist University, 1966—1967. Member faculty Jamestown Community College, New York, 1967—1971. Professor anthropology, from 1971.
Lecturer Warren State Hospital. Member Jamestown City Council, 1974—1975. With Civil Engineering United States Army, 1963-1964.
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Trustee James Prendergast Library., Jamestown, 1973—1978. Member of Science Society Study Religion, American Anthropological Association.
Married Mary Ann Geddes, December 23, 1960. Children: Rebecca Ann, Christopher Jon.