Background
Fraser, John Keith was born on February 18, 1922 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of Robert James and Muriel Gordon (Campbell) Fraser.
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John Keith Fraser
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Bachelor, U. Toronto, 1949; Master of Arts, U. Toronto, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy, Clark University, 1964.
Career
Research scientist, Canada Government, Ottawa, 1950-1968;
science administrator, Canada Government, Ottawa, 1968-1982;
executive director, Royal Canada Geography Society, Ottawa, 1982-1990;
public, Canada Geographic magazine, Ottawa, 1982-1988. Chairman Canyouth Publs., 1985-1988. Vice chairman Magazines Canada, 1987-1988.
Exec.sec. Canada Permanent Committee Geography Names, 1964-1968.
Achievements
Membership
Association secretary Canada Environmental Advisory Council, Ottawa, 1974-1982. Member environmental advising committee City of Ottawa, 1983-1984. Served with Royal Canadian Air Force, 1942-1945.
Fellow Arctic Institute North America (board directors since 1989), Royal Canada Geography Society, Royal Geography Society (Camsell award 1992). Member Canada Association Geographers (president 1981-1982, Svc. to Profession award 1975).
Connections
Married Joyce Eileen Tate, October 1, 1949. Children: Miriam Eileen, John Graeme.
