James Donald Marvin ’52

AFTER A FOURYEAR STRUGGLE with lymphoma, Jim Marvin died Feb, 11, 1990, His memorial service was conducted by his brother, the Rev. William Marvin, in his home town of Cinnaminson, N.J.

Jim was admitted to Princeton with the Class of 1948. He served with the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948, and typical of Jim's diverse skills, he was trained as an interpreter with the occupation forces in Japan, and certified as an airborne jumper. Jim and Gloria Yocum were married Oct. 27, 1950, and their first son was born Mar. 18,1952. They worked very hard, and consumed quantities of tuna and noodle casserole.

A sculpture class with Joe Brown changed Jim's life. He became a student, proteg6, colleague, and friend of Prof. Brown, a relationship that continued until the latter's death. Jim's senior thesis on the sculptor Augustus SaintGaudens earned him highest honors, the Grace May Tilton Prize, and a Wilson Fellowship for further study in the Princeton Graduate School. He later received a masters degree in education from Temple Univ., which led him to a 35year teaching career in the Philadelphia public schools. He was respected and revered by students and colleagues alike.

To Gloria and their children Thomas and Charles, we offer our deepest sympathies.

The Class of 1952