Background
Archer, James Elson was born on December 1, 1922 in Hedley, Texas, United States. Son of James M. and Mary Minerva (Bolles) Archer.
Archer, James Elson was born on December 1, 1922 in Hedley, Texas, United States. Son of James M. and Mary Minerva (Bolles) Archer.
Bachelor of Science, Texas Technology University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1950.
Instructor, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1950-1952; Sloan fellow in industrial management, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1963-1964; researcher, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, Pittsburgh, 1952-1953; assistant director, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, 1953-1954; associate director, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, 1954-1956; director research, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, 1956-1962; managing partner, Archer Associates, Dallas, 1962-1964; corporate director management systems, Texas Instruments, Dallas, 1964-1968; professor, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, 1968-1995; professor emeritus, Texas Tech U., Lubbock, since 1995.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1943-1946.
Married Reta Faye Turner, November 8, 1942. 1 son, James Elson.