Background
Phillips, James Emerson was born on November 11, 1912 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of James Emerson and Lucy A. (Batman) Phillips.
Phillips, James Emerson was born on November 11, 1912 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of James Emerson and Lucy A. (Batman) Phillips.
Bachelor of Arts, University of California at Los Angeles, 1934, Master of Arts, 1936. Doctor of Philosophy (university fellow 1938-1939), Columbia University, 1940.
Instructor English, University of California at Los Angeles, 1939-1942, assistant professor, 1946-1949, associate professor, 1949-1955, professor, 1955-1979, department chairman, 1955-1960, associate dean for honors programs, 1966-1970, associate vice chancellor for graduate affairs, 1974-1979, dean graduate division, 1974-1979. Organist Westwood Methodist Church, Los Angeles, 1933-1936.
Member of the board admissions and relations with schools University of California, 1954-1957. Board of directors University Religious Conference, since 1973. Served with United States Army, 1942-1946.
Member Modern Language Association American, Renaissance Society American, International Association University Professors English (secretary), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Geneva A. Ficker, June 6, 1955.