Background
Harpster, James Erving was born on December 24, 1923 in Milwaukee. Son of Philo E. and Pauline (Daanen) H.
Harpster, James Erving was born on December 24, 1923 in Milwaukee. Son of Philo E. and Pauline (Daanen) H.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Marquette University, 1950. Bachelor of Laws, 1952.
Director information services National Cotton Council American, Memphis, 1952—1955. Director public relations Christian Brothers College, 1958. Manager government affairs department Memphis Chamber of Commerce, 1956—1962.
Executive vice president Republican Association Memphis and Shelby County, 1962—1964. Individual practice law Memphis, 1965. Partner Rickey, Shankman, Blanchard, Agee & Harpster, and Predecessor Firm, 1966—1980, Harpster & Baird, 1980—1983.
Private practice Memphis, from 1984. Member Shelby County Tax Assessor's Advisory Committee, 1960—1961. Editor, assistant counsel Memphis and Shelby County Charter Committee, 1962.
Member Shelby County Election Commission, 1968—1970. Vice president National Council Republican Workshops, 1967—1969. Chairman St. Michael the Defender Chapter Catholics United, 1973, 75, 1989—1992.
With United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.
Member of Latin Liturgy Association, American Legion, Cardinal Mindszenty Foundation, Navy League United States, Wisconsin Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association.