Background
Nelson, James Barton was born on October 3, 1932 in Hankow, Hupei, China. Son of C. Barton and Muriel Elizabeth (Johnson) Nelson.
Nelson, James Barton was born on October 3, 1932 in Hankow, Hupei, China. Son of C. Barton and Muriel Elizabeth (Johnson) Nelson.
Bachelor of Science, University Minnesota, 1954. Master of Arts, University Minnesota, 1956.
Librarian Brooklyn Public Library, 1956. Librarian Hastings St. Hospital, Minnesota, 1959-1962. Assistant to director Mayo Clinic Library, Rochester, 1962-1963.
Director Fort Madison Public Library, Iowa, 1963-1966, Cabell County Public Library, Huntington, West Virginia, 1966-1983, Jacksonville Public Library, Florida, 1983-1985, Ranapo Catskill Library System, Middletown, New York, since 1986.
Served with United States Army, 1957-1959. Member American Library Association, Southeastern Library Association, West Virginia Library Association (president 1970-1971), Florida Library Association.
Married Sharon McFall, November 26, 1960. Children– Carrie Sarah, Rebecca Lyn.