Background
Elkins, James Anderson was born on March 24, 1919 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of James Anderson and Isabel (Mitchell) Elkins.
Elkins, James Anderson was born on March 24, 1919 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of James Anderson and Isabel (Mitchell) Elkins.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1941.
With, First City National Bank, Houston, since 1941; vice president, First City National Bank, Houston, 1946-1950; president then Chairman of the Board, First City National Bank, Houston, 1950-1982; director, First City bank corporation, Houston, 1982-1988. Board directors Central Houston Inc.
Board of directors Houston Grand Opera. Trustee Texas Children's Hospital, Texas Medical Center, 1991. Chairman of the board of trustees Baylor College Medicine, since 1970.
Trustee Menil Foundation. Member vestry Christ Church Cathedral.
Married Margaret Wiess, November 24, 1945. Children— Elise, James Anderson III, Leslie K.