Background
Taliaferro,, James Hubert was born on February 21, 1924 in Chattanooga. Son of James Hubert and Ida Estelle (Gilbert) Taliaferro.
Taliaferro,, James Hubert was born on February 21, 1924 in Chattanooga. Son of James Hubert and Ida Estelle (Gilbert) Taliaferro.
Student, Davidson College, 1943. Bachelor of Science, University Denver, 1948. Master of Science, Columbia University, 1949.
Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1976.
Advertising executive McCann-Erickson Incorporated, New York York City, 1951-1953, Grey Advertising Agency, New York City, 1953-1955, Kenyon & Eckhardt, Incorporated, New York York City, 1955-1961, Sullivan Stauffer Colwell & Bayles, New York City, 1961-1968. Instructor speech Brooklyn College, City University of New York, 1968-1975, assistant professor, 1975-1982, deputy chairman department speech, 1980-1982. Professor department communications Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, from 1982.
Partner Lifestory, Inc., 1985-1994. Visiting professor Fashion Institute of Technology, New York City, 1987-1990. Partner Taliaferro/Grau & Associates, Ltd.
Consultant in field; associate producer New American Playwright Series, 1970. Associate director Reading for Blind, Brooklyn College, 1976-1980. Drama critic Housatonic Valley Public Company newspapers, 1973-1985.
Chairman Foundation for Museum of America Theatre, 1974-1980. Trustee Rahway Landmarks Association (New Jersey), 1983-1985. Board directors 320 E 57th St. Corporation, 1982-1986.
Board directors, director public relations Health House, Chattanooga. Board directors Chattanooga Cares. Member vestry Christ Church, Chattanooga.
With United States Army, 1943-1945. Member American Society Theatre Research, International Communication Association, Speech Communication Association, Eastern Communication Association, Huguenot Society of America, Sons of the American Revolution.