Background
James, Marilyn Shaw was born on April 6, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harry and Louise A. (Milkey) Shaw.
James, Marilyn Shaw was born on April 6, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Harry and Louise A. (Milkey) Shaw.
Bachelor of Science, Carthage College, 1947. Master of Arts, University Iowa, 1954.
Teacher home economics, Highland Park (Illinois) High School, 1947-1950; teacher home economics, Hampshire (Illinois) High School, 1950-1951; instructor home economics, Northern Illinois U., DeKalb, 1963-1965; teacher, Winkie Bear, Sycamore, Illinois, 1970-1971; subordinate teacher, DeKalb and Sycamore School district, since 1969; subordinate teacher, Hinckley-Big Rock, Illinois, 1973-1980; homemaker coordinator, Family Svc. Agency, DeKalb, 1980-1988.
Vice president Kishwaukee Symphony Associates, 1988—1990, president, 1990. Member Advisory Committee on Elder Concerns, since 1991, chairman, 1996—1997. Moderator First Congressional Church, DeKalb, 1983—1984.
Board directors Stage Coach Players, 1988—1990, since 2001, stage manager, since 1954. Board directors Family Service Agency, 1971—1979. Member American Association of University Women (vice president scholar 1980, 90, 93, 94, 95, 96), League of Women Voters (legislation chair 1983), DeKalb County Home Economists, DeKalb Drama Club (president 1986-1987), University Women's Club (president 1991), Family Service Auxiliary (president since 1998), DeKalb Women's Club (board directors), Thursday Arts Literature Club (president since 1998).
Married Eugene Nelson James, June 17, 1950. Children: Jim, Mark, Katherine, Caroline.