James Shriver III ’50

Throat cancer stilled the strong bass voice of Jim Shriver June 29, 1995, a voice that played an important role in his life from the Deerfield Glee Club to Triangle Club and the Tigertones to impromptu barbershop groups at Cottage Club after football games and even to his retirement volunteer job at Recording for the Blind. His good ear and love of words undoubtedly helped in his modern language major at Princeton.

Born in Mount Vernon, N.Y., Nov. 26, 1927, Jim graduated from Deerfield Academy in 1945 and then spent a year in the Navy before entering Princeton.

He began his career in advertising with Gallup and Robinson and later worked in N.Y.C. at Young and Rubicam, J. Walter Thompson, and Colgate-

Palmolive. He returned to Princeton in 1974 to the Gallup Organization where he became v.p. and managing editor of the Gallup Poll. Until his 1989 retirement, he wrote the weekly syndicated press releases, edited the monthly publication, and took care of much of the day-to-day management.

Jim's 1952 marriage to Markell Meyers ended in divorce 15 years later, but they remained close friends until his death. Jim is also survived by brother, Charlie '52, two nephews, and a niece. We'll miss his wry and indomitable sense of humor.

The Class of 1950