Background
O’Leary, James Lee was born on December 8, 1904 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, United States. Son of James and Mary (Whalen) O’L.
O’Leary, James Lee was born on December 8, 1904 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, United States. Son of James and Mary (Whalen) O’L.
Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1925, Doctor of Philosophy, 1928, Doctor of Medicine 1931. Honorary Doctor of Science, Washington University, 1975.
Instructor anatomy University of Chicago, 1927-1928. Assistant professor anatomy Washington University School Medicine, Saint Louis, 1928-1933, associate professor neuroanatomy, 1934-1942, associate professor neurology, 1946, professor neurology, 1947-1975, head department 1936-1970.
Served from major lieutenant colonel, Military Cross, Australia, 1943-1946. Member American Neurological Association (president, Jacoby award 1971), American Association Anatomists, American Electroencephalographic Society, Harvey Cushing Society (associate), Association British Neurologist (honorary), Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha.
Married Nancy Lucas Blair, June 5, 1939. Children: Mary Blair, Nancy Lee.