Background
Brinson, Harold Thomas was born on January 22, 1930 in Harper Springs, Arkansas, United States. Son of Emmitte Melton and Hazel Eula (Harris) Brinson.
Brinson, Harold Thomas was born on January 22, 1930 in Harper Springs, Arkansas, United States. Son of Emmitte Melton and Hazel Eula (Harris) Brinson.
Associate of Arts, State Agricultural and Mechanical College, Arkansas, 1949. Bachelor of Education, Tulane University, 1951. Master of Education, University Texas, 1954.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Texas, 1970.
Assistant principal, Abilene High School, Texas, 1965-1968; training consultant, University Texas-Austin, 1969-1970; assistant superintendent, Abilene Indiana School District, 1970-1974; superintendent, Abilene Indiana School District, 1974-1976; president, Southern Arkansas U., Magnolia, 1976-1991; president emeritus, distinguished professor education and business administration, Southern Arkansas U., Magnolia, 1992-1995.
Board directors United Way, Magnolia, 1979. Member American Association School Administrators, Magnolia C. of Chamber (board directors 1978-1981), Rotary (board directors 1980-1984, president 1984-1985, governor district 617 1987-1988, Paul Harris fellow 1985), Phi Delta Kappa.
Married Nelda Gene Lee, December 29, 1951. Children: Kathryn Ann, Max Harold, Paul Thomas.