Background
Reese, Jim Eanes was born on May 29, 1912 in Comanche, Texas, United States. Son of Francis Jefferson and Martha (Eanes) Reese.
Reese, Jim Eanes was born on May 29, 1912 in Comanche, Texas, United States. Son of Francis Jefferson and Martha (Eanes) Reese.
Bachelor of Arts, University Texas, 1933, Master of Arts, 1935, Doctor of Philosophy, 1942.
Principal elementary school, Comanche, Texas, 1935-1937. Instructor economics University Texas, 1937-1939. Assistant professor economics Texas College Arts and Industries, 1939-1942, Southern Methodist U., 1942-1946.
Associate professor economics U. Oklahoma, 1946-1949, professor, 1949-1961. David Ross Boyd professor economics, from 1961. Economist Joint Council on Economics Education, 1957-1958, regional representative, 1958-1961.
Served from ensign to Lieutenant (junior grade), United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Association University Professors, American, Southern economics associations, S.W. Social Science Association (Vice-President 1973, president 1974-1975).
Married Sarah Burton, September 1, 1936. Children: Carolyn, John William, Margaret Gail, James Basset.