Background
Stewart, James Bevens was born on September 12, 1944 in Bryan, Texas, United States. Son of Wade Welton and Kathleen Bevens (Scott) Stewart.
Stewart, James Bevens was born on September 12, 1944 in Bryan, Texas, United States. Son of Wade Welton and Kathleen Bevens (Scott) Stewart.
Bachelor in Government, University Texas, 1971; Master of Library Science, University Texas, 1972.
Reformed library Austin (Texas) Public Library., fall 1972. Head reformed La Retama (Texas) Public Library., 1973-1975. Head information services Corpus Christi (Texas) Public Libraries, 1975-1978.
Director Victoria (Texas) Public Library., since 1978. Member Texas State Library. and Archives Commission, since 1992, chairman joint planning committee for library development Texas State Library., since 1990, library systems act advisory board, 1987-1993, library services and construction act advisory council, 1981-1984. Chairman J. Frank Dobie Trust, since 1990.
Board advisors School Library and Information, University North Texas, since 1989. Member foundation advisory council Graduate School Library and Information Science, University Texas, 1991-1993.
Member Youth Home Victoria, 1986-1990, chairman board directors, 1988-1989. Chairman ways and means committee Victoria Preservation Inc. Executive Board, 1988-1991, president, 1990-1991.
Member various fundraising committees United Way, 1982-1984. Chairman Texas Library. Political Action Committee, since 1989.
Cubmaster Pack 118 Boy Scouts American, 1986-1987. Volunteer cook Christ's Kitchen, since 1988. With United States Army, 1968-1970.
Member American Library Association (various committee memberships since 1971), Texas Library. Association (numerous committee memberships, legislation committee since 1977, chairman legis committee 1981-1983, representative-at-large to executive board 1983-1986, chairman public library division 1989-1990, president 1992-1993, Library of the Year 1984), Library. Dirs.' Association (president Texas Municipal League 1980-1981).
Married Marjorie Jean Atkinson, November 15, 1975. Children: Eileen, William.