Background
Barnett, James Allen was born on September 1, 1908 in New Orleans. Son of Jacob Allen and Grace (Dunlap) Barnett.
household products company executive
Barnett, James Allen was born on September 1, 1908 in New Orleans. Son of Jacob Allen and Grace (Dunlap) Barnett.
Bachelor, Princeton University, 1931.
Reporter, New York Herald-Tribune, New York City, 1931-1937; account executive, Benton & Bowles, New York City, 1937-1940; account executive, vice president, Sherman & Marquette, Chicago, 1940-1943; vice-president, director advertising, Pepsodent Company, Chicago, 1943-1946; vice president advertising, director consumer relations, Lever Brothers Company, Boston, New York City, 1946-1956; vice president marketing, Rexall Drug Company, Los Angeles, 1956-1958; vice president advertising and marketing, director corporation development, member Executive Committee, Purex Corporation, Lakewood, California, 1958; senior vice president, Purex Corporation, Lakewood, California, 1961-1974; retired, Purex Corporation, Lakewood, California.
Chairman Sun Valley (Idaho) Planning and Zoning Commission, 1972-1981. Member Arlington Club, Waverley Country Club, Burlingame Country Club (Hillsborough, California), Cottage Club (Princeton University).
Married Jane Dodge, September 23, 1933 (deceased September 1949). Children: Peter (deceased), Fayal, Lucy. Married Harriet Brownell, September 18, 1949.
Children: George, Peter, Guy, Elizabeth.