Background
Adams, James S. was born on August 22, 1897 in Brazil, Indiana, United States. Son of Orley Edwin and Mary (Nees) Adams.
Adams, James S. was born on August 22, 1897 in Brazil, Indiana, United States. Son of Orley Edwin and Mary (Nees) Adams.
Master of Laws, Indiana University, also Doctor of Laws, 1959.
1 son, Peter Warne; married second, Elizabeth Graham, November 12, 1965. With George L. Dyer Company. New York City and Chicago, 1925-1928.
Vice president, assistant to president of Johns Manville Corporation, New York City, 1928-1934.
Vice president, general manager Benton & Bowles, Incorporated., 1934-1940. Executive vice president Colgate, Palmolive Peet Company, Jersey City, 1940-1941.
President Standard Brands Incorporated., New York City, 1942-1948. General partner Lazard Freres & Company, 1948-1976.
Director Carter Wallace, Incorporated.
Director American Cancer Society, director, president Research to Prevent Blindness Incorporated. U. Foundation Division chief, special consultant to chairman War Production Board, World World War World World War World War II
Served as Lieutenant, pilot, A.C. (before Christ), United States Army, World War I. Member Phi Kappa Psi, Tau Kappa Alpha. Clubs: Metropolitan, Links (New York City).
Married Marvelle Warne, March 12, 1927 (deceased). Married second, Elizabeth Graham, November 12, 1965.