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One of Cornell´s most distinguished graduates.I was lucky to know his son Rich
Craig Murrin
October 14, 2025 | School
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JAMES BOYLAN
Stonington, Connecticut
Dec 13, 1927 – Sep 29, 2025
About
BORN
December 13, 1927
DIED
September 29, 2025
LOCATION
Stonington, Connecticut
Obituaries
Send FlowersBOYLAN--James, died peacefully at his home Stonington, Connecticut on September 29, 2025. He was 97. Born and raised in Iowa, he attended Cornell College in Iowa and served in the U.S. Army in Japan. He moved to New York City and graduated from the Columbia School of Journalism in 1951. He worked...
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When Jim started the Columbia Journalism Review, in 1961, I was a student at the J School, and he drafted me to write an article for the magazine. I was to evaluate newspaper coverage of the Nixon-Kennedy campaign. I discovered that the Baltimore Sun, in an effort to appear even-handed, would lead with a Nixon story one day and a Kennedy story the next -- regardless of the news value of the article. That created a systemic distortion; it was a disservice to readers. Jim was a quiet,...
Gary Gilson
October 13, 2025 | School
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It was an honor to know him.
Cecilia and Paul LeBeau
October 12, 2025 | Friend
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I think Betsy has been waiting for you to join her. My Uncle Louie first introduced me to Jim and Betsy, and so began a lifelong friendship. My condolences on your loss, but take heart in knowing that he had a life that most can only dream of. Treasure the many happy memories.
Nancy & Fred Souza
October 12, 2025
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Rest in Peace Jim. Well lived
Dave Fairman
October 12, 2025 | Other
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