Robert Scott James

Background

James, Robert Scott was born on November 1, 1943 in Oxford, England. Son of Eric William and Peggy Jean James. arrived in Canada, 1966.

Education

Bachelor in History with honours, U. Wales, Swansea, 1965; postgraduate certified in education, London U., 1966; postgraduate, Dalhousie U., Halifax, Nova Scoti, 1966-1967.

Career

Archives assistant, City of Toronto Archives, 1967-1970; supervisor, City of Toronto Archives, 1970-1975; director records, city archivist, City of Toronto Archives, 1975-1984; managing director, Toronto History Board, since 1984.

Achievements

• Robert Scott James has been listed as a noteworthy Historic organization executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice president Mariposa Folk Foundation, since 1993. Member Heritage Canada, Association State and Local History, Canada Museum Association, Association Canada Archivists, Toronto Athletic Club.

Interests

• Avocations: squash, music, literature, visual arts.

Connections

Married Johanna Beatrice Pope, September 1, 1964 (divorced 1981). Children: Spenser Trevelyan, Louise Rebecca.

Father:

Eric William James

Mother:

Peggy Jean James

Spouse:

Johanna Beatrice Pope

child:

Louise Rebecca James

child:

Spenser Trevelyan James