James
L.
Carter
Born:
10/17/1935
Marquette
,
MI
Parents: Forest L. and Cecille L. Carter
Children: Emily, Catherine
Address(es):
Permanent :
320 Green Garden Road
Marquette , MI 49855
USA
Parents: Forest L. and Cecille L. Carter
Children: Emily, Catherine
Address(es):
Permanent :
320 Green Garden Road
Marquette , MI 49855
USA
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The Story of Caribou Island, Lake Superior - Article |
Non Fiction | 2001 | |||
|
Guide to Self-publishing - Work in progress |
Non Fiction | 2001 | |||
| Superior-A State for the North Country | Non Fiction | The Pilot Press | 1980 | ||
|
The Grand Island Story - Editor |
Non Fiction | John M. Longyear Research Library | 1974 | ||
| North to Lake Superior-The Journal of Charles W. Penny, 1840 editor with Ernest H. Rankin | Non Fiction | John M. Longyear Research Library | 1970 | ||
|
American Voyager: The Journal of David Bates Douglass - Editor with Sydney W. Jackman, et al. |
Non Fiction | Northern Michigan University Press | 1969 | ||
| Grand Marais: Voyageurs' Harbor | Non Fiction | The Pilot Press | 1967 | ||
| - Book reviews for Michigan History magazine, historical articles in "Inland Seas", feature articles in The Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press, Christian Science Monitor and others | Non Fiction | ||||
| - Introduction, Chapters, Series in various publications | Non Fiction | ||||
|
Voyageurs' Harbor - Revision (Third Edition) |
Non Fiction |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
Regional history.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Illustrator
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Center for Native American Studies Humanitarian Award | 1997 |
| Northern Michigan University Press Award | 1996 |
| Helen Longyear Paul Memorial Award, Marquette County Historical Society | 1991 |
| Charles Follo Award, Historical Society of Michigan | 1991 |
| Award of Merit, Historical Society of Michigan | 1978 |
|
Michigan Authors, 2nd ed., 3rd ed. - Award recvd for following years: 1980, 1993 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. in History | Northern Michigan University | Marquette , MI | 1967 |
| - Graduate School | University of Michigan | Grand Rapids , MI | 1962 -1964 |
| B.A. in History | Aquinas College | Grand Rapids , MI | 1961 |
| Diploma | Grand Marais High School | Grand Marais , MI | 1953 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Editor
- Edit books on Great Lakes history and lore |
2001 | ||
| News director/Director-University Press | Northern Michigan University | Marquette , MI | 1975 -1996 |
| Publisher and Founder | Grand Marais Pilot & Pictured Rocks Review | Grand Marais , MI | 1970 -1975 |
| Assistant Director of Research & Development | Northern Michigan University | Marquette , MI | 1968 -1975 |
| Journalist/Reporter | Mining Journal | Marquette , MI | 1964 -1968 |
| Teacher | Spring Lake Public Schools | Spring Lake , MI | 1963 -1964 |
| Teacher | Sacred Heart School | Grand Rapids , MI | 1961 -1963 |
Last Modified On: 1/1/2002 12:00:00 AM