Background
Irwin, James Wheeler was born on March 9, 1930 in Anthony, Kansas, United States. Son of Ralph Raymond and Daisy Lou (Milner) Irwin.
Irwin, James Wheeler was born on March 9, 1930 in Anthony, Kansas, United States. Son of Ralph Raymond and Daisy Lou (Milner) Irwin.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, University Kansas, 1953.
Staff designer Hamilton of Hawaii, Honolulu, 1953-1955. Private practice interior design, 1955. With public relations department Pan American Airlines, 1956-1957.
Interior designer Berry Furniture, Topeka, 1957-1958, Design Forum, Inc., Topeka, 1958-1979, Brock Hotel, Topeka, 1979-1981. Private practice interior design, from 1981.
President Topeka Friends of Zoo, 1969-1971, Topeka Youth Project, since 1988. Vice president Mulvane Gallery Washburn University, Topeka, since 1977. Member American Society Interior Designers (board directors 1972-1978).
Married Ethlyn Ann Bird, January 21, 1956. Children: Keever, Kelly, Kristen.