Background
Thomas, James Shelby was born on March 27, 1879 in Saltville, Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel Morgan and Sarah (Vail) Thomas.
Thomas, James Shelby was born on March 27, 1879 in Saltville, Virginia, United States. Son of Samuel Morgan and Sarah (Vail) Thomas.
Bachelor of Arts, Milligan College, 1900. Master of Arts, Lynchburg College, 1904, Doctor of Laws, 1940. Graduate work, University of Chicago, 1919.
Doctor of Laws, University of Alabama.
Professor history and Latin, Milligan College, 1900-1903. Professor of history, Lynchburg College, 1903-1905. Virginia state school examiner, 1905-1908.
State rural school supervisor of Virginia, 1908-1910. Dean of faculty, Lynchburg College, 1910-1911. Professor secondary education, University of Alabama, 1912-1919.
Organized, and was director of extension division, University of Alabama, 1919-1930. Associate director Alabama State Industrial Board, 1928-1929. Chief economist Commonwealth & Southern Corporation, 1931-1933.
President Clarkson College of Technology, 1935-1940. President Chrysler Institute of Engineering, Detroit.
Member advisory council Vocational Education for New York Civilian aide to secretary of war for Alabama Past district governor Rotary International. Member National Education Association, American Academy Political and Social Science, Newcomen Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Chi. Member Christian (Disciples) Church.
Clubs: Potsdam, Potsdam Country, La Gorce Country.
Married Ethel McCartney, June 18, 1902.