Background
Soles, James Ralph was born on June 23, 1935 in Whiteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Ralph Culbreath and Agnes (Langley) Soles.
Soles, James Ralph was born on June 23, 1935 in Whiteville, North Carolina, United States. Son of Ralph Culbreath and Agnes (Langley) Soles.
Bachelor of Science in History, Florida State University, 1957. Master of Science in Political Science, Florida State University, 1961. Doctor of Philosophy in Government, University Virginia, 1968.
Lecturer University Maryland, College Park, 1964-1968. Assistant professor University Delaware, Newark, 1968-1971. Assistant to president University Connecticut, Storrs, 1971-1972.
Associate professor University Delaware, 1972-1984, professor political science, 1984—2002, chair, 1989-1994, alumni Distinguished professor, 1992—2002, alumni Distinguished professor emeritus, 2002—2010. Consultant Greater Philadelphia Movement, 1972-1974.
Vice chairman Delaware Democratic Party, 1978. Chairman Delaware Heritage Committee, 1989-1992. President First State Constitution Scholarship Corporation, 1989-1992.
Trustee History Society Delaware. Chairman, trustee Delaware Technology and Community College. Member American Political Science Association.
Married Ada Leigh Wall, August 1, 1959. Children: Nancy Elizabeth, Catherine Winter.