Hi- I just want to echo Susan Moon's remembrance of Jim Findlay by
reminding us that Jim was a Co-Chair of the wonderful Miami conference
in 1996 and was a founding member of GLIRT.
He will be missed by many who knew him.
Ted
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On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Susan M. Moon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> James Findlay, our dear colleague, 67, passed away on October 5, 2010 in
> Miami, Florida. He was born August 13, 1943 in Reese, Michigan to Arlye and
> Gladys Vollmer Findlay.
>
> He attended Wayne State University where he received a BA in Art History and
> an MLS in Library Science. He went on to UCLA, receiving a Masters in Latin
> American Studies. In the midst of his academic pursuits, he served in
> Dominican Republic in the Peace Corps from 1966-1969.
>
> An exceptional art librarian and consummate professional, Jim was known
> nationally for his work in the research, publication and exhibition of the
> New Deal. As Director of the Bienes Museum of the Modern Book, he developed
> the collection, facilitated educational programming, and curated 39
> exhibitions. He also published 5 bibliographies, many award-winning
> catalogues, and instituted the well-regarded Florida Artists’ Book Prize.
> Prior to his tenure at the Bienes, he was the librarian at the Wolfsonian-
> FIU (Florida International University), Rhode Island School of Design, and
> was the Latin American bibliographer at the Museum of Modern Art in New
> York.
>
> Jim was a member and active participant of ARLIS/NA, since 1977.
>
> Jim is survived by his partner of 24 years, Rafael Rodriguez, his best
> friend of 44 years, Janice Jorgensen; and his sister and brothers: Joanne
> Trombley, Richard Findlay and Gary Findlay of Michigan.
>
> Donations can be sent to: Broward Public Library Foundation, Bienes Museum,
> in honor of Jim Findlay, 100 S. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
>
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> Susan M. Moon
> Head, Arts Library
> UC, Santa Barbara
> Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010
> 805-893-3613
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