Background
Self, James Cuthbert was born on October 19, 1919 in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Cuthbert and Lura (Mathews) Self.
Self, James Cuthbert was born on October 19, 1919 in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Cuthbert and Lura (Mathews) Self.
Bachelor of Science in Business Adminstrn, The Citadel Doctor of Laws (honorary), The Citadel, 1961; Doctor Industry (honorary), Lander College, 1964; Doctor of Laws, University of Southern California, 1973; HHD, Erskine College, 1975; Doctor of Humane Letters, Medical University of South Carolina., 1984.
With, Greenwood Mills, Inc., since 1935; assistant treasurer, Greenwood Mills, Inc., 1943-1949; treasurer, Greenwood Mills, Inc., 1949-1955; president, Greenwood Mills, Inc., 1955-1983; Chairman of the Board, Greenwood Mills, Inc., 1983-1984; chairman of the executive committee, Greenwood Mills, Inc., since 1984. Board directors Duke Power Company, Charlotte, North Carolina.
President Self Foundation, Greenwood. Trustee Duke Endowment, Charlotte, North Carolina. Director The Citadel Development Foundation, Charleston, South Carolina.
Trustee emeriti Clemson (South Carolina) University Served from Second lieutenant to major Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member of Rotary (Greenwood).
Married Loutrelle Cawthon, May 27, 1988 (deceased). Children: James Cuthbert Junior, Virginia Preston, William Mathews, Sally Elizabeth.