Background
Harris, James Braxton was born on April 30, 1929 in Reidsville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Whitelaw Reid and Willie Zoie (Kelly) Harris.
Harris, James Braxton was born on April 30, 1929 in Reidsville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Whitelaw Reid and Willie Zoie (Kelly) Harris.
Bachelor, Lenoir-Rhyne College, 1949. Master of Arts, Appalachian State University, 1956. Doctor of Education, Indiana University, 1960.
Teacher English and history Public Schools, Hildebran, Francisco and Hickory, North Carolina, 1949—1950, 1953—1957. Professor, vice chancellor Appalachian State University, Boone, 1958—1964, 1970—1990, professor emeritus, since 1991. Dean Brevard (North Carolina) College, 1964—1968.
Director pre-service teacher education North Carolina Department Public Instruction, Raleigh, 1968—1970. Freelance writer Hendersonville, since 1991. Technology training consultant Naval Sea Systems Command United States Navy, Washington, 1985—1989.
Consultant to colleges, university and professional organizations. 1st lieutenant United States Air Force, 1950-1953, Captain United States Air Force Reserve, 1953-1961.
Board directors Western Carolina Community Action, Hendersonville, Brevard, 1966—1968.
Married Gertrude Lawrence, December 24, 1950. Children: Lorraine, Helen, Joseph, Kelene, Lawrence.