Background
Hall, James Parker was born on February 26, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Parker and Evelyn H. (Movius) Hall.
Hall, James Parker was born on February 26, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of James Parker and Evelyn H. (Movius) Hall.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1927. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1929.
With, J. and W. Seligman Company, 1929-1933; with, A. Iselin & Company, 1933-1935; with, Clark Dodge & Company, 1935-1946; treas, University of Chicago, 1946-1969; finance consultant, since 1969. Past director American Steamship Company, Chicago Dock & Canal Company, Chicago Title & Trust Company, Foote Cone & Belding Communications, Marine Transport Lines, National Student Marketing Corporation, Peoples Gas Company, Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association, 1st National Bank of Highland Park, Halsey Stuart & Company, InterstateUnited Corporation, Thomas Industries. Lecturer Wisconsin School Banking, 1957-1959.
Trustee Elizabeth McCormick Memorial Fund, 1951-1961, Chicago United Charites, La Rabida Children's Hospital and Research Center, University Chicago Cancer Research Foundation, Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society, 1948-1969, Ravinia Festival Association, 1958-1968, Diocesan Foundation, 1953-1958, Commn Fund for Non-Profit Organizations, 1970-1974. Treasurer Baptist Theological Union, 1946-1969. Member board education Manhasset (New York ), 1944-1946, Highland Park (Illinois) 1952-1954.
Member visiting committee administration and accounts Harvard University, 1963-1970. Member Investment Analyst Society Chicago (president 1952-1953, board directors), Central Association College and University Business Officers (president 1957-1958), Foreign Bondholders Protective Council (board directors), Institute Chartered Finance Analysts, Alpha Delta Phi Clubs: Exmoor Country (Highland Park). Harvard (New York City).
University, Quadrangle, Mid-Day, Executives, Economic, Commercial, Commonwealth, Wayfarers (Chicago).
Married Frances Ferris, June 8, 1931. Children– James Parker, Ferris Minor, Bronson Rumsey.