Background
Cornette, James P. was born on November 17, 1908 in Charleston, Mississippi, United States. Son of Albieus Marvin and Winnie Jane (Johnston) Cornette.
Cornette, James P. was born on November 17, 1908 in Charleston, Mississippi, United States. Son of Albieus Marvin and Winnie Jane (Johnston) Cornette.
AB, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 1929; AM, University of Virginia, 1930; Doctor of Philosophy, George Peabody College for Teachers, Nashville, 1938.
Teacher, athletic coach, Clark County (Kentucky) High School, 1928-1929; teacher, athletic coach, Mattoon (Kentucky) High School, 1930; associate Professor of English, Western Kentucky State College, Bowling Green, 1930-1945; dean, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1945-1948; president, West Texas State University, Canyon, 1948-1973; chancellor, West Texas State University, Canyon, 1973-1974; president emeritus, West Texas State University, Canyon, 1974-1986. President American Association State Colleges Universities, 1966-1967.
Member National Education Association, Masons, Rotary Club, Phi Delta Kappa, Pi Delta Kappa.
Married Mary Lawson, February 26, 1930. Children: Marvin Brister, James Lawson, William Richard.