Background
James, Edwin Leland was born on June 25, 1890 in Irvington, Virginia, United States. Son of Alonzo and Sallie Elizabeth (George) James.
James, Edwin Leland was born on June 25, 1890 in Irvington, Virginia, United States. Son of Alonzo and Sallie Elizabeth (George) James.
Preparatory education, Chesapeake Academy, 1898-1906. Bachelor of Arts, Randolph Macon College, 1909. Doctor Humane Letters, Lehigh University, October 1941.
Michel, Monique. Reporter Baltimore Sun. 1910-1912. Pittsburgh Dispatch, 1912-1913. Albany Knickerbocker Press, 1913-1914.
With New York Times since January 1, 1915, war correspondent, 1918-1919, Paris correspondent, 1919-1925, chief European correspondent, 1925-1930, assistant managing editor, 1931-1932, managing editor since April 1932.
Member Kappa Alpha, Phi Beta Kappa. Commander de la Chevalier de la Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur’Honneur’Honneur and Officier de l’Instruction Publique (France).
Married Simone Tremoulet, June 3, 1918. Children: Claude.