Background
Reames, James Mitchell was born on August 31, 1920 in Rembert, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Alex and Carrie (James) Reames.
Reames, James Mitchell was born on August 31, 1920 in Rembert, South Carolina, United States. Son of James Alex and Carrie (James) Reames.
Bachelor, Furman University, 1941. Bachelor of Liberal Studies, University North Carolina, 1942. Master of Library Science, University Michigan, 1954.
Reference librarian, Clemson South Carolina. State University, 1946-1952;
from associate librarian to associate professor, Northwestern State University Louisiana, 1952-1958;
director undergraduate library, University of Southern California, 1958-1966;
associate director libraries, University of Southern California, 1966-1970;
director, James A. Rogers Library, 1970-1983;
professor, Francis Marion College, Florence, South Carolina., 1970-1983. Consultant library development Warren Wilson College, Erskine College, Lander College, College of Charleston, University of North Carolina at Asheville.
Member evaluation committee Southern Association Colls., 1962-1986.
Vice-Chairman, Board Of Directors Claflin College, 1986-1987, trustee 1974-1987. Director, member Executive Committee Alston Wilkes Society, 1968-1973. Member Governor's Mansion and Lace House Commission, 1970-1971.
Board of Governors Christian Action Council, 1968-1972. Board curators South Carolina. History Society, 1986-1987.
Board of Governors Williams-Brice Museum, Sumter, South Carolina. 1984-1987; delegate South Carolina. annual conference, 1974-1979, member administrative board 1971-1979, 82-87. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.
Member South Carolina. (president 1949, 70-71), Southeastern Library Assns., South Caroliniana Society.
Married Mary Beall Hall, July 24, 1948. 1 child, James Alan.