Background
Wharton, James Henry was born on July 23, 1937 in Mangum, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John Henry and Emma Faye (Walling) Wharton.
Wharton, James Henry was born on July 23, 1937 in Mangum, Oklahoma, United States. Son of John Henry and Emma Faye (Walling) Wharton.
Bachelor of Science, Northeast Louisiana College, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1962.
Instructor chemistry Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College, Baton Rouge, 1962, assistant professor, 1965-1969, associate dean chemistry and physics, then dean junior division, 1969-1975, dean General College, 1975-1981, acting chancellor, 1978, chancellor, 1981-1988. Scientist Marshall Space Flight Center-National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1963-1964.
Served with United States Army, 1962-1965. Member American Chemical Society, Phi Kappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Joan Monette McPherson, November 21, 1956. Children: Sherri Shannon, John Scott.
